Fit to Print Volume 25 Issue 3 September 2016 | Page 17

One on One: Kellie Miegel training Peggy Turri the human body, fitness, techniques, nutritional requirements and physical injuries and limitations. They are up on the latest trends in fitness and can decide which ones will work for you. You should also expect some fitness assessment testing. Assessments allow your trainer to know with greater accuracy exactly where are you with respect to strength, flexibility, balance, body weight, and body fat percentage – critical information in determining the best plan of attack. You also need to know where you are starting from to measure your progress. Based off your assessments, your trainer plans a workout that is efficient and allows you to get the most out of it in the shortest amount of time. You can expect to maximize your workout and minimize the time! Your plan constantly changes and evolves as you achieve and your fitness level improves. I In the age of the internet, there is a tremendous amount of information out there about health and fitness. For example, each piece of equipment of our Precor selectorized circuit has a QR code. You can use your smartphone QR Code Reader to view a “How To” video that will demonstrate how to use each machine properly. Useful as they may be, these videos or the internet in general provide little guidance about key concepts such as how to put together an efficient exercise sequence, or how to vary your exercise routine to avoid adaptation, or how to select which machines to use to meet your specific goal. No matter how many videos you watch, or how many fitness articles you read, there is no substitute for having a trainer by your side, cueing you on form and technique. And it's not just your body; they also cue you mentally and make sure you execute each exercise correctly for maximum effect. They also help you to make the mind/body connection, which is critical for recruiting the proper muscles for a particular exercise. Every repetition becomes more effective than ever before. Injuries Over the years, we all experience injuries and are afraid of hurting ourselves further. We often use those injuries as a reason to stop working out. If you have an injury, trainers can work with you to gain your strength back and to increase mobility and range of motion. They can coordinate with your physical therapist or doctor and pick up where your medical treatment ends. Trainers will work with you and teach you how to use equipment properly so that you do not injure yourself. They work on prevention, training you for balance, flexibility and core strength which will help you prevent injuries in your daily activities. If you are dealing with medical issues such as heart disease, diabetes, stroke, stroke, depression, cancer, and arthritis, your trainer can help you to achieve better health through exercise and diet. Partners: Erin Frawley training Sara LaRocca and Linda Waltman Motivation Your trainer is a source of solid support and will bring out the best in you. Every session is an opportunity for you to focus on you and only you! Your hour with your trainer may be the only time during your hectic schedule that you devote strictly to yourself. The trainer/client relationship is all at once, serious, fun, educational, and personal. You share successes and failures, life's ups and downs, and ultimately you become an unstoppable team. And the bottom line is the results! FITeen Training: Steve Falco training with Jillian Jacinth If you are interested in getting started, please contact me at [email protected] and we can discuss the possibilities! One on One: Iris Greco training Betty Link Athletics If you're an athlete, training can improve your athletic performance. Trainers plan the best exercises for you to increase speed, endurance, agility and strength for your sport. Fitness Incentive member, Bob McKeown, head coach & owner of South Shore Tri Coach (which trains athletes for triathlons) trains with FI Trainers, Eileen and Jillian Jacinth. Yes, even trainers train with trainers! They know the benefits first hand and know that having an expert coach can push them to get the most out of every workout. Never stop learning! Laurie Gilfedder, in addition to her role as cinema verte film producer, is the manager of our Facebook marketing and the Personal Training department. Autumn 2016 FIT to Print 17