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9/21/07
Sometimes changing your lifestyle by including exercising and a better diet brings about more change than you realize. Today is the end of week three for a client of mine who is truely one of the nicer people I have ever met. In addition to being friendly, he is also one of the hardest working clients I have. Every time he works out, he leaves with nothing left in his tank...he is always working at 110% because he wants to see change. He has already seen change in three weeks by having lost 10+ pounds, but on Wednesday he told me of the "small victories" he has recognized in addition to the lost weight. Here is a list of the "small victories" he has recorded over the last few weeks:
-Ability to carry out many HEAVY items to the car, instead of having to make multiple trips.
-A decrease in "unnecessary sweat."
-Improved ability to get out of: Bed, Car, Chairs
-Standing instead of always wanting to sit down.
For many of us, these things may not seem like much, but to this man these changes are having a life changing effect. Your "small victories" may be different than what my client experienced, but they will be VICTORIES none the less.
Do you want to start achieving your "small victories"? Do you want to start on your way to a different lifestyle than the one you currently have? Then start exercising today! Start eating right today! The decision is yours. Why wait? If you need help getting started on an exercise plan, then give myself or Jennifer a call and we will be happy to sit down with you and discuss your goals and help you draw up an effective plan. If you need someone to keep you accountable then call Jenn or I and we will make sure your changes start to happen. As personal trainers we can teach you everything we know, we can design workouts for you, hold you accountable and motivate you, but you have to take the first step. You have to want to see these "small victories" so bad that nothing will prevent you from accomplishing them. If this is who you are then stop by the studio or give us a call today and get ready to start a new life.
Make it a great day San Antonio!
Nicholas Wood
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9/19/07
What makes one personal trainer different from another? Some personal trainers care about getting clients to achieve their desired results, and others are just concerned with making a quick buck! At MPT our goal is to get you the results you want! Obviously, we want to be a profitable business, but we know a successful business will exist because we get you, our clients results and then you tell your friends about us. Well, we are achieving our goal. Our clients are achieving their goals. Not only are our clients achieving their goals, but they are suprising themselves with how far they are exceeding their expectations. Need proof? Here is a list of what people have done this week:
-53 year old Male, Starting Weight 269lbs, 1 week later 264lbs
-24 year old Female, Starting Weight 188lbs, 11 weeks later 173lbs, 2 pant sizes different
-38 year old Female, Increased Energy, Size lost in waist, weigh in later today
-45 year old male, Improved Blood Pressure, 3 inches dropped in waist (such a difference he had to have his suits taken in), Could only do 13 pushups when we started, he now warms up doing 20 push-ups, 4 short weeks
-57 year old male, Dropped 10 pounds in his first two weeks of exercising and has set a goal of losing 10 more pounds in his next two weeks!
-31 year old female, Lost 11 pounds in her first three weeks! This was after coming from another trainer who "wanted to talk the whole time."
These people are well on their way to acheiving their goals of weight loss and overall improved health, and they are doing it in a safe and healthy manner. We have other clients who are looking to add size and muscle to their frame, some who are looking for improved athletic efficency, and others who simply want to learn how to workout properly. If you want results, I mean really want results, then MPT is the place to come. We will get you to your goals, because after all it is our passion to help you acheive those goals and we just have the good fortune of doing it for a living!
Call us and get started on achieving your fitness goals today!
Make it a great day San Antonio!
Nicholas Wood
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9/17/07
Are you at a plateau in your training where you feel like no matter what you do you can't get over the edge to improve your results? Well here is a pretty simple tip...quit exercising so much. Thats right, I just told you to quit exercising so much! It is hard to believe, but exercising too much can have a negative result in relation to your fitness goals.
Beyond the obvious mental fatigue that can come from over training, there are physiological effects that can hamper your ability to obtain results as well. When you lift weights, tiny tears occur in your muscle. In order for this muscle to repair, there must be ample rest time given to that muscle, usually 48-72hrs before you tear those muscles again.
If you feel fatigued from training, don't hesitate to take a few days off. You won't lose too much strength, and your cardiovascular system won't revert back to its old ways too quickly.
Additionally, if you are currently working out everyday by breaking your body up into multiple muscle groups and working specific groups on specific days (this is called splits), then try and go with a full body workout routine for a few weeks where you only workout M,W and F or try M,Th for even more rest time. Giving your body a little time to rest and relax may be just what your body needs to get you over that plateau and on the road to acheiving your fitness goals.
Make it a great day San Antonio!
Nicholas Wood
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9/14/07
I want to start this blog off by thanking the Texas A&M Wives Club of San Antonio for having me out to speak at their luncheon yesterday. It was a great time and I enjoyed meeting every one of you. If ya'll ever have any questions about fitness or nutrition please don't hesitate to call, stop in or send an e-mail my way.
While I was at the luncheon yesterday, one lady asked a question that I thought many of you might silently wonder. Her question was, "For a middle aged woman, what is a reasonable goal/timeline for weightloss after starting on a diet and exercise plan?" This is a great question that I think many people think about. Should I lose 10lbs in a week, should I lose 1lb in a week, what is a reasonable expectation? My answer to this question is simple, it depends! (Not what you wanted to hear huh?) Your ability to lose weight depends on several factors. The first factor is your lifestyle. If you are able to be active throughout most of the day, you are able to workout frequently, and you stick to a healthy diet, then weight can be lost. The second factor is your current size. Someone who is 350lbs and 50% Body Fat will have an easier time dropping 10lbs, than someone who is 140lbs and 20% body fat, because the 350lb person has more fat to lose. Other factors can also determine how quickly you can lose weight. For example, if your family eats a healthy diet then you will have a better chance of succeeding at losing weight because you will most likely be able to adjust to eating a healthier diet. If you family eats fatty/unhealthy foods, then you will have a harder time losing weight because you will have a higher likely hood of cheating on your diet and not adapting to a healthier lifestyle. Additionally, genetics can play a role in how easily you lose weight (Though I feel like this is given as an excuse far to often). People of German ancestory tend to be built stockier than those of us from Irish decent. All of these factors and more must be considered when you are setting a weight loss goal for yourself. A standard rule of thumb is that 2-3lbs of body fat can be lost per week, but again these numbers can be deceiving as it may be easier for some and harder for others to drop weight. Finally, I wanted the Aggie Wives Club to understand that their weight loss goals shouldn't focus completely on what happens on the scale, but that more emphasis should be put on the percentage of body fat lost and the change of size in problem fat areas. Muscle is more dense than fat, so as you add muscle onto your frame your weight may actually increase temporarily or stay steady even though you pants are fitting better and noticable differences are taking place in the mirror. Over time your weight will most likely decrease as you lose body fat and add muscle, but be sure to pay more attention to your body fat percentage than you do to your weight if you want to see the real results of what is occuring inside your body.
MPT will be running our traditional boot camp from 6am-7am on M,W, F ($120) in October and we will additionally be running a 6pm-7pm boot camp on M,W for only $90. If you are interested I will begin taking sign-ups next Monday the 17th.
I hope everyone has had a great week and that you are all looking forward to the wonderful weekend of football ahead of us. My Aggies are hosting Louisiana Monroe and the Cowboys are traveling to Miami to take on the Dolphins.
Make it a great day San Antonio!
Nicholas Wood
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