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Beginner Considering Personal Training: Questions! - 11/15/2007 8:33:15 PM
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StrangerInMoscow
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I am a dancer, and decided that it is time to take a break from dancing (after 14 years, it`s about time right?). I have decided to pursue another dream of mine, bodybuilding. It has always fascinated me, and I love the look and healthy benefits it has on bodies.
I am 17, 5' 7", and weigh about 135 lbs. As a female, I do pack on fat very very easy. I am very slender but of course, troublesome spots include: Waist, hips, butt, and "love handles".
I was thinking of getting personal one-on-one training at a gym. My questions are: What should I expect? What is the overall experience of this training? Etc. ...
Thanks guys!
Amanda
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RE: Beginner Considering Personal Training: Questions! - 11/15/2007 10:41:10 PM
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Jane
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hmm....somebody got their drink on!!!
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RE: Beginner Considering Personal Training: Questions! - 11/15/2007 10:46:55 PM
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Jane
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what kind of dancing? You have been dancing since approx 3 years of age?
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RE: Beginner Considering Personal Training: Questions! - 11/16/2007 8:56:06 AM
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edrice2
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sounds cool, what i would do is read all you can about bodybuilding, whether it be on here, elsewhere on the internet (there's lots of myths too tho, it can be a pain to decipeher things), etc.
ive never gone to a personal trainer, but if you want to i could see how it woudl help. they should be able to at least get you started on proper form, exercises, etc. i would think that you could begin on a 3-day full body routine, or a 4-day upper lower split...theres some good stuff on here by smoundzou about full body, which i will edit in a link to when im back on my computer, i cant find it right now.
much of bodybuilding is the diet too. you'll want to probably establish whether you are aiming to gain muscle or lose fat first. typically, given your height and weight, it seems like adding muscle first? if so, you will want to use a calorie calculator from here or elsewhere and determine the calories you need in order to maintain your weight. then add probably around 300-500(max) on top of that in order to gain weight. since you said you pack on fat easy, i would probably start at 300 above rather than 500.
the diet aspect takes a lot of work. you should aim to be eating every 3 hours, with pretty evenly split meals, probably breakfast as the largest meal and before bed the smallest. after your workout, you'll want some quick digesting carbs, like a banana, and some whey protein, most easily in a shake.
good luck, i kinda covered a lot so ask any more questions you have or if theres anything i forgot or skimmed over
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height: 5'8.5"
current weight: 152 (increasing quicker...)
goal for end of march: 160+
bulking:
start weight: 142.5 (141.5 low)
3-day full body routine/upper-lower split
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RE: Beginner Considering Personal Training: Questions! - 11/29/2007 2:46:53 PM
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Italianangel
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btw, I have never really had a trainer but myself which does not count but i can tell you that my goal as a trainer is to get you your goals accomplished safely and realistically by customizing the exercise/diet/motivation needed for YOU personally, your personality and to get the results showing asap to hook you on and keep you working harder. I am gentle, always looking to condition, avoid injury, train for conditioning and injury prevention while taking you to your goals in a manner comfortable to you. I mean its all work but it has to be something you are willing to put effort into so it has to be fun for the client, that is the hard part but it can be done and has been done.
You should feel comfortable enough to contact your trainer anytime you need for anything related to workouts, diet and motivation. YOu should also feel comfortable enough to be honest no matter how bad you are with diet or training, and I am hard as a trainer and punish my clients but they work hard for me and are eager to earn my praise and keep coming back for me.............its a sadistic torture!!! hahahahahahaha
sense of humor is a bonus, so is empathy, sympathy and some relative experience. For example I find it hard to sell a trainer to someone looking for figure coaching and the coach has never competed but overall make sure the trainer listens to you and does not make you do anything you don't feel comfortable with, I mean ya we have to coax you to do somethings you all hate, like working out in general...........hahahah but you know what I mean.
I have a guy who hates any type of coordination so I sneak some in here and there but don't make him uncomfortable and choose stuff he won't feel stupid doing and if he says he really hates it I won't force it......I know he is not lazy and works hard so its only fair.
Linda
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www.figureteam.com
www.lindacusmano.com
www.bodyrushpersonaltraining.com
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RE: Beginner Considering Personal Training: Questions! - 12/4/2007 11:34:05 AM
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JohnMont
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I joined this forum 'cause I'm too cheap to hire a personal trainer !
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RE: Beginner Considering Personal Training: Questions! - 12/4/2007 9:10:34 PM
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StrangerInMoscow
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Thank you to those who have graciously replied. The two that are bodybuilding without any personal trainer... what are your tips and hits to stay motivated, and how long have you been bodybuilding?
Thanks!
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RE: Beginner Considering Personal Training: Questions! - 12/22/2007 5:40:58 AM
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radbane
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yep,if you're really dead set on hiring a trainer, he/she must be a non-profit oriented one, and must really care about the well being of their clients and fixed on getting to the goal. this site is great when getting advice from pros and non-pros alike. i suggest you get all the help you can by reading books,bodybuilding sites and the like. if you still need assistance, then its time to hire a trainer. i've never hired a trainer. what i do is befriend the trainers and get tips and assistance from them when needed. 
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before:
age: 25
height: 5'9 1/2
weight: 215 lbs
bench: 270 lbs
squat: 380 lbs
current:
age: turning 26
height: 5'9 1/2
weight: 201 lbs.
bench: same
squats: 400 lbs.
currently finished: Nano vapor, lost 10% more body fat
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