Personal Trainers

Working Out: Solo Or Social?

Caroline Gick | Posted 04.29.2012

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I like to train alone. I don't care for classes or working out with others. I prefer to do my own thing and rely on the kindness of others if I need help with a spot.

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Shrink Your Fat!

Donna Mincieli, PTI, RD | Posted 05.26.2012

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Keeping your body healthy and well nourished with healthy food choices will keep your metabolism working most efficiently. Combine this with a calorie deficit and watch your fat cells shrink. It all works together!

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10 Jobs That Burn The Most Calories

The Huffington Post | Harry Bradford | Posted 01.14.2012

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With a growing percentage of American workers finding themselves glued to a computer all day, those jobs that require a little bit of physical activit...

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Rose Hill, VA: Kimberly Linton, 'D.C.'s Toughest Trainer'

rosehill.patch.com | Posted 02.06.2012

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"I worked for a corporation from 2005 to 2007 ... it didn't take me long to figure out it wasn't the place for me." ...

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CelebTrainer Chris Powell's Top Motivation Tips

Posted 11.27.2011

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By Alanna Nunez for Shape.com Chris Powell knows motivation. After all, as the trainer on "Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition" and the DVD "Extr...

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The People Women Really Count On

Barbara Greenberg | Posted 01.15.2012

Yes, we women count on our partners, our parents if we are lucky enough to still have them, and, of course, our friends. But let's face it, there is ...

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All Trainers Are Not Created Equal

Jay Cardiello | Posted 01.10.2012

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I am honored to be a personal trainer. That is why I take what I do so seriously and have called out many a personal trainer in the industry, asking "Are you for real?"

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7 Mistakes Personal Trainers Often Make

HuffingtonPost.com | Sara Gaynes | Posted 01.07.2012

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If you're springing for a personal trainer, you want to make sure you're getting the best workout for your time. "That hour is yours, and it’s yours...

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No Fancy Gym Required

Posted 10.30.2011

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By Elizabeth Nolan Brown for Blisstree.com Big cities can sustain gyms, fitness classes and exercise options for every taste. In New York and Los A...

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Gym Memberships: Are They Worth The Investment?

Jay Cardiello | Posted 10.24.2011

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A membership to a gym can cost hundreds of dollars over the course of a year, and choosing the right gym for you is something that should be taken seriously.

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How To Pick A Personal Trainer

Andrea Metcalf | Posted 10.04.2011

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What is the best way to find a trainer? Everyone has such different philosophies and believes their way is the only way -- how do I know what is right?

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Exercise Etiquette

Lisa Mirza Grotts | Posted 05.25.2011

Don't Weight! The New Year is well on its way to springtime. If you haven't bought into the infomercials about dropping two sizes in a week or taking ...

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The Long Run: Plus Models Run for Charity

Leona Palmer | Posted 05.25.2011

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Ladies and Gentlemen: I have just completed my first straight-up, uninterrupted 20-minute run, including a warm-up and cool down, I did 4 out of 5k. I...

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Enhance Well-Being: Find Your Fitness Profile

Kari Henley | Posted 11.17.2011

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Here are three classic fitness profiles of everyday folks who need a little change in their health and fitness routines, as well as a few expert tips.

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Neighborhood Fitness For Work Out Flunkies

Kari Henley | Posted 11.17.2011

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Bored with the gym, or need to save money on monthly dues? This week I am starting a three part series on how to incorporate fitness into your everyday life.

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Hate to Exercise? Don't Sweat It.

Darryle Pollack | Posted 11.17.2011

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The solution seems obvious: be less physically active and you'll eat less. You don't even need a Harvard degree to figure it out.

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Gasp: Jillian Michaels Hates Exercising

Charlotte Hilton Andersen | Posted 11.17.2011

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This perception of exercise as an odious thing that one must do if one wants to be a responsible member of society is one of the main factors in our "obesity crisis."

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Wellness Workers And Godly Givers: Are They Left, Right...Or Centered?

Huffington Post | E.A. Hanks and Anya Strzemien | Posted 11.17.2011

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Haven't you ever wondered if your Reiki specialist leans left or right? What about your aromatherapist's feelings on the proper role of the federal go...

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