Shit Women Say To Personal Trainers

"I think I need somemore cardio."
"So, what do I have to eat to lose weight?"
"I feel like this is making me bulkier!"
"How many calories should I eat?"
"Squats, AGAIN?"
"I'll just do somemore cardio and I'll BURN IT OFF."
"Push ups? NOO aahhh."
"I'm like getting fatter. And then getting bulkier? And like, I exercise and eating healthier but like, nothing is happening."

#sotrue

]]> http://www.withlovefay.com/2012/01/what-not-to-say-to-a-personal-trainer/feed/ 0 http://www.withlovefay.com/2011/12/my-favorite-back-workouts/ http://www.withlovefay.com/2011/12/my-favorite-back-workouts/#comments Sun, 04 Dec 2011 10:51:52 +0000 Fay Hokulani http://www.withlovefay.com/?p=6372 Abdominals are the most difficult muscle groups to train, but they are also very important. The stronger the abdominals the more stable the back and overall physique. Strong abdominals contribute to "core strength"; this is the ability of the abs and back to correctly support your spine. When core muscles are weak an imbalance is created, you have to take care of this. One way is exercise, I know it is a dirty word, but it's the only way to help with or prevent back pain and other problems. Improve your posture, train your back and get those abs.

You can't go wrong with these next few exercises.

Upright row. One-arm dumbbell row. Bent-over row. Seated row. T-bar row. Back extension (with weights). Front chin-up (with assistance). Front lateral pulldowns.

Purchase this chart online.

Another preview of a shoot I did for Creativehome that's coming out this month. All that hardwork is paying off afterall!

4 months ago in Hawaii

Do continue to learn, comment, share your knowledge and live fit, my Lovers.

Almost bit my tongue for this shot

Tighten those abs!

Things you can do at home... Besides sitting on your couch

Strengthen your back.

Still flabby? You ain't getting lean if you don't lift!

*elbows in a locked position

Thank you to all my readers... You made this happen!

Now remember, fitness comes in all shapes and sizes. We're all built differently so quit hating what you've got.

I want this on my gym wall.

8 Exercises That Burn the Most Calories

1. Cycling - between 850 - 570 calories burned per hour
2. Running - about 850 calories burned per hour (8-minute mile)
3. Jumping Rope - between 680 - 815 calories burned per hour
4. Boxing - between 615 - 815 calories burned per hour
5. Rowing - between 580 - 650 calories burned per hour
6. Swimming - between 545 - 680 calories burned per hour
7. Rock Climbing - between 540 - 750 calories burned per hour
8. Rugby - between 681 - 715 calories burned per hour

Rock climbing is a great exercise because it targets muscles in the arms, chest, back, and even the legs. This makes it a great exercise for people who don't have a whole lot of time. They can get a total body exercise in with only one type of workout!

Rock climbing @ Camp 5 (1Utama Shopping Center, KL)

I finally got the chance to try it out myself recently! Took up a 4-hour beginner's class where I learned all the necessary safety skills for indoor rock climbing.

Climbing partners literally hold each others’ safety and security in their hands every time they belay.

Benefits of rock climbing include increased physical fitness, improved problem-solving skills, building trust and teamwork. I made some new friends too

Speaking of rock climbing, the first climbing showcase event in Malaysia will take place during the ZENERGY BOULDER Craze 2011. It will be held this Saturday, 24th September 2011, at theCURVE Shopping Mall at Mutiara Damansara between 11am to 11pm.

See you there!

The main event features 24 (12 Men & 12 Women) of the best climbing athletes in the region perform a climbing showcase. Participants include athletes from Singapore, Thailand, Phillipines, Hong Kong & Malaysia. Other event highlights include a fashion walk event, a Capoeira demonstration by Bantus Capoeira Malaysia plus an Acro-Yoga demonstration by Inspired Yoga Studio.

For more info, check out the ZENERGY Boulder Craze 2011 event page on Facebook. Worth checking out if you're thinking about trying out rock climbing or if you already are a climber! See you there!

Lovin' their tagline too - "When Your Body Feels Good, You Look Good".

With this new line-up of yoga pants, sports bras and workout clothing, sweating is sexier than ever.

Behind-the-scenes...

Candice is sure lookin' lean, toned, fit and mighty fine!

I very much enjoyed my stay at the Fairmont. Its location makes it so convenient to get around with plenty of shopping and eateries nearby.

