Comparing running on Roads and the Treadmills, strategys and thoughts

Running on roads can be quite a shock to the system if you're not used to it, I had a personal training client who was disappointed in his performance and struggling to see past this temporary setback, This is the practical training advice to help him succeed in pounding the streets and moving from the gym and his treadmill.
His running question "I have just started running outside (with a GPS watch), whereas previously all my running was on a treadmill. I've found it so much tougher outside, it's really depressing! Either I stick to my treadmill speed and can only manage half the distance I would normally expect to do, or I run at a comfortable pace, which is about 1mph less than I would normally run indoors. Is this just me or do others find a big difference. The answer is yes but with some of the below stategys's and thoughts. First Making time to run is more important than where you do it, I recommend running in a variety of surfaces and different times of the day etc. Increasing the belt speed is the best way to mimic running outdoors
Running on a treadmill is easier than running outside. I tend to set my treadmill to one mph faster than my outside speed to get the same as an outside workout. I personally wouldn't set an incline on your treadmill to replicate running outside as it doesn't use the leg muscles in the same way. Although that's good for all-round toning, if you clock up loads of miles on the treadmill it'll build up your calves in the wrong places. · Structure your sessions according to your goals
• It all comes down to why you run. If it's for fitness, it does not matter that you are slower outside, a workout is a workout. Follow a training plan and you will get faster and fitter. If you are training for a race (highly recommended, especially somewhere different to where you live and train), then you need to run outside. If you run because you love running then this is a moot point - who in their right mind wants to run on the spot breathing in stale air? As for jeering idiots, the population is getting fatter while you're getting fitter, so think happy smug thought and keep running

Workout parties in Atlanta.

Workout parties in Atlanta.
Instead of the same old party why not make it a workout party, the party would involve different exercise stations, and healthy snacks, these would be modified for different groups. This is a healthy alternative to a regular parties, this could also be the kickoff for a on going exercise program or bridal boot camp etc.

Share the Workout, with your kids!

Many people ask me if it's Ok to share a Personal Training session with there kids whether they are young children or Adults. For Adult Children the answer is a very simple yes. Sharing a session with adult child or even a another un-related adult gives the combination of advantages of sharing the cost, very important, for my clients at www.fitnesswithjeff.com can save more the 40% on the cost of a regular session per person. Secondly and more importantly builds a level of support for yourself and the other person, on days where I’m not coming out to do a session and where your not thrilled about working and might just say I won’t do it today the other person will hopefully step up and say lets hit the gym or the tennis cour etc. The more support a person has in there workout routine, diet or life style efforts the better. For personal training I recommend 2 times per week, now you should workout just about every day doing different exercises each day, please refer to my article entitled Workout routine, what to do on each day and that will cover the topic of what to do on each given day of the week.
Now getting back to whether to work out with your children under the age of 18 really depends on the relationship. Is there any tension in the relationship, this can usually manifest itself in the teen years and can be difficult to work though, but baring those kinds of issues, it can really be a win-win, for related family members living under the same roof, I usually will charge only a nominal amount more, maybe a couple of dollars more and if they purchase a package, I usually won’t charge any more, most personal trainers and tennis instructors, which I am, won’t either, so your kind of getting 2 for the price of 1, your learning the same things which hopefully will build a better foundation for doing the exercises or sport movements correctly and hopefully doing them more. Again you’re also building your self a level of support both for you and your child. For Sports like tennis, if your child takes lessons and you don’t, there getting better and you’re not so if you go to play with them, you might play them once and they will be much better then you and never do it again. Some of the happiest times I watch families together is out on the tennis court or basketball court, ball field etc. Good athletic fun builds good health habits and I feel stronger families. Also if you have the knowledge and can share it with your child that truly is a win-win, Remember you are the best coach, instructor, teacher your child can have. Have a great workout.

