By: Holly Galluzzo, Trainer
Few times in a woman’s life can match the importance of being healthy and strong during pregnancy. The overall fitness health of a pregnant woman greatly affects the ease of her pregnancy term, not to mention the actual delivery itself and a quick and effective recovery to her pre-pregnancy self. Key issues like safely maintaining your health and nutrition during pregnancy are crucial to your developing baby ensuring low risk of infant diseases and birth defects, etc.
Here are a few tips to help you achieve optimal pre-natal and post-natal health status for you and your new arrival! Your first step, a very important one, is to consult your personal physician before beginning any exercise program during pregnancy. Depending on your pregnancy, whether traditional or high-risk, all forms of physical activity need to be monitored and approved prior to start.
Once you have discussed your fitness and nutrition plan with your physician; keep these tips in mind as you progress.
- Do NOT lie down flat during any exercise activity; especially after your first trimester as it reduces the blood flow to your baby!
- Avoid ab “crunch” style exercises that squeeze the spine and stomach muscles. Traditional sit-ups and stomach crunches are essentially off-limits during pregnancy but instead, try core stabilization moves such as the yoga position, incline plank and bird dog that are much less strenuous for your body.
- Posture, posture, posture! As your baby develops and grows, your body will need to readjust it’s posture to accommodate the change in your weight and center of balance. Performing bent-over rows on a bench is an excellent way to strengthen your back muscles and improve your posture as you go.
- Low intensity levels, increased reps as well as being gentle on your cardio levels will ensure your safety and your babies as well. You shouldn’t be able to sing while you workout, BUT you should be able to talk!
- Flexibility is a MUST as this weighs in heavy to improve your delivery experience. Focus on your hips and torso and consult with an expert if performing yoga during pregnancy to ensure proper moves approved by your physician.
- Post delivery, you will need to ask your doctor for his approval on returning to your prior fitness routine. Depending on your delivery, your doctor may recommend up to a 2 month wait BEFORE you begin again.
- Once your doctor has approved your start back into your routine; ease back into it with shorter sessions, easy moves, etc. and increase as your strength and flexibility returns. Give yourself a chance to enjoy this joyous and amazing times in your life and always be safe and smart for yourself and for your new addition.
The OMNI Club Difference
Ask us about developing a fitness success plan for you during your pre-natal and post-natal terms today! Contact our Success Coaches at The Omni Club and ask to meet with them today for details. For more information on our classes and additional training programs, please call the front desk at (239) 931-6664 and ask for Holly Galluzzo.
Best of luck in your fitness and training regime and we hope to see you at The Omni Club soon! Don’t forget to keep in touch on our Facebook page and view trainer videos on our YouTube channel too!
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By: Phil Cirrone, Trainer
The last steps in our 2012 Fitness Success Guide take us right into Part 3 with a focus on calories (and how to track them) and some final overview steps on how to kick-start a new 2012 Fitness Success Plan designed just for you.
7. Burn, Baby, Burn: One final aspect of an efficient workout program is matching your caloric number with your fitness goals. If you want to lose weight, it is important to have a caloric deficit. How do you know how many calories you are burning a day? It can be complicated, but there are ways to track daily calorie intake, you will need to find one that works best for you. One option to tracking your calories is to invest in the BODY-BUG caloric tracker, which we use here at The Omni Club. Although it may seem a bit pricey, the Body Bugg device does a great job of maximizing your results with pinpoint accuracy. I use one myself and I absolutely love it! Ask about this calorie tracking method on your next visit to the gym and see if this system would work for you and your lifestyle.
8. Know Your Body: Learn about what exercises work what body part and why. A common mistake for beginners is that they aren’t sure what body part they are actually working on. They often wind up working the same body part every single session. This leads to over training and a lack of balanced results. If you’re working with a personal trainer, ask them to assist you in developing a custom workout plan as well as keep you on track and help you fight the inevitable hurdles you will encounter. If you are not sure what machines target which body parts, feel free to ask one of the expert Omni Club trainers, they are always more than happy to help you.
