Why use Lawrence?
Lawrence has walked the path to fitness excellence. He is committed to delivering the best plans for his clients with passion. Lawrence knows that transforming physical appearance is coupled with maintaining the mindset necessary to sustain life style changes that include exercise hygiene, nutrition/diet adherence and emotional stamina. He knows what it takes and can help you achieve your goals.
How should I determine what is a reasonable goal for my training?
When setting your goals, be smart. This means: be specific, be able to measure your progress, make sure it is attainable, and the time frame is achievable. Have a set of short term goals so that you can stay on course and see results.
Its not unusual to want to achieve multiple goals. Too many goals can become overwhelming and distracting. Talk with a personal trainer to set realistic goals so that you are successful with your fitness plan towards establishing a heathy pattern of exercise.
How do I decide which exercises should be part of my workout?
This is the exact dialogue that happens between you and your personal trainer. Once your short term goals are set, then choosing the correct exercise for the targeted muscle groups is imperative. More importantly, knowing how to perform the exercise correctly is critical to avoid unnecessary injury and deliver the desired results.
How do I stay motivated?
Your trainer/ training plan will help you stay motivated as you see progress and make positive life style. Depending on the plan, there may be check-in after workouts or setting a social element to your new exercise routine
How often should I work out?
The frequency of how often you exercise depends on your where you are starting from. CDC recommends that adults need 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity and 2 days of muscle strengthening activity, according to the current Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans. This activity should be a combination of cardio and muscle building, but more importantly is staying true to the customized schedule that has been created for you.
Off the cuff, beginners should aspire to 2 to 3 days a week of full-body muscle-building workouts and 1 to 2 days a week of at least 25 minutes of cardio (i.e. cycling, running, swimming, etc.). As a beginner, seeing a personal trainer for six weeks to start helps establish your new exercise habits.
Intermediates can add 1 day to each regimen, ie 3-4 days of workouts and 2-3 days of cardio. Once you have advanced past an intermediate level, 4-5 days of workouts can become the norm
What else should I include in my fitness plan?
According to the Mayo clinic, there are five elements that should be included in a fitness plan. These include aerobic exercise, muscle strength training, core exercises, balance training, and flexibility and stretching.
How do I create a solid stretching regimen?
Stretching before and after exercise helps improve flexibility, blood flow, and range of motion in your joints and can decrease stress. Stretching helps alleviate muscle tension , and might just help protect against injury There are specific stretching exercises targeting for each muscle that should be correlated with your fitness plan. Breathing, hydration, and knowing how to execute a stretch( gentle and slow) will add to your physical health.
If you have existing medical conditions or injuries, consult with your health care professional or physical therapist about which stretches are right for you before you embark upon a fitness plan.
What approach should I adapt for my diet?
Commit to a healthy diet as that can make or break reaching your goals. There are suggested caloric requirement for losing weight. Consulting with your personal trainer or nutritionist can be very useful. Additional to clean and healthy eating, hydration is key.