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Every new year, the gyms and training studios are packed with new members! Many begin seeing results and as they start getting some where with their goal, something comes up! By the time March comes around most have given up. This is only until the following new year when statistically the same pattern occurs.

If you are finally getting somewhere, take it all the way! Your health is second to nothing. If you can’t workout for an hour workout for 45mins. If you can’t workout for 45mins go for 30mins. The right program can be tailored to you, no matter the time frame or the location (home, gym, office)! It just depends on you making the commitment to yourself!

By: Kirill Vaks
Fitness and exercise specialist
BA, CSCS, ACSM-cpt, NFPT-sns 

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To write or not to write goals.. that is the question

Weight Loss success, write or not to write…

Intro: fitness goal setting

fitness and weight loss goalsThe widely accepted study, “The Harvard Yale study of 1953”, of goal-setting is the backbone of many life coaches and motivational speakers strategy for success. Such as Zig Ziglar, Tony Robbins, etc. They have all quoted the study.  If you want to accomplish more, then you need to write down your goals.  The evidence for this inference has been based on a group of Harvard and Yale students.  The 3% who wrote their goals down were found to make ten times as much money as the rest of their group, when polled sometime later.

This study is quoted by sales coaches, life coaches, personal trainers, and pretty much anyone looking to aid their team, staff, and/or client(s) to success.  Except here’s the problem—it’s not true.   With the amount of times this study has been quoted by many trusted speakers and sources, it has rarely been searched for.  When it has, no one has been able to find any documented evidence of it.  What does this mean?

Just as each person learns differently, each person is motivated differently.

Training Aspects, Personal Trainer, Insulin, Insulin Sensitivity, Exercise and Insulin EffectsFor anyone who has taken advanced classes, the one consistent variable is the teacher.  If the teacher can communicate the subject matter to the different people in the class, then he or she is a great teacher.  The same stands with motivation.  Some people can motivate themselves; others need to have deadlines; then there are others still who need to think one day at a time.

The difference has to do with how much pressure a person can take.  In a prior article, we discussed the importance of setting yourself up for success.  Writing your goals down can be very effective, but it can also be self-destructive if you set unrealistic goals.

The fitness takeaway:

There is nothing wrong with writing down “I want to lose 20+lbs, lose 5% body fat, and increase lean muscle tissue.  It’s important to further define your goal!  If it took you 10 years to get the way you are, is it realistic, or more importantly healthy to become something else in 6 months?  I’ll answer that for you—no.  Don’t only focus on the physical; focus on the whole picture—the way you move, look and feel!   If you approach your goals from this point of view, you will see much greater results, as well as begin to enjoy the idea of what you’re doing, because it will become a time for you to relieve stress, as opposed to building it.

Once that happens, then you can start to give yourself deadlines.

I approach each personality type with a different strategy.  There are certain ones withHow Much Does Hydration Really Affect Muscle Strength? whom I know when to back off, while others I know I can consistently put the pressure on and they will not only keep going, but love it (whether they admit or not ;-))!  The ones that I know I can turn up the pressure on are the ones I was able to create that positive environment for.  What makes me happier is to hear after they completed their training with me that they have still continued their healthy lifestyle.  Now they check in with me whenever they want a new workout routine!  That is the goal.

When you begin your fitness lifestyle change, write down a few easy goals. Begin to build the positive environment, embrace the fitness realm! This way you look forward to the exercise part of your day. As it gets easier, turn up the pace and the results will just begin to flow!

 By: Kirill Vaks
Fitness and exercise specialist
BA, CSCS, ACSM-cpt, NFPT-sns 

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Follow this daily Agenda and you will succeed!

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Okay, so maybe this isn’t realistic for 95% of people reading this. We all have busy lives, one more than the next ;-). However, no matter how busy your life is, there is a plan that can be personally tailored for you. If you really want something you can achieve it. the questions is how bad do you want it? Get rid of the excuses!  Meet with a Training Aspects exercise specialist and no matter your schedule, get an efficient plan custom tailored to your busy schedule!

 

 

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In last year’s article “The New Year’s Phenomenon” I shared 3 tips that could build a successful base for your New Year’s resolution,  1. Qualified guidance, 2. Specific to broad goal setting  3. Just do it..Now! I’m going to assume these three were a staple of your program, so we will move on to the next big adjustment to the program, if they weren’t add them now (not January 1st !!)

