WEIGHT LOSS IS A 3 POINT PROCESS, THOSE POINTS ARE:
1. Healthy Eating
2. Cardiovascular exercise
3. strength training
HOWEVER, THERE ARE SEVERAL OTHER POINTS WE MUST TAKE INTO CONSIDERATION, HERE ARE A FEW FOR EXAMPLE:
1. Variety: It is important not to go into the gym and do the same thing all of the time. The body thrives on variety. If you do the same thing all the time your body will plateau, get bored, and stop developing. Once a very wise man said, “I’ve been doing the same exact workout for 20 years and can’t seem to make any progress!”
He wasn’t so wise it turned out. He refused to change his routine. Therefore, his body refused to change.
2. Dedication: It takes dedication more than anything to achieve your goals. You have to be willing to put in the time and do what it takes to get the results you want. That is true with almost anything in life. You earn no right to complain about your body if you have done nothing to try to change it.
3. No quick fixes: Everyone wants to take a pill, drink a magic potion or just starve to lose weight fast. It does not work this way. Be good to your body and it will be good to you back. Feed it the proper meals and nutrients at the proper times and you will most likely feel pretty good. Feed it excess chemicals, fad crash diets, unneeded supplements or junk food, you probably won’t feel as good as you could. Also, you may lose weight initially, but in an unhealthy way, and it is more likely to come back just as fast in this case. Do it right!
Song of the Month
From time to time I'd like to recommend some songs that are great to workout by. Sometimes a good song in your IPOD is all you need to give you that extra 'oomph', and maybe do an extra set or extra ten minutes when you would have quit otherwise.
That song for me this month is 'So Hard' by Rihanna. This song is great for cardio or weight training. I personally just finished my workout and put this song in last and I finished a little bit more than I had planned to finish.
Give it a try.
That song for me this month is 'So Hard' by Rihanna. This song is great for cardio or weight training. I personally just finished my workout and put this song in last and I finished a little bit more than I had planned to finish.
Give it a try.
Routine is the Enemy
ROUTINE IS THE ENEMY
Stuck in a workout rut? Bored of the same old exercises and machines? Maybe you are but you just don't realize it.
If you go to the gym and do the same routine, day after day, week after week, or even month after month, your program may be suffering.
When you do the same exact workout every time, you're basically just going through the motions, i.e.-killing time. If you are not getting bored, your body is anyway. And your results are likely to either be much delayed or suffer. Your muscles and body are going to get used to what you're doing everyday and adapt, thus making them think that's normal for everyday living. In order for muscles to grow, they need to experience change. It doesn't matter if your goal is to get bigger, define your muscles, or slim down, variety is key, and routine is the enemy.
In rare (admitted) cases, one may read this and say, "Well I have been doing the same routine everyday for 15 years and I never get bored and still achieve the results I want."
Perhaps that is true for you, every individual is different, but ask yourself this, "Have I really experienced a major change in my body over these last 15 years? Have I been able to get rid of these last ten pounds, or put up that extra plate on the squat? Have I really taken my body to the next level of fitness? Maybe I can bench 300 pounds but can I complete a boot camp class? Did it take you those 15 years to achieve your results? Do you really want to delay your results for that long?
One may say, "Yes I do the same thing every time I come in and I am much stronger at that exercise than when I first started, so how have I not made any progress?" I do not doubt this is true for a minute. But let me explain my point.
Let's make a John Doe example.
John Doe has been working out at so and so gym for 20 years. John has done the same exact workout routine every time he has come into so and so gym for 20 years. His workout consists of a chest press, a squat, and a back row. Every workout he does 3 sets of 10 of each exercise, and over the years he has been able to increase the weight on his exercises considerably. Has he gotten stronger? Sure. He has gotten stronger at those exercises. He has gotten better at a skill.
