Personal trainers...

[Cheyenne]

My local Y doesn't impress me much.

It isn't the Y that you want to be impressed by, it's the trainer.

 

[LadyFunkenstein]

There are too many children running around there for my tastes.

 

[Cheyenne]

There are too many children running around there for my tastes.

Ours has a "no children" area for the workouts. Even the locker rooms are "no kids."

 

[SBroadB9]

If you have enough room at home, you ought to consider buying your own equipment. I have a treadmill, an elliptical, and a bike (which is broken now, after 11 years of use!) It all fits in the basement, and I can use it whenever I feel like it.
I think I am gonna brave the crowds tomorrow and see if I can find another bike cheap. I really want to get one of those recumbent ones, so as to not put too much pressure on those tender areas!

 

[**Emmie**]

I can only tell you how it works out for me. I have to be CPR ,first aid trained and carry liability insurance. If I work with someone they have to discuss goals and I would suggest you find a trainer that insists you see a dr. first. We also go to seminars on a regular basis, there is no such thing as knowing everything. I supply a good list of past customers as reference. We work out price ranges and set up deals, everyone likes a steady gig. Everything including cancellation policy in writing.

You can ask the questions you need to ask about why they chose to be a trainer, their acheivements and what you can expect. They should be cool with telling you what to expect when you get on the scale, what level you should be on, and what the goal is of each session. Hope that helps.

 

[LadyFunkenstein]

If you have enough room at home, you ought to consider buying your own equipment. I have a treadmill, an elliptical, and a bike (which is broken now, after 11 years of use!) It all fits in the basement, and I can use it whenever I feel like it.
I think I am gonna brave the crowds tomorrow and see if I can find another bike cheap. I really want to get one of those recumbent ones, so as to not put too much pressure on those tender areas!

Unfortunately, I no longer have the room for this.

 

[LadyFunkenstein]

I can only tell you how it works out for me. I have to be CPR ,first aid trained and carry liability insurance. If I work with someone they have to discuss goals and I would suggest you find a trainer that insists you see a dr. first. We also go to seminars on a regular basis, there is no such thing as knowing everything. I supply a good list of past customers as reference. We work out price ranges and set up deals, everyone likes a steady gig. Everything including cancellation policy in writing.

You can ask the questions you need to ask about why they chose to be a trainer, their acheivements and what you can expect. They should be cool with telling you what to expect when you get on the scale, what level you should be on, and what the goal is of each session. Hope that helps.

Thanks for the insights. I am not interested in it for weight loss, I am more or less looking to increase my strength, also get more definition overall.

How long have you done this for a living?

 

[**Emmie**]

Thanks for the insights. I am not interested in it for weight loss, I am more or less looking to increase my strength, also get more definition overall.

How long have you done this for a living?

I've been in fitness as a career for only a year. It was an obsession I had for years and gave up when I lost who I was, blah, blah, blah. Anyways, most of the clients I have are basically trying to build strength in spot areas or sculpt.
Just be sure to ask alot of questions, get someone that can easily set up a plan and is organized. I've heard stories from others about that. Trainers that stand you up, show up late, it's a job like any other..it's a living.

 

[LadyFunkenstein]

I've been in fitness as a career for only a year. It was an obsession I had for years and gave up when I lost who I was, blah, blah, blah. Anyways, most of the clients I have are basically trying to build strength in spot areas or sculpt.
Just be sure to ask alot of questions, get someone that can easily set up a plan and is organized. I've heard stories from others about that. Trainers that stand you up, show up late, it's a job like any other..it's a living.

Yes, this is what I am looking for. Weight loss is pretty easy, but I don't have a clue about how to sculpt.

Here is the look I want!

http://planete.qc.ca/showbiz/images/madonna098.jpg

http://www.sawf.org/newsphotos/hollywood/Madonna_Confessions_21May2006__4_splashnews.jpg

Thanks for the advice.

 

[**Emmie**]

Yes, this is what I am looking for. Weight loss is pretty easy, but I don't have a clue about how to sculpt.

Here is the look I want!

http://planete.qc.ca/showbiz/images/madonna098.jpg

http://www.sawf.org/newsphotos/hollywood/Madonna_Confessions_21May2006__4_splashnews.jpg

Thanks for the advice.