9. Be Focused, Be Motivated: It would be great to get to the gym for an hour a day, five days a week. Unfortunately, some of us don’t have that kind of time in our busy lives. So it is imperative to make the most out of every second inside the gym, or during any physical exercise. Make sure that you make your workouts efficient, by cutting down on wasting time and maximizing your time while working out.
10. Be Bold… Ask For Help!: Sometimes we all need to seek help from someone else. Whether it’s to find motivation, learn new workouts, or to simply make your workouts more rewarding. Working with a personal trainer is a great way to get the results you want. If you are already working with a trainer, you know all of the benefits that come with a personal training session. If you are not working with a trainer, ask about setting up a free session today, and quickly learn how you can maximize your results with fun and rewarding workouts.
Make the most of this new year and, if you use this guide as your stepping stone to activate a fitness routine that works for you, we know for a fact that a healthy lifestyle will indeed be your major success story!
The OMNI Club Difference
Ask us about developing a healthy diet and fitness success plan for you today! Contact our Success Coaches at The Omni Club and ask to meet with them today for details. For more information on our classes and additional training programs, please call the front desk at (239) 931-6664 and ask for Phil Cirrone.
Best of luck in your fitness and training regime and we hope to see you at The Omni Club soon! Don’t forget to keep in touch on our Facebook page and view trainer videos on our YouTube channel too!
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By: Phil Cirrone, Trainer
Let’s move forward in our Fitness Success Guide to Part 2, where the main focus is on diets (both good and bad), healthy food options and nutrition, and keeping it all in balance for what your body needs on a daily basis.
4. The Bad “Fad” Diet: Fad diets are exactly that, a fad. Fad diet’s like Atkin’s, South Beach, and Ketones are simply not sustainable. As you may have experienced, when you crash on a fad diet, you will wind up crashing hard and undoing your recent results. Dieting should not be a painful experience, in fact, it can be very effective when done correctly. A healthy diet should be well-balanced, so don’t be afraid of, you know— carbohydrates and fats. The body needs both carbs and fats for everyday healthy body function. It is an over-consumption of processed carbs and saturated fats where the problem lies. Nuts, flax seed, and fish all have good fats that our bodies need while vegetables, fruits, and grains are all good carbs. If you are unsure about your food diet, consult with your physician or nutrition counselor (OMNI Club APEX counselor) today about how you can get started on a healthier, more sustainable diet for life.
5. Drink Water: There is a reason why over 70% of the Earth, and 60-70% of your body is made up of water. It is the essence of life and, without it, our body becomes more prone to overall malfunction and even disease. Bob McCauley, author of “Confessions of a Body Builder, Rejuvenating the body with Spirulina, Chlorella, Raw Foods & Ionized Water” talks about how the average American does not drink nearly a quarter of what they should be drinking. McCauley mentions that for the average American, 70% of our cells are dehydrated. This dehydration of the cells can lead to higher storage levels of fat, mental distress, and even diseases like cancer. Try to get a minimum of .5 oz of water per lb of your body weight as recommended.
Health TIP: Bring a refillable eco-friendly container in your car and to work every day. This will help you track how much water your drinking and easily avoid unhealthy drink options that come across your path.
6. Know (Track) What You’re Eating: Many fitness professionals feel that our diet attributes to about 70% of our fitness success. Most people have no idea how many calories they are consuming per day. This is a huge problem, because without knowing how many calories you are consuming, how do you know if you are at a calorie deficit or surplus? At The OMNI Club, we are able to use the VITA-BOD system which helps remove the guess factor out of calorie consumption. This amazing program tracks your calories, which will help you and your trainer in developing a customized and super-efficient workout program just for you.
Health TIP: Consult with your physician and nutritional counselor to determine whether you will need additional supplements in your diet as you work towards a healthier you. based on your needs and lifestyle, supplements can be a great advantage to getting the vitamins and minerals you need that are lacking in your food diet.
The OMNI Club Difference
Ask us about developing a healthy diet and fitness success plan for you today! Contact our Success Coaches at The Omni Club and ask to meet with them today for details. For more information on our classes and additional training programs, please call the front desk at (239) 931-6664 and ask for Phil Cirrone.
