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By Glenn DicksteinRecently published1 topic

The Gym Crowds Are Here, But Will They Stay This Time

It's happening again. Every year at this time, a familiar crowd of New Year's resolutionists show up at the gym. some for the very first time and some to try again like last year, but this time they plan to stick with it. The optimism and energy on the gym floor is palpable. It's exciting for many. The saddest part is that most people will be gone by mid-February leaving the regular crowd to its familiar surroundings. I, for one, wish the crowds would stay.

Primary topic: Personal Trainers and Personal Training

Personal Trainers and Personal Training

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By Glenn DicksteinRecently published1 topic

My Personal Trainer Doesn’t Stretch Me Enough

Getting into the best shape of our lives is not easy. Diet and exercise is the bane of existence for many Americans. For some, getting in great shape is a far-reaching goal, at least when one is trying for fitness without any guidance or training. To have just the discipline alone is difficult, but what about all the background knowledge and problem solving? Where does one start when trying to lose “love handles” or if you’ve tried everything and nothing works? While the Internet provides a plethora of resources, application of said gained knowledge can be challenging.

Primary topic: Personal Trainers and Personal Training

Personal Trainers and Personal Training

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By Glenn DicksteinRecently published1 topic

$1500 for Obesity or Personal Training, Your Choice

On Average, obesity increases an individual's health care costs by $1500 annually. I am sure that most Americans can figure out several better ways to spend that kind of money. Suddenly, the value menu doesn’t seem to be much of a value, does it? While there are a great many things that $1500 can buy, let's stay in the health and fitness realm for now. As a complete 180 degrees from obesity costs, let 's put this money toward personal training sessions. How far can we go? What will the pay off be? What will the return on that investment be?

Primary topic: Personal Trainers and Personal Training

Personal Trainers and Personal Training

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By Glenn DicksteinRecently published1 topic

Fit Fathers Set A Great Example For Their Children

Study after study has confirmed what we have known to be true forever; the home environment you grow up in, and the habits you are exposed to, become the habits of your adulthood. You may rebel against them for a decade, but they are the single most influential factor in the health status of adults in their 30s and beyond. This is just another reason why being a fit father is the right choice. You are doing more to ensure your children’s security in their adulthood than working overtime and putting money in a trust. Money they can always earn - health is something much harder to inherit.

Primary topic: Personal Trainers and Personal Training

Personal Trainers and Personal Training

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By Glenn DicksteinRecently published1 topic

Older, Elderly Americans Embracing Personal Training

The biggest trend in the fitness world isn't the CrossFit ring training program but the fact that more older and elderly Americans are starting to work out with personal trainers. This marks a radical shift in our culture from the idea you retire and stop doing to reflect a new understanding of how aging works on the body, and how we can get the most out of life for as long as possible. The science of aging reveals a secret we have known all along

Primary topic: Personal Trainers and Personal Training

Personal Trainers and Personal Training

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By Glenn DicksteinRecently published1 topic

Your Needs Should Determine Your Personal Trainer Choice

When it comes to working with a personal trainer, there is no better way to quickly get in shape and to maintain a healthy lifestyle. However, depending on what your needs and long-time goals are, you may want to spend some time finding the right trainer for you. Ideally, your trainer is someone who will be with you for the long-term, so your considerations should include factors like budget, distance, and specialty. Need #1: Know Your Budget

Primary topic: Personal Trainers and Personal Training

Personal Trainers and Personal Training

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By Glenn DicksteinRecently published1 topic

Finding A Trainer is A Personal Choice

Finding a trainer is a personal choice. Like hiring a nanny or a housekeeper, this is a decision to be made with due diligence. As parents, we usually find ourselves doing things for others, mainly our children. When selecting a personal trainer, it's important to put yourself first. Everyone else's needs, need to take a backseat to yours for the moment.

Primary topic: Personal Trainers and Personal Training

Personal Trainers and Personal Training

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By Glenn DicksteinRecently published1 topic

Does Your Personal Trainer Add Value to Your Life?

Hiring a personal trainer means you are serious about your exercise and meeting your desired goals this year. Maybe you finally want to run that marathon, rather than talk about it. Perhaps this year you want to compete in an amateur bodybuilding competition. You could just want to change your weight or improve the tone of your muscles and the look of your body. All of these require commitment to exercise - and a lifestyle change in some cases. The question then becomes: do you need a personal trainer to help you achieve these goals? That depends.

