Despite sleepless nights and sick children, I’m still moving forward on Fit & Fab! I’m loving how I feel and how things are starting to fit, slowly but surely.
To answer some of the questions I’ve been asked, if you’re looking to work with a trainer, here are a few suggestions that made my time with Jed more efficient and effective.
1. Prepare personal questions. After going through my current routine and eating plan, I wrote down questions about what worked and what didn’t. Running these by Jed proved to be incredibly helpful. As I mentioned in another post, it turned out that I was doing some things that didn’t work–things like, changing my protein bar and shake because they didn’t have the right protein/carb/fat balance. Changing small things made all the difference in seeing results quickly.
Quick tip: to check the right balance in a protein bar or shake, do this formula. Time protein grams by 4, carb grams by 4, and fat grams by 9. Each time divide the number by the total number of calories and you can check the balance. Ideally, you’re looking for about 55% protein, 25% carb and 20% fat.
2. Ask how to make your home a personal gym.
Show your trainer what you have and ask how it can best be used. Jed checked the height on my stairs and now I can use them for mini cardio workouts in between sets. He also showed me how to use a resistance band to do upper body workouts from my stair railing by standing below—so so convenient!
3. Keep things moving.
Trainers know about fitness in great detail so it’s important you keep them moving forward to what is vital to you. If you already understand a concept, say so. Your time is limited so be sure to focus on what makes it worth it to you.
4. Do what the trainer says.
In my lets-get-to-it mentality, I tried to shave some time off my work out, but it didn’t help. Rest when they say to rest, do it in the right order, try it just like they suggest.
5. Get a refresher.
After my initial consultation series, I did my workout for a week. Then, I scheduled with the trainer for a refresher half-hour. After doing the original workout now I knew what specific questions to ask. The refresher helped me get more variation ideas, answers to how long/how many reps I’d forgotten and give me ideas to keep the workout effective.
Remember, fitness is a lifetime plan and journey. So it’s worth investing some time and money into what actually works best for YOUR body.
If you prefer to be your own personal trainer, terrific! There are many books and resources that detail great exercises. I can recommend Kathy Smith’s Lift Weights to Lose Weight, Geralyn B. Coopersmith’s Fit and Female or Body for Life for Women.
Make sure to visit KSL for my blog post on Motherhood Matters – Get Fit and Fabulous in 5 Workout-Changing Steps.
Enjoy!
Connie
P.S.
KSL segment!/Working with a trainer
If you want a free 30-minute consultation with Jed Hanson (limited offer) here’s some information and how to reach him:
Jed Hanson has been in the fitness field for over 30 years. He has trained several “Mrs.Utahs” and specializes in women’s fitness. His own unique way of training has helped women to not only lose weight but get in great shape. Jed knows how to specifically train a women’s body differently than a man’s for faster weight loss. He helps create personalized workouts that stimulate a woman’s hormones and regulate her body fat so that she can burn more calories with excellent results. Jed offers a four-session full fitness evaluation to create a personalized nutrition and workout plan for each woman. For more information, call 801-427-8170 or email fitnesspros@hotmail.com.
