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Train the Trainer Certification Programme

Posted by: lionel on Aug 27, 2009

Train the Trainer Certification Programme will always remain special to me in many ways. It is the predominant vehicle through which I share my passion with other like-minded fitness enthusiasts. One of my higher-end programmes, I designed it after blending the best from world famous masters and my own experience from training and the corporate world. Like the proverbial bamboo curtain, the veil is lifted and all details revealed.

I’m so looking forward to receiving my first batch of students. In fact, we have enough to start a class soon. Looking at some possible dates, 12, 13 and 19 Sep appear feasible. Let’s lock in these dates, guys. J

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Women’s Threshold

Posted by: lionel on Aug 25, 2009

Having trained a considerable number of both male and female clients, I must concede defeat on behalf of the male species. Women have a much greater threshold for acceptance and pain than men. This is an amazing discovery which I have discovered. Both species may be doing exactly the same exercise. But when it comes to the most crucial final few reps (yes the ones that push your muscle fibers beyond the point of comfort so as to tear them down to make them stronger), the men will just give up or on some instances, even ask for a rep discount. Over at the lady’s camp, yes the going may be equally tough. She may huff and puff and even grunt. But she still gets the job done and completes the required number of reps.

I don’t know if women were born with such innate capabilities but watching my female clients push themselves beyond their comfort zone each and every time simply blows my mind away. I feel blessed to be surrounded by these female warriors who have taught me a valuable lesson in life. 

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Of Supersets And Compound Sets

Posted by: lionel on Aug 19, 2009

Tagged in: compound set

A client asked me to explain the difference between a superset and compound set to him. Simply put, a superset comprises two exercises done back to back without rest. Supersetting can be done for the same muscle group (eg. triceps), opposing muscle groups (biceps and triceps) or any combination of muscles. I personally like supersetting two opposite muscle groups the best as it really requires you to push yourself harder and gives you that pump effect.

Similarly a weight training terminology, a compound set refers to using two different exercises done consecutively to hit the same muscle group. An example would be doing dumbbell kickbacks followed by rope pressdowns. The benefit of doing compound sets is that you really focus all your energies on a particular muscle group, which almost guarantees that you tear the muscle fibers which is the primary aim. 
 
 

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I Feel Really Blessed

Posted by: lionel on Aug 13, 2009

Tagged in: food

Besides receiving heartfelt testimonials and words of grateful thanks from my clients for helping them achieve their fitness goals and playing a pivotal role in their lives, I think the next best accolade is getting a surprise from time to time. Yes, one of my female clients made my day by giving me two buns which she baked herself after the training session. 

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It is really the thought that counts. A simple gesture in itself, it certainly goes a long way to show that when you shower kindness to others, goodness returns itself in another form. What goes around comes around. Eating the two buns (the one on the top is the tuna bun and the one at the bottom is the cheese bun with rosemary), a sense of love and gratification surrounds me. Thank you. I will continue to touch more lives in whatever little ways I can J

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It's All In The Mind

Posted by: lionel on Aug 04, 2009

"Only 8?"  was what my client exclaimed when I started counting the number of reps in the set.

"No, already 8." I replied. "Only 7 more to go."

As a strong proponent that our mind is our greatest enemy, I believe strongly that we can achieve almost anything as long as we shut out the little voice in our head that tells us otherwise.

Like in this case, had the client tweaked his mind to think “wow, I’ve finished 8 reps and there are only 7 to go” instead of thinking “oh no, I’ve only done 8 reps and there are another 7 to go”, the benefits will be double-fold.

First, he will be able to push himself harder as he knows he has already crossed the midway mark and is fast reaching the destination. Secondly, it sends a positive signal from his brain to his body which needs extra motivation at this crucial stage to complete the required number of reps.

Mental resilience is the key to success in anything we do. If we persevere, we will be able to savour the fruits of our labour with pride. That’s why in all of my trainings, I harp so much on the importance of training the mind as well. 

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