John Doe has not necessarily taken his physical fitness level up a notch. And I'd be willing to bet he looks pretty much the same way he did when he first started. Maybe he's a little bigger, maybe he's not. Either way, his "same thing every workout approach" is hampering his progress with his own physical fitness. The body plateaus when you do the same thing all the time, it doesn't think what it's doing is different anymore, so it is not going to change.
Why not change John's bench press to an incline dumbbell press? Change the back row to a pull-up? Why not make the workout more efficient and calorie shredding by supersetting the chest press with the squat? Why not play around with the rep scheme? Instead of doing 3 sets of 10, try 4 sets, one of 5, one of 8, one of 12, and one of 20? How about just two super slow sets? Another nice alternative for resistance-training exercises involves changing the sequence in which you perform the training exercises. By fatiguing the muscles in a new order or pattern, you are requiring them to adapt to a new training stimulus.
Kicking it up a notch does not have to mean just adding more weight; it could mean a variety of things. Change your workout. Make your body more equipped to handle more things physically, in and out of the gym. There are literally thousands of ways to mix up your workout.
The bottom line is if you're bored in the gym, your body is too. If you can't get that last ten pounds off, you may need to play with the intensity on your treadmill jogs. If you can't get that extra plate or two up on your barbell bench press, you may need to take a break from it and try dumbbells for a while, just to shock your muscles. When our muscles are shocked, they change and become stronger.
Other benefits of keeping variety in your workout are that you are less susceptible to injury, you can become a better athlete, and the mainly, as stressed earlier, you can avoid boredom. When we're bored we are less likely to workout.
Keep in mind that doing the exact same workout, day after day is not necessarily a bad thing. Some people enjoy a predictable, consistent routine. They don't mind the possibility of experiencing a training plateau and are content to maintain their health and fitness levels with a comfortable exercise habit. However, many individuals need to push themselves to new levels and try different activities to stay enthusiastic and excited about their workouts. Many individuals want to reach their peak physical condition and get in better shape, not stay in the same shape. By varying their exercise routines, individuals can not only stay physically challenged, but mentally stimulated as well.
Another bottom line is, if you do what you always do, you'll get what you've always gotten.
Again, variety is key, routine is the enemy.
Stuck in a workout rut? Bored of the same old exercises and machines? Maybe you are but you just don't realize it.
If you go to the gym and do the same routine, day after day, week after week, or even month after month, your program may be suffering.
When you do the same exact workout every time, you're basically just going through the motions, i.e.-killing time. If you are not getting bored, your body is anyway. And your results are likely to either be much delayed or suffer. Your muscles and body are going to get used to what you're doing everyday and adapt, thus making them think that's normal for everyday living. In order for muscles to grow, they need to experience change. It doesn't matter if your goal is to get bigger, define your muscles, or slim down, variety is key, and routine is the enemy.
In rare (admitted) cases, one may read this and say, "Well I have been doing the same routine everyday for 15 years and I never get bored and still achieve the results I want."
Perhaps that is true for you, every individual is different, but ask yourself this, "Have I really experienced a major change in my body over these last 15 years? Have I been able to get rid of these last ten pounds, or put up that extra plate on the squat? Have I really taken my body to the next level of fitness? Maybe I can bench 300 pounds but can I complete a boot camp class? Did it take you those 15 years to achieve your results? Do you really want to delay your results for that long?
One may say, "Yes I do the same thing every time I come in and I am much stronger at that exercise than when I first started, so how have I not made any progress?" I do not doubt this is true for a minute. But let me explain my point.
Let's make a John Doe example.
John Doe has been working out at so and so gym for 20 years. John has done the same exact workout routine every time he has come into so and so gym for 20 years. His workout consists of a chest press, a squat, and a back row. Every workout he does 3 sets of 10 of each exercise, and over the years he has been able to increase the weight on his exercises considerably. Has he gotten stronger? Sure. He has gotten stronger at those exercises. He has gotten better at a skill.
