With so many activities at the club - there really is something for everyone. And that's the problem.
This can often create stress for you as you get overwhelmed with all the fitness options available to you. What should you do? How should you spend your workout time?
1 - It must be something you enjoy. Dragging yourself through a type of workout you don't enjoy will get you nowhere fast. Your body is built to move, but you also have to find something that interests you.
2 - Save time. Strangely enough, whenever I talk to someone who wants to get in better shape, they often express a belief that they need to "do more" in their workouts. This often means more time. Since time is the one thing most of you are short on, why not make sure your time is spent getting a sufficient challenge to get results? Focus on a better workout, instead of more workouts!
3 - Get help. I find it interesting that many people I speak to who are asking me about hiring one of our trainers say one of two things:
- "I'll get in shape on my own for a bit, and then hire a trainer."
- "I've tried everything I can to get in shape, so now I'm hiring a trainer."
WHAT!? The next time your car breaks down, try this: Call a plumber, an electrician, a carpenter, and a landscaper. After they have all unsuccessfully repaired your car, call an auto mechanic. This would be ridiculous, right? Exactly. Got a fitness problem? Call a trainer first. Everyone can benefit from some expert instruction.
And keep in mind - personal training is just that - instruction. If you think of a trainer as someone who takes you through a grueling workout and all you get is tired and sore, but you don't learn one thing about how to workout on your own - your trainer is nothing more than a workout partner and that's not what you're paying for from a professional trainer.
Even one session with one of our trainers can enhance the quality of your workouts. Contact me to discuss your goals and we can find the best fit for you in a trainer.
- Jonathan Ross, Personal Training Director
301-262-4553 x-13