I was accompanied by my sister, Alyssa! We finally got to hang out again after she's moved back to Singapore from Japan. I've missed her so much and was glad that I was able to spend time with her during my short visit to Singapore.

At the Thwack press conference.

Speakers at the press conference: Reji Mathew (Managing Director of One Sports Network), Akhil Ganatra (Managing Director of One Group), Kiran Ganatra (Chairman of One Group) and Xiong Guobao (Former elite level badminton player from China).

Kiran Ganatra and Xiong Guobao unveiling the patented Thwack badminton rackets.

Xiong Guobao is a former elite level badminton player from China who won numerous international singles titles in the late 1980s. With support from One Sports, Coach Guobao designed a unique badminton racket to help enable a player to improve his or her game.

After 20 years of his athletic career as a player and a coach, Guobao found that the most important factor in playing the game is the grip. Hence, he's crafted a patented design for the Thwack badminton rackets that comes with a unique embedded fingerprint to improve the technique of the player.

The Thwack badminton racket was designed in collaboration with estwhile world badminton champion (1984-1990), Xiong Guobao, whose scientifically designed grip will improve the game, particularly the forehand and backhand shots.

 Regardless of a professional athlete or an amateur, the grip is the most important aspect of the game. To master different stokes, it is important to master the proper grip. The Thwack badminton racket is aimed to guide both new and experienced players the right way of handling the racket and consequently improving their techniques.

Besides badminton rackets, Thwack is also developing tennis and squash rackets which is due to be launched later in year.

Posing with Xiong Guobao's cardboard cut-out because he was too busy with interviews that I didn't get the chance for a photo op... yet!

 Another unique product unveiled at the launch was the Thwack Humanoid. This product is another revolutionary exercise equipment designed on the principles of the Chinese martial art, Wushu.

Zig Zach was brought in to do a demo at the press conference. He is a professional Singaporean junior middleweight kickboxer better known for his Muay Thai fighting skills as a contestant on the international hit reality TV series, The Contender Asia.

A pair of punching gloves were included as part of the press kit and I loved it but it only came in medium size - which is a little too big for my hands!

 The Humanoid is made of a combination of PU, natural rubber and steel with suction technology that maintains its stability.

It’s perfect for practicing on your own, compared to the punching bag - which swings around a lot unless you have a training partner to hold it in position for you. It also features human body parts which gives you a better target spot to aim at when you practice your kicks and punches.

The Thwack Humanoid comes in 3 different sizes which varies in height: 1.6m, 1.7m and 1.8m

Your beasty opponent: The Thwack Humanoid.

Zig Zach giving a quick demo of the Humanoid just before the dinner event.

A dinner boxing event, hosted by Allan Wu, was held later in the evening in the glitzy Padang ballroom at the Fairmont hotel.

Thwack dinner boxing event held in the Padang ballroom at the Fairmont Hotel.

The night kicked off with Muay Thai fighters performing a traditional ritual which precedes all contests an training. Then, there was the celebratory toast to officially launch Thwack.

Clyde Petres giving the Thwack Humanoid a go in his suit, a la James Bond!

Clyde Petres (a European kickboxer and personal trainer) came all the way from Netherlands to attend the Thwack event. He owns his own gym where he's tried and tested the Thwack Humanoid and practices kickboxing with it regularly. He had successfully battled cancer and is continuing his passion for kickboxing which makes his story truly commendable.

Clyde had a go with the Thwack Humanoid in his suit, a la James Bond! This just goes to show that the Thwack Humanoid is not just ideal for gyms but also in corporate offices. Don’t you ever feel like punching the wall to relieve stress at work sometimes?

The event had all the ingredients to make it a heady experience: Exhibition fights, demos by kickboxing champions, truffles, salmon, caviar and champagne on the menu.

With Sebastian Munter and Clyde Petres.

With Xiong Guobao and his associate, Jacky Man.

The night goes on with an after-party at New Asia Bar, one of my favorite night club in Singapore. The view from the 71st floor is amazing!

I was pleasantly surprised to see DJ Eva T who I've found out spins at New Asia Bar every Wednesdays. She flies down from KL every Tuesday/Wednesday to spin. KL represent! With such an amazing view and great company, it was the perfect way to end the night.

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June 30, 2011 - The following day started early for me with my usual morning call with JJ & Ean on hitz.fm. Then, it was time for me to get my workout of the day.

