Your personal trainer will encourage and identify the benefits that will be obtained from keeping workout logs and records. The fundamental reason is for your trainer to determine how much progress you are making given the exercises and advice they are providing. Without these logs and records, it would be virtually impossible to monitor both performance and progress.
Unfortunately, not all people lose weight at the same rate or with a set routine. The workout logs and records will also provide you and your trainer a wealth of insight as to how your body works and responds to your workouts.
Within these logs you should also note the foods you eat and supplements you take for the workout and the days you aren’t working with your trainer. This information will help you and your trainer to modify or change your diet for optimal calorie burn and ultimate weight loss.
Your workout logs will also serve as an excellent motivational tool. These will help you see how much you have improved and give you the necessary drive you need to keep going. Don’t forget to note your successes with positive comments when you reach your goals- this will go a long way in keeping that motivational level on the up.
Friday, March 19, 2010
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Common Sense Tips for Choosing Workout Wear
Looking back through the last couple of decades, workout wear has evolved from the trendy lycra bodysuits and legwarmers to the well-worn t-shirt and cotton shorts. Choosing the proper clothes for your workouts is simple if you use common sense.
Tops – It is best to choose a natural fabric that will absorb and wick moisture away from your body, especially for high energy workouts that make you sweat. If you are going to be bending and stretching, as in yoga or Pilates, your best choice is a cotton and lycra blend. Whatever exercise you are engaging in, make sure that the shirt fits well. Too snug it will be difficult to move and too big it may get in your way.
Bottoms – No matter what activity you are engaging in choose breathable and well fitting shorts, capris or long pants. All natural fabrics are preferable but for exercises like biking choose a stretchy fabric for free movement.
Shoes –For most physical training activities you should wear a good pair of cross trainers that provide a proper foundation for your feet and body.
Bras – A properly fitting and supportive sports bra is essential for all women, no matter what your cup size. Make sure to try these on before you buy to ensure that they give proper support but don’t bind.
Remember, you don’t have to spend a lot of money when choosing workout clothes, your first consideration should be that they fit well and are designed for your form of exercise.
Tops – It is best to choose a natural fabric that will absorb and wick moisture away from your body, especially for high energy workouts that make you sweat. If you are going to be bending and stretching, as in yoga or Pilates, your best choice is a cotton and lycra blend. Whatever exercise you are engaging in, make sure that the shirt fits well. Too snug it will be difficult to move and too big it may get in your way.
Bottoms – No matter what activity you are engaging in choose breathable and well fitting shorts, capris or long pants. All natural fabrics are preferable but for exercises like biking choose a stretchy fabric for free movement.
Shoes –For most physical training activities you should wear a good pair of cross trainers that provide a proper foundation for your feet and body.
Bras – A properly fitting and supportive sports bra is essential for all women, no matter what your cup size. Make sure to try these on before you buy to ensure that they give proper support but don’t bind.
Remember, you don’t have to spend a lot of money when choosing workout clothes, your first consideration should be that they fit well and are designed for your form of exercise.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
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