We all have those days when we can’t seem to get the motivation for a workout every once in a while— time crunch; your tired, bored and need to switch it up. With the New Year upon us, creating a plan to get you to your goals this year and avoid one of these roadblocks is one of your first steps to take!  My goal as your trainer is to not only get you results, but also keep you there, life long!  Creating a program that is designed with your needs, wants and also “likes” will get you there and keep you there!

How do we do this? Ask the right questions when we get started! This gives me valuable feedback in creating your program. Here are some examples:

“When you need to reduce stress do you ideally enjoy activities that are exciting, adventurous and give you a chance to blow off steam, or activities that are relaxing?

“Do you enjoy exercise more often when it involves a routine that you can adhere to or one that offers variety?”  PTA GLOBAL

From your answers two these questions I can gather how to design your weekly plan and fill it with exercise that gets you results, that you look forward to, and keeps you coming back for more!

For example, if you enjoy variety, interaction, being on sport teams, what I suggest is the combination of working with me, their trainer/coach in addition to taking group fitness classes they enjoy. I love this combination for my clients and see the greatest results! In this, I know my clients are going to get in the movement they need and “like” even on the days we are not together. These classes aren’t jazzercise classes from the 80’s.(Even though this gal still loves these!)

Think tough boot camp, weight lifting classes, metabolic conditioning, yoga, stretch, power nap and many others. Based on your goals these classes are intended to get your heart rate up, your muscles burning, lengthen- such as Yoga or Pilates and even provide recovery.

My roles as a trainer/coach is to work with my client, in helping them continue to enjoy their exercise program. I act as a guide by the side with my clients towards their goals so they stay with their program long after they have stopped training with me!

I am not by any means suggesting that personal training is not fun and extremely valuable in helping you reach your goals safely and effectively all the days of the week. Heck, I have been a Personal Trainer or over 16 years. What I am suggesting is consider something else—why not cross train and take a group fitness or group personal training class instead on alternate days? Try something new this year!

We love these benefits also:

• Great escape from your regular routine.
• Get just as good of a workout in comparison to running, but also work your body in new ways that running doesn’t.
• With other people around you and an instructor telling you what to do, you are likely to push yourself a little bit harder than if you were in the weight room or running solo.Take weight lifting or sculpting classes and you’ll become a stronger and faster runner.
• You get into class and out in usually an hour and you’ve gotten your workout in for the day. Plus, you’re less likely to skip out early with others around.

If you have a gym membership at Equinox check out the classes they offer—these are some of my favorites plus I get to see you there!

Happiness & Health,

Natania