Originally published August 22 2005
How to make your exercise time more-effective
by Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, NaturalNews Editor
Experts recommend hiring a personal trainer to tailor a fitness program to suit your individual needs.
If your workout is stuck in second gear, it may be time to consider hiring a personal trainer, a private fitness coach who can help you reach your goals through a custom-designed exercise regimen.
Once a luxury of the rich and famous, personal trainers are widely available for private workouts in your home or at gyms throughout the Los Angeles area, with some charging as little as $45 for an hour-long session.
Jade Molina, sports performance and fitness director for 360 Health Club in Reseda, agrees.
"Ninety percent of people at a typical health club -- they're exercising improperly,' he says.
"By having a trainer, they can guide you, write out your goals, and assist you in getting the right equipment and reaching those goals,' says personal trainer Kathy Kaehler, who has worked with celebrities Julia Roberts, Jennifer Aniston, Cindy Crawford and Michelle Pfeiffer.
When looking for a personal trainer, consider the person's fitness credentials, professional experience and personality, experts advise.
At the 360 Health Club, personal trainers must be certified by the National Academy of Sports Medicine, a Calabasas-based fitness certification program.
Other reputable agencies include the American Council of Exercise, Aerobics and Fitness Association of America, and the American Council of Sports Medicine.
Such credentials are important because they indicate a level of professional expertise, says personal trainer Jeanette Jenkins, president of The Hollywood Trainer, a weight-loss and fitness program.
"Education is important because you don't want someone to hurt you,' says Jenkins, a 14-year veteran trainer who holds a bachelor of science degree in human kinetics from the University of Ottawa.
Typical fees range from $50 to $75 for an hourlong session, with many gyms including sessions in membership packages.
"We're here to empower clients to be fit and to do it on their own and utilize us on a needs basis, whether it's once a month or every six weeks.'
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