| Levels of Training Experience and Results | | | | professional. They are the only people whose advice |
| Some people feel that they can do a fitness program | | | | you should take on these subjects. Even medical |
| and healthy diet all on their own. If that's the case, | | | | doctors generally are not the best advocates for |
| more power to anyone who can create a healthy | | | | proper fitness and nutrition, because they are trained |
| eating plan, incorporate a weight training routine, and | | | | in specific fields and seldom are aware of how all the |
| practice regular cardio on their own. You, however, | | | | parts of the body work and move in cooperation. |
| are the extreme exceptions. For many people, the | | | | Look around and notice how some of the famous |
| problem isn't creating the program or even finding the | | | | people dish out health advice are not even in the |
| discipline to commit to it. The problem is that they | | | | best shape? Why would you take advice from |
| mistakenly design the wrong program for the results | | | | someone who isn't in peak physical condition? That's |
| they're after. These folks train regularly, yet see little | | | | like getting your hair cut by a stylist with a bad |
| or no results. Then they get frustrated and quit, | | | | toupee or having a gap-toothed orthodontist install |
| thinking they have tried everything when it comes to | | | | your braces. Not to mention that almost anyone can |
| losing fat or building muscle. They erroneously believe | | | | look great, but still feel terrible, because they gained |
| they must just not be disciplined enough – | | | | their looks through an unhealthy process. |
| when, in reality, discipline has very little to do with it. | | | | Research Pays Off When Searching for a Qualified |
| Others think they're well informed because they've | | | | Trainer |
| achieved great results on their own, when they've | | | | No one knows what they don't know. As a result, |
| really just been blessed with good genes and require | | | | many people fall into the trap of buying into the fads |
| very little exercise. Most models, movie stars, and | | | | from stars like Britney Spears, Oprah, and Dr. Phil. |
| celebrities fall into this category, so any exercise and | | | | Although a star might actually have a fabulous, |
| nutritional program designed by a personal trainer | | | | incredibly knowledgeable trainer, a great deal can be |
| probably works like a charm for them. Imagine the | | | | misinterpreted between the exercise/diet specifics |
| results they would see if they used a highly | | | | the trainer offers his celebrity client and the info that |
| knowledgeable personal trainer and certified | | | | celebrity passes along to his or her adoring fans. It's |
| nutritionist! And the results would last, rather than | | | | like that game of telephone you played as a kid |
| simply providing the short-term solutions they've | | | | – by the time the original information reaches |
| become accustomed to. | | | | you, it has become misinformation. |
| Lastly, there are unhealthy people who don't have | | | | One star says they got great results by simply lifting |
| time to exercise, or never exercise, because exercise | | | | weights and eating fewer calories. The next celebrity |
| hurts, they hate to sweat, or their self-esteem is in | | | | says they slimmed down by eating a low-fat diet high |
| the toilet and they figure there's no point in bothering. | | | | in protein. Another famous somebody swears by a |
| This sort of apathy toward preserving one's health | | | | daily swim, lots of veggies, and lot of good carbs. |
| may seem like no one's business but that individual's, | | | | Arghhhhhh!!!! It all sounds confusing as hell. And, in a |
| but it is really a very selfish attitude. Treating your | | | | way, it is. How should you believe? |
| body well – including regular exercise and | | | | A program tailored to a size-2 supermodel will not |
| healthy nutrition – is actually quite unselfish. | | | | work for a heavier stay-at-home mom who is just |
| Think about it – if you don't take care of | | | | beginning an exercise regimen. The proper design of |
| yourself now, sooner than later, others will have to | | | | an exercise program depends on each individual's |
| take care of you. Since you're too lazy, busy, or | | | | biochemistry and physiology. When it comes to |
| depressed to invest the time or energy in staying | | | | human kinetics, many underlying reasons could explain |
| healthy now, you will inevitably make others suffer. | | | | why one person begins a simple walking program |
| If companies and governments were wise, personal | | | | and, voila, looks phenomenal, while another person |
| trainers would be mandatory, and health insurance | | | | runs, lifts weights, and tortures herself in the gym, |
| would cover them. Seriously, if you only saw a trainer | | | | only to step on the scale and find she's gained |
| once a week – or even once a month | | | | another pound. |
| – to check in and make sure you're | | | | A good personal trainer will help you lose all the fat |
| performing your exercises properly, that would be | | | | you want and add all the muscle you desire. Personal |
| better than not seeing one at all. | | | | training is all about you and your desired results. Even |
| Fame Doesn't Equal Expertise – Particularly in | | | | if all your exercise and effort don't drop a pound off |
| the Health & Fitness Industry | | | | you – if you see no noticeable changes |
| Invest time in the research, and then invest your | | | | – the exercise is still benefiting your body and |
| dollars in a qualified trainer who can help you achieve | | | | your health, and it would be stupid to discontinue |
| your personal goals. If you have a special need | | | | your program. Rather than quit, find someone to help |
| – a back injury, joint problems, limited range | | | | you fine-tune your regimen so you can begin to see |
| of motion – find someone who can address | | | | the results from all your hard work. |
| your issue specifically. Don't jump on the latest | | | | Don't be conned into following someone's advice just |
| celebrity trainer bandwagon, just because the person | | | | because they claim to be a celebrity personal trainer |
| is a trainer to the stars. | | | | or charge an exorbitant rate. None of that |
| Celebrity personal trainers, spokesmodels, movie | | | | guarantees their program will help you succeed. |
| stars, athletes, and other rich and famous people | | | | There are no healthy quick fixes. Begin a quality |
| likely got where they are because they're great at | | | | exercise program and eat properly, period. Don't |
| what they do. That does not mean you should follow | | | | waste time, money, or energy becoming frustrated. |
| their advice about health and nutrition. You probably | | | | Do the research so you can hire a professional to |
| wouldn't ask a plumber how to change your car's oil, | | | | give you sensible advice that will help you look good |
| would you? Likewise, celebrities may look good, but | | | | and feel great. |
| that doesn't mean they – even celebrity | | | | Personal trainers motivate you – and their |
| trainers – know much about proper exercise | | | | celebrity clients – to stay healthy, get in |
| and nutrition. Hire a health, fitness, and nutrition | | | | shape, and keep off the fat. |
