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Original post written by Houston Personal Trainer Tori Hudson, Health & Fitness Lifestyle Coach How often do we hear people say (or say ourselves) that we want to get into better shape, but with no real idea of what this process is going to look like? Reaching a new fitness level requires setting a specific goal and tracking your progress along the way. If we decide we want to improve our health, but don’t set any standards for what this entails, we will be setting ourselves up for failure. In this post, I want to share some tips on how ...
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Kayla Dorien is a Certified Personal Trainer in Austin, TX. Get to know this week’s RightFit Personal Training featured trainer, Kayla Dorien. She is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Corrective Exercise Specialist, and Performance Enhancement Specialist with a Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition Science. Using her education and certifications, as well as her own experiences and research, she has been able to help a wide variety of clients. Working with such a diverse group of clients over the years has allowed her to mold as a trainer and given her the opportunity to help many different people of all backgrounds, ages, and fitness abilities. Why ...
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Original Post written by Sandi Berger, Certified Personal Trainer in Chicago, IL As a personal trainer myself who has been successful in the fitness industry for over 25 years, I found that by really listening to what people want is key. Fitness is not a one size fits all. Anybody can put a dumbbell in your hand and say give me 15 reps. There is a real fitness to fitness training. And that finess comes with experience. Experience You want a trainer with at least 5 years experience, who is current in there certifications, CPR certified and who is fully bonded and insured. Don't be afraid to ask for a reference ...
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Original Post written by John DoRosario, Certified Personal Trainer in Chicago, IL Your home should be the number one location of recovery. Let us start with 3 things you can do today to start the recovery to having a great workout tomorrow. Sleep Sleep is a state that occupies about one third of our lives, is as basic a need as food, and vital to physical well-being. The main role of sleep is to restore the body’s energy supplies that have been depleted through the day’s activities.  You already know the importance of sleep, so let us focus on number 2 and ...
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Some people think that personal trainers are only for gym rats who want to compete in the next bodybuilding competition - and that couldn't be farther from the truth! Personal trainers are for everyone and they are worth so much more than just losing a couple of pounds. In this infographic, a personal trainer’s worth is broken down into four major parts. You will learn what personal trainers do, common personal training services, why trainers are more effective than traditional methods, and the benefits of hiring a personal trainer. At RightFit, we will set you up with a trainer who ...
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Blog post written by Sheila Olson from FitSheila.com Practicing self-care can improve your energy and motivation, help your body recover more quickly from exercise, and enhance your fitness results. Note down some of these tips to work into your routine so you can make self-care a priority in your life. Dedicate Time for Relaxation Relaxation is just as important as physical activity, as long as you find a good balance between the two. Engaging in calming activities can reduce your body’s fight-or-flight response to stress, lower blood pressure and provide long-term benefits to your heart. Practicing mindfulness and deep-breathing exercises ...
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Original Post written by James Dixon, Certified Personal Trainer in Washington, DC. Online Fitness Training has been creating a lot of buzz in the fitness industry in recent years. While there are many benefits to joining an online fitness program, it does require certain characteristics in order to be successful. Below, are 3 important characteristic traits that are ideal for online fitness clients. Discipline Since online fitness programs do not involve face to face interaction (though some trainers use hybrid programs), it is important for a client to have a strong sense of discipline if they want to achieve results. Clients ...
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Original Post written by Andrea Wiggins, Certified Personal Trainer in Austin, TX Believe it or not, Spring has sprung! And now is the time when we all start to get a little excited and a little nervous. We’re excited because the birds are chirping, we’re starting to see a little more sunlight, the flowers are starting to bloom, and the weather is warming up. And we’re a little nervous because that also means shorts, tank tops, and yep – bathing suits! But before you start stressing out and jumping onto some crazy fad diet, here are some super simple and ...
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