Never Give Up On You
A new client told me he felt disappointed with himself after today’s training as he had difficulty lifting the weights. “Don’t give up on me ok?” he said. I will never give up on any of my clients. More importantly, you must not give up on yourself. Everyone starts at a different training phase of their life. Some begin as fresh-faced novices with zero knowledge on how to workout while others are semi-professional gym-goers who take personal training to sculpt a better body. Regardless of who you are, you have to start somewhere. For the fresh-faced novice, it’s always a challenge initially …
I Love Fitness
One of my clients asked me why I chose to become a full-time personal trainer. I didn’t have to think at all before replying him. Fitness has and will always be my passion. Nothing makes me happier and more alive than working out in the gym and doing my runs. The feeling is wonderful! I feel so alert after each exercise session. So when it came to looking for my life direction, I already knew deep down what I wanted. I want to be able to spread the same love and enthusiasm I feel towards fitness to the people around me, hopefully infecting them with …
Training Legs Can Be Fun Too
I woke up this morning & saw this sms from my new client. “Hi Lionel, just wanted to let you know how much fun walking is today…woohoo!” My first reaction was a wide smile on my face. Yes, I had forewarned this lady client that she would experience some form of soreness the next day. Since we had just trained her legs yesterday, I would have expected such a response. But I was really pleased coz she didn’t text me to send her a wheelchair or a pair of crutches. That would be too extreme! Hahaha… Talk …
Train The Trainer Programme: 1st Batch Graduates
How time flies…the pioneer batch of train The Trainer Programme graduates today! But before that, they have to pass the examination – in terms of client consultation, sales presentation & fitness training. Seeing them go through it all reminds me of when I first started off as well. It really brings back good memories as the participants are probably still unaware of the number of lives they can positively transform by virtue of this very noble profession called personal training. Here are some candid shots of what took place on the sidelines of the examination. Remember, it’s all about having fun during …
Welcome 2010!
Summing up, 2009 had been a good year for me. I couldn’t have asked for anything better as it gave me ample opportunities to touch lives through both my personal training programmes & workshops. In particular, I fulfilled my dream of conducting my own Train The Trainer Certification Programme. What started off as a bold ambition early in the year when I wrote the syllabus materialised into something that will now see future runs on a more consistent basis. Not forgetting that my grooming workshops have now reached out to more adults & students. I feel really blessed to be able to do what I enjoy …
We All Want To Look Good
It is an open secret that all of us want to look good. Who does not look his or her best in a society that places such a high premium on the first impression? For those of us who are in the midst of a fitness regime or designed mealplan, I congratulate you as you are one step closer to your dreams. As the footsteps of Chinese New Year draw closer, I’m very sure my Chinese clients will be eager to shed that extra kilo or pump harder so as to impress their relatives and friends during the customary house-visits. …
Grooming For Chinese New Year
It’s interesting how some topics always repeat themselves year after year during the Chinese New Year festival. The first perennial topic is the one on relationships. For those who are still single, they will be asked where the elusive boyfriend/girlfriend is. And for those who are attached, they will be asked when they will be getting married. The second most frequently discussed topic is the one on health, or should I say with more accuracy someone’s outward appearance. Regardless of whether we are brothers, sisters, cousins or just friends, it is inevitable that we start comparing ourselves. The …
The Comeback Workout
You’ve been pumping hard in the gym. You have THE body to show to others. Then suddenly, something happens that breaks your gym routine. Your boss sends you on an overseas assignment that lasts for 1 month. Or you find yourself inundated with new projects to the extent that you don’t even time for meals, let alone a workout. Or you just broke up and with that single reason, your whole world seems to come crashing down. Some hit rock bottom and never bounce back. But others do. It all depends on which club you prefer to associate yourself with. …
The Secret To Success In Life Is Training Smart
The big secret in life is that there is no secret. Whatever your goal, you can get there if you are willing to work. Yet for many of us, despite working and working, we still don’t produce the results we aspire. Very often, that’s the result of working hard. I know there’s nothing wrong with working hard. After all, our forefathers slogged hard and long hours before the next few generations got to enjoy the fruits of their labour. But in this new economy where everything happens in double-quick speed and everyone is talking about multi-tasking, there really isn’t much …