Primary topic: Personal Trainers and Personal Training

Personal Trainers and Personal Training

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By Glenn DicksteinRecently published1 topic

The Future Is Now: How To Use Your Fit Bit to Communicate with Your Personal Trainer

Technology has advanced modern human’s ability to access just about anything, including resources for fitness and training. The introduction of the Fit Bit – a tracking bracelet and accompanying phone app – has allowed people to be even more involved with how their training is actually having an effect on their health. What It Does

Primary topic: Personal Trainers and Personal Training

Personal Trainers and Personal Training

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By Glenn DicksteinRecently published1 topic

Get A Substitute Trainer For The Holidays

Out of office email and voicemail notifications are rampant this time of year across all industries. The personal training profession is no different. While the job of a fitness professional, such as a personal trainer, may seem fun to you, for them it is their “nine to five” job. They deserve a break, too. However, while your trainer is away on vacation or visiting family for the holidays, that doesn't mean your fitness program should be on hiatus. If the motivation to stay on track is hard to come by, consider getting a substitute trainer.

Primary topic: Personal Trainers and Personal Training

Personal Trainers and Personal Training

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By Glenn DicksteinRecently published1 topic

Personal Training For Adults Fifty and Over

If you are fifty or more and are considering working with a personal trainer, you couldn't have picked a better time in your life. There are a few things you can and cannot do at that age. What you can't do is launch back into a sport you did in your 20s and expect that you will do as well or not get injured. The 50 plus body is by no means fragile, but it is different. One change that may surprise and please you is how much better you are at conserving and managing energy. This appears as an increase in stamina for most people.

Primary topic: Personal Trainers and Personal Training

Personal Trainers and Personal Training

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By Glenn DicksteinRecently published1 topic

Seek Out The Right Gym For Your Client's Needs

The best way to get in shape or lose weight is working with a personal trainer. A trainer works closely with their clients and tailors a fitness routine especially to meet their needs and accomplish their goals. NeighborhoodTrainers has over 80 men and women ready to help clients in all five boroughs of New York City and in New Jersey.

Primary topic: Personal Trainers and Personal Training

Personal Trainers and Personal Training

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By Glenn DicksteinRecently published1 topic

Balance is Needed for Maximum Power

When it comes to training, individuals soon realize that no matter what they are training for, balance is key to the majority of a workout routine. When attempting to improve balance, it is important to build core strength. For this purpose, there are specific exercises that can be completed and certain exercise regimens that can be followed.

Primary topic: Personal Trainers and Personal Training

Personal Trainers and Personal Training

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By Glenn DicksteinRecently published1 topic

Some of the Best Nutritionists are in New York City

The best nutritionists are located right here in New York City. Just like with any other profession, the best go where the heart of the industry is beating. New York is home to some of the leading institutions that have led to advances in the science of nutrition too. Between that and the population, it is no wonder why so many who are at the top of their field call the city home. The new approach is to use all approaches

Primary topic: Personal Trainers and Personal Training

Personal Trainers and Personal Training

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By Glenn DicksteinRecently published1 topic

Eat Clean To Get Lean

If you want to get lean you have to learn to eat clean. That old saying has more clinical evidence behind it than ever before. The problem with learning to eat clean is that it is hard to do on your own. Most personal trainers are now certified in diet and nutrition because they know it is the key to health, wellness and fitness. They can help you navigate all the information out there, create a plan to transform your diet, and help you stick to it. Which diet is right for you?