John Doe has not necessarily taken his physical fitness level up a notch. And I'd be willing to bet he looks pretty much the same way he did when he first started. Maybe he's a little bigger, maybe he's not. Either way, his "same thing every workout approach" is hampering his progress with his own physical fitness. The body plateaus when you do the same thing all the time, it doesn't think what it's doing is different anymore, so it is not going to change.
Why not change John's bench press to an incline dumbbell press? Change the back row to a pull-up? Why not make the workout more efficient and calorie shredding by supersetting the chest press with the squat? Why not play around with the rep scheme? Instead of doing 3 sets of 10, try 4 sets, one of 5, one of 8, one of 12, and one of 20? How about just two super slow sets? Another nice alternative for resistance-training exercises involves changing the sequence in which you perform the training exercises. By fatiguing the muscles in a new order or pattern, you are requiring them to adapt to a new training stimulus.
Kicking it up a notch does not have to mean just adding more weight; it could mean a variety of things. Change your workout. Make your body more equipped to handle more things physically, in and out of the gym. There are literally thousands of ways to mix up your workout.
The bottom line is if you're bored in the gym, your body is too. If you can't get that last ten pounds off, you may need to play with the intensity on your treadmill jogs. If you can't get that extra plate or two up on your barbell bench press, you may need to take a break from it and try dumbbells for a while, just to shock your muscles. When our muscles are shocked, they change and become stronger.
Other benefits of keeping variety in your workout are that you are less susceptible to injury, you can become a better athlete, and the mainly, as stressed earlier, you can avoid boredom. When we're bored we are less likely to workout.
Keep in mind that doing the exact same workout, day after day is not necessarily a bad thing. Some people enjoy a predictable, consistent routine. They don't mind the possibility of experiencing a training plateau and are content to maintain their health and fitness levels with a comfortable exercise habit. However, many individuals need to push themselves to new levels and try different activities to stay enthusiastic and excited about their workouts. Many individuals want to reach their peak physical condition and get in better shape, not stay in the same shape. By varying their exercise routines, individuals can not only stay physically challenged, but mentally stimulated as well.
Another bottom line is, if you do what you always do, you'll get what you've always gotten.
Again, variety is key, routine is the enemy.
Helpful Hints for Losing Weight
With weight loss being something I achieved personally, and something I specialize in daily, I am proud to offer you these helpful hints for losing weight that helped me and several clients of mine over the years.
If you are on any kind of weight loss program you may have run into some of the most common barriers to progress that affect all of us. Whether it is lack of motivation or hitting a plateau, here are just a few helpful hints to remember when trying to lose weight.
It Takes More Than Just Eating Right
*You have to incorporate cardio-vascular and strength training into your routine and combine it with healthy eating. These are the three major facets of fitness. You cannot do one without the other and still expect to see great results. A solid program for losing weight is cardio vascular exercise 3-6 days per week and strength training 2-3 days per week. Proper eating habits go right along with this. See a personal trainer for a program consultation.
Genetics
*Genetics play a huge role in determining your body weight and type, but this does not mean you cannot overcome the odds. Just because your mother or father was overweight doesn't mean you have to be, it just means you may have to work a little harder than others who seem to be able to eat whatever they want and not gain an inch. Remember, they are that way because of genetics too.
Recognizing Plateaus
*Depending on how overweight you are, the weight may come off a lot faster in the beginning of your program (ever heard of a show called 'The Biggest Loser'?), but then a few months down the line you may hit a plateau and progress slows or even stops. These plateaus can be overcome by manipulating the time, intensity, and duration of your workouts. Switching up your exercise routine is very beneficial because the body's development thrives on variety. The key is to not let these plateaus get you down and say to yourself, "Well I guess I'm not going to lose anymore, I'll just stop." Working through and essentially over these plateaus will help you hone self-discipline. This self-discipline is what ultimately will carry you through the rest of your program, help you achieve your goals and take you through the rest of your life.
