Training Approach

I teach weight control, not temporary weight loss. If you are like most people, you may have bought into the diet craze at some point in your life only to be frustrated with the "Rebound Effect". Weight Loss diets most often fail due to nutritional inadequacies and failure to focus on better eating habits. I will teach you proper eating techniques and exercises that will propel you to a healthier and leaner body. Imagine that you can almost eat what you want and still get the desired results you are looking for.

Under my supervision, you will learn efficient exercises and how to eat right amount of nutrients that will keep you from overeating and get the results you are looking for. Together we will create a fitness blueprint for you from beginning to end.

Your first few sessions will consist of assessments that will tell which direction I need to go with your fitness program. Unlike most programs, I focus on your safety first. If you are looking for a Personal Trainer  in the Dallas (Plano), Texas area call now to schedule your free consultation.

What are the benefits of a personal trainer?

There are countless benefits to hiring a personal trainer. Like anything else, if you want the best results you seek an expert. If your selling your home you would want the best realtor you can find, right? You have probably already spent tons of money on bogus exercise equipment, gym memberships, and weight loss products.

·         Increased energy and stamina - life can be crazy at times you will enjoy having the extra energy to spend time with the kids, go out with friends, etc.

·         Overall confidence - knowing that you are making progress will do wonders for your self esteem and confidence.

·         Motivation and Accountability - There may be days where you don't feel like working out, we will give the             extra push to keep you on track!

·         Seeing is Believing- How great will you feel when you have to get rid of those old clothes that don't fit you anymore.

Dale Carnegie Leadership

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Specializations:

Toning, General Fitness, Weight-Loss, Sports Fitness, Weight Management, Bodybuilding

Contact the Top Personal Trainer in the Dallas area, Ken Karnack to schedule you FREE no obligation fitness consultation: (469)233-3763

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Personal Training, General Fitness, Weight Loss, and Sports Conditioning programs available in home or at our Dallas - Plano gym.

Finding The Right Personal Trainer
By James C

Personal trainers can be a great help when you are trying to get in shape. They can tell you what exercises to do, how to do them and are a great motivational force. They can drive you to get in shape or to reach a new level of physical fitness. A good personal trainer is worth their weight in gold, but a bad one can aggravate and de-motivate you. So how do you find a good personal trainer? You can't just pick one and hope for the best. You have to do a little research to find the one who is right for you. This article will help you screen your personal trainers so you can find the one that's right for you.

The first thing you need to look at is the education level of the personal training specialist. Find out what personal training schools they have attended, what certifications they hold and how much hands on training they have. There are quite a few different schools and certifying bodies in the personal training industry and one may not necessarily be better than the other. The important thing is that they have some education. If a personal trainer takes their career seriously, they will have obtained some official training and will be eager to talk about it.

The next thing that you should check for is references. Ask them for a few names of happy customers that would recommend them. If they are doing a good job, they will probably have dozens of satisfied customers who will sing their praises. You should also see who they are training. If they are mainly training hardcore body builders and you just want to lose a few pounds, they may not be for you.

Another factor to consider is the price. Choose a personal trainer that charges fairly but who isn't necessarily cheap. Always beware of the lowest bidder. If they charge much lower than everyone else, you have to wonder why they value their service so little. Seek the middle ground in price, not too high but not too low.

The last thing that you need to take into consideration is personality. Find someone who you like and can get along with. If you do not like your trainer, you will probably stop going so this is very important. Spend a little time getting to know them. Ask them some questions to see how they respond. Are they condescending or arrogant with their answers? If you can't get along or you find yourself annoyed by them in just a 5 minute interview, you will not be happy in the long run.

By just doing a little research, you greatly improve your odds of finding a good personal trainer whom you like. Once you have done that, you will greatly improve your odds of reaching your physical fitness goals.

