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What type of exercise is best for getting in shape? Should I run, take aerobics classes or workout with weights?
Getting in shape involves many types of exercises. In order for one to achieve total fitness, he or she must address various areas of fitness: cardiovascular (running, walking, stepping, etc.); muscular strength and endurance (training with weights to maintain and increase lean body mass and reduce fat mass); body composition (having body fat percentage measured and monitored), and flexibility (stretching and staying flexible).

How many days a week should I work out?
Many factors determine the frequency of one’s workouts: physical status, time availability, proximity to a gym, etc. You should not be so concerned with the number of days you work out but more concerned about the effectiveness of each workout.

What type of foods should I eat to get in the shape that I want to be in?
You should seek a nutritionist, dietitian or a person experienced in the field of nutrition, to determine your needs in calorie and portion control in achieving a specific nutritional and fitness status. Guessing, trying fad diets or starving oneself is a quick way to disaster and abondonment of one's original fitness goal.

How many days a week should I work out?
Many factors determine the frequency of one’s workouts: physical status, time availability, proximity to a gym, etc. You should not be so concerned with the number of days you work out but more concerned about the effectiveness of each workout.

Who uses a personal trainer?
Clients are using personal trainers for: fat loss, weight gain, flexibility, improve posture, alleviate stress, Increase energy, rehab an injury, improve quickness, general health benefits, and cancer recovery. The role of the personal trainer is changing. It used to be that celebrities and wealthy individuals were the only people who used personal trainers. The stereotype of a personal trainer used to be that of a big body builder. Today the personal trainer is a highly skilled professional that has been educated and certified to work with various types of clients. Children as young as 7 years old, 80 year old men and women, obese adults, athletes, cancer recovery patients, and adults with diseases all benefit from working with personal trainers.

What exactly does a Personal Trainer do?
Our personal trainers are highly skilled and certified, and have many roles when working with clients. Your personal trainer will serve as a coach, teacher and motivator. It is the personal trainer's job to assess your current physical and mental state, establish very specific goals, design an individualized program, and do what ever it takes to keep you on track towards getting results.

How much will it cost me?
There are several different personal training programs to choose from.
The cost is determined by the following:
* How often you choose to use a personal trainer.
* How long you decide to use a personal trainer (2 weeks, 6 months, 5 years).
* Whether or not you choose to work one on one with a personal trainer or get involved with a small group of clients who work with a personal trainer together.
* The location of the personal training.

Who should I talk to about which program would be best for me?
Our Personal Training Director will be able to help you decide which program would be best for you.
Please contact us at info@mikesappfitness.com

What should I look for In a Personal Trainer?
* Education: A personal trainer should be certified through a reputable fitness organization such as ACSM, ACE or NSCA). An exercise science or other related college degree isn't necessary, but the more education your trainer has, the better your workouts will be.
* CPR: your trainer should have an updated certification in CPR and/or first aid.
* Experience: Make sure your trainer has several years of experience, especially in relation to your goals. For example, if you're a bodybuilder, you want someone knowledgeable in that area.
* Specifics: If you have a specific medical problem, injury or condition (such as being pregnant, heart problems, diabetes, etc.) make sure your trainer has education in these areas and will work with your doctor.
* A good listener: A good trainer will listen closely to what you say and make sure he understands your goals.
* Attention: A good trainer will be focused only on you during your sessions.
* Tracking progress: A good trainer will regularly assess your progress and change things if necessary.

Personality is important too since you'll be working very closely with this person. Make sure you get along with your trainer and feel comfortable asking questions.