There’s all kinds of gear and videos and crap out there so you can exercise while you sit at home, exercise with your baby, exercise while you do the dishes, exercise while you have a heart-to-heart with your teen about the dangers of using crack, and so on. Some of it is fine, but most of it is totally stupid. To be perfectly honest, I think the optimal set-up is to exercise while you, um, work out. I mean, I get that we have busy lives and multi-task the hell out of everything all the time, so god forbid you have a spare moment when you aren’t doing three things simultaneously, but I really think giving something your full attention is meaningful.  And I think it generally means working out harder.

This is starting to sound both pro and con for one of my cardinal rules of fitness: SOMETHING IS BETTER THAN NOTHING. (All caps means it’s profound and important, or that I my pinky has a tic and I accidentally hit the all caps button. Or that I’m yelling. One of those.)  I use this rule when I have only twenty minutes and I start thinking, “Eh, forget it, I don’t have time to run.” Then I remember that even a short run does more for me than not running at all. It really helps me regularly, because I’m not very bright (you know, the whole college thing) and I tend to forget something as simple as this.

See, I’ve been to the gym and seen the lines of people on treadmills reading or staring at a TV or talking on the phone even, and I understand. Distraction lessens the pain. If it works for you, then good, do it. But I think it can potentially lessen the intensity of the workout. For me, I can do music and that’s about it.  I like being focused and intentional whenever possible for exercise.  I’m simple and easily distracted too, so I have to do it this way or I’ll find myself reading People and going, “Oh that Britney is such a wildcat” instead of say, sprinting. I also rarely work out when I’m training other people, aside from racing them or jogging alongside or doing a few spur-you-on reps. I’m not that good at splitting my attention, and obviously my first responsibility is to the person I’m training, I need to check form and be rah-rah or grrr-grrr or whatever, and I’m not so much doing that if I start feeling my own workout. Perhaps that will be my answer to the comment I get often, “It must be so great to be a trainer because you get to work out all day when you train people.” No, I really don’t work out all day, which is why I can only do two reps of everything for demonstration purposes only.

Anyhow, stuff like this weighted bracelet thing or extra-tight slip so you get exercise while you dick around town just seems goofy to me. But I might be biased because they use the word “buns” in the copy, as in “tighter buns.” Really? Are we in the late 70’s-early 80’s? Like, “Oh that Magnum P.I., he has such nice buns.” Ick. Gross.  But whatever, maybe you can’t live without your ass-firming slip, and it’s just one more way to get fit for you. My idea if you want to work out all damn day long is to set a timer and every hour do ten push-ups. Your office mates will love it, no one will think you are a freak at all.

Rambling also burns calories, I believe, and that is one thing I practice often.

Regardless of your fitness goals, you can benefit from a fitness trainer. For those of you who need to lose a few extra pounds, to those of you who need to physically transform your entire body, a fitness trainer can assist you in reaching your unique goals.

That Extra Edge
While the aspect of motivation is not the most important reason for a trainer, it is a very important one. Lacking motivation is a major issue that people seem to have when trying to reach their fitness goals. They learn that the road to reaching their individual goals is much harder than they originally anticipated. A trainer can provide that extra motivation that you need to reach your fitness goals. Not all personalities require the extra “umph” from their personal trainer, but the extra boost will help.

The Ultimate Benefit of A Fitness Trainer
A trainer can assist you in managing your fitness routine and help you plan every aspect of your workout; from the foods that you eat to the various types of exercises that you do. Since everyone is not an expert on fitness, it is nice to have someone who can teach you how to get the most out of your workout sessions. It’s nice to have someone always focused on you and your routine…even if you aren’t.

It is a trainer’s job to design your fitness routine so you won’t need to concentrate on an exercise plan – all you have to do is workout. This is extremely helpful for those with hectic schedules as they will not be forced to keep up with every detail of their personal fitness plan.

Exercise Efficiency
A great trainer will make sure that your exercise sessions are as efficient as possible. Many people exercise with the goal of reaching better health but fail to do so as they are doing the wrong types of exercise. For example, someone trying to build their leg muscle may be participating in exercises that do little or nothing to improve the amount of muscle in their legs. Improving the area(s) of your body that you wish to improve is part of what a personal trainer will teach you.

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A knowledgeable trainer will show you the types of foods that you need to eat to reach your desired level of fitness. For most workout plans, a normal diet will not offer results which is why it’s important to have trainer design a diet especially for you. Your trainer has the knowledge of all the foods and nutrients that are vital to your exercise regimen along with the foods that you should avoid.

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If you are a local NYC resident and are wishing to reach your fitness goals, feel free to contact me at sherika@justeatsmart.com.