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Greetings!
A recent TIME magazine article gave the story of a guy
who complained that he worked out and saw no
change in his weight. Without getting a professional
opinion, he concluded that he might as well not work
out. Why should he knock himself out?
If that is what sometimes runs through your
mind, then we should look at the facts. Obviously,
weight is a balance between food, exercise and
metabolism factors. If your weight is always the
same, then it would be logical to conclude that if you
don't work out, then your weight would increase and
your fitness level would obviously decrease.
So what is this thing called a person's fitness level? It
is really how conditioned your body is to process
energy and use it as fuel. A more fit person burns
more calories living life. This is where you want to be.
A fitness professional should be the one
recommending to you what weight would be good for
you and whether or not you should work on
decreasing your current weight and how to get there in
a safe way.
Because there are so many paths to getting to your
target healthy weight, it is best to leave it to the
professional to constantly monitor and advise you on
how to get your whole exercise, food, stress relief
program together.
Keep in mind that stress plays a big role in our weight
control. Therefore, we should always include stress
relief methodologies like yoga, meditation, tai chi,
journalling into our plan.
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If you are already training with Shanti Consulting, then
you can get free sessions if someone you
recommend signs up for more than 2 sessions.
So tell all your friends, and just wait for free sessions!
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What about exercise for those special populations
who have a medical condition? The answer depends
on the individual. There is no one answer fits all.
Just like prenatal exercise, it is important to
understand the fitness level of the person before they
were diagnosed with a special condition. If they were
active individuals, then their exercise program would
still have to be relatively intense compared to those
who have had a lower activity level.
Again, a fitness professional can advise you
accordingly. It is good to always get several expert
opinions and weigh them yourself.
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If you know someone who wants to get their fitness
program into gear, then Shanti Consulting has gift
certificates for 1, 2 or 3 sessions.
Why not have a slumber party with a deep relaxation
and stretch session? How about a bridal shower with
some yoga? Do you know a friend who has a major
birthday or
special day coming up? Ask them if they would like
stress reduction sessions, or toning sessions.
Summer is the best time to give some presents to
people to start booking in the fall. We do have a
waiting list so get yourself on it today to start your road
to fitness.
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Finding the Right Trainer |
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Recently, many people have told me stories about
trainers, good and bad. Therefore, I thought I would
talk a little about how to choose one that is right for
you.
The first thing to keep in mind is that like any other
service provider, not all providers are for all people.
Isn't there that doctor you like, that your friend
doesn't? Or that hair dresser you like? Or that
mechanic or garage you like?
Similarly, it is important to ensure that you have a
healthy relationship with your fitness trainer. They
have to get into your space, therefore you should really
like them being there. If some exercise prescription
doesn't feel right, you have to have the comfort level to
say so and have them modify to achieve your goals.
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