Stay Away From That Scale!
This is one of the biggest pitfalls I see people put themselves through in the gym. Weighing yourself during your program can create more stress than it is worth, because one's weight is always fluctuating depending on many factors. In addition, a lot of gym scales, home scales, or even doctor's office scales are inaccurate because of the amount of traffic they get, or warping of the scale due to not being returned to zero after weighing. Weigh yourself at the beginning of your program and after you reach your goal, or maybe even one time per week, but doing it all the time will just drive you crazy. Many people who have achieved their weight loss goals never even approached a scale the entire time they lost their weight. Ultimately, weighing yourself all the time during a weight loss program can promote unneeded low self-esteem. The best determining factor for being able to figure out if you have lost weight is how your clothes fit, and, essentially, people will start to notice and let you know how good you look.
Remember That Feeling
The last sentence in the above tip is also a great motivational key. Putting on a pair of pants and having them fit more loosely than usual will put a bounce in your step and add a certain charm to your demeanor you may not even realize, thus making you perform better in your daily activities. Having other people tell you that you look like you have lost weight or telling you how good you look works the same way. Think about how good it feels to hear such a compliment and remember that feeling. Remember that feeling that perhaps made you happier than usual or gave you an adrenaline shot. Remember the feeling that made you happy at work even on a rainy Monday. Remember that feeling gave you that extra shot of self-esteem and had people looking up to you. Remember the positive energy you gave off. Remember these feelings and use them as further building blocks to more progress. Its little things like this that help you keep going and not give up. Now you just have to think about what feels better to you, those feelings that improve your overall life by making you feel good or how good the cookie tasted that you ate in 30 seconds. Most importantly, remember that feeling when you reach for the cookie.
A Lifestyle Change
*Don't consider it a diet because diets end, and usually people go back to eating the wrong things after some sort of set date, which in most cases will put more pounds back on than you had to lose in the first place. You have to think of it as a lifestyle change. Think of it as starting a new job. You are in a different location than before; in a different position with different people. Well, now you are eating different things as part of your everyday meals. Not thinking of it as a diet and considering it a lifestyle change is the key to keeping your weight off.
Cheat Days
*Don't freak out and think after reading the above tip that you will never be able to eat those foods you love anymore because of your lifestyle change. Offering yourself a "cheat day" has been proven to be beneficial to the body and spirit. The key is to hit some sort of goal first, then reward yourself. Let's break it down hypothetically and say that you want to lose 50 pounds. After you drop your first 20, have a cheat day; the same would go for the next 20. After you lose all the weight you want and are satisfied with your results, schedule a weekly cheat day. The key to these cheat days is self-control, because it is very difficult to have a cheat day and then go right back to eating right the day after. Truthfully, this is how a lot of people start back on a downward spiral. If you don't think you are quite disciplined enough yet, put it off until you think you are ready. The same would go for holidays, birthdays, special occasions, etc.
Sip Less
If possible, while you are eating, try not to take sips of your beverage through the entire meal. This can be tough of course because eating makes you thirsty, but having one sip before you eat and one sip after you eat can actually push along your weight loss progress. When you take sips in between bites, the liquid can actually pack down the food that goes into your stomach, causing it to get denser and heavier, causing the metabolism to slow down. This can create that bloated feeling. Try the sip before and the sip after routine and you will feel lighter on your feet after a meal and help your progress.
Motivation
*A big question asked of personal trainers is "How do you motivate people?" This is a tough question to answer. You have to find something within yourself and figure out how much you really want to achieve your goal, because in the end, if you want it bad enough, you can achieve it.
If you are on any kind of weight loss program you may have run into some of the most common barriers to progress that affect all of us. Whether it is lack of motivation or hitting a plateau, here are just a few helpful hints to remember when trying to lose weight.
