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Tips To Succeed When Working With A Personal Trainer

August 7th, 2010

As a personal trainer for 10 years, I have worked with clients as infrequently as once a month and as frequently as 6 times a week. A good rule of thumb is the less experience and knowledge you have about exercise, the more necessary it is to meet frequently especially in the beginning. Maybe you have been working out a long time but you still need that accountability so one weekly appointment is enough. Some people are motivated to workout on their own and just want to 'check-in' once a month to get some new material. There is no right answer because it depends on your particular needs and wants. Below are my recommendations:

If you are totally new to exercise, schedule 2 or 3 appointments a week for at least 3 weeks. The beginning of a new attempt to start exercising is a critical time. Most people fall off in the first month due to injury or lack of motivation. Think of all of the people who make new years resolutions to get in shape. You know as well as I know that the odds are not with them that it will last. If this sounds familiar, you have to break the pattern!

If falling off your exercise schedule is a pattern for you then I suggest having once or twice weekly appointments with your trainer indefinitely. Here's why: An appointment with your trainer once a week makes you accountable and that's good. I have clients that I've worked with once or twice a week for 9 years and counting! Before they started working with me, their exercise came in waves. Not now. I keep them on track. I can't tell you how many times I've had clients say to me "I never would have worked out today if we didn't have this appointment." Be honest with yourself, there's no shame in admitting that you just won't do it on your own but then do something about it. Trainers understand.

If you are at a pretty good level of fitness but you do the same exercises all the time, having an appointment once a month to spice up your routine is a great idea. Here's why: Have you heard people talk about the need to 'confuse your body'? What it basically means is that you don't want you body to become too comfortable. This happens when you do the same thing all the time. Ideally, you should be challenging your body and 'confusing' it by doing different exercises with different levels of exertion. This is the best way to optimize your exercise. So, if you find yourself bored in your routine or not challenged but motivated enough to do it on your own, you would greatly benefit from a once a month appointment. The new material will keep you challenged and engaged.

Maybe you don't need any instruction from a trainer because you've been exercising for years. Maybe you're exercising consistently on your own and you don't need the accountability. I would still suggest having a trainer that you check in with once a month. I'll tell you why. Everybody needs a coach. Even professional athletes and Olympians need coaches. If you work out alone, it's very easy to ignore injuries, fall into a run, get bored and not challenge yourself. Meeting with a trainer once a month is great way to mix up your workouts and keep them fresh and challenging. Also, a trainer will not let you ignore an injury.

Remember that the frequency of your training is not set in stone. Sometimes it may be more frequently, other times less frequently depending on what's going on in your life. Your trainer will always work with you to do what is appropriate at any given time. If you're lucky enough to have a trainer that you really enjoy and that's helping you to get the results you want, they're probably going to be in your life for a long time!

Choosing the correct Denver Personal Trainer will make or break your resolution to get fit. We can be your fitness confidant and create a personal workout plan that is best for you. Visit www.filettifitness.com today for more information.

The Premier Charter Yacht To Cruise In Alaska: Choose Alaska Yacht Charters:

July 17th, 2010

Alaska Yacht Charters is "quite simply the best crewed yacht charter in Alaska." With us you will see seals, sea otters, sea lions, eagles, Orcas, deer, brown and black bears. You will see whales and dolphins so close that you will reach out as if to touch them. With Alaska Yacht Charters you will not only eat salmon, halibut, crab and shrimp, but if you choose, you will catch them.

The Alaskan Story is a ninety-foot Westport Motor/Yacht, which was completely rebuilt from 2003-2006 to make her uniquely suitable for exploring Alaska. She has an enclosed raised pilothouse where while watching the captain navigating the waters you get a spectacular view of everything. She was designed with multiple "common areas" where you can sightsee, read, listening to music, view videos, or just relax. The guest staterooms are below deck and each has a bathroom with shower ensuite. All of the staterooms have hanging lockers and ample storage. Two staterooms have walk-a-round Queens and two have two twin beds.

The Alaskan Story's large covered aft deck will comfortably seat 10 people. Her powerful Caterpillar Diesels allow her to cruise effortlessly at 10 - 12 knots and considerably more if necessary. The covered side walkways lead to a large forward decks with substantial additional seating. Her broad beam makes her a very comfortable yacht. The Story has a 14-foot inflatable and a17-foot Boston Whaler, both with new 4 stroke outboards. The Whaler is equipped with downriggers and fish-finder, which allow those who prefer to do their fishing from the mother ship to troll from the protected aft deck.

In 2006 the Story, a 90-foot Westport, got an all-new teak interior and most of the machinery was replaced or rebuilt. She is "better than new." She has two new generators producing 110 and 220v AC and a water-maker, which makes up to 1200 gallons of water a day. Alaska Yacht Charter's Alaskan Story truly provides all the comforts of the nicest of homes.

In 2003 Alaska Yacht Charters was awarded a permit for Glacier Bay National Park, the crown jewel of the our national park system. The Alaskan Story is one of only four yachts over 65 feet allowed to charter Glacier Bay in the high season from June through August. The selection of Alaska Yacht Charters was awarded after a lengthy evaluation process based on the financial strength, experience and environmental sensitivity of over 100 competing charter companies.

Southeast Alaska is what we do. It is all that we do. We know where the whales, bears, sea lions, dolphins, puffin, eagles, salmon and halibut will be your week. Alaska Yacht Charter is quite simply the best and most experienced charter company in Southeast Alaska. If you are looking for a charter yacht in Alaska choose the best: Choose Alaska Yacht Charters.

Are you ready for an unforgettable Alaska Yacht Charter vacation? Let us help you explore the matchless beauty of Alaska right before your eyes. You can find us online at http://www.alaskanstory.com today for more information on your ultimate getaway.