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Before You Join The Gym…

Are you ready to start an exercise program but have no clue where to begin? Your first instinct might be to join a gym.  After all, that’s where people go to work out- right?  But is a gym the best place for you to learn how to exercise?  Health clubs can be very intimidating, especially if you have never exercised before.  Consider this before spending your hard-earned cash: studies show that as many as 7 out of 10 new gym members quit before ever achieving any of their goals.

As a former personal training manager for some of the largest gyms in New York City, I have seen first-hand how easy it is for new members to get lost in the sea of cardio machines and weights.  Trust me when I say, you need to be prepared before you join the gym or your fitness goals will be easily derailed.

So how do you prepare for truly changing your health?  Well, much like you wouldn’t want to dive into the middle of the ocean without a few scuba lessons, you shouldn’t jump into the middle of a fitness routine without first learning some things about your body.  We all need a little instruction, and starting in the right direction can make all the difference.  Make a good investment in your health and hire a private personal trainer. I say “private” because that’s where you’ll get the best service .  Large health clubs offer personal training but I don’t recommend you start here.  All too often I’ve seen health clubs hire staff more for their ability to talk you into purchasing sessions than for their actual exercise knowledge.  There’s also the environment.  How much of a personalized and focused experience can you really have when you’re sharing space with dozens, if not hundreds, of other people?

Private fitness studios are where you will find highly educated trainers who are motivated and passionate about your health and fitness.  These smaller facilities offer supportive environments where you can learn to succeed.  In our studio, Nimble Fitness, we know that a client’s health is only as strong as the foundation it’s built on.  Our principles of awareness, understanding and action establish a life-long pathway to health.  We start new clients with the basics – know your body, understand how it works and then take three daily actions: movement, good food choices, and sufficient rest.  This is how you learn.  This is how you change.  And this is how you succeed! Now that you are ready to start your own journey to better health, do some research and seek out a good private training studio that will steer you on the right track. (If you live or work in NYC contact us.)  I guarantee it will be the best investment you ever make.

-Antonio Sini

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