It Takes More Than Just Eating Right
*You have to incorporate cardio-vascular and strength training into your routine and combine it with healthy eating. These are the three major facets of fitness. You cannot do one without the other and still expect to see great results. A solid program for losing weight is cardio vascular exercise 3-6 days per week and strength training 2-3 days per week. Proper eating habits go right along with this. See a personal trainer for a program consultation.
Genetics
*Genetics play a huge role in determining your body weight and type, but this does not mean you cannot overcome the odds. Just because your mother or father was overweight doesn't mean you have to be, it just means you may have to work a little harder than others who seem to be able to eat whatever they want and not gain an inch. Remember, they are that way because of genetics too.
Recognizing Plateaus
*Depending on how overweight you are, the weight may come off a lot faster in the beginning of your program (ever heard of a show called 'The Biggest Loser'?), but then a few months down the line you may hit a plateau and progress slows or even stops. These plateaus can be overcome by manipulating the time, intensity, and duration of your workouts. Switching up your exercise routine is very beneficial because the body's development thrives on variety. The key is to not let these plateaus get you down and say to yourself, "Well I guess I'm not going to lose anymore, I'll just stop." Working through and essentially over these plateaus will help you hone self-discipline. This self-discipline is what ultimately will carry you through the rest of your program, help you achieve your goals and take you through the rest of your life.
Stay Away From That Scale!
This is one of the biggest pitfalls I see people put themselves through in the gym. Weighing yourself during your program can create more stress than it is worth, because one's weight is always fluctuating depending on many factors. In addition, a lot of gym scales, home scales, or even doctor's office scales are inaccurate because of the amount of traffic they get, or warping of the scale due to not being returned to zero after weighing. Weigh yourself at the beginning of your program and after you reach your goal, or maybe even one time per week, but doing it all the time will just drive you crazy. Many people who have achieved their weight loss goals never even approached a scale the entire time they lost their weight. Ultimately, weighing yourself all the time during a weight loss program can promote unneeded low self-esteem. The best determining factor for being able to figure out if you have lost weight is how your clothes fit, and, essentially, people will start to notice and let you know how good you look.
Remember That Feeling
The last sentence in the above tip is also a great motivational key. Putting on a pair of pants and having them fit more loosely than usual will put a bounce in your step and add a certain charm to your demeanor you may not even realize, thus making you perform better in your daily activities. Having other people tell you that you look like you have lost weight or telling you how good you look works the same way. Think about how good it feels to hear such a compliment and remember that feeling. Remember that feeling that perhaps made you happier than usual or gave you an adrenaline shot. Remember the feeling that made you happy at work even on a rainy Monday. Remember that feeling gave you that extra shot of self-esteem and had people looking up to you. Remember the positive energy you gave off. Remember these feelings and use them as further building blocks to more progress. Its little things like this that help you keep going and not give up. Now you just have to think about what feels better to you, those feelings that improve your overall life by making you feel good or how good the cookie tasted that you ate in 30 seconds. Most importantly, remember that feeling when you reach for the cookie.
A Lifestyle Change
*Don't consider it a diet because diets end, and usually people go back to eating the wrong things after some sort of set date, which in most cases will put more pounds back on than you had to lose in the first place. You have to think of it as a lifestyle change. Think of it as starting a new job. You are in a different location than before; in a different position with different people. Well, now you are eating different things as part of your everyday meals. Not thinking of it as a diet and considering it a lifestyle change is the key to keeping your weight off.
Cheat Days
*Don't freak out and think after reading the above tip that you will never be able to eat those foods you love anymore because of your lifestyle change. Offering yourself a "cheat day" has been proven to be beneficial to the body and spirit. The key is to hit some sort of goal first, then reward yourself. Let's break it down hypothetically and say that you want to lose 50 pounds. After you drop your first 20, have a cheat day; the same would go for the next 20. After you lose all the weight you want and are satisfied with your results, schedule a weekly cheat day. The key to these cheat days is self-control, because it is very difficult to have a cheat day and then go right back to eating right the day after. Truthfully, this is how a lot of people start back on a downward spiral. If you don't think you are quite disciplined enough yet, put it off until you think you are ready. The same would go for holidays, birthdays, special occasions, etc.
