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Frequently Asked Questions
We try to anticipate questions you might have about fitness and provide the answers here. If you need additional information send an email to protrainerj@yahoo.com. |
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If I workout on a regular basis, can't I eat whatever I want? |
No!! Will a car run if you put any kind of fuel in it? Your body is like a fine tuned machine, it will only operate properly if you put the right fuel in it. |
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What age is too old to begin a fitness program? |
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It is never too late to begin a fitness program. A competent professional will know where to start you out based on your age and physical condition, with gradual progression. |
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How much water should I drink per day? |
Technically, you should consume half your body weight in ounces per day. For example, a 200 pound male would need 100 oz or 3/4 gallon of water per day. |
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How do I figure my target heart rate range? |
One highly used method to determine your target heart rate range uses the following formula: 220 - age= mhr (max heart rate) x (.70 - .85)= thr range. For a 30 year old person the numbers would be : 220 - 30= 190, 190 x .70= 133, 190 x .85= 161 thr range= 133-161 |
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How much cardio and strength training do I need to see very noticeable results? |
To see strong results, you need at least 3 weight training sessions per week. Along with that, you need at least 5 separate sessions of cardio per week. That's a total of eight workouts. |
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Why is it easier for men to lose weight than women? |
First, you must understand that women and men have different genetic make-ups. Women are built to carry and nurture children. They also have more estrogen and less testosterone than men. Those, as well as other factors, attribute to females having more body fat than males. Having more body fat means less muscle. Muscle is the most metabolically active tissue in the body. Thus, it makes it harder for women to lose weight, because their metabolisms generally run slower than males. But, women can still lose weight!! |
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How long should I work with a personal trainer? |
That answer is up to you. Ask yourself, is my trainer meeting the expectations that I had set for he/she? Has the trainer helped me reach my goals? Is there more for me to learn? Where do I want to go from here? These questions will help you determine whether you should continue with your current trainer or not. |
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What is a safe amount of weight to lose per month? |
A safe amount of weight to lose in a month with proper adherence to exercise and nutrition is 4-8 pounds. |
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Why are my waist and hips coming down, yet my weight has only dropped slightly? |
Weight does not always represent results. With proper training and nutrition, you can drop inches of fat while gaining useful muscle. When this happens, you can expect a gain in lean muscle mass and a decrease fat mass, which translates into a desirable image in the mirror. |
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