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Step away from the Easter eggs this April and kick start your new fitness programme with a personal trainer. If you’re sick of being stuck in a cycle of one-week diets, false promises and temporary gym memberships, a professional instructor can provide you with the support and motivation you need to turn your Easter around. With a professional instructor behind you to remind you of your goals and achievements, you will feel even more motivated than ever to get in shape for the summer.

Spring is here and it’s time to take your workout outside. Here’s what to do when the weather won’t cooperate with your training.

What should one look for in a personal trainer? No doubt, you may already know to pick a personal trainer that is certified. Many of the more reputable and recognized certifications are ACE, NASM, NCSF, etc.

If you’re still trying to shed those extra winter pounds but just can’t find the motivation, a personal trainer could be your answer. Condense your unrealistic goals into one achievable outcome with your new motivator. A professional fitness instructor can provide you with the support and motivation you need to get fit and shed the pounds before your summer holiday.

Your daily diet plan should include exercise as part of your routine. Both food and exercise is a huge key to your success. There are a few things that define a youthful body and that is in the walk, in the butt and the overall look of the body. As a result it is important to include activity in your daily diet plan. And who doesn’t want to look youthful?

So you’ve decided to improve your fitness and lifestyle by joining a health club, but which one do you choose and what facilities should you look for? Choosing a health club means that you get more than a regular gym, making exercise rewarding and enjoyable. If you struggle with maintaining an exercise regime, a fitness club offers you a variety of fitness classes, equipment and personal trainers, meaning that there is something to suit everyone.

With the beginning of Quarter Two and temperatures rising, the professional business world is picking up the pace just as fast. My business world is no different, but I know that one powerful way to stay effective and creative is to keep exercising regularly at least 4 times per week. I made a commitment to myself that I will be in the gym 5-6 times per week.

We all know that if we wish to shed pounds we must get exercise on a regular basis. No matter what anybody claims, you cannot simply lose weight by sitting around and watching television. The factor that many men and women do not comprehend is that working out can, quite literally, be a pain. You’re probably currently prepared for such things as muscle aches and backaches and joint discomfort but are you geared up for the exercise induced headache? Sadly, most people suffer from exercise caused headaches these days but the good news is that you can treat them and prevent them. Here is the way to achieve that.

In my first article on working out without a gym, I explained why it’s important to exercise. I also described some exercises you can do without any weights or equipment. Here is a list of some more exercises you can with out a gym.

Chin-ups and pull-ups if properly done can help you a lot. Of course, just a couple of sessions over a week won’t really help you. If anything, you will probably notice a slight pain in areas of your body that has been stressed.

1- Feet Position – Keep your legs on the floor! For some reason people and even Personal trainers have started to keep their feet on the bench, it makes no sense to raise your feet when you consider the mechanics of the lift. Keep your legs firmly planted on the floor for a stable base of power from which to press. You feet should be pinned into the ground and shouldn’t lift whilst you perform the press. If your feet cant reach the floor then get a small step or use a lower bench do not get tempted to keep them on the bench.

The glutes are the largest muscle group in the body and comprise of the Gluteus Maximus, the largest muscle in the body. The glutes, when developed properly are one of the best ways of providing stability to the hip structure and are one of the best ways of alleviating and reducing back pain. Strong glutes will also help with keeping the knee tracking in the correct position and help reduce knee problems.