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Finding the Right Personal Trainer

Staff Report — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 20:49:53 +0000

When searching for a personal trainer Armagh to Colchester or London to Liverpool, it is worth putting in the time and effort to find the right person for you. It is easy to find a personal trainer but the key is finding the one that suits you. If you spend time and energy on discovering the ideal personal trainer it will be repaid many times over when it comes down to achieving specific goals.

A personal trainer will make sure you achieve the goals you have set out within your workout schedule, whether that is to lose weight, gain muscle tone, improve your cardiovascular system or rehabilitate after an injury. Good personal trainers will be encouraging and will motivate you as you exercise. They will prepare a progressive training plan that is specifically designed for you and it helps you reach your goals.

Benefits are endless when it comes to working out with a personal trainer. You will get the best from every session making it a quicker and more efficient way of training. Workouts will be varied and fun, meaning you will get more than just physical benefits from your training sessions. You will not only feel healthier and fitter, but you will gain a more positive mind and soul.

So how do you go about finding a personal trainer? Health and fitness clubs are good places to start as they have many personal trainers on their books and finding out their experience and qualifications is easy. For a personal trainer Colchester and numerous other towns and cities have professional health clubs offering free sessions with a personal trainer for you to try out.

It is important to find a properly qualified trainer. Look for someone who is a level 3 fitness professional who specialises in the area that you’re most interested in, such as weight loss or injury rehabilitation. It is important they have experience in the area which you most want to improve. For a qualified and experienced personal trainer Cheltenham is one of the many spa towns to offer these professionals.

Individuals or companies offer discount training sessions, or occasionally even free sessions. Make sure you take advantage of these deals as personal training doesn’t come cheaply and the intention is to improve your mind and body without emptying your pockets. For reductions with a personal trainer Glasgow and plenty of other towns offer all kinds of deals.

It is good to look into your trainer’s references and previous feedback from their other clients. Some health clubs show rankings of their personal trainers for your information. Examining someone’s credentials is worthwhile, especially if you are going to be relying on them to train you. You want to know that the best person is doing the best job for you in order for you to achieve your goals.

Before committing to a long term training programme it is advisable to have a taster session first. This will allow you to judge whether you are happy with the advice and exercises you are given, if you feel you have been listened to and your goals understood and whether or not you like them. It is always good to keep in mind that personal training should not only be effective and efficient, but it should also be fun!

NPC Bill Grant Atlantic City Classic Update – Saturday, October 23rd

Bill Grant — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 02:19:01 +0000

MuscleSport Mag is a proud sponsor of the 2010 NPC Bill Grant Atlantic City Classic -

The 1st Annual Bill Grant Atlantic City Classic Bodybuilding, Figure & Bikini Championships will be held at the Trump Taj Mahal, on the Boardwalk, in Atlantic City, NJ on Saturday, October 23, 2010. The Bill Grant Classic is part of the 9th Annual MMA & Sports Expo Extravaganza that includes 3 days of action packed sports & fitness events with more than 1,000 athletes and as many as 9,000 spectators. BE A PART OF IT!

The 2010 MMA & Sports Extravaganza is the 9th Annual Event that has shown attendance of up to 9,000 spectators at the Atlantic City and Philadelphia events! See up to 15 action packed sports & fitness events including, MMA, Grappling, Karate, Olympic-style Weightlifting, Strong Man, Boxing and, of course, Bodybuilding. Top health and fitness companies from around North America will be at our Expo with samples and gear for sale of the latest in products and services in the Health and Fitness Industry. To learn what all the excitement is about visit mmasportsexpo.com and billgrant.net.

In an effort to provide our athletes and sponsors with maximum publicity and exposure, The Bill Grant Atlantic City Classic national media coverage now includes Ironman, FLEX, MuscleMag, Muscular Development and Bodybuilding.com. We look forward to having you join us in our most successful event yet!

I look forward to seeing everyone come out to this event. Thank you all for your support.