Best of luck in your fitness and training regime and we hope to see you at The Omni Club soon! Don’t forget to keep in touch on our Facebook page and view trainer videos on our YouTube channel too!
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By: Phil Cirrone, Trainer
It’s already February and we all know what that means… it’s almost beach season. This is a great time of year for enjoying outdoor activities in the sun. For some of you, however, it’s a time of self-disappointment and frustration knowing you let another winter go by without getting into better shape.
Whether you’re carrying out your New Year’s resolution or if you are a true gym rat, you know how hard it is to get the results you want in a short period of time. A lack of immediate success is discouraging, and may eventually stop you from going to the gym altogether. Achieving fitness success is about understanding the marriage that is nutrition and training. Mastering this relationship is tough, but I have a guide with 10 tips showing you that it is easier than you think. Here’s the first 3 steps on how to start maximizing your fitness results by becoming efficient inside the gym and out.
1. List Your Goals: Take time to list short and long term goals that are realistic for your lifestyle. Short-term goals can be weekly or monthly, and can be as simple as making a goal weight. Long-term goals can be semi-annually and should be more of a lifestyle change like quitting smoking, or losing 25 lbs and maintaining.
2. NO Excuses: If you tried to get in shape in 2011 but fell short of your goals, you probably had plenty of excuses for the failure. Excuses do not help yield results. Excuses are self-assurance that your failure was not your fault so that you can feel better. Now is the time to stop making excuses and start seeking the results you deserve.
3. Make The Time: The most common issue with achieving fitness goals is a lack of time. With everything going on in your life, being active is just not on the top of your priority list. You need to start making your health a priority now before it becomes a problem. Try to find 30 minutes a day to be active, and you don’t have to go to the gym to be active. A walk in the park on your lunch break, a run before bedtime or get up an hour earlier and do something for yourself! Schedule time for gym workouts and plan ahead by packing your bag the night before and loading it in your car.
These steps will out you in control of what your fitness plan and don’t forget to check in with us next week as we share the next steps in our 2012 Fitness Success Guide with a focus on diet and nutrition.
The OMNI Club Difference
Ask us about developing a fitness success plan for you today! Contact our Success Coaches at The Omni Club and ask to meet with them today for details. For more information on our classes and additional training programs, please call the front desk at (239) 931-6664 and ask for Phil Cirrone.
Best of luck in your fitness and training regime and we hope to see you at The Omni Club soon! Don’t forget to keep in touch on our Facebook page and view trainer videos on our YouTube channel too!
 Ask yourself, does your teen lead a healthy lifestyle? If not, we want to talk to you about how, as parents, you can begin to teach your teens how to be healthy in all aspects of their lives.
With your help, your teen can design a life health plan that works for them which increases longevity and lessens their risk of diseases that occur in adulthood i.e., being overweight (obesity), anorexia/bulimia, diabetes, heart disease, high cholesterol and blood pressure as well as many forms of cancer.
You were in charge of daily nutrition and how much they actively played outside when they were younger. Today, you can no longer control their food intake as they rush to school, stay after for sports and group activities.
After school, they will grab anything they can to alleviate their hunger – processed snack foods like pizza rolls, chicken fingers, cookies, chips and wash it down with soda pop or other sugar-loaded beverages.
The pressure of school, hormone changes and peer/social pressures are directly affected by bad nutrition and inactivity. Many experience low energy and mood levels, acne, digestive disorders as well as feelings of stress and anxiety. Talk to your teen and find out what they are doing every day, what is troubling them and come up with ways to help them deal with these issues.
NOTE: Discuss with your teen the facts about drugs, alcohol abuse and smoking cigarettes. For more information on communicating with your teen please visit: http://www.theantidrug.com/
Get your teen on the healthy track by asking them to write down what they eat, drink and do for fitness/activity on a regular day. Use this as your guide on where change is needed and areas to focus on. Here’s some simple tips on how to guide your teen to be strong, healthy and fit starting today!
