Welcome to Results Fitness Training!

I have never exercised before. How do I begin?
I recommend that you first consult with your physician. Upon clearance, you need to set a goal. Why do you want to exercise? What kind of changes would you like to see? When would you like to see those changes achieved? Once you have answered these questions, your next step is to choose the program that best fits your needs. RESULTS fitness training would excel at taking you to your new fitness level.

If I weight train, won’t my muscles get too big?
First of all, if your goal is to increase your strength, you can achieve that without becoming big. It all depends on your frequency of workouts, how many sets you do, repetitions and the amount of weight being used. If you want strength and size gains, you should use heavy weight with low reps. If you want just strength gain, lighter weight with higher reps is best.

When I stop exercising, won’t my muscles turn to fat?
No, they won’t! Muscle and fat are two different things. What you don’t use, you lose. That is why you should weight train. Every year, a person naturally loses up to two pounds of muscle. So, when a person chooses to stop exercising, the muscle that they put on by exercising will just get smaller.

I do sit-ups or crunches daily. Why can’t I see my abs?
I’m sorry, but you are not able to spot reduce the abs or any other muscle. The purpose of doing abdominal exercises is to increase the strength, which will help with stability and posture. On the other hand, if you do too many abdominal exercises, you could actually make your waist bigger. The body fat is just covering the abs, so drop your body fat by taking a look at your nutrition and make sure you are doing your cardio exercise correctly.

How will RESULTS fitness training help me?
You will be educated, motivated and guided to your new fitness level. It won’t be easy. It will take dedication and hard work but, as a team, I give you my word you will be successful if you follow your exercise program. Just choose your program of choice to reach your new fitness level.

How many days per week should I exercise?
It will depend on a few things: Have you exercised before? If so, how long ago? What is your goal? How many days would fit into your lifestyle? These are some questions that need to be answered. Generally, 3-4 days per week is sufficient. This could vary from person to person.

What is the best aerobic exercise to burn fat?
This will vary from person to person. When doing cardio, it should feel comfortable to the body and be an exercise that you enjoy. Then you focus on frequency, duration and intensity. When it comes to intensity, you need to be in your Target Heartrate Zone. As long as you are in your THR and you are doing an exercise that you like and it feels okay on your body, you are heading in the right direction.

I keep hearing about people losing weight by not eating carbs!
Is this a good idea?
It depends on how your body functions with low carbs. Generally, people notice changes in their appearance when they cut back on carbs. This is because they are now taking in less calories. You want to make sure your calories aren’t too low because you will end up losing muscle instead of body fat. Your proteins, carbohydrates and fats should be balanced: 30% protein, 40% carbs and 30% fats would be a great place to start.

In weight training, should I use machines or free-weights?
For the novice, machines would be best. As you become more experienced and confident, you can incorporate free-weights into your routine. Machines select what the range of motion is. You select the range of motion when it comes to free-weights. Proper form and technique are important whether you are using machines or free-weights. You can contact RESULTS fitness training to receive proper instruction.

*Frequently Asked Questions*
		*I have never exercised before. How do I begin?* I recommend that you first consult with your physician. Upon clearance, you need to set a goal. Why do you want to exercise? What kind of changes would you like to see? When would you like to see those changes achieved? Once you have answered these questions, your next step is to choose the program that best fits your needs. RESULTS fitness training would excel at taking you to your new fitness level. *If I weight train, won’t my muscles get too big?* First of all, if your goal is to increase your strength, you can achieve that without becoming big. It all depends on your frequency of workouts, how many sets you do, repetitions and the amount of weight being used. If you want strength and size gains, you should use heavy weight with low reps. If you want just strength gain, lighter weight with higher reps is best. *When I stop exercising, won’t my muscles turn to fat?* No, they won’t! Muscle and fat are two different things. What you don’t use, you lose. That is why you should weight train. Every year, a person naturally loses up to two pounds of muscle. So, when a person chooses to stop exercising, the muscle that they put on by exercising will just get smaller. *I do sit-ups or crunches daily. Why can’t I see my abs?* I’m sorry, but you are not able to spot reduce the abs or any other muscle. The purpose of doing abdominal exercises is to increase the strength, which will help with stability and posture. On the other hand, if you do too many abdominal exercises, you could actually make your waist bigger. The body fat is just covering the abs, so drop your body fat by taking a look at your nutrition and make sure you are doing your cardio exercise correctly. *How will RESULTS fitness training help me?* You will be educated, motivated and guided to your new fitness level. It won’t be easy. It will take dedication and hard work but, as a team, I give you my word you will be successful if you follow your exercise program. Just choose your program of choice to reach your new fitness level. *How many days per week should I exercise?* It will depend on a few things: Have you exercised before? If so, how long ago? What is your goal? How many days would fit into your lifestyle? These are some questions that need to be answered. Generally, 3-4 days per week is sufficient. This could vary from person to person. *What is the best aerobic exercise to burn fat?* This will vary from person to person. When doing cardio, it should feel comfortable to the body and be an exercise that you enjoy. Then you focus on frequency, duration and intensity. When it comes to intensity, you need to be in your Target Heartrate Zone. As long as you are in your THR and you are doing an exercise that you like and it feels okay on your body, you are heading in the right direction. I keep hearing about people losing weight by not eating carbs! Is this a good idea? It depends on how your body functions with low carbs. Generally, people notice changes in their appearance when they cut back on carbs. This is because they are now taking in less calories. You want to make sure your calories aren’t too low because you will end up losing muscle instead of body fat. Your proteins, carbohydrates and fats should be balanced: 30% protein, 40% carbs and 30% fats would be a great place to start. *In weight training, should I use machines or free-weights?* For the novice, machines would be best. As you become more experienced and confident, you can incorporate free-weights into your routine. Machines select what the range of motion is. You select the range of motion when it comes to free-weights. Proper form and technique are important whether you are using machines or free-weights. You can contact RESULTS fitness training to receive proper instruction.