Primary topic: Personal Trainers and Personal Training

Personal Trainers and Personal Training

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By Glenn DicksteinRecently published1 topic

Get in Shape for Summer Now

It has been a long hard winter in many areas of the United States and people are more than ready to put away their winter coats and boots. However, after indulging in the heavy meals of the holiday season, many people have a few pounds to shed before digging out their tee-shirts, shorts and swimwear. Getting in Shape for Summer If you want to look toned for summer, you have a few months, but you will be healthier if you start your diet and workout routine now. Here are some tips for getting ready to bask in the sun this summer Keep Training

Primary topic: Personal Trainers and Personal Training

Personal Trainers and Personal Training

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By Glenn DicksteinRecently published1 topic

Relieve Your Lower Back Pain

There are a variety of ways to address issues with pain in your lower back. A personal trainer can help you create a workout routine that incorporates the right type of stretching and exercises. Yoga has also been recognized for its help in alleviating back pain. Stretching

Primary topic: Personal Trainers and Personal Training

Personal Trainers and Personal Training

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By Glenn DicksteinRecently published1 topic

Finding the Right Personal Trainer

This is the year for you to change your life and the best thing that you can do for yourself is to get a personal trainer. As easy as that sounds you do have to put effort into making sure you find the right one. There is a big difference between trying a few free sessions with trainers before selecting one and taking a chance on someone you don't even know has experience. The wrong way to find a personal trainer

Primary topic: Personal Trainers and Personal Training

Personal Trainers and Personal Training

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By Glenn DicksteinRecently published1 topic

When Core Training is Your Focus

Nothing says fitness like a solid abdomen. Whether it is a six-pack for swimsuits or just a flatter midsection, having a tight tummy is the goal of many fitness participants. However, training the core of your body, and not just the belly, can provide benefits much more far reaching than simply looking fit. When a body’s core- the abdomen, sides of the midsection, and lower back- are strong, the body not only looks great, but is more efficient, better athletically, and is more stable thus less prone to accidents.

Primary topic: Personal Trainers and Personal Training

Personal Trainers and Personal Training

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By Glenn DicksteinRecently published1 topic

Why is my Trainer Telling me to Keep my Abs in During Exercise?

When your training session turns into a chanting exercise about keeping your abs in, you might be wondering why your personal trainer is getting so bent out of shape. The answer is complex, but understanding it is essential to knowing how to get the most out of your body. What the abs do in the body?

Primary topic: Personal Trainers and Personal Training

Personal Trainers and Personal Training

981 views

By Glenn DicksteinRecently published1 topic

Food and Exercise Can Help Improve Your Mood

Making a change in your life isn't easy; learning to make your gains stay can be even harder. That is why most recommend that you look through the Nutritionist Queens listings to find one to work with, and combine it with regular classes at a Pilates Bronx studio. The combination of food and exercise will improve your mood, improve your health, and help you stay in the shape you desire. Why does food and exercise affect mood?

Primary topic: Personal Trainers and Personal Training

Personal Trainers and Personal Training

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By Glenn DicksteinRecently published1 topic

With the Kids at Camp, Take Care of Yourself

What do you do when the kids are finally off at camp? Clean the house? See friends? Take naps? That may be all well and good in the short term, but what if you could do something with the kids at camp that would help take care of yourself throughout the whole year? We know now that diet and exercise are essential to maintaining a healthy weight and reducing stress. It can be hard to get started, but with the kids away and the right personal trainer you could change your entire year. Make wellness your choice for life

Primary topic: Personal Trainers and Personal Training

Personal Trainers and Personal Training

968 views

By Glenn DicksteinRecently published1 topic

Strong Core, Strong Body

In order to achieve the visible attributes that show you are fit and workout regularly, it is important to achieve a strong core. Likewise, a strong core means you can achieve better balance and have better form for the exercises you plan to perform to keep achieving new levels of fitness. This is also beneficial if you hope to maintain your current level of fitness without going any further.

Primary topic: Personal Trainers and Personal Training

Personal Trainers and Personal Training

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By Glenn DicksteinRecently published1 topic

Be Very Particular in Your Personal Trainer Search

When you’re trying to decide who you want to be your personal fitness trainer, there’s no such thing as being too picky. It’s important to make sure that your trainer has your best interests at heart. So be selective when making your decision! Here are a few tips for choosing a personal trainer.

Primary topic: Personal Trainers and Personal Training

Personal Trainers and Personal Training

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By Glenn DicksteinRecently published1 topic

Should My Personal Trainer Workout With Me

The great thing about working out with a personal trainer is that you can tailor your workouts in any way you’d like. That means everything from scheduling to areas of focus on your body can become customized to just what you need.

Primary topic: Personal Trainers and Personal Training

Personal Trainers and Personal Training

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