1. Be a Healthy Role Model/Mentor: Just like they want to be a firefighter or teacher like Dad or Mom someday, your teens are looking at you and the choices you make for yourself. Be their mentors by eating right, working out consistently and getting off the couch! Plan outdoor play or sports activities on weekends and days off school. This comes with the added benefit of enhancing their psychological health, giving them time to connect and talk about their day.
2. Eat “Real” Food: Talk to your teen’s physician or consult a nutritionist at your local fitness center and develop a food and nutrition plan designed specifically for their growing needs. Their diet should include high protein foods like chicken, turkey, meat, fish and eggs, lots of green leafy veggies, colorful veggies like sweet potatoes and sweet red and yellow peppers as well as plenty of fresh fruits.
Food TIP: Skip the soda! The American Heart Association recommends teens and adults consume no more than three 12-ounce cans of soda in one week (equivalent to 450 calories). Teens need to drink lots of water and calcium-rich low-fat/non-fat milk; allow soda only as a treat.
3. Design a Workout Plan: Consult with a personal trainer or your teen’s physician and develop a fitness plan that works with their busy schedule. Introduce them to all forms of cardio and weight training as well as classes like Zumba, Fight Club, Pilates and Yoga until they find what they feel comfortable with. Sticking to a fitness routine will be much easier for your teen if they love the workout style!
The OMNI Club Difference
Ask us about developing a fitness plan for your teen! Contact our Success Coaches at The Omni Club and ask to meet with them today for details. For more information on our classes and additional training programs for you and your family, please call the front desk at (239) 931-6664 and ask for Bill Davey.
Best of luck in your fitness and training regime and we hope to see you at The Omni Club soon! Don’t forget to keep in touch on our Facebook page and view trainer videos on our YouTube channel too!
By: Wendy Matthews, Trainer
Getting ready for a physical challenge, like a bikini competition, is a great experience and it takes a serious investment in yourself and tons of dedication. Most athletes have the most beautiful fit, lean bodies in the world. The reason they do is they train hard while taking advantage of each day and every single workout in their workout plan.
When I’m in the process of getting ready for a new bikini competition, the approach I take is very much the same!
I never take my personal time for granted when I am working out at The Omni Club, and I always give it all I’ve got and more. I am continually pushing and challenging myself during every routine, every workout. If you’re looking for results, I would encourage you to do the same – but keep it fun.
One of the most important areas in your body to focus on when getting ready for a competition is your lower body. Building a full, rounded gluteus muscle and quad muscles will work towards achieveing the desired effect.
The hamstring section of the legs is another area to put some serious focus on. I personally incorporate weight training and plyometrics at least (3) three times a week to improve the overall shape of my legs while staying lean and tight.
When getting ready for a bikini competition, cardio is as important as the weight training. Everyone is unique as to how much cardio they need included in their own training routine, but it is important to include a minimum of (4) four cardio sessions per week. For my personal cardio sessions, I love to combine plyo-based cardio with running-based cardio.
One of the last, but very essential, key factors to getting your body ready to compete is your overall food and nutrition daily diet. Keeping your food intake simple is the way to go, ensuring you burn the most fat and retain strong lean muscle.
Always start by choosing good quality protein sources like: fish, chicken, turkey or egg whites. You also have the green light to eat as many green vegetables as you want each day. Remember to include a mix of complex carbohydrates such as oatmeal, brown rice and sweet potatoes. These complex carbs need to be eaten in moderation and in small portions to properly control and regulate the body’s retention and distribution of carbs.
Whether you decide to compete in a physical challenge like a bikini competition or not, these key factors are important for everyone that wants to get in shape for their husband, significant other or most important… get in shape for YOURSELF!
The OMNI Club Difference
Ask us about getting ready for a physical challenge and let us develop a fitness plan to make you a winner! Contact our Success Coaches at The Omni Club and ask to meet with them today for details. For more information on our classes and additional training programs for you and your family, please call the front desk at (239) 931-6664 and ask for Wendy Mathews.
Best of luck in your fitness and training regime and we hope to see you at The Omni Club soon! Don’t forget to keep in touch on our Facebook page and view trainer videos on our YouTube channel too!