Sip Less
If possible, while you are eating, try not to take sips of your beverage through the entire meal. This can be tough of course because eating makes you thirsty, but having one sip before you eat and one sip after you eat can actually push along your weight loss progress. When you take sips in between bites, the liquid can actually pack down the food that goes into your stomach, causing it to get denser and heavier, causing the metabolism to slow down. This can create that bloated feeling. Try the sip before and the sip after routine and you will feel lighter on your feet after a meal and help your progress.
Motivation
*A big question asked of personal trainers is "How do you motivate people?" This is a tough question to answer. You have to find something within yourself and figure out how much you really want to achieve your goal, because in the end, if you want it bad enough, you can achieve it.
Reasonable Prices
Anyone who has ever inquired about personal training knows it can be fairly expensive. But personal training to me is a passion more than it is a job. That's why it is my goal to put your fitness goals ahead of financial concern and I am proud to offer reasonable prices on session packages. So don't let money be the reason you don't get in shape. I'm here to work with you on that!
Remember, as I stated before, you don't have to commit to a set package. You can try it out once or twice to see if it's for you.
The important thing for you to remember is that the price can be worked out privately between you and me, and I will always do my best to honor your budget.
Hope to hear from you soon!
Remember, as I stated before, you don't have to commit to a set package. You can try it out once or twice to see if it's for you.
The important thing for you to remember is that the price can be worked out privately between you and me, and I will always do my best to honor your budget.
Hope to hear from you soon!
Personal Training sessions
A personal training session with me lasts anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour. I can train you in your home, or, if the weather is nice, we can workout outdoors. In certain instances we can train in my home as well. I will work with you on what is most convenient for you.
Many of my private, in-home clients enjoy a trainer coming to the comfort of their own home. With me traveling to you, it eliminates any excuse about "not being able to get to the gym."
You may say , "I don't have a lot of room in my home to workout.", to which I reply I don't need much room. Do you have a floor? A set of stairs? A chair? I can make you a great workout right where you stand.
Some people may feel self conscious or intimidated by working out in a gym with all of the hardbodies and mirrors around. With my private, in-home training we also eliminate these concerns.
With me, you do not have to committ to a certain session package. If you think you only want to try it once to see how you like it, we can have one session. If you are looking for more of a long term package I can accomodate that as well. In special cases, I offer a "pay as you go" option also. Inquire within.
The important thing to remember is that as my client, not only will you get a great workout that will help you reach your fitness goals, but you will have fun!
Many of my private, in-home clients enjoy a trainer coming to the comfort of their own home. With me traveling to you, it eliminates any excuse about "not being able to get to the gym."
You may say , "I don't have a lot of room in my home to workout.", to which I reply I don't need much room. Do you have a floor? A set of stairs? A chair? I can make you a great workout right where you stand.
Some people may feel self conscious or intimidated by working out in a gym with all of the hardbodies and mirrors around. With my private, in-home training we also eliminate these concerns.
With me, you do not have to committ to a certain session package. If you think you only want to try it once to see how you like it, we can have one session. If you are looking for more of a long term package I can accomodate that as well. In special cases, I offer a "pay as you go" option also. Inquire within.
The important thing to remember is that as my client, not only will you get a great workout that will help you reach your fitness goals, but you will have fun!
Testimonials
Client Testimonials
"Damon has been an excellent personal trainer. He has helped to jumpstart an exercise program that had grown stale and ineffectual. He has helped me to push myself beyond the physical limits I had previously imposed. After working with him for several weeks I have noticed an increase in muscle tone that I have never achieved working on my own."
