After a holiday season of too much food and not enough exercise, it’s little surprise that so many New Year’s resolutions involve a renewed focus on health and wellness. But motivation only gets us so far, and just three weeks into the new year, most people will have already given up on their goals. If […]
With a fresh new year nearly here, many of us begin thinking about resolutions to improve our lives. A common theme in New Year’s resolutions relates to health and wellness. It’s what prompts so many people to join a gym, buy new workout clothes or a pair of athletic shoes, and pick up a container […]
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 […]
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. […]
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.