Many receive great insight, and they get excited for the outcome.  In theory, it may be great insight but many times there are obstacles which are overlooked and or miscalculated. That is when we must find a way to endure! “Persist without exception” ~ Andy Andrews.

An overlooked obstacle can be paralyzing for even the biggest optimist. Why? It stops you in your tracks! How many times have you kept strong with your diet for a lengthy amount oftime and all the sudden one lapse and now you’ve fallen off the tracks. Or you wake up 5 days a week at 6 am to work out and after a few months you miss one day.  All the sudden  you’re sleeping in more than you’re making it into the gym. Your momentum has ceased! Movement takes energy and when you are doing really well, it may be hard to motivate yourself to get back up to the pace you were holding, not  to mention exceed that pace. Growth requires movement; so here are a few tips to not lose pace.

  1. Excuses! An excuse gives you comfort, though there is nothing wrong with being comfortable, there is something wrong with being comfortable for the wrong reasons. You guessed it.. excuses are the wrong reason. “It’s a holiday”, “My bed is warm”, “I’m kind of tired”, “ I’ve been doing really well, I can skip this one day” etc. Be honest, you know the difference and you’re not helping yourself!
  2. Support. Find someone who you respect and will help you stay on track. This Training Aspects, Weight Loss, Sports Coach, Sports Performance, Health, Healthy Lifestyle, Fitness, Fitness Coach, Health Coach, Fat Loss, Losing Weightway there is support and you don’t feel like you’re in it on your own. It’s important to self-motivate, however, there is nothing wrong with having some help! Everyone has their weak days and on those days that support could be vital to your success.
  1. Get Creative. When an obstacle presents itself, find a way around it, climb over it, blow it up! But running straight into it,  99.9% of the time, will not work (unless you’re the hulk). You may not have found it yet, but There is always a solution..
  2. “Rome wasn’t built in a day.” It took a certain amount of time for you to become how you are today, it’s going to take a certain amount of time to get to where you want to be.  Realize there will be progressions, so start off small! But do not wait , Just do it.. now!
  3. Keep Moving Forward:  Obstacles will always arise, the difference between Training Aspects, Sports Performance, Sports Coach, Strength and Conditioning, Speed, Sprinting Mistakes, Running Faster, Sprinting, South Jersey, Running, Getting Fastersuccess and failure is the ability to keep going. As mentioned in earlier articles. Health is not a luxury it is a necessity. In the world we currently live in we must always make time for it, otherwise we will pay for it in the long run. Once you start your goal, the worst thing you can do is set a deadline. Take the goal in stride, your health is most important and for that reason you must make it a priority!

 

The New Year’s phenomenon is one of the most disappointing statistics. Only 8% of people actually accomplish their goal (statisticsbrain.com). That doesn’t mention the amount of people who at least maintain their goal after completion. This year be one of the 8% that will accomplish their goal and then keeps moving forward!

 

By: Kirill Vaks
Fitness and exercise specialist
BA, CSCS, ACSM-cpt, NFPT-sns 

 

 

 

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Personal Training for a Lifestyle change

No matter your situation, it is never too late to make a change.  If you would have started the first time the thought crossed your mind your goal/change may have already been accomplished!

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Training Aspects’  personal trainers and sports performance coaches want you to accomplish your goals. You, as the personal training client, are a reflection of our personal training and group training methods! We are here to help you accomplish all of your personal training goals!  Our main training focus are people looking to increase performance, lose weight , lose body fat and increase lean muscle. Whether you live in Cherry HillHaddonfield, Marlton, or any of the other surrounding areas we are here to help you Move, Look and feel as you’ve always desired…

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Outside the box gift idea

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This morning I received an email with a picture of the demon bells. Though these are not new to the market, it’s always interesting seeing them. I see these demon bells as a great analogy of how people see the regular Cast iron kettlebell, intimidating by its looks and its unique use. However, Don’t fear the demon! conquer your fears and take on the bell. Then, you will see the results you are looking for! Functionally, demon bells will cause you more harm than benefit, but aesthetically, I approve.  Holidays are coming up, might be an out of the box gift idea!

 

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Training Aspects’  personal trainers and sports performance coaches want you to accomplish your goals. You, as the personal training client, are a reflection of our personal training and group training methods! We are here to help you accomplish all of your personal training goals!  Our main training focus are people looking to increase performance, lose weight , lose body fat and increase lean muscle. Whether you live in Cherry HillHaddonfieldMarlton, or any of the other surrounding areas we are here to help you Move, Look and feel as you’ve always desired…

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Personal Training video Game!?