What to look for from your personal trainer

When looking for a personal trainer it all starts with finding the person that has the credentials, expertise and temperament to get you to your Fitness goals and objectives.
Not necessarily in this order but here are a few things to think about when searching for your Fitness trainer. Where did you find your fitness professional?, references from people you know and trust are always the best, Do they work in your area and can they demonstrate that they have trained people in your area for a reasonable period of time, do they have connections to the community (are they a business or are they just doing this on the side, along with this are they full time fitness pro's or again is this a side line. Are they certified and how many years have they been in business, can they demonstrate to your comfort that they know what there doing, trust your gut on this one. Also good if they can see you in action, this has been especially useful in my tennis practice, where people can see me work with people and hopefully get a good feel for me and what I do.
Do they have other fitness expertise, for instance I'm also a certified tennis instructor, but they can be martial arts experts or trained in physical therapy, yoga ect. Hope these thoughts will assist you on your search for a personal trainer for you. Good luck!...Fitness with jeff Atlanta.

The basic workout program, what to expect from the Fitness with jeff workout.

For private sessions for just about everybody from kids to adults I start with light stretching and go into ab work (abdominal exercise, sit-ups, crunches and such) this period of stretching and ab work usually last anywhere from 5-15 minutes, I will usually move onto the main event, weight baring exercises, alternating upper and lower body exercises, spicing in Cardio and aerobic activity: Elliptical, treadmill, but my favorites exercises for this period would be things like jump rope, jumping jacks, these aerobic bursts are best at about 5 to 8 minutes.
I will alternate between all these exercises for the balance of about 50, spending the last 10 minutes of the workout doing some stretching, giving homework, setting up appointments and last minute details. All personal trainers have different order of exercises but for straight personal training for a overall body workout this is a tried and true approach.

Personal training session for Kids

This article will deal with things to think about for Personal training session for Kids.
In my other article entitled Group Personal/fitness training session for Kids I discussed the pleasure I get from working with young people and working out and fitness training with them. It is very rewarding to start kids with good workout and eating habits. Things to think about as far as what to think about before you sign your child up for personal fitness training. What kind of shape is your child or children in, do they enjoy physical exercise, working out and sports and physical activity in general, what are there strength's and weakness and have some goals in mind for them to achieve.
In the last article I spoke about the right age for group fitness for kids can be as early as 2,3 years old, for swimming even aslow as children a few weeks old. The age that I think seems to me to be the most appropriate is 7-8 years of age is about the right time for quote and unquote for the average child from the terms of maturity and physical and psychological development for private fitness instruction. That being said there are kids that will benefit and grasp the techniques at a very early age, some kids might even need earlier intervention to improve there physical strength, endurance, quickness, nutrition etc, other children even as young as 3 or 4 years old could benefit greatly from private sessions, especially if there involved or see potential for high level athletics. For kids 4 years old or older, group kid workouts and fitness classes makes the most sense to me. For real young children (3-5 yrs of age) a lot of the group sessions are spent doing traditional workout things, like jumping jacks, lunges, arm circles, stretching exercises etc, for kids I also add non traditional activities: throwing and kicking balls, juggling, hacke-sac, and other body movements to development coordination to work on motor skills.

For private sessions for just about everybody from kids to adults I start with light stretching and go into ab work (abdominal exercise, sit-ups, crunches and such) this period of stretching and ab work usually last anywhere from 5-15 minutes, I will usually move onto the main event, weight baring exercises, alternating upper and lower body exercises, spicing in Cardio and aerobic activity: Elliptical, treadmill, but my favorites exercises for this period would be things like jump rope, jumping jacks, these aerobic bursts are best at about 5 to 8 minutes.

Can't do regular crunches

What can I do to strengthen my abs? Try a seated crunch.Loop an exercise band through the back of a chair, drape the ends over your shoulders, and hold on to them. (The band will add resistance, since you're not working against gravity.)Sit straight with your feet flat on the floor about hip-width apart. Contracting your abs, slowly curl forward about 45 degrees. Hold, then slowly release.Do 10 to 15 repetitions, two or three times a week.

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