by dailymuscle on June 3, 2010
In response to Tuesday’s Blog Post “Having an Unproductive Workout?“, I’ve decided that due to popular request, it is only appropriate that today, I give you my Number #1 secret to having a productive workout.
I’m here to tell you that you CAN see great results with efficient 1 hour workouts or even less - whether it’s weight loss or to build a physique like a greek god. Anyone who tells you otherwise probably doesn’t have a clue on what he or she is doing. Take for example the personal trainer at your gym who only spends 1 hour with his/her clients, but when they do their own workouts - it sometimes goes up to 2 hours each. Are you being cheated? Well no - it’s just that they probably have no clue on what they’re doing themselves. But - we’ll save that story for another day before this post becomes a long-winded rant. So I’ve just got ONE secret to share with you - and actually, it’s not much of a secret at all.
Are you ready? … [click to continue...]
by dailymuscle on June 1, 2010
Yes you read the title correctly - and how you do that is easy - you just waste lots of time.
I was at the gym yesterday for my workout - and I noticed that most people tend to waste a lot of time when they are at the gym to work out. It’s like their workout session is the time of the day that they have chosen to be the most relaxed and do everything else - when really, shouldn’t it be the other way around?
Most guys go in to the gym to burn some fat and build some muscle. The problem is… the workouts they do don’t help - and 3 months later… they go around saying that the gym ‘isn’t for them’.
One thing that blew me away yesterday was that I completed my entire workout and this guy I observed was STILL on the phone throughout the entire time - and he was just gettting started as I was getting ready to leave, cos I was already done! [click to continue...]
by dailymuscle on March 17, 2010
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...]
by dailymuscle on November 3, 2009
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...]
by dailymuscle on September 25, 2009
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!