Train Hard and Stay Strong,

Bill Grant
Mr. America / Mr. World
Muscle Beach Hall of Fame
Emcee for the Bill Grant Atlantic City Classic

Guest Poser – IFBB Pro Vinny Galanti

Vinny Galanti started training in 1983 when his dad brought home a sand weight set. By January of 1984 at age 16, Vinny started taking the # 10 bus from Jersey City to Bayonne NJ to train at Billy’s gym, where the competition bug took a big bite, and he never looked back. Having over 25 years under his belt in the bodybuilding world, Vinny is known for his balanced physique, great posing, and dedication to the sport. Universal Nutrition has endorsed Vinny for over 12 years, he is the longest athlete ever to work for the New Brunswick, New Jersey based company. VGalanti.com

Suburban championship – 1st place middle weight, and overall winner
New Jersey State Champion – 1st place middle weight.
Physique championship – 1st place lightheavy weight, and overall winner
East Coast championship – 1st place lightheavy weight
Jr USA championship – 1st place middle weight
Jr National championship – 1st place lightheavy weight
USA Championship -1st place middle weight
National Championship – 3rd place
Masters National Championship – 1st place lightheavy weight, and overall winner

CELEBRITY GUESTS COURTESY of SCOTT EPSTEIN’s PUBLICITY MANAGEMENT SERVICES (PMS)

ROB TERRY- TNA WRESTLING STAR, FORMER TNA GLOBAL CHAMPION, 5X MR. WALES

APRIL HUNTER – PRO WRESTLER, MODEL, ACTRESS, NPC JR NATIONAL COMPETITOR

BETH HORN – NPC OVERALL FITNESS WINNER, AUTHOR

JACKIE HAAS – FORMER WWE WRESTLER

CHRISTY HEMME- TNA KNOCKOUT, MODEL, PLAYBOY COVER GIRL, ON AIR PERSONALITY SPIKE TV

TRACY BROOKS- TNA KNOCKOUT, PLAYBOY MODEL

MIA ST. JOHN- WBC WOMEN’S BOXING CHAMP, FITNESS EXPERT, AUTHOR, PLAYBOY COVER GIRL

RYAN SHAMROCK- FORMER WWE/WCW DIVA, MODEL, FUTURE NPC COMPETITOR

NBC AMERICAN GLADIATORS:
JAMIE KOVAC (FURY), STRONGMAN WINNER 2010, NPC COMPETITOR

JD MAVERICK- PRO WRESTLER, NPC COMPETITOR

TONY ATLAS- MR. USA, WWE HALL OF FAMER, WBBG HALL OF FAMER, AUTHOR

Entertainment

Jaquetta Perry is a rising star in the world of children’s and inspirational music. She is a Speech-Language Specialist for over 10 years, consultant, speaker and vocalist. Her new CD entitled “It’s Time to Communicate” is filled with fun songs, positive affirmations and relaxation techniques produced by Darrin Whittington, nationally known as the “The Piano man.”

Project K will perform Fitness/Dance/Hip Hop at the 2010 NPC Bill Grant Atlantic City Classic. Performing will be Kershel Anthony & Son Jaiden Anthony from Long Island NY.

Website: PROJECT K . BIZ
Email: kdizzy1979@aol.com
Phone# (631) 946-0312

Event Details
Saturday, October 23, 2010

Check-in/Weigh-in: 8:00am – 10:00am
Mandatory Competitor’s Meeting: 10:30am
Prejudging: 11:00am
Finals: 2 hours after Prejudging is over.