-Dorris, 19, PT Client
"I'm a 30 year old woman who has never been comfortable with any kind of exercise program. My goal for 2004 was to lose the weight that I had been putting on gradually since my college years. Thanks to Damon, not only have I lost the extra pounds, but I have kept it off and stayed on a strict exercise program! He didn't listen to me when I said "I can't" or "I'm scared". He made me feel comfortable enough to try and keep going and as a result, I have achieved a goal I had procrastinated in setting…and now I truly feel I can accomplish anything!"
-Lisa, 30, PT Client
"Being an absolute beginner in weight training, I decided to sign up for a 16-session plan with Damon. Besides being able to challenge my limit under a safe environment each time and see great progress, Damon is also patient and extremely knowledgeable. The fact that almost every session I had with him had different workout routine also made it a great learning experience. What I acquired from these sessions will definitely allow future workouts to be more productive and enjoyable. Also, being a busy student, Damon has always been able to accommodate my schedule. I truly believe it was one of the best decisions I've made for myself! "
-Howard , 23, PT Client
"My experience with Damon has far exceeded my expectations. I came to Damon with a desire to combine my fat loss goals with strength maintenance and my ultimate goal to bulk up. For my needs, Damon constructed a program combining a cardio-intensive workout program with just the right amount of weightlifting for maintenance and strength improvement to keep my muscles sore from a good workout, and keep the pounds coming off. One of the strengths of his program is the variety he has introduced to my workouts- we've managed to consistently and thoroughly work out all muscle groups without repeating routines, adding new and challenging exercises at each session. To his credit, since starting with him, I've lost 30 lbs. and 4% body fat. "
-Adam, 25, Pleased Client
"With Damon you will get a hard effective workout in a short period of time. Damon's approach is to combine cardio and strength training into different activities so that you don't get bored with working out(and it works) ."
-Christine Richardson, 39, PT Client
"I have never felt better or stronger since Damon became my personal trainer. My stamina and fitness level went from zero to ten in just a few weeks. I saw results immediately. Thanks Damon."
-Latoria, age 41, PT Client
"Damon has been an excellent personal trainer. He has helped to jumpstart an exercise program that had grown stale and ineffectual. He has helped me to push myself beyond the physical limits I had previously imposed. After working with him for several weeks I have noticed an increase in muscle tone that I have never achieved working on my own."
-Dorris, 19, PT Client
"I'm a 30 year old woman who has never been comfortable with any kind of exercise program. My goal for 2004 was to lose the weight that I had been putting on gradually since my college years. Thanks to Damon, not only have I lost the extra pounds, but I have kept it off and stayed on a strict exercise program! He didn't listen to me when I said "I can't" or "I'm scared". He made me feel comfortable enough to try and keep going and as a result, I have achieved a goal I had procrastinated in setting…and now I truly feel I can accomplish anything!"
-Lisa, 30, PT Client
"Being an absolute beginner in weight training, I decided to sign up for a 16-session plan with Damon. Besides being able to challenge my limit under a safe environment each time and see great progress, Damon is also patient and extremely knowledgeable. The fact that almost every session I had with him had different workout routine also made it a great learning experience. What I acquired from these sessions will definitely allow future workouts to be more productive and enjoyable. Also, being a busy student, Damon has always been able to accommodate my schedule. I truly believe it was one of the best decisions I've made for myself! "
-Howard , 23, PT Client
"My experience with Damon has far exceeded my expectations. I came to Damon with a desire to combine my fat loss goals with strength maintenance and my ultimate goal to bulk up. For my needs, Damon constructed a program combining a cardio-intensive workout program with just the right amount of weightlifting for maintenance and strength improvement to keep my muscles sore from a good workout, and keep the pounds coming off. One of the strengths of his program is the variety he has introduced to my workouts- we've managed to consistently and thoroughly work out all muscle groups without repeating routines, adding new and challenging exercises at each session. To his credit, since starting with him, I've lost 30 lbs. and 4% body fat. "
-Adam, 25, Pleased Client
"With Damon you will get a hard effective workout in a short period of time. Damon's approach is to combine cardio and strength training into different activities so that you don't get bored with working out(and it works) ."
