Get what you want- Results!

Hey!

Me chiilin' on the beach

Welcome back! I know it's been a week or 2 since I last posted, but I've had good reason why I've not been around.

I am truly blessed! Firstly to have super people like you reading my blog and sharing it with your friends, also  I'm lucky enough to have a special person in my life who took me away to Portugal for a few days 'required' rest. It was awesome- not as in a wild partying kind of way, it was just what the doctor ordered; Hot, relaxing and rejuvenating. I realize now that as much as i love my work, helping great people like you to feel and look better, it's important to take time out and switch off. I recommend it. If you haven't taken any "time out" from your work In the last 8-10 weeks, do it! you feel much better for it.

I wrote this short post because I want to let you know about the secret most Personal trainers and industry professionals fail to remember or oversea with their clients and that's RESULTS!

I spoke in my last blog post(check it out here) about the importance of getting the correct advice from a pro. There is no hiding that the fact that pro's will have the better skills and knowledge to get you where you want to go and help you achieve your desires.  As professionals though, our main focus should be on helping you achieve and get results. I myself in the past have focused too much on the process and failing to get clients real results. I use to focus too much on the exercise technique, breathing, posture, reps and all kinds of other technical aspects of the teaching exercise without getting them what they want and that's to feel and see a change! Results is the name of the game; if we are failing to help you, the paying client get what you want, we need to rethink what it is we are doing with our clients and change what we are doing.

Now, how we get those results and help you achieve your goals is specific to the individual and we could debate about the best way to achieve results all day, however regardless of what your said goal is we should be focused on helping you get there and if we cant help we should feel no shame is referring you to another professional who can.

As I mentioned its all about results and if I feel that a client is better served by completing a course of Yoga or seeing a Pilates instructor for some one to one tuition rather than doing a group personal training session, it will better for the client and better for me in the long run. At Optimum Health pts our range of classes cater to all abilities so anyone participating will get the correct advice and help the move towards there goals. Check out our classes Pilates here. 

Here are 5 tips to help you get those results.

1. Be Consistent- Keeping committed to the cause and forming a habit of regular exercise is KEY
2. Train with a friend or partner- Exercising alone can be a bore. Training with someone or other people makes it so much more fun and easier! Click here to learn about the best group exercise sessions.
3. Keep it simple- don't fall into the trap of doing too much too quickly. steadily progress your exercises
4. Ask Questions- Always ask if you are not sure. Speak to your trainer or instructor about anything you're not quite sure about.
5. Monitor your progress- You should have some form of record of what progress you're making. Recap and review is a great way to keep motivated and on track to your results!

Now, if you are wanting some free professional advice, I need to tell you about a great event happening in Leeds on the 12th of May 2012. Optimum Health pts have teamed up with Leeds central Up & Running to bring you a Leeds Half marathon promo! Check out the promo poster below. We'll be in store from 12pm offering tips and advice on posture, running recovery, and we'll even have taster Yoga classes 'in store' held by Sian Grayson, one of Leeds best power Yoga teachers. Sian will be going through some great techniques to help you keep nice and supple before and after your run or exercises sessions and highlighting the benefits of participating regular Yoga. Don't miss out on this great opportunity!

So remember, its all about RESULTS! and if you want some tips and advice to help you get those results, run your best race or just understand the better ways to keep strong and flexible, get down to the Leeds Up & Running store on the 12th!

Committed to your Health.

Mike.

Ask a Professional

Ask a Professional

Hey!,

Mike here, hope your doing great.

I had a bit of a scary situation early Monday morning. I'm not even sure what time it was but it was very early when the phone rang. It was my Mom. Mother is friendly and does like a chat, but i new she wasn't calling for a chat. Now, some of you may know that my Dad unfortunately had 2 minor strokes late last year and has been recovering ever since. So when i answered and mom said "It's your Dad" my heart jumped! she quickly said "he's called, and he's not feeling great" which made me feel a little relieved that the worst hadn't happened.

Dad last week with my two cubs.

I got dressed and left quickly and went down to see him. When i was driving i was praying, "I'm sure all will be well". When i arrived, He wasn't good, but i did my best to make him feel comfortable. After going though some checks 

(check out stroke awareness here=>>Act Fast) to see his movement and level of awareness he started to feel better. So i decided not to call the emergency services. I then made him a tea (the world is always a better place with a cup of tea!) and he began to liven up. I then called the local surgery and checked out the website to see if there was anything else i could or should have been doing. I'm pleased to say after speaking with my Dad today he is feeling much better.

The whole incident got me thinking about the importance of the correct information and without it, how certain situations can turn into more serious situations. This is also true when doing any form of exercise. Now that Easter is out of the way, it's typically the time of year when folks begin to think about the holiday season and how they look with less clothes on or even naked! Many are not happy about the way they feel and look and moan and complain about it, while others take action.

For those who do take action, I'm all for taking action, but often they are not sure of the best way to eat healthily & exercise so they just do what they think is best. Whilst that may give some benefit, its not always the best way to go about feeling and looking your very best and may even be detrimental.

People want results fast. That's a fact. But without the right information and guidance, many people just get frustrated and give up. You may have even been in that situation yourself? We live in world today where if its not done or achieved today, its too late. If you want results and without wasting your time, working with professional personal trainer or exercise specialist will have you moving safely and quickly towards your said goals. Whilst getting fast results is not always the right way for everyone, information and advice from a professional will be the best way to safely and effectively reach your goals.

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Looking and feeling great does not need to be hard, but without the right advice and information it can often seem like you're never making any progress.

Visit.optimumhealthpts.co.uk for more information on working with a personal trainer.

My advice, whatever you are going to do as exercise whether, its, Pilates ,Yoga, swinging a Kettle bell (Look out for our fantastic new Kettle-bell classes coming your way-it's gonna be HUGE!) or just doing a charity run and you need some new footwear, seek professional help and get the right information of the best or better way to exercise, you'll be so glad you did!

Committed to your health

Mike

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