I’ve got a confession to make. I’ve had this habit for years… and I don’t think it’s a nice thing to do. But I love to peep… peep into the shopping trolleys and baskets of other shoppers at the grocery store. :-) [click to continue...]
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The Gym
How to Workout (and Burn more Fat) at Home - No Gyms and No Equipment Needed!
Over the past few weeks, quite a few people have been asking me on how I actually pull off training my clients at home, often with minimum, or no equipment at all.
I’ve been working on a secret ‘online project’ lately (those subscribed to my free newsletter would know what I’m talking about), I find myself having less time to spend at the gym - so at times, I’ll whip out a quick cardio workout myself, just the way I work with my clients at their homes. (If it’s good enough for my clients… it’s good enough for me!)
So to give you an idea of what a home workout can be like (no equipment needed!), here’s what I did myself just this morning (please remember that intensity needs to be adjusted based on your fitness levels, so don’t freak out, and you may or may not be able to follow the below plan exactly): [click to continue...]
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5 Easy Steps to be a Better Personal Trainer
As I was working out at the gym today, watching and observing how some trainers were with their clients… I felt very strongly to write this post… so, enjoy! (both trainers, and everyone else).
1. What’s that in your Mouth?
During your Personal Training sessions… it would be best if you weren’t busy chewing away on some gum or sucking on some sweets - it’s just plain rude.
2. Be on Time
Respect your client’s time… you’re not the only one with things to do. If you ARE going to be late… then have the courtesy to inform them beforehand.
3. Be less of a Distraction
When spotting, or in the midst of an exercise… try not to be smack right in front of your client’s face - that is the ultimate distraction. Stand to the side, or behind your client.
4. Be an Educator
Don’t hesitate to ‘teach’ your clients something new every time - you shouldn’t withhold information/techniques/facts just so that your clients have to keep coming back to you.
“Give a man a fish; you have fed him for today. Teach a man to fish; and you have fed him for a lifetime” —Author unknown
5. Be well Groomed
Scruffy haircuts, unfolded collars, tucked-out uniforms - you’ve got issues if you think they make you look cool. Uphold a professional image by dressing appropriately. Do you see your Physician dressed/behaving like that? No right?
And last… but CERTAINLY not the least…
6. Smell Good!
Your client does not need to pay X amount of dollars only to smell your armpits for a whole hour when they can stick their noses in the dustbin for free. Accept the fact that you’ve got body odour and spray on some deodorant if you must.
Anyone has more to add? Would love to hear your thoughts!
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California Fitness sells Fitness Clubs in Malaysia - Jackie Chan gives way for Amber Chia
If you guys haven’t already heard… California Fitness just recently announced that it has sold its three fitness clubs in Malaysia (Mid Valley Megamall, Sunway Pyramid and Lot 10) to Celebrity Fitness. [click to continue...]
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Is your Group Exercise Instructor on the chubby side?
Dear DM,
How is it that my Bodyjam Instructor at my gym is slightly on the chubby side? Then there was another Bodypump instructor (she’s no longer in the country now) who looked like a walking pork chop. With the amount of exercise they get (multiple classes per day), shouldn’t they have a fantastic body? That makes me wonder… am I wasting my time with these classes?
BodyJammed
Even the King of Twist wasn't chubby
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