Fit to Print Volume 25 Issue 1 March 2016 | Page 18
P e r s o n a l Tr a i n i n g
by TJ and Amy Lynch, CPT
T.R.A.I.N
"I" is for Investment.
This Train is Bound for Results
Putting Her Back into Her Living: Amy Llinas Lynch
O
ur bodies are not meant to be lean
and fit, especially in a world
where there are thousands of
unhealthy food choices paraded in our
faces daily. Giving in to these unhealthy
urges makes it much easier to accumulate
unwanted body fat. Hence, the battle
commences to conquer the body fat and
transform into that Adonis or Goddess
once and for all!
Working out isn't enough to transform
one's body into the likes of an Adonis or
Goddess. Has your body composition
remained the same year after year? If so,
it is even more frustrating when you have
been consistent with your time in the
gym, and still to no avail you haven't
even inched your way closer to your goal.
If this sounds all too familiar, why not
consider hiring an experienced trainer?
Together, the two of you can formulate a
strategy to get you on the proper track to
reaching your specified goals.
I began my career in the fitness industry
in 2002. Since then, the fitness industry
has been flooded with certified personal
trainers. In my opinion, many of these
trainers merely entertain their clients,
while others instead train and teach their
clients how to get the most out of their
time in the gym. My wife, Amy, and I are
called personal trainers by profession,
but we think of ourselves more as
teachers. We take pride in teaching each
of our clients how to effectively train
their bodies. Not only are we passionate
about what we do, but we thrive on
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should be willing to accept responsibility
for their actions and take control. I
personally feel that training without
accountability is useless.
teaching a "results driven approach"
while guiding our clients. When
someone hires us, our goal is to teach
and guide them to a better
understan ding of how the human body
functions. We do this by explaining the
importance of feeding your body
quality whole food sources in
conjunction with weight training. The
result is to build lean muscle mass that
will assist the body in effectively
utilizing stored body fat for energy. It
does not require starving yourself, nor
does it require endless hours of
catabolic cardio, and it definitely does
not call for being in the gym for hours
upon hours every day. It will, however,
require a personal commitment,
change of habits, and a positive
mindset along with patience and trust
within the entire process. Building your
body takes time, and when you invest
in your body (which is the only thing
that you truly own in this life) every
aspect of your health: mentally,
physically, spiritually and emotionally
will begin to improve.
"T" is for training.
Training is teaching and encouraging
someone how to work their muscles
most effectively by executing the
proper form, utilizing appropriate
exercises and, most importantly,
creating the correct structure. It is
important to be able to communicate
effectively so the client can learn,
comprehend, and understand. We
prefer implementing an approach that
has been proven time and time again
with research, information and
instruction in basic anatomy.
Training is and Investment in your health.
You are taking action and investing your
money, time and energy in return for the
desired result. Purchasing a training
program is a priceless investment
because it is educational as well as
beneficial to your long-term health and
well-being.
"N" is for Nutrition.
Nutrition is the process of providing or
obtaining the food necessary for health
and growth. A well balanced and timed
diet is paramount in achieving desired
and lasting results.
While not everything may be best for
everyone or every situation, one thing to
keep in mind is that results are the
biggest measure of success. As 2016 rolls
on many people are beginning to veer
away from their New Year's resolutions.
Resolutions that were once full of
promise and excitement have now begun
turning into disappointment and excuse
making. Motivation has left the building,
so to speak, because the desired results
failed to show up. Part of the reason we
all need to be results driven is to
counteract this natural loss of
motivation. Our goal is to provide our
clients with the tools and information
needed to continue getting results.
Results are what will keep you motivated!
So ask yourself this: Are you training, or
just spinning your wheels exercising? Do
you have a good foundation and
structured plan to follow when you enter
the gym? Or are you just going through
the motions at a low intensity? Do you
spend a bunch of useless time on your
cell phone in the morning instead of
prepping your meals for the day? Do you
now see the value in hiring a trainer who
will guide you every step of the way?
We're ready when you are!
"R" is for Reinforcement.
Reinforcing perfect form with each and
every rep is crucial. We believe in
correcting and perfecting a client's
form so they get the most out of their
sets. Reinforcing positive habits like
upholding good posture will help keep
the forces of gravity from pulling you
down.
"A" is for Accountability.
A respected trainer holds their clients
100% accountable. This means a client
is to be prompt at their training
sessions as well as be held accountable
for what goes into their bodies. Clients
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TJ Lynch is a Certified Personal Trainer at Fitness
Incentive. If you have questions or would like a
complimentary consultation, email him at
[email protected]