 Winter season is here in Southwest Florida and this is truly the best time of the year to take advantage of the outdoors and include new routines into your current fitness plan or update and refresh an old plan for the 2012 New Year.
The temperatures tend to be more moderate, with lower levels of humidity in the month of January and, traditionally can continue on through to March and April. Some ideas for your fitness needs are to include walking and running outdoors as well as even playing a sport with family and friends but one of our favorite outdoor activities this time of year in Florida is outdoor cycling.
To get started on an outdoor cycling fitness routine, you will need to research and invest in a proper bicycle and additional equipment designed for hitting the road and bike trails. Find your local expert bike shop and ask them to show you the variety of bikes available that will suit your fitness needs. Be sure to include the correct road safety equipment like a helmet and, if you will be riding late in the day, add lights to bike to clearly indicate your position on the road or bike path to any ongoing traffic.
Consult with your fitness trainer and physician before starting any new training program; discuss your plans to begin biking outdoors and develop a starter fitness plan that will allow you to build up your distance, time and endurance in a safe and healthy way for you and your body.
Steps to Outdoor Biking:
1. Choose a Route: Consult with your trainer and talk to other bikers to determine which outdoor route or trail that works best for you. Some paths include nature scenery that can enhance your ride if you are a lover of our local birds, wildlife, trees and plants. There are also specially designated bike trails that follow main roadways from area to area for more cityscape scenery.
2. Ride with a Local Group: Research local riding groups in your neighborhood, at your bike shop or at your local gym; talk to biking enthusiasts who may have the same goals in mind and see if you can join their group which can offer inspiration as well as a team camaraderie.
3. Research Local Triathlons & Bike Events: For future incentive; find a local triathlon or bike race that you can compete in and then begin training for it from the start. This is a great way to set goals with your fitness trainer and actually track and see results at the end of the race. NOTE: Triathlons do involve swimming and running in addition to bicycling.
Expert Tip: These races are traditionally designed to benefit a local or national non-profit organization so you can feel good about “doing good” for others at the same time!
The OMNI Club Difference
Ask us about adding outdoor biking to your current fitness routine and how we can help you start a program today; contact our Success Coaches at The Omni Club and ask to meet with them today for details. For more information on our classes and additional training programs for you and your family, please call the front desk at (239) 931-6664 and ask for Rich Kline.
Best of luck in your fitness and training regime and we hope to see you at The Omni Club soon! Don’t forget to keep in touch on our Facebook page and view trainer videos on our YouTube channel too!
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By: James McCoy, Trainer
Do you consider yourself a good runner? You know who you are and, for the individuals who do not consider themselves runners, it’s probably due to the concept that most believe running is difficult and they simply avoid this form of fitness. There’s a serious debate between die-hard runners and non-runners whether running on an indoor treadmill is a better form of fitness than running outdoors. The consensus is that both forms of running can be highly effective and safe for you to add to your fitness routine; both methods require prior training and a consultation with your personal physician before your begin.
When you run outside, the benefits are simple; you get to enjoy the fresh air, view the scenery and you get the thrill of exploring new routes within your local community on foot versus in a vehicle. Weather can be an issue, so remain flexible and have a back-up plan on rainy or cold days when running outside is just out of the question.
One key point with outdoor running is safety. If you do choose to run outside, you should always wear bright and reflective colors, run in well-lit and populated areas and be very aware of traffic and your surroundings at all times.
You can be at a slight risk for injury running outdoors; tripping/falling and shin splints or other joint injuries from the impact of the hard surfaces are the common issues. This is where you and your fitness trainer need to plan ahead to prevent these types of injuries by investing in high quality running shoes designed for the surface you’re on and taking the time to train with your fitness trainer on the correct way to place your feet when running for the lowest impact on your joints and shins. Gauging speed and distance can be a challenge with outdoor running, so ask your trainer for advise on getting tracking equipment designed with this purpose in mind.
A great way to add running outdoors to your fitness routine is to research and sign up for a local run/walk and begin training for it now. The “Great Prostate Cancer Challenge 5-K Run/Walk” takes place in Fort Myers this January 2012 with proceeds benefiting early screening for our community to avoid prostate cancer. Another local 5K Run is the “Walk for Wishes 5-K Walk/Run” which takes place in March 2012; this event’s proceeds benefit the Make-A Wish Foundation.
