For years, personal trainers were something for celebrities and athletes. These days, more people seem to have personal trainers than not. And it makes sense – if you’re working out anyway, why not get professional support and guidance to make the most of the time you spend training? But there’s more to it than that. […]
With Reno temperatures in the 90s – and even a few recent records for highs – this is the perfect time to start thinking snow! If we’re lucky enough to have an early snow season, late October will be when area ski resorts open with limited runs. Can’t wait for that? Here’s how to use […]
As we age, orthopedic conditions become an issue for all of us. Effective exercise is the key to keeping joints flexible and bone ligaments and muscles strong and healthy. All too often, the onset of orthopedic conditions results in less exercise – and that’s a problem. If you have orthopedic conditions, there’s a personal trainer […]
Pop quiz – what’s the critical first step that most people skip completely before beginning a new exercise program? It’s called a postural analysis. Here’s why you need one.
Have you ever considered hiring a personal trainer because you’re certain you need someone to “make” you work out? Because you know that left to your own devices, you won’t work as hard, or even at all? While accountability can be a valuable tool, that’s the same perception you should have about your personal trainer. […]
More than 80% of the population suffers with low back pain at some point – and muscle imbalances, specifically muscular action or inaction, are one of the main culprits. But before you start thinking about surgery, consider this: functional training to target the muscles – not the spine – can help improve posture and function […]
For some, the decision to hire a personal trainer is simple. They hire a trainer because they don’t know the first thing about proper technique, or because they find gym equipment confusing and intimidating. They hire a trainer because they’ve been working out for a while, and they’ve hit a plateau that they can’t seem […]
Being successful as a personal trainer can be defined in different ways by different people. After 21 years as a trainer here in Reno, my definition of being successful as a personal trainer has simplified to this: providing training that best serves the client as an individual. I’ve found this is best accomplished with a three-tiered approach. […]
From the chain gyms to the boutiques, there is no shortage of personal trainers here in Reno. If you’re struggling with consistency, motivation or plain inexperience – or you’re finally ready to see some progress for a change – and you’ve decided a personal trainer is a smart move, how do you know when you’ve […]
Different personal trainers approach the first session with a client in different ways. And that’s exactly the way it should be, because every client has a very unique set of circumstances.