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!
by dailymuscle on September 8, 2009
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...]
by dailymuscle on June 11, 2009
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
by dailymuscle on January 27, 2009
Just like how my pet Rottweiler, Troy, simply cannot be separated from his favourite toy…
He goes EVERYWHERE with it – even when I give him his bath or take him out!
So just like Troy, I too, have a few items that I almost cannot do without when I’m at the gym for my workout. Here they are, in no particular order:
Chewing Gum
My Ipod
My Harbinger washable leather workout gloves
And last but not least…
My Watch
Real Personal Trainers wear REAL watches ;), and not just Heart Rate monitors to ‘make up’ for their lack of exercise.
I also carry a bottle of water with me at ALL TIMES (not pictured here).
Don’t get me wrong – it’s not that I wouldn’t be able to carry on with my workout without the above, but I certainly would feel very different and ‘out of place’ if I were to forget any one of them.
Now it’s your turn - what are some of the things YOU just HAVE to bring along with you when you work out? A favourite towel? Your mobile phone? An MP3 player? Do share!
P.S. – And stay tuned for my write-up coming soon – “Things I can’t do without as a Personal Trainer” (would you believe it even includes an eyeliner pencil? Yes you read correctly!) Subscribe to my newsletter to be notified when its up!