Video Gaming and workouts

Earlier today I was asked about the Nike+Kinect fitness game. I decided to take a look into it and just briefly mention my thoughts. Personal training, nutrition counseling, gym

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memberships, etc. can become very costly. For that reason, people look for a more financially viable alternative.  In general, video workouts, fitness games and the like, are a step forward in tackling the obesity epidemic. However, though it is a better alternative than no activity, many people do not have the body control to master the exercise on their own. They work hard through the exercise and may lose weight  their form suffers. In turn losing range of motion and possibly causing more physical damage in the future.
Micoach, was released for X-box only a few months ago. However, though I have not tried Micoach, and am not a fan. One of the advisers for the fitness concept of the game, was Mark Verstegen, one of three fitness professionals in the field, I have the utmost respect for. For this reason, if I was asked to  suggest any fitness video game, it would be Adidas’ Micoach. Stay tuned for a slightly more in depth article on video fitness, video game fitness, magazine workouts etc.

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Training Aspects’  personal trainers and sports performance coaches want you to accomplish your goals. You, as the personal training client, are a reflection of our personal training and group training methods! We are here to help you accomplish all of your personal training goals!  Our main training focus are people looking to increase performance, lose weight , lose body fat and increase lean muscle. Whether you live in Cherry HillHaddonfield,Marlton, or any of the other surrounding areas we are here to help you Move, Look and feel as you’ve always desired…

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Knee pain, No problem!

Knee Pain, Still want to workout?!

Knee pain no problem training aspects personal trainer can help
When your goal is to lose weight but you can’t do much with the lower body due to knee pain, results seem impossible.  Doing cardio on machines may hurt during the exercise, but what’s worse is that the extra wear and tear can actually have more negative impact in the future.  Implementing cardio through resistance training also causes problems since your largest muscle groups can’t be activated through squatting or lunging, due to the knee pain.   Whether your knee pain stems from a legitimate knee injury (ACL tear, no cartilage in your knee etc.) or your knee pain, as stated in the last article, is from underdeveloped areas which need more focus, your goal is to lose weight.

The solution is Kettlebells!  What could be more exciting and effective than swinging aWorkout of the Week: Kettlebell Flow, Training Aspects bell!?  (For me personally, there is nothing more exciting.)  True kettlebell exercises are power exercises.  In other words, by the definition of power, maximizing work performed per unit of time, by incorporating more muscles, you increase the amount of work done.  Simply, power exercises force you to do more work than regular exercises, thereby yielding more energy used, or more calories burned.  You may be asking how this helps bypass the knee pain.  Power exercises incorporate your whole body, which all stems from the hips.  The kettlebell exercises use minimal knee bending!

 

Here are the top 4 Kettlebell exercises (for beginners) .

1. The Kettlebell swing: all Kettlebell exercises are based off of the swing.  A Whole body ensemble!
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Click picture to see exercise! start at 1min 40 seconds

2. The Kettlebell swinging high pull: a very effective exercise with the base principles from the swing, but have a stronger focus on your back and posterior deltoids as well.
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Click picture for the high pull. Start video at 5mins 16 seconds

3. The Kettlebell clean: Use a challenging bell! Remember you should not be able to bicep curl as much weight as you can perform with the clean.
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4.  The Kettlebell snatch:the most advanced of the three others named.  The snatch is based off of the high pull with a smooth vertical transition.
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**Make sure to learn from a qualified kettlebell instructor for best results and experience.**

By: Kirill Vaks
Fitness and exercise specialist
BA, CSCS, ACSM-cpt, NFPT-sns 

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Kettlebells have become a very  popular training style in the past 5-10years, in the USA. The Kettlebells, unlike many other popular fads, are here to stay. Besides being one of the most effective ways of training, whether to lose weight or for athletic performance, they can also be used for people with bad knees who have trouble squatting, lunging or pretty much doing any exercise for their lower body. If you have bad knees and  are in too much pain to do lower body exercises, it is very hard to accomplish your fitness goals. The article written by Dr. Ben Fung goes into more detail anatomically on how the kettlebells can help people with knee pain, specifically. I will elaborate and share some more examples in the upcoming article on effective kettlebell exercises for people with knee pain and looking to lose weight.  click the picture to read his article “Kettlebells for knee pain”.

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By: Kirill Vaks
Fitness and exercise specialist
BA, CSCS, ACSM-cpt, NFPT-sns 

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