Tayla Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 Have started a new lifestyle change- Meaning: New way of nutritional intake, workouts and well being. Met with the Nutritionalist after various blood tests (wanted to be sure what to target as I am low on iron and Vitamins B and D). Got my two week meal plan! Next week I meet with the trainer. Here is my concern: When I had a trainer before I fired her after two weeks and completed my year long commitment alone. The trainer was of the hardcore No pain no gain, two weeks into it I blew a disc and even told her during my physical examine that some excercises were off limit til I healed. She insisted in her demeaning way that No pain no gain! I perservered with caution to overcome the injury. Still have bouts of it. Two things I would like to ask: What questions should I ask to be assured that my physical limitations be regarded while expanding my workout progress? Building muscle at the same time losing flab, How to proceed? When I did training before I lost zero weight but instead gained 7 lbs! ( augh muscle weight! Blah!) I assure you I was on a strict diet and diligently followed it with LOTS of water intake. Now with the flab being more predominent should I work more on the cardio and weight loss , and then gear up with muscle form? Your thoughts or suggestions are welcomed! Link to post Share on other sites
Emilia Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 A good trainer should ask about your medical history, check your mobility, balance and strength before they try to get you do anything strenuous or even come up with ideas. Link to post Share on other sites
FitChick Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 Find a trainer who will train you but spare your joints. Example: you don't have to do crunches when you can do planks; don't have to do deep knee bends or lunges when you could do pulsing squats or floor work, walk and don't run. If you are older find someone close to your age because it's likely she will have learned the hard way not to push too hard and cause injury. Link to post Share on other sites
Author Tayla Posted July 5, 2014 Author Share Posted July 5, 2014 Thank you for the ideas and suggestions! Alternatives are a key! Looking forward to this journey. Link to post Share on other sites
Emilia Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 Find a trainer who will train you but spare your joints. Example: you don't have to do crunches when you can do planks; don't have to do deep knee bends or lunges when you could do pulsing squats or floor work, walk and don't run. If you are older find someone close to your age because it's likely she will have learned the hard way not to push too hard and cause injury. I completely disagree with this, it's not how the body works. Just make sure Tayla that your trainer listens to you. You will know soon enough. Link to post Share on other sites
thefooloftheyear Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 (edited) Be wary of a lot of trainers....Most nowadays know less than their clients......Ask for references... While not 100% necessary, Its a good idea to have a general medical physical before engaging in a rigorous training regimen..You might be surprised to find that some deficiencies that will be found iin a blood test will absolutely kill any hope of having a successful outcome, no matter if you do everything right.. For one, a thyroid that isnt at peak levels will cause you all kinds of trouble if not addressed...Including aches and pains.. Its hard to lose weight and gain muscle at the same time...True for men and women...Usually its a "two steps forward and one back" type of deal..Forget about the scale and focus on how you look/feel...Take pictures of yourself at the beginning and after a set amount of time intervals...Take the photos at the same time of the day and at the same spot...Its hard to measure any progress from one day to the next...Progress takes/months and even years..even for the most genetically gifted. Weight training beats cardio just about every time...if done properly...Not saying its not a good thing to incorporate cardio, but the bang for your buck comes in the weightroom-not on the treadmill.. Good Luck and hope you meet/exceed all your goals... TFY Edited July 7, 2014 by thefooloftheyear 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Author Tayla Posted July 8, 2014 Author Share Posted July 8, 2014 Thank you TFY for your perspective and advice ! I met with the trainer earlier today. As earlier stated, I had the Doctor physical, nutritionist evaluation and blood work prior to forging on to this new lifestyle task. I do not care for the Bulky muscle forms, Trim and well grouped in stature will suffice. As the title states, Slow and steady in changing nutrition intake, work outs and keeping a realistic goal in mind. The trainer today tested me on agility (flexibility), Weight training,endurance, and cardio (oxygen absorbtion). I am in the 20 percent tile. I knew I was out of shape so this tells us which way to go. I took it as a good challenge, not a set back when the results were relayed. I prefer an easy going approach as opossed to relentless hounding like my last trainer. This one seems to be on the same page as to what steps can be outlined to get to the next stages...We shall see. Link to post Share on other sites
thefooloftheyear Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 Thank you TFY for your perspective and advice ! I met with the trainer earlier today. As earlier stated, I had the Doctor physical, nutritionist evaluation and blood work prior to forging on to this new lifestyle task. I do not care for the Bulky muscle forms, Trim and well grouped in stature will suffice. As the title states, Slow and steady in changing nutrition intake, work outs and keeping a realistic goal in mind. The trainer today tested me on agility (flexibility), Weight training,endurance, and cardio (oxygen absorbtion). I am in the 20 percent tile. I knew I was out of shape so this tells us which way to go. I took it as a good challenge, not a set back when the results were relayed. I prefer an easy going approach as opossed to relentless hounding like my last trainer. This one seems to be on the same page as to what steps can be outlined to get to the next stages...We shall see. Good for you! Sorry on the gaffe with the blood work/physical... I missed that part of your post..Im glad you handled that part-it is important.... Most women wont ever get real bulky, especially in the upper body.. I wouldnt let that scare you from the weight rack...You will get more lithe and powerful, though-which is great! Best of luck...! TFY Link to post Share on other sites
learning_slowly Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 As the fool said, you can achieve alot more with weights than cardio alone. Get your trainer to teach you the correct form for: squat, deadlift, overhead press, bench press and barbel row. That will get you started. If you're really out of shape, do them without weights, or an equivalent. Over time you'll improve and will be able to use weights, and unless you are genetically gifted it will probably just tone you. As for problems with joints etc, go to an osteopath beforehand, they'll know what you can do, but getting the blood into the injury by exercising lightly is usually a great start at fixing injuries. BUT you need the correct form so you don't end up making the problems worse or creating new ones. That's why I would want an instructor who can explain the form correctly and is really concerned about your form. Link to post Share on other sites
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