General Member Information:
My Introduction:
Why have you become a trainer?
I have become a trainer for two reasons. First, I love working out and getting other people to work out. There is nothing more rewarding than helping people achieve their goals. Second, I want to gain a competitive advantage when applying for physical therapy school. My long term goal is to become a Doctor of Physical Therapy, and having a personal training background is a wonderful way to help me gain admittance to a quality graduate school.
What in your opinion is the biggest mistake people make while working out?
The biggest mistake people make when working out is using improper form, also known as "cheating." Men especially have a problem with this because they want to be able to lift a lot of weight so they can "look good" in front of other people in the gym. Bad technique is a leading cause of injury, causes people to lose functional mobility because they become muscle bound, and prevents people from making significant improvements in their training.
Please describe how you would train a 45 year old male with type II diabetes in order to lose weight?
First, I would send the client to a doctor for a stress test and to address any complications of his diabetes. Barring complications, I would start the client on an aerobic training regimen that built up his conditioning so that he could exercise at a low intensity for at least an hour and a moderate intensity for at least 20 minutes. I would also include high repetition resistance training and encourage daily lifestyle changes such as regular activity with his children, walking the dog, etc.