You can get exactly what you want. A trainer will tell you what you need to do and when to get the results and continue to motivate you. The best thing about sculpting, the results are sudden and rewarding. Keeps you going. Best of luck to you!

 

[LadyFunkenstein]

You can get exactly what you want. A trainer will tell you what you need to do and when to get the results and continue to motivate you. The best thing about sculpting, the results are sudden and rewarding. Keeps you going. Best of luck to you!

Really? That's so cool - I had no idea that one might see a change relatively quickly. Now I am really looking forward to it. Thanks!

 

[**Emmie**]

Really? That's so cool - I had no idea that one might see a change relatively quickly. Now I am really looking forward to it. Thanks!

Sure, hitting the right target spots it's a payoff. It's what keeps some of us doing what we do. Happy Thanksgiving!

 

[LadyFunkenstein]

I just thouht of this thread, after writin out my routine on the other.

It took me 4 months after doing this thread to join the gym and hire a trainer. And I still work with her. I like her, she is in contact with me when I am on the road and suggests things for me to do based upon what I have available to me. She also writes up food suggestions, and cardio intervals which she makes harder when I need it.

I will not get the Madonna look because my body type is simply different. (Also, I do not want to switch to her routine and diet.) But I have actually improved my body greatly. I gained 5 pounds of muscle and lost 7 pounds of fat since I began. I had to give up the vino (except for special occasions) sadly.

My legs, arms and back are nicely cut. Still workin on reducing my fat % to reveal the abs - I doubt I will ever reach that point, but it is nice to try.

 

[fluffPE]

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You look great! Just my observation.

 

[LadyFunkenstein]

Eight years later, and I am still lifting weights approx 4 times a week. I stopped using a personal trainer years ago of course...

One day at a time, anyone can get fit and keep it up. If you can afford a personal trainer to get you started, I highly recommend it.

 

[Balladeer08]

does anyone have one, know one, or are you one? I am thinking of hiring one, and wonder what is the sort of thing one looks for in making a decision about this.

Depends on your age group, and what you are trying to achieve. What is an appropos fitness regimen for someone in their 20's doing competitive sports is not appropriate for someone in their 60's.

The "Boot Camp" thing with some bozo yelling at you works for some people, bores me. But I'm pretty self-motivated.

Crossfit.... Google Crossfit's Uncle Rhabdo. Be aware. Protect yourself, they won't.

If you are not trying to compete at an elite level, but just want a good level of physical fitness and function, you can probably just work out along with some of the videos and stuff out there. YouTube has a ton of them. Zuska has a bunch of odd workouts that may appeal. 5-minutes to exhaustion stuff. She is really hyper-fit, great abs and other body parts.

So first figure out how to describe what you want to achieve, time available, etc. Then talk to them and see if they seem to fit your idea of what you want to spend money on.

I also suggest working fitness into your daily routine. Why park up next to the store? Park at the far end of the lot and walk. Bonus--fewer door dings.

Why sit and watch television when you can stair-step, stationary bicycle or treadmill while watching? Or do situps or pushups during the commercials.

I just did a food ride on my bicycle for my birthday. Ride 5 miles, have breakfast. Ride 5 miles, have coffee. Ride 5 miles, have lunch. Ride 5 miles, have dessert. Ride 5 miles, have dinner. Ride 5 miles back to the starting point. Bicycle computer says I burned 3500 calories. I didn't eat that much, and I pigged out. Spent more time sitting having leisurely meals than riding. Forgot the sunscreen, so I look like I'm embarrassed. 8)

Hope you find what you want at a good price.

 

[DeuceB]

Eight years later, and I am still lifting weights approx 4 times a week. I stopped using a personal trainer years ago of course...

One day at a time, anyone can get fit and keep it up. If you can afford a personal trainer to get you started, I highly recommend it.

Funk! PM sent.

 

[LadyFunkenstein]

Depends on your age group, and what you are trying to achieve. What is an appropos fitness regimen for someone in their 20's doing competitive sports is not appropriate for someone in their 60's.

The "Boot Camp" thing with some bozo yelling at you works for some people, bores me. But I'm pretty self-motivated.

Crossfit.... Google Crossfit's Uncle Rhabdo. Be aware. Protect yourself, they won't.

If you are not trying to compete at an elite level, but just want a good level of physical fitness and function, you can probably just work out along with some of the videos and stuff out there. YouTube has a ton of them. Zuska has a bunch of odd workouts that may appeal. 5-minutes to exhaustion stuff. She is really hyper-fit, great abs and other body parts.