-Christine Richardson, 39, PT Client
"I have never felt better or stronger since Damon became my personal trainer. My stamina and fitness level went from zero to ten in just a few weeks. I saw results immediately. Thanks Damon."
-Latoria, age 41, PT Client
Fitness advice from someone who has been there and done it
No one understands the true struggle and difficulty of losing weight and trying to transform one's body more than me.
In September of 2002 I weighed 275 lbs and had a 44-inch waist. It was at this time when I decided to make a lifestyle change and lost 75 lbs., shedding 10 inches from my waist.
It took me about a year and some change to achieve my initial goals, and I have since kept the weight off and maintained a healthy lifestyle. During my weight loss I developed a huge interest in fitness, and decided I wanted my career to be in this field. I became a certified personal trainer and now I help people achieve their fitness goals just like I did. Since I know the true struggle, it comes naturally to me to show and teach others how to do the same thing I did. I specialize in weight loss, nutrition information, and strength training. I have trained all types of people from senior citizens to college students to athletes.
Contact me. Together, we can make it happen.
In September of 2002 I weighed 275 lbs and had a 44-inch waist. It was at this time when I decided to make a lifestyle change and lost 75 lbs., shedding 10 inches from my waist.
It took me about a year and some change to achieve my initial goals, and I have since kept the weight off and maintained a healthy lifestyle. During my weight loss I developed a huge interest in fitness, and decided I wanted my career to be in this field. I became a certified personal trainer and now I help people achieve their fitness goals just like I did. Since I know the true struggle, it comes naturally to me to show and teach others how to do the same thing I did. I specialize in weight loss, nutrition information, and strength training. I have trained all types of people from senior citizens to college students to athletes.
Contact me. Together, we can make it happen.
Welcome to my fitness blog!
Thank you for joining me and welcome to my blog. Two of my passions in this world are writing and fitness, so I found it only natural to combine the two in this blog. This blog will be a combination of articles I have written over my career in fitness, workout routines & suggestions, Q & A, and information about my personal training services.
Let me tell you a little bit about myself so you know that what you are reading is credible information.
I am an expert trainer for the National Strength Professionals Association (N.S.P.A.) With over 13 years in the fitness industry, and 8 years as a certified trainer, I am focused on bringing people to their fitness goals.
Certifications:
*National Strength Professionals Association (N.S.P.A.) Certified Personal Trainer
*Weight Management certified
*Boot Camp/Circuit Training, and Abs Group Exercise Instructor
*CPR & AED Certified
Education:
*Bachelor of Science, Mass Communications, Towson University(2000)
*Mt. St. Joseph High School (1994)
I hope you find this blog informative and helpful in reaching your own fitness goals. My fitness motto is "If the mind can conceive it, the body can achieve it." I firmly believe in this and my belief is based upon personal experience. What personal experience? Read on!
Let me tell you a little bit about myself so you know that what you are reading is credible information.
I am an expert trainer for the National Strength Professionals Association (N.S.P.A.) With over 13 years in the fitness industry, and 8 years as a certified trainer, I am focused on bringing people to their fitness goals.
Certifications:
*National Strength Professionals Association (N.S.P.A.) Certified Personal Trainer
*Weight Management certified
*Boot Camp/Circuit Training, and Abs Group Exercise Instructor
*CPR & AED Certified
Education:
*Bachelor of Science, Mass Communications, Towson University(2000)
*Mt. St. Joseph High School (1994)
I hope you find this blog informative and helpful in reaching your own fitness goals. My fitness motto is "If the mind can conceive it, the body can achieve it." I firmly believe in this and my belief is based upon personal experience. What personal experience? Read on!
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