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How To Choose The Right Fitness Trainer, Regardless of Fitness Level

ArianneUpdated on December 18, 2017December 18, 2017Leave a Comment

Choosing the right personal fitness trainer is very important. To pick up the phone and call the first trainer that popped up in a Google search, could end up being both a waste of time and money. Therefore, personal training is a valuable service, but it is best to pick a fitness trainer that can achieve the goals that YOU are after.

How To Choose The Right Fitness Trainer

There is no such thing as a stupid question. We recently quizzed a top Los Angeles fitness trainer on what anyone regardless of their fitness level should look for in a trainer. Remember, it is your body and it deserves only the best. With that in mind, here are a few things to definitely keep in the forefront when making your decision.

1. What are their achievements?

The Answer: Pick a trainer whose achievements closely match your goals. If you want to run a race, a runner with marathon experience would fit. If you want to lose weight, a personal trainer who has lost weight his/herself would be a great match.

Of course this is not always the case. I have trained men for mass gain and have been plenty successful. If you find a trainer you want to work with, ask if they have experience in the area. Furthermore, any great trainer will get one of their previous or current clients to call or e-mail you, with a testimonial if you request one.

2. What is their availability?

The Answer: If you want to train full force at three or four times a week, make sure the trainer has the availability. A great personal trainer is really busy, and some can only fit in 1 or 2 sessions per client a week. If you want to work with them anyway, see if they will provide you with a custom program for working out one or two days a week on your own.

Choose The Right Fitness Trainer (Cont.)

3. What are you looking for in a personal trainer?

The Answer: Do you just need someone there to make sure you are exercising hard enough? Do you want someone who will motivate you like a drill Sergeant? Do you need to work on technique? Or perhaps, do you have any injuries or conditions that need a more experienced and knowledgeable trainer?

As you can see, a little analysis is required. Definitely be sure to pick out a trainer that will provide what you want. Everybody has different expectations of what a good trainer is. Find the right match for what you need to get out of your workout sessions.

Personal training is a service that fast tracks results safely and surely. A great way to find a trainer is through friends and family who can recommend their trainer to you. Alternately, do your research, and hire the best trainer for your goals and needs.

The Right Fitness Trainer

A truly skilled personal fitness trainer can help you learn not only how to get into the best shape ever, but maintain it. This kind of knowledge is simply invaluable. Los Angeles fitness coach, Erin Williams demonstrated how important it is to listen to as well as learn from the best. Furthermore, Williams shared with us a nutrition tip that can really help you shed the pounds! Enjoy.

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Halle Berry 50 Year Old Smoking Body Secrets

Arianne SuggsUpdated on August 22, 2016August 22, 2016Leave a Comment

When it comes to Hollywood physiques Halle Berry has one of the best. What’s even more amazing is that her body has been beyond hot for decades. While we sit snacking on Kit Kats and slamming down Frappés as we write this piece. Berry has used a much different approach to being sexy and healthy. Here’s the Halle Berry 50 Year old smoking body secrets you must know!

Halle Berry 50 Year Old Smoking Body Secrets

First off, Halle’s body slays most women half her age and younger. Turning 50 recently posed no problem for the gorgeous star either. Berry proudly took to social media to say she embraced the big 5-0.

Maybe that’s a secret in itself to aging fantastically. Don’t panic. Don’t be afraid. Just embrace each year as it comes at you.

Pretty hard to do when you’re trying to graduate or figure how to direct life through the hurdles known as your twenties. However, Berry made it through and looks amazing. Therefore, she is totally life goals.

Berry credits consistency to retaining her lovely shape. The proof is definitely in the pudding because Halle has consistently burned up the red carpet.

The Workout

Remember when Halle Berry played catwoman? Berry’s workouts became public knowledge because of their simplicity and effectiveness. Berry had just given birth four months prior to slinking into her skintight kitty ensembles. She dropped a whooping 40 pounds and every inch of body was extremely toned.

So what kind of workouts is Berry used to doing? It’s a mix of cardio and strength training that lasts a measly 25 minutes. Yes, you read that right. Only 25 minutes gets you a Halle Berry body! We can do this ladies!

The workout is broke up into 5 parts that each last 5 minutes. Now you can’t do these halfway and expect results. So then, go full out for less than a half hour and you’ll reap the benefits. Here’s the cheat sheet:

• 5 minute cardio warm up

• Upper body ( i.e. Push ups, bicep curls)

• Lower body ( squats and lunges)

• Core Work ( sit ups using stability ball)

• 5 minute cardio burst

Halle Berry 50 Year Old Smoking Body Secrets – Honest Truth

Now you can workout until you’re blue in the face but if you don’t eat right it’s useless. Berry’s diet although not restrictive is not full of “junk.” For instance, no matter what she eats the main course contains high protein and low amounts of fat. Also her meal consists of beans, vegetables or sweet potatoes with a sugarless beverage.

There are a few more secrets when it comes to Halle’s diet. Berry also aims to consume lots of lean protein, high fiber content, and heart healthy fats that are used for energy in the body. No doubt her healthy eating no only gives her body a sexy edge but keeps her skin looking just as youthful.

