How to workout like a trainer

Do trainers actually workout differently then the average person?  Yes and no is the answer.  Most trainers are in pretty good shape and can handle a more intense workout then most of our clients.  That doesn't mean that we don't have our off weeks as well.  When designing my own workout I know what works for me and what doesn't work for me which makes it easier to reach my goals.  I will share with you tips on how to workout like a trainer to help you get results.

 

1. Plan ahead: This is one of the best tips I can give to anyone looking to reach their fitness goals.  They need to plan their week ahead workouts on Sunday before the week starts.  They should know each day of the week what they are going to focus on.  Is it going to be a lifting week, more cardio this week, or maybe you need a few extra days of yoga.  You have to decide what is going to work best for you to do.
2. Intensity is key: People are busy and need to make their workout fit into their day.  The best way to do this is working out hard and with high intensity.  This can be in the terms of weight lifting or cardio.  Either option you want to get your heart rate to get the most out of every workout.
3. Schedule your rest days: When scheduling your workouts into your week you also want to plan your rest day or two.  Knowing ahead of time will help you get your workouts in that you had planned for the week.  This will help you stay motivated to not miss your scheduled gym time.
4. Make time to workout daily: Trainers like to move daily.  They demonstrate exercises all day long then typically have their own workout either before or after training.  Even on days off trainers typically move in some way either by going to a light yoga class think restorative yoga, or maybe do an abs workout that day.  Something that is low maintenance and won't get the heart rate up to much.
5. Lift weights at least 2-3x a week:  Lifting weights is key to building muscle and burning more fat.  The more muscle you have the more calories you burn at rest.  So don't shy away from the free weights area you want to build lean muscle which will help you burn calories not only that day, but the next few days.
6. Set goals: If you don't set goals how do you know what you are training for?  It is as simple as that.
7. Listen to your body: If you have a hard workout planned mid-week but you didn't get enough sleep the night before, forgot to eat breakfast that day and you are feeling run down.  Then swap workouts that week.  Don't push through a workout if you're extremely fatigued and tired.  Just switch to a lighter workout that day or take a rest day if your body is really worn down.

Those are my 7 tips on how you can start to workout like a trainer.  Don't feel like you need to incorporate all of those tips and tricks into your schedule but try and pick one tip that will help you immediately.

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