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More Children Hiring Personal Trainers - Combating Childhood Obesity
By Max Hany Mikhaiel

More and more parents are hiring personal trainers to work with their children to help combat childhood obesity. Thousands of children who are turning to professionals to get in shape. Last year, more than 1 million American youngsters used personal trainers to lose weight, improve fitness or improve their sports skills. Some statistics show that about 30% of children ages 6 to 11 are overweight while about 15% are obese. With PE classes on the decline, it's no surprise that many parents are turning to personal trainers for help. If you're looking for ways to get your kids more active, a personal trainer could be the perfect solution.

Personal Training for Kids

One reason parents are turning to personal trainers is to help their kids excel at sports. Another major reason, of course, is help in managing weight problems. Whatever the reason, the decision to hire a personal trainer should be up to you and your child. One thing we do know is that getting kids and teens to exercise can be tough...forcing your child into a type of activity or exercise he doesn't like can backfire and not every child will enjoy working with a personal trainer.

If your child does express interest in working with a trainer, you might wonder what a trainer can do for your child. A good trainer can help her find activities she can enjoy while teaching her the proper way to exercise for her age and goals. A trainer can also teach her how to lift weights, which has a number of benefits for kids and teens such as:

• More strength

• Protection from injuries

• Better health

• Higher self-esteem and confidence

Other reasons you may want your child to work with a trainer are:

• Sports specific training. Athletes often need specialized training and kids who want to pursue sports may want or need help from a professional to strengthen their bodies, increase their power and endurance and protect them from injuries.

• Guidance for exercise. You may feel at a loss if your child wants to exercise or lift weights and you're not sure you have the expertise to show them what to do. If that's the case, the right personal trainer can help you set up a good program that fits your child's age, goals and fitness level.

• Dislike of organized sports or group fitness. Some kids may not like typical PE or sports, but still want to get in shape. Working one-on-one with a trainer can be a safe environment for them to get fit and strong without feeling self-conscious.

With cutbacks in physical education programs across the country, Max says that many children aren't getting regular exercise in school unless they play an organized sport. Drive Kids to be Fit, was developed as a fun and effective way to teach kids good nutrition and exercise habits. The non-profit organization is a community partner in National Institute of Health’s We Can! Program, a national initiative to reduce the number of overweight and obese children. “The goal is to reach every single overweight kid in the country,” says Max, “by getting them involved in community activities . . getting them out of the house and into being active.” The 15-week program is currently available at Max Fitness Academy and free to qualified low income children ages 8 – 13 and will be launched in several local area schools this fall. Trainers and Nutritionists from Max Fitness Academy will visit schools to teach 1½ hour classes on good eating habits, weight training and cardiovascular exercise.

So today's parents see a personal trainer as a phys-ed tutor who can help a struggling child get fit. Certified in teen and pre-teen fitness, fitness trainers agrees that self-esteem typically booms as a child's body image improves."When you are strong, no matter what your age, you are braver about everything else," Max says. He defends parents who hire trainers for their children, equating the expense to that of other outside lessons like dance or music.

These days, it seems as though everybody is talking about overweight and obesity and what to do about it. Why is it such a big deal? Because, as a Nation, we’ve been getting steadily heavier. The number of adults who are obese has increased dramatically, even in the past decade or so. And it’s not just a slightly larger waistline that might come with middle age. It’s weight gain that damages our health. According to national data analyzed, it’s estimated that 65 percent of Americans are now overweight or obese, and more than 61 million adults are obese. Adults aren’t the only ones who’ve been getting heavier. Children have been getting heavier as well. The percentage of children and teens who are overweight has more than doubled since the 1970s. About 16 percent of children and teens are overweight.

The Downside of Overweight
People have lots of reasons to care if they weigh too much, both in the short run and over the long haul. In the short run, when a child is overweight, it can be hard to keep up with friends, play outside at recess, or wear the latest styles. Other kids at school can sometimes tease. Excess weight can be hard for adults, too. Clothes feel too tight, it’s not always easy to be active, and one can tire easily.

Those extra pounds also have long-term consequences for both adults and children. Overweight is linked to increased risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, certain cancers, and other chronic conditions. Health experts are especially concerned about the long-term consequences of excess weight in children. For example, type 2 diabetes was once rare in children. Now, it is estimated to account for 8 to 45 