Whether
you want to blast bulge or sculpt shapely muscle, personal trainers
and nutritionists at Holmes
Place Chicago urge people to avoid procrastination and seek assistance
in launching a new workout routine. Make a commitment to yourself.
Think of your fitness program as a lifestyle. Benefit from expert
guidance. The world renowned club provides the following professional
tips to help you make real health and fitness lifestyle changes.
Set
Defined, Realistic Goals
“
Don’t set yourself up for failure! Set tangible, short-term
goals that will help you work your way to your ultimate long-term
goal,” says Holmes Place Chicago Personal Trainer Kristie
Hawkins. Want to lose 50 pounds? Break it down into smaller increments
and your steady progress will keep you motivated. “People
are most often successful when they say I want to get in shape
for my wedding or I want to wear this outfit for my reunion.
Knowing what you want to achieve and when helps keep you focused
and motivated.”
Chart your Diet
Holmes Place Chicago Personal Training Director Dan Chisholm
has clients document what they consume each day. Most people aren’t aware of what they put into their
bodies. By journaling your daily diet, you’ll become
in-tune with your body.
Start Smart
Don’t overextend or overexert yourself. While pushing yourself
to the extreme may seem like it will help you reach your fitness
goals faster, it will actually hinder your progress. “Many
people start-off their resolutions too aggressively. They take
some time off to recover and never get back on schedule,” said
Hawkins. Seek professional guidance developing your workout plan
and build-up to more assertive exercises.
Have A Plan of Attack
Tailor your workout to your specific goals. Are you looking
to gain muscle? Increase flexibility? Burn belly fat?
These goals
require specific exercises and use of certain equipment.
Talking with a certified specialist or personal trainer
can help ensure
your fitness routine is helping you achieve your desired
objectives.
Put New Technologies to Work for You
“
Most clients are really stunned when they experience the advanced
fitness technologies available today,” says Hawkins. “New
machines are very user-friendly and they target muscle groups better.” Using
workout equipment properly is one way of stepping up your workout.
FreeMotion Fitness machines building core strength, balance and
stability for everyday movement. TechnoGym provides a safe, controlled
system to hoist heavier weights for muscle growth.
Don’t Count on “Quick-Fixes”
Any product claiming you will lose drastic weight in
30 days needs to be duly looked at. The majority
are rarely
FDA approved. “If
there were a magical pill that enabled people to lose weight quickly,
we wouldn’t have gyms or diets,” said Chisholm. Some
health facilities, such as Holmes Place Chicago, offer seminars
and classes
to teach you the healthy way to lose weight, learn about nutrition
and achieve your fitness goals. Going for the easy way out will
most likely leave you feeling disappointed and discouraged.
Have Fun
Working out at a great gym can be a tremendous stress
release. “When
clients start noticing results and feeling stronger they get more
confident and empowered to try new things,” says Hawkins. “They
look forward to their workouts and they’re clearly having
fun.”
“You can benefit from expert advice. It’s
helpful to talk with a qualified pro that will show you the proper
way to use equipment and make adjustments in your diet. When you’re
not sure about something, it’s always better to ask,” said
Chisholm.
Holmes Place Chicago is a premium health club offering
an unrivalled facility for a refined lifestyle
experience. Voted
Best Club
in Chicago, Holmes Place amenities include a
multi-level training center, primary and holistic gyms,
rehabilitation
spa, advanced
fitness technologies, an expert staff and an
ozone-treated infinity
edge swimming pool.
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