So first figure out how to describe what you want to achieve, time available, etc. Then talk to them and see if they seem to fit your idea of what you want to spend money on.

I also suggest working fitness into your daily routine. Why park up next to the store? Park at the far end of the lot and walk. Bonus--fewer door dings.

Why sit and watch television when you can stair-step, stationary bicycle or treadmill while watching? Or do situps or pushups during the commercials.

I just did a food ride on my bicycle for my birthday. Ride 5 miles, have breakfast. Ride 5 miles, have coffee. Ride 5 miles, have lunch. Ride 5 miles, have dessert. Ride 5 miles, have dinner. Ride 5 miles back to the starting point. Bicycle computer says I burned 3500 calories. I didn't eat that much, and I pigged out. Spent more time sitting having leisurely meals than riding. Forgot the sunscreen, so I look like I'm embarrassed. 8)

Hope you find what you want at a good price.

Hello. Thank you for your sincere post, but this thread is 8 years old and since I wrote it I have done several centuries on my bicycle, lift weights 3-5 times a week, commute by bike year round, played on social sports leagues and my 44 year old body looks like... well... see my avatar

 

[LadyFunkenstein]

Funk! PM sent.

Hey! I was just thinking of you when I saw you posted on this thread long ago~!

 

[Que]

Hello. Thank you for your sincere post, but this thread is 8 years old and since I wrote it I have done several centuries on my bicycle, lift weights 3-5 times a week and my 44 year old body looks like... well... see my avatar

44?!??

FUCK this white privilege I am so NOT checking "Caucasian' the next time around. I don't think my soul is ready to be black, but maybe a deeply tanned Cubano? Kind of work myself up to some better UV protection?

 

[LadyFunkenstein]

44?!??

FUCK this white privilege I am so NOT checking "Caucasian' the next time around. I don't think my soul is ready to be black, but maybe a deeply tanned Cubano? Kind of work myself up to some better UV protection?

Yeah I experienced a lot of discrimination as a kid but now my due payback has arrived. Black don't crack!

Limited time only recent face:

 

[Que]

Yeah I experienced a lot of discrimination as a kid but now my due payback has arrived. Black don't crack!

Limited time only recent face:

Glad I checked back. Impressive lack of melanomas!

Years ago, the lovely mother of my children and I were watching queer-eye (No relation to query.) They were working on a middle aged guy with a toupee. We both agreed that neither a toupee nor a comb-over was in my future, and I had lost my temples and was thinning on top. I was planning on rockin' Friar Tuck.

She convinced me in pre-jason-staham-days that bald was sexy and off it came. When bald became de riguer, I tried growing it back to find that I do not make a good monk.

She said my head was shaped like the ever-sexy Jean-Luc Piccard and so I now use a British accent...and sunscreen...and a hat.

Minimizing upper body to run distance in high school has paid dividends. My moobs are not quite ready for a training bra. I look a lot better than the jocks do now. So I am with you with paybacks.

 

[JohnnySavage]

Very attractive young woman

 

[LadyFunkenstein]

For those who don't know her, I thought I would introduce you to my fitness inspiration. This is Ernestine Shephard, and in this pic she is 78 years old.

 

[Que]

Wow.

Just as men carry their spare tire around the middle and women carry on their hips, it looks to me like there are different tendencies about the distribution of execess amongst ethniticies in general, on down to the sub-place of origin.

Fit people of all ethnicities seem to have mas-o-menos the same general dimensions.

I was talking to a good friend who was snarking about a different black girl's behind up on stage. My friend is early thirties, no kids and in addition to her job that involves a lot of cardio, eats right, avoids alcohol, and for the last year and a half has been working out regularly at the gym. It has made a noticeable (sexy!) difference in tone, but she was never (when I knew her) chubby.

I stepped in it (the way I do) by pointing out that depending on where ones ancestors come from you might have inherited different characteristics than her. She looked at me and says, "You go back far enough you and I have the same ancestors. Your point is?"

She tells me that she actually did get heavy at one time and has to watch it or her shape would be exactly like that young girl's. (pear)

Has anyone aggregated out mortality tables for blacks that remain fit? It has to be higher than a pudgy white dude, right? Every octogenarian I meet (I limp because of one) is skinny.