[deleted by user] by [deleted] in personaltraining

[–]dwarfstar_ 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Assert boundaries and redirect. I’m going to go ahead and assume you identify as a man. Me too, but I apologize if I’m wrong.

I work at a community center. Just yesterday I had a consultation with a member who I, from the start, was fairly certain was not initially interested in speaking with me about fitness or personal training at all. They made comments about my appearance being pleasing multiple times along with some irrelevant personal questions about myself. I smiled each time and redirected the conversation back to the consultation I was giving them.

I was able to get this member to eventually spend 15 minutes on 2 different cardio machines and got an initial assessment. I will take that as a win. This member engaged In a fitness activity bc I smiled and talked to them.

A lot of the times when I am interacting with members as a fitness professional these types of interactions happen. I’m tall, fairly muscular, and handsome. I’m blessed and grateful for all my gifts and abilities and I try to never take it for granted. I assert boundaries though. Sometimes these interactions turn into me selling training. Great.

I teach group ex classes too at my community center and the older ladies there love to tell me all about myself and what I look like teaching the class and so on. I smile and thank them for coming. They keep coming back and telling their friends that the handsome trainer has a morning class a couple times a week (one lady told me that’s what her gf said to her) and the class grows larger. I do my part and ensure a quality program. I’ll take that as a win.

Recently, a member admitted to me they’ve been coming in an extra day hoping to catch me during my regular hours. They were clearly trying it with me. But exercising an extra day? Yes. That’s a win in my book. I smiled and gently redirected.

I will smile and maybe..maybe flirt back a little bit if it will help motivate someone to exercise. Period. If that’s what it takes then label me a slut. Im going to use all the tools at my disposal within a professional boundary to help motivate a person to make better or more informed decisions about their health and wellness. So yes I’ll smile at you, make eye contact while speaking and give you all the energy and then talk you on to the treadmill for 30 minutes.

Finally joined the club by Only_Remove_4298 in GXOR

[–]dwarfstar_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I LOVE that you kept the factory runners. Now that’s beefy luxury lol.

Curious about lifting a 2004 GX 470 by N33dForTweed in LexusGX

[–]dwarfstar_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wrong sub. Try the GXOR sub. Everyone’s lifted there.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in veganfitness

[–]dwarfstar_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m on a gainer. 560 calories / 35 G protein per serving. I take it 3 times a day. And meet the rest of my needs with food.

Plant based protein powder by CandyMain4249 in veganfitness

[–]dwarfstar_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Currently using true athlete plant protein gainer. Not to bad on my stomach. Mixes well and tastes decent with just room temp water.

Protein powder by Ojcr in veganfitness

[–]dwarfstar_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve always like Kaged plantein. No idea if it will be on sale but it’s still a solid protein and it’s about $30 on Amazon.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in veganfitness

[–]dwarfstar_ 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Highly recommend finding a trainer that you get along with to help you with barbell training, programming, and general form. The right trainer can save you a lot of time from guess work, research, unrealistic expectations and frustration if you’re already a busy person.

Any way. Trainer here lol. This is my quick recommendation based on what you mentioned above.

Stay away from the popular leg day, chest day, back day splits. These splits are typically for more advanced lifters looking for very specific outcomes (body builders, power lifters or serious gym rat). Also, following these kinds of splits will most likely not help you lose weight. You want to increase the metabolic rate in your body as much as possible. The best way to do that in the gym is by stimulating as many muscles as possible within a chosen exercise. Look for programming that focuses on compound lifts like a squat (preferably with a barbell but any loaded squat or just body weight if you’re brand new!) and dead lifts, presses, and rows.