Division Classes
Junior Men (1 class)
Novice Men (2 classes)
Master Men Over 40 (1 class)
Master Men Over 50 (1 class)
Open Men (5 classes)
Open Women (2 classes)
Figure (2 classes)
Masters Figure Over 35 (1 class)
Open Bikini (1 class)

Entry Application

Spray Tanning Available

Location
Trump Taj Mahal
1000 Boardwalk Avenue at Virginia Avenue, Atlantic City, NJ 08401

Hotel Reservations
Trump Taj Mahal
Sign-up for a Discounted Room
Group Code BMMA10
Call 1-800- 825-8888

Trophy Presenters

Tracy Hess – Top premier Fitness trainer

Alessandro Savi – Italian IFBB Pro Bodybuilder

Terrance Hawkins – 2010 NPC Bill Grant Classic Overall Men’s Open Winner

Tickets – Buy Now

General Admission - 1 Day Ticket $20
Children 12 and under Admitted for Free
NPC Bill Grant
Atlantic City Classic
Saturday, October 23, 2010 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Eastern Time)

Includes all Sport Events and Access to the Expo

Atlantic City MMA & Sports Extravaganza
Trump Taj Mahal
609-449-1000
1000 Boardwalk at Virginia Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401

Tickets also available at the following locations:
Diamond Gym in Maplewood, NJ 973-762-0828
Steve Tylee Fitness in Cedar Knolls, NJ 973-267-3939
Iron Silk Fitness in New York, NY 212- 686-0680
Fit Gym in Philadelphia, PA 215-386-3333
Colosseum Gym in Irvington, NJ 973-416-8606
Body Alive City Gym in Utica, NY
Body World Fitness in Philadelphia,PA 215-334-3325

BE A PART OF IT! COME OUT AND MEET THE “LEGEND” BILL GRANT

Fans will not want to miss out on Meeting the “LEGEND” in person and getting their picture taken with the famous Bodybuilding Legend, Bill Grant.

Trump Taj Mahal 1000 Boardwalk at Virginia Avenue Atlantic City, New Jersey 08401
(609) 449-1000 (800) 825-8786

From New York and North
Take New Jersey Turnpike, Exit 11 to the Garden State Parkway. Take Exit 40 to White Horse Pike East (Route 30). Follow signs for Trump Taj Mahal/Virginia Avenue.

From Philadelphia and West
Take the Ben Franklin or Walt Whitman Bridge, the North South Freeway (Route 42) to the foot of the Atlantic City Expressway. Follow signs for Trump Taj Mahal/Virginia Avenue.

From Baltimore/Washington DC and South
Take I-95 to the Walt Whitman Bridge, the North South Freeway (Route 42) to the foot of the Atlantic City Expressway. Follow signs for Trump Taj Mahal/Virginia Avenue.

The Vacuum Pose – A Lost Art in Bodybuilding (Part 3)

Michael Manavian — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 02:28:50 +0000

By Michael Manavian – (The following is part one of a three-part series) One question if I may…vacuum poses…how!?! I have been trying to work on this, do you have any suggestions? Ahhh… the vacuum.

Part III Showtime

To hit the vacuum on stage, set your legs by lifting your knee to flex your inner psoas muscle. DO NOT LET GO OF THIS FLEX. Look down and bring your hands together making 2 fists. These fists will flex your biceps automatically for you. Exhale all the air OUT of your lungs. Suck your diaphragm in and up into the back of your neck as your arms go overhead.

Jam your fists down as far as possible down your back, keeping your biceps to the sides of your head. It will make you look thicker with less space showing next to your head. Push your fists into your back while they’re down there, and learn to use this push to pop your lats out.

Learn to flex your upper pecs by bringing your elbows slightly towards center. It’s an impressive shot to see striated pecs , flexed biceps, and your psoas in this shot.

And most importantly SMILE AND MAKE IT LOOK LIKE IT DOESN’T HURT!

Known as the bodybuilding/golf pro, Michael Manavian works on improving peoples health and fitness as well as their golf game. He is the author of Atomic Golf, The Alternative to Swing Gurus, Pie-in-the-Sky Theories, Perfect Greens, and Everything Else That’s Failed and is available for fitness consultations as well as golf instruction.

Be sure to visit his website, www.atomic-golf.com.