What Makes Us Different

We get many calls or drop-ins from people looking for information on fitness training and usually their first question is “How much do you charge? Especially in these uncertain times the cost of any item should be a consideration, but you should also be considering the “quality” connected to the price.

Few people truly understand what is meant by Personal Training. With true Personal Training you have a Certified Personal Trainer with you every moment of your fitness session not only guiding you, but motivating you to achieve a fitness level that you probably would not be able to achieve on your own. Your trainer should continuously build training programs that will help you to progress quickly towards your fitness goal, while building confidence and well-being.

What makes us different from other fitness studios or gyms?

Privacy – This is the main difference that our Studio offers versus other facilities. All of our training is done is private suites; our clients are never on display. You don’t have to feel self-conscious working out alongside a buff 20-year-old.

In addition, the top-of-the-line equipment in each suite is for the express use of the client being trained; there is never any waiting for equipment.

Motivation – Your trainer quickly learns what is the best way to train you and help you to achieve your goals. He or she will keep you motivated by changing up your workout at each visit so that you will begin to see results in a few short weeks. Once you realize what you can achieve, you are motivated to continue to do even more.

Accountability – You have a set day and time for your workout. You know that your trainer is waiting for you so it’s not so easy to make excuses or blow off your exercise time. You will grow to learn that your trainer is truly on your side and wants to see you succeed; every time they tell you that you have done a “good job” you know they mean it.

Safety – One of the newest ideas on the fitness scene are 24-hour facilities where you can go in to exercise any time of the day or night – you just swipe your card and go in to use their equipment. I’m sure there is some type of security, usually cameras, but where is the human factor?

This was brought home to me a few weeks ago; one of our clients began feeling ill during her workout session, and became a bit disoriented. Her trainer alerted my wife. My wife would not allow this client to drive home on her own and contacted her husband to come and get her. She told me that if they couldn’t contact the husband she would have driven her home herself. The next day the client called to say how thankful she was for all we had done. If this happened at a 24-hour facility, who would be there to help?

Cleanliness – When you go to a gym or a 24-hour facility you are on your “honor’ to wipe down the equipment after you use it. Does everyone do this? Probably not.

Our trainers don’t wipe down equipment after every session – they “clean” every piece of equipment that is used by a previous client. Even when a client comes in to do cardio on their own, there is always someone right after them to make sure that piece of equipment is cleaned.

So, back to prices. When you go from one establishment to another and ask for prices - what are you comparing? Every establishment is different, so you are comparing “apples to oranges” as the saying goes. Our facility cannot be compared to any other fitness studio; we are the best because we hold ourselves up to the highest standards possible.

Bottom line – you get what you pay for. If you want to throw your money away just to “say” you are exercising, that’s your choice. But if you actually want to get results and make your money work for you, then go to a quality Personal Training Studio.

Fitness Together we offer more than just training sessions; we honestly care about our clients. Few other establishments can make that claim.

EFFECTIVE EATING HABITS - PART 3

This is my 3rd and last installment on the subject of Effective Eating Habits.

1. Drinking H2O (water) is extremely important for our bodies. It flushes out toxins and makes you feel good. Many people I come across drink hardly any water at all.

Tip: When you get out of bed, the first thing you should do is have a glass of water. During the night our body become dehydrated from no water consumption.

2. Go Green -- By that I mean start eating lots of green veggies. Try to avoid the white breads, white rice and baked potatoes.

Green vegetables will make you feel full and they clear out your digestive system. You can have them steamed, raw or whatever suits your tastebuds. I know...a lot of people don't like or get enough of them, but remember what I mentioned in my last Frank's Talk; do things in small increments. Start by eating green vegetables in very small portions and gradually you'll become accustomed to their taste and increase the amount over time.

Finally, if you see yourself eating clean most of the week, Great! Go out and reward yourself with something you are craving -- whatever that may be.

Well, there you have it. I hope you enjoyed the subject of Effective Eating Habits. I suggest you save this information and refer to it as you need to.

EFFECTIVE EATING HABITS - PART 2

Fall is upon us and I'm looking forward to the cooler weather. This past Summer was brutal, heat wise.

As I mentioned in my last Frank's Talk, I am going to continue on the subject of Effective Eating Habits. I'm not even going to mention the obesity problem of adults and children in this country, because everyone is aware of it by now. What the adults do about is is up to them.

OK...

1. You must try to eat at least 5 to 6 small meals a day -- this includes healthy snacks. This will help keep your metabolism stable. When you are hungry from skipping meals most people will start bingeing on anything that is within striking distance from them.
2. By eating every 2 1/2 - 3 hours, approximately, you will keep your metabolism at a steady rate.
3. Consume enough calories. Don't starve yourself by skipping meals, including healthy snacks. Remember - insufficient caloric intake will slow down your metabolism which will cause your body to hold on to body fat.
4. For now, don't get caught up on the number of calories you should be consuming. If your nutritional habits are not where they should be (and only you can answer that statement) just start out by eating healthier foods and start dropping the junk, a little bit at a time.

Before I sign off on my 2nd of 3 Frank Talk's on Effective Eating Habits - I stress to people who really want to improve on any area of their life - Always do things in small increments. It's more manageable and effective.