 Indoor running, or running on a treadmill, gives you the flexibility to run in a more controlled environment where weather and injury risks are no longer a concern. You can actually watch TV and even read a magazine while running. The treadmill allows you to adjust your speed, distance and time that is displayed in front of you which will help you run harder, I myself, personally believe you push yourself more on a treadmill.
The downside of indoor running is you will be sharing this experience with many others in a group setting, so if your prefer running alone, this may not be for you. The gym can be very crowded at certain times of the day or evening which could lead to you waiting in line to run your 5 miles. Although you have a TV in front of you, the act of running indoors can be somewhat boring at times as you are in running in place with no change in visual or mental inspiration. We recommend developing music playlist for running (using an iPod) where you create a collection of songs that can help you keep pace during your time on the treadmill.
Both indoor and outdoor running are really great ways to add a highly effective aerobic workout to your life fitness plan and routine, you simply can do this anywhere! The key to running, whether indoor or outdoor is to find what you personally prefer and work towards setting up a goal plan with your personal trainer and, as you see progress, you will find that running is your new favorite form of fitness!
The OMNI Club Difference
Ask us today about running routines and how you can add them to your fitness plan; contact our Success Coaches at The Omni Club and ask to meet with them today for details. For more information on our classes and additional training programs for you and your family, please call the front desk at (239) 931-6664 and ask for James McCoy.
Best of luck in your fitness and training regime and we hope to see you at The Omni Club soon! Don’t forget to keep in touch on our Facebook page and view trainer videos on our YouTube channel too!
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By: Chris Wickstrom, Trainer
There’s a proverb I like that reads:
“Train up a child in the way they should go, and when they are old they will not depart from it.” (Proverbs 22:6)
As a personal trainer, I can’t tell you how many of my clients have told me how they wish they had started fitness at a young age and how they insist on instilling that into their children while they are still young. Our bodies were absolutely made to move. You can see for yourself how your body follows a “use it or lose it” principle.
Try to go a few weeks without lifting weights and your loss of strength will be readily apparent come your next workout. Take a month off from running and your next 5k run will suddenly feel more like a 10k. Skip your stretching routine because you’re just too busy and all of a sudden you can’t touch your toes and your lower back is killing you. All of these things are obvious to all of us and we know that the best way to address the issue of health and fitness is to start young, build a routine for life and never stop.
The question I often get from clients is how to balance all of that, especially with kids. The best thing for children is to naturally incorporate health and fitness into their life as much and as often as possible (on a daily basis!). This boils down to the lifestyle of the parents as we set the example for them in the household. Your choices will have the most profound impact on what your child perceives are good and bad things to do.
Develop a fitness and activity routine in your family by restricting indoor activities like video games, texting and TV watching. Create and schedule time to go outside and play a sport, ride bicycles, go to the pool and swim, even go for a walk/run as a family or in pairs in the morning or early evenings. Childhood health concerns are becoming more prevalent in today’s society with increases in the use of technology and less focus on physical activity in school programs; childhood obesity, diabetes and heart and respiratory issues are more apparent in young children on a worldwide level.
Take note of when the kids are on vacation from school for holidays and even teacher work days for weekend activities. Plan to visit one of our many local Southwest Florida recreational sites.
Lakes Regional Park is a great resource for you and your family, offering biking and walking trails with rentals for a wide variety of biking options for your whole family. They also offer kayak and pedal boat rentals if you wish to enjoy a view of the park from the lake itself. Make a day of it by renting a shelter in advance, bring your own food to cook on their grill and enjoy a day of outdoor fun and fitness!
Another great, local resource is the 6 Mile Cypress Slough and Preserve where you and your family can walk their guided boardwalk trail and see all a wide variety of local birds and wildlife as well as enjoy the gorgeous shade trees along the path.
