Anton’s Tip of the Week:
5 things to look for when choosing a personal trainer:
- Know what you want and what you want to gain from using a personal trainer before you start looking.
- Shop around. not all trainers are the same – they specialise in different areas.
- Find out what their qualifications are, how long they have been in the industry and the types of people they have trained.
- Sit down with them and have a good chat and ask lots of questions. Make sure there is a rapport there – remember you are going to be spending time with this person so it’s important that you get along.
- Don’t just choose a trainer that looks the part, usually they are more interested in looking like a trainer than being the trainer.
With those tips in mind hopefully that can help when looking for a trainer. But first, get out there and give exercise a go for yourself. If you need help to stay motivated or feel that you need more of a challenge to your exercise regime, then look into getting a trainer.
keep exercising guys
anton
To contact Anton email : fit_ant@hotmail.com
30 April 2010
Weigh in: 134 kg
Weight loss to date: 20 kg
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Hi all,
Hope you are all having a great week, I going to start right off the top with I have done the 20 KG loss! I achieved 134 KGs on my Saturday weigh in. I am, to say the least, very excited to have achieved this and really could not have done this without all of your support and would be nowhere near this weight without Anton.
This week I was going to talk about some of the challenges and obstacles that I have encountered. However, a friend called me on Monday night and told me to watch the “Insight” program on SBS as it was about personal trainers. I was watching the program and I felt myself getting quite aggregated.
Like all things in life there are good and bad and I was amazed to listen to people talk about their experiences with personal trainers and also talk about the industry in general. In a previous blog, I did discuss that if I had lost a kilo for every gym I’ve joined in the past – and never went back to – I would be a very very light man.
Please do not think that I am anti GYMs, I am only talking about my experiences and what has worked for me.
I personally found that the experiences I have had at gyms to be very impersonal and that they were more interested in achieving monetary targets.
To engage a personal trainer was, to me, an investment in my health and well being. As I sat watching “Insight”, I was amazed at some of the statements being made.
Common sense has to be used, I feel when investing in anything. When I first met Anton and we were discussing what the way forward would be, we were both assessing each other. Anton is a true professional and has a passion to help people achieve a healthier life style. I could sense this and also I believe Anton could sense that I was ready for a change in lifestyle.
This journey is ongoing and I started on this journey as a very overweight (154 kgs), heavy smoker with very high blood pressure.
“Insight” talked about how the industry has some unprofessional characters. My experience with Anton could not have been more professional – this was how our first meeting went.
After our initial meeting Anton asked that I supply a doctor’s certificate giving the “all clear” for training. He sat with me and listed all the injuries that I had, and in addition to the doctor’s certificate, he also took my blood pressure, weight and measurements.
The first session was about my capabilities, working out what level of fitness I was at. Anton worked with my GP and made sure that I was regularly checking back with the doctor for progress reports. Anton also made sure that I was wearing a heart monitor and constantly checked my stats.
I can only say that a personal trainer becomes more than your trainer, Anton has become my confidant, my motivator, and at all times has my well being in mind with whatever we do.
The bond that has formed is one of great trust.
Watch Anton working his magic in the video below
The above video was produced by Lynn and Linda from Travelyackie. Lynn and Linda donated their services and time to myself and Dragons Abreast. Check them out on www.travelyackie.com
Thanks for the continued support of myself and of “Dragons Abreast” – until next week,
Steven
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Keep up the great work Steven, I know temptation has been in your way this week, but also know how strong you have been to resist – good on you.
Denise
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Tags: personal trainer, weight loss
Too right Steven! There are indeed trainers and trainers and you have struck GOLD in Anton
Thanks to the two L’s for a great clip and the support to Dragons Abreast.
The ‘team’ is so important!
20kg loss is MAGNIFICENT – and what an achievement!!! We are so proud of you on so many fronts!
Good for you Steven,
I too have a personal trainer and could not agree with your commetns more.
Keep up the good work,
Mark
Hey Stevie G! Just wanted to congratulate you and applaud you for your
hard work and accomplishments! You are looking great! Keep up the good work and see you in August!
Kathy Zingone
The other day Steve I was laying in bed thinking I will have a day off today and not do my exercise. Then I thought of you and it motivated me to get up off my bum and take a walk.
You inspire me Stevie G!
Hello gorgeous – you are looking fabulous and I can see the shape coming to be already!
Very proud of you, keep it up.
Love,
Lynne
Love reading your blog – it is great to see you so focused and committed. Well done at getting 20kg off – bet you feel fantastic. Stay strong!
Hi Steven
Great work – YOU are an inspiration yourself!
Thanks very much for your support of DAA.
I look forward to watching your progress.
Jo
Hey Steve,
You have impressed me with your determination to see this campaign through to regain your health. There are so many of us out there who join gyms and promise ourselves we are going on the straight and narrow, only to relapse into the old habits. This is especially so in winter when that hot chocolate and staying in bed are so much more attractive than cold mornings and damp grass. I see your trainer has you doing hovers / planks – whatever he calls them. My trainer makes me do them too – and 3 minutes never seemed so long! What I like most about my trainer (who doesn’t look like a superhero) is the variety he offers – no day is ever the same. So hang in there Steve – we bc survivors really appreciate your support – and next session when I am ready to give up, I’l think of you.
STEVEY YOU ARE LOOKING SENSATIONAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YOU CAN REALLY NOTICE A DIFFERENCE AND YOU LOOK YOUNGER!
Hi Steven,
Nice one mate. 20kg, that is fantastic! Keep up the great work and hope to catch up with you soon.
Hi All,
I must say that I have been overwhelmed by the support that I have recieved by this week’s blog. There is no I in team work and I m truly greatful for the guidance, motivation and support that Anton keeps giving me.
I keep reatturating that people surviving, beating and living with Cancer are the true heros. In previous blogs I have told you about my family’s cancer issues ( two sisters living with and beating cancer and a brother who was also winning his fight with his cancer). These survivors along with Anton and your comments is what keeps me motivated to keep going.
Thank you all for your support and to date we have raised $6390 for Dragons Abreast ( a breast cancer charity). I do know that the Dragons Abreast are truely greatful for all the money that you have donated. Also remmeber that any donation above $2 is tax deductable.
Thanks again for all your comments. Keep them coming.
Cheers,
Steven
Keep up the grewat work. You will do it by just taking one day at a time and you are really doing that now. All of Dragons Abreast are with you all the way. Edith
Wow, you are an inspiration, Steve. That is such a lot of weight to lose and I bet there will be many more kilos gone before you are finished.
It is great that you are doing this for your sisters and Dragons Abreast as well as yourself. Congratulations and keep up the great work.
Cheers Roe