General Member Information:
My Introduction:
What is your training style?
When I start with a client, I do typical testing and simple exercises. I observe how the client reacts to these and how he/she handles them. This tells me whether I should be tough, if I know the client can do more but doesn't want to get out of his/her comfort zone. It also tells me if I need to be more patient with the client. If I find a client struggling with the simpliest moves, then we take it down a notch. My style depends on my client and what are his/her needs.
What in your opinion is the biggest mistake people make while working out?
Not getting out of their "comfort zone". I like to get my clients to another level, buy if they're not willing, I can't help them, and I tell them that. I don't allow or at least try not to let the client counting reps. They will get too hung up on numbers, and will stop when they reach that number. People do not like to feel uncomfortable. My job is to make getting out of that zone a pleasing experience. I want them to want to sweat!
Describe your own workout program?
I workout six days a week, On three of the six, I run intervals on the treadmill for twenty-three minutes twice, with sessions of strength training in between them, concentrating on specific muscle groups. The other three days, I do my long, slow runs. No less than six miles, usually eight to ten, at a nine minute mile pace. On my off day, I usually take my dog for a long walk or do an hour of yoga.
In general, please describe your experience?
I have been training for about four years (in December it will be four). I started out not really looking for a position anywhere, but one had practically fallen in my lap. My neighbor was talking to a friend who ran a studio and was looking to hire a new trainer, of course she mentioned me. I ended up jumping right into it and learning the hard way, but looking back on it, it was the only way. I am so grateful for my experience from that position, but since then have been training in-home.