Conclusion

The keys to having a Halle Berry 50 Year Old Smoking Body now is consistency, exercise and diet. 3 things that seem so simple but are a challenge for everyone.

Of course Halle Berry gets paid the big bucks to look amazing 24/7. However, her routine is easy to fit into any busy schedule. Her trainer specifically designed it that way. So then, got 25 minutes a day, five times a week to devote to a better you? We thought so and you can do it!

Halle Berry Inspiration

Sometimes visuals can really help in the motivation department. Here are some of our favorite photos of Halle throughout the years.

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5 Ways to Help Curb Your Hunger

Arianne Suggs October 9, 2015October 9, 2015Leave a Comment

Okay ladies, summer is seven months away and by making some changes now you can have an eye-popping body when things really heat up! One problem that many struggle with when it comes to weight loss is diet. Especially, here in the states where portions are enormous and are like eating 3 meals in one setting.

Nevertheless, beyond learning the correct portion size at mealtime just getting to the point of eating less can be challenging. On paper losing weight is quite simple, burn more calories than you take in or consume. With that being said, are there any tips that will make diet less stressful? Of course darlings, here are 5 ways to help curb your hunger!

She Eats Carbs!– In The Devil Wears Prada carbs was a sin, but when it comes to feeling full longer you are going to want to partake in some fiber. Fiber found in whole grains, seeds,nuts, veggies and fruits like apples will help fill that bottomless pit of a belly quicker helping you consume less.
Water Baby– Take a clue from an old toy and make sure that you are FULL of water. Dehydration is a major culprit for overeating because the body increases hunger pangs in order to try to tempt you to drink more and rehydrate.
Cool Like a Cucumber– Tough exams, work projects and gaining a zit before picture day can make any gal throw her hands up in protest. However, remaining calm is the best answer to not overeating when stressful situations occur. Stress can cause a hormone known as Cortisol that will make you hungry. Go for a jog, dance, comment under Drake’s muscle pics or anything else that helps you feel at peace.
Be a Regulator– This may sound like you are getting ready to drop the hardest LP of 2016, but nope its just suggesting you regulate your blood sugar. If you don’t then you will crave more food which could result in you guessed it, more weight gain. How can this regulation be achieved? Eat fiber/proteins and drink plenty of H2O.
So Trashy– The best way to curb cravings is to get rid of the bad foods that you crave regularly. If that is too tough try buying snacks that come in small packages instead of the larger bags or boxes.

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Living Well: How to Loss Weight Without Fad Dieting

Arianne Suggs March 12, 2015March 12, 2015Leave a Comment

For those who are trying to lose weight, the fastest growing trend is not a special workout routine or weird and wonderful diet; it is an adjustment in lifestyle. Are you tired of dieting and calorie counting that is not really producing the results that you want?

Perhaps you are one of the many gym goers, working out until you have nothing left to give. At the end of the day, however, you find that all that work does not amount to much in terms of weight loss.

Most people try fad diets at one time or another, even though they do not produce the desired results. Of course you need to exercise, but this is not the magic answer either. According to a wide range of credible studies, the only truly effective way of losing weight is to make a dramatic lifestyle change. A lot of people that have tried doing this can lose 60 or more pounds and are able to keep that weight away as well. This is the way they did it.

1. Eating well. There is nothing mysterious about calories. When you eat more calories than you burn off, your weight will go up. Still, you do not have to worry about calories if you make smart choices from the get go. Eating lots of produce and whole grains along with low-fat proteins are the ideal foods. These should be consumed in appropriately sized portions.

2. Exercising sometimes is all it takes; perhaps an hour of walking to lose weight. That’s all. They don’t join a gym, buy equipment or struggle with exercise routines. Exercise needs to be regular, and mildly challenging to be effective.

3. Strong support. If you’re able to get people around you that put out positive energy towards you, it’s easier to lose weight. However, if you keep going out with people who pay no attention to healthy living or who do not encourage you to be mindful of your health, you have a bigger chance of failing.

D. Proper sleep habits. When you do not get enough rest, your body does not make enough insulin, which is important when it comes to overeating. When you only get a couple of hours of shuteye, you are going to make poor decisions when choosing what foods to eat. You get more of the energy you need to stay active and exercise when you’re properly rested, too. Insulin is also a contributor to a healthy metabolism.

Five: You need to document your progress. More powerful than any diet book or piece of gym equipment is the simple journal. Tracking weight lost, food eaten, and exercise taken makes it a lot easier to get to your overall goals. Doing this will allow you to see what things work best for you and help you to maintain awareness of your daily behaviors. You may notice certain patterns emerging in your journal, and these can be easily changed once they are identified. Still uneasy about keeping a journal of what you eat? Consider that those who keep track at least six days a week are more likely to lose twice as much weight as those who don’t. Keep a food journal to document what you eat and how much you exercise for optimal success.

A change in lifestyle is what will help lose weight on a regular basis and keep it off for a long time to come. These benefits are what you should be striving for. Get realistic about your goals. Follow this lifestyle change and realize that the fads don’t work.