A bus was arranged to bring guests and members of the media to Sengkang Sports & Recreation Center at Anchorvale Community Club for the badminton training clinic.

I learned a lot from the training clinic and found myself liking the sport even more!

Watching Xiong Guobao play a friendly match at Sengkang Sports & Recreation Center (Anchorvale Community Club).

Coach Guobao did a demo to show the correct technique of gripping the racket and positioning of the leg movement with each shot.

Thwack badminton products.

 To complement the marquee products, Thwack also launched accessories like shuttle cocks, tennis balls, punch mitts and gloves, along with a range of stylized kit bags.

To get a glimpse of the Thwack badminton racket training video, check out www.thwack.co/videos .

Xiong Guobao signs his autograph on some of the Thwack products.

Thwack badminton rackets have been designed for both left-handed and right-handed users. It also comes in different sizes (length of the racket/ girth of the grip) to suit players of different age and abilities.

Thwack plans to continue conducting the badminton clinics across the globe in the next few months. In fact, badminton academies in India, Holland and Malaysia have invited Thwack to conduct the training clinics in August and September this year.

Thwack products will be available worldwide simultaneously through local distributors by the end of July and is definitely a brand worth looking out for.

...because we are no longer those girls who thought constantly of their struggle to "disappear".

I choose to be healthy, to grow stronger, to be as alive as I possibly can.

Who's with me?

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Building up my stamina again after a few weeks of slacking. I had just been getting bored and lazy... I guess we all go through this phrase every once in a while. But I'm definitely slowly getting back on the wagon.

Whenever I feel lazy or tired, I remind myself that "The more energy you use, the more you'll get back" and a good workout should leave you feeling more energized and alert, if not after, the next day!

Last Friday - TRX Advanced
Last Saturday - Rest
Last Sunday - Muay Thai
Monday - Gym (Shoulders + Triceps)
Tuesday - Badminton
Wednesday - Cardio (Run + Cycle)
Thursday - Gym (Back + Biceps)
Friday - TRX Extreme
Saturday - Gym (Legs)
Sunday - Muay Thai

So besides eating healthily, what have you been doing for exercise?

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Exercise your privileges.

With such convenience, there's no reason for you to skip exercise while traveling!

What's your excuse now?

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If you don't have a training buddy and find it hard to work out on your own, here's something for you.

 Adidas has teamed up with True Group (comprising of True Yoga and True Fitness) to launch the adidas Fitness Academy (aFA).

The Academy will offer three unique classes inspired by acclaimed Olympic medallists, ACC athletes and fitness experts; who make up adidas' current suite of Global Instructors. Each adidas Fitness Academy class is designed by adidas Global Fitness Coaches that are renowned experts in their own fields.

adidas Zone Cycling
Inspired by Olympic gold medalist Sir Chris Hoy and Victoria Pendleton, adidas Zone Cycling is an indoor cycling class that’ll take all participants on a journey into the Velodrome to the highest podium. adidas Zone Cycling is a unique group exercise experience which will leave you feeling renovated, recharged, motivated & inspired to reach their highest fitness goals.

adidas Personal Training
No one needs to be an athlete to train like one. Power up those workouts with plyos, speed work, and metabolic circuits to get you moving toward your fitness goals. By turning up the intensity of each session you will feel quicker, fitter, and more powerful and agile as you meet the demands of your life. These sessions will show you how to increase the density of your training sessions, maximizing your time in the gym and taking you to fitness levels you’ve never thought possible.

adidas Yoga
This practice module is an invitation to connect to your inherent strength as a way to express yourself more effectively both on the mat and in daily life. The degree of clarity to which you communicate your thoughts, emotions and experiences to others is governed by your ability to consistently connect to and draw from your inner strength. adidas plays with applying the Two Primary Energy Flows as a way to better understand this concept in our bodies.

Through the practice of Muscular Energy we can efficiently connect to our personal strength and from this connection, more clearly express our experience through Organic Energy. This full-spectrum sequence will strengthen and tone your legs, arms and upper back while opening your hips and creating more freedom in your lower back and shoulder girdle.

Classes will be held at True Fitness and True Yoga centres in Singapore, available from July 2011, exclusively for True Group members. More details on the adidas Fitness Academy can be found at http://www.facebook.com/adidasfitnessacademy.

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