The next step is to look at food and eating habits for the whole family. What are you, as a parent, eating for breakfast, lunch and dinner? If it’s healthy, clearly explain to your children why healthy food choices are important and give them healthy foods as often as possible. Avoid fast foods, processed foods and foods high in saturated fats and replace them slowly in everyone’s daily diet with natural and healthy alternatives that they will learn to love and ask for in the future.
At The Omni Club, we have a kids area with active games your children can do while you get your workout in. Also, in the summer months while the kids are out of school, we offer a kids camp for children age 6-9 twice a week for a 6-week period where we teach your children about health and fitness, including everything from basic nutrition to the importance of strength training.
So the proverb is right. For all the parents out there, even when you don’t feel like it, remember that you are the most influential force in your children’s lives! So train them right from day one… go ahead and start today and make 2012 your family’s year of health and happiness!
The OMNI Club Difference
Ask us today about our Kid’s Area here at the club and our upcoming Kid’s Summer Camp programs; contact our Success Coaches at The Omni Club and ask to meet with them today for further information. For more information on our classes and additional training programs for you and your family, please call the front desk at (239) 931-6664 and ask for Chris Wickstrom.
Best of luck in your fitness and training regime and we hope to see you at The Omni Club soon! Don’t forget to keep in touch on our Facebook page and view trainer videos on our YouTube channel too!
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By: Rich Klein, Director of Training at The Omni Club
Most people might know how many calories they are burning, but do not have a real true concept of how many of those calories are coming from stored body fat and what is coming from actual muscle. As you progress in your fitness health plan, this element is a key factor in adjusting your workout routines to maximize the efficiency and guarantee you the results you seek. Once you understand where your current fitness level is (if not, we have the the right tool that you will need to determine this fact), then you can move into the next steps of your fitness life plan safely and intelligently.
Having this information will help you choose a custom, accurate and realistic goal for yourself and will ultimately influence the entire makeup of your fitness plan.
There are numerous ways to test your aerobic fitness, ranging from sophisticated lab tests to simple field tests. All are designed to measure and/or predict maximal oxygen uptake. The easiest way to test your own personal fitness level is using the Polar Fitness Test™.
You can perform the Polar Fitness Test easily and reliably in the privacy of your own home. All you need is your own Polar Heart Rate Monitor with Fitness Test feature and five minutes to get a measure of your current fitness level. This is a safe test, even if you are unfit, as it does not require any physical exertion whatsoever.
In truth, you should perform this test at a complete rest. The test is based on several variables including heart rate, heart rate variability, age, body weight, gender and level of physical activity.
The result of the Polar Fitness Test is called the OwnIndex. This value is comparable to your maximal oxygen uptake, a commonly used descriptor of aerobic fitness. The OwnIndex rises as you get more fit and can range from about 25 for a sedentary or unfit individual to 95, a level reached by some Olympic-level endurance athletes.
Your time is so valuable, so you want to make sure you are maximizing your efforts to get the best results in the shortest period of time. Based on your fitness goals, we at The Omni Club offer The Polar Heart Rate Couching Program which outlines a training protocol of three zones. It also breaks down how many minutes a week and how long you should focus on each zone to meet your ultimate goals.
Another great feature of The Polar Heart Rate Couching Program is not only does it determine how many calories you burn, it also gives you the percent of fat calories being burnt as well.
The program is actually web-based and you will receive a watch and a docking station upon signing up. Whether you’re out and about traveling for the upcoming holidays or trying to keep track of your current progress at work and at home, this is an incredible and flexible tool ensuring your consistency in and out of the gym.
If you’re ready and interested in going to the next step of monitoring and tracking your current and future fitness level, come in and sign up for The Omni Club’s Polar Heart Rate Monitor Couching Program today!
The OMNI Club Difference
Ask us today about our Polar Heart Rate Monitor Couching Program for 2012; contact our Success Coaches at The Omni Club and ask to meet with them today for further information. For more information on our classes and additional training programs, please call the front desk at (239) 931-6664 and ask for Rich Kline.
Best of luck in your fitness and training regime and we hope to see you at The Omni Club soon! Don’t forget to keep in touch on our Facebook page and view trainer videos on our YouTube channel too!
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