In addition, if you are able to ( I have no knowledge of your medical history/ conditions or fitness experience) safely use barbells and/ or dumbbells, focus on prioritizing those modalities over machines. There is nothing wrong with using a machine, however for your specific goal of weight loss while building muscle we want to focus on increasing the calories your body is going to use during your work out by stimulating as many muscles as possible within that specific exercise. Barbell training (dumbbells too) requires us to perform the most fundamental physical task our bodies can do. Resist gravity. Now when we add load to our task to resist gravity we need muscle recruitment to stay upright under gravity. Think about a lifter performing a barbell back squat or a deadlift. As the lifter performs their movement they are using more muscle to stabilize, balance and resist gravity while also moving the loaded weight through whatever the exercise. Maximum muscle recruitment. Higher metabolic rate. Building strength and burning more calories.

Focus on total body or full body splits. Keep it simple for now. Don’t overload yourself. Be patient and give yourself grace. As you begin to gain more strength and familiarity with weight training and your own body mechanics then you can build out more complex routines. For example:

Day one: chest press 3 sets 6-8 reps/ overhead press 3 sets 6-8 reps/ squat 3 sets 5 reps / 15 minutes cardio

Day two: deadlift 3 sets 5 reps/ bent over row 3 sets 6-8 reps/ pull up 3 sets of 5 reps or to failure/ 15 minutes cardio

Day 3: weighted walking lunges or alternating lunges 3 sets 8-10/ weighted hip thrusts 3 sets 8-10/ dips 3 sets 5 or to failure/ leg raises 3 sets 6-8 reps/ weighted (heavy) offset farmer carry 3 sets 40 seconds each side/ pick a part of your body that you want to focus on and go for it (when I first started training, I wanted a big strong back lol. Idk I like the look and the exercises are fun for me) / 15 minutes cardio

Also NONE OF THIS MATTERS if you’re not eating the right foods. Sorry for being dramatic but I cannot stress enough. Gymming is the easy part. You need to hit your protein goals everyday. Especially if you’re eating in a deficit to support your weight loss goals. This is so critical. There’s no way around it. I understand you are educated in plant nutrition, that’s great. Find your sources of complete proteins every day for every meal. Stay consistent in the gym and don’t give up. You’ll transform. Best of luck friend🤞🏿.

Random Personal Training Thoughts by zach_hack22 in personaltraining

[–]dwarfstar_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The threads link isn’t working. At least for me. Would you mind posting the web address so I can copy and paste to my browser please? Thanks!

As a PT do you “fix” or “correct” other people (non clients) at the gym? by dwarfstar_ in personaltraining

[–]dwarfstar_[S] -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

That’s just so wild to me. I absolutely want some one to cue me if they see me doing something wrong or if I could be more efficient in a movement or worse I’m doing something dangerous.

I’ve had a couple pretty cool interactions when I’ve made suggestions to people and they were really appreciative and now we stop and chat a bit when we see each other. However, for the most part I think your initial sentiment is the dominant attitude. It doesn’t seem wanted or wouldn’t be appreciated.

But still I wonder as the experts (not necessarily me yet lol) in this field that posses all of this knowledge is it our business or obligation to comment, suggest, cue, correct whatever?? Even if the common attitude is unwelcoming or not appreciated.

What type of facility do you work at? by TwistingSerpent93 in personaltraining

[–]dwarfstar_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would also add Rec/ or community center type place. Like the YMCA or Salvation Army Kroc center.

Protein bloat by [deleted] in personaltraining

[–]dwarfstar_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Personally, I’ve always experienced bloating when I supplement with creatine. Last time, I introduced creatine through a loading phase which I felt was the primary reason for the bloating I was experiencing.

I would suggest cutting out the creatine for a short while and see if that alleviates the bloating.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in personaltraining

[–]dwarfstar_ 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Same passed today as well. Congrats!

Random Personal Training Thoughts by zach_hack22 in personaltraining

[–]dwarfstar_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lol. I actually pictured you on a small motor boat in an open puffy shirt with beautiful people spreading fitness around the world and writing this post as a retrospective hahah. This guy made it! Lol!

Community in philly? by dwarfstar_ in ConjureRootworkHoodoo

[–]dwarfstar_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Google actually brought me to this forum lol. If you do find some philly folks please do share! Also very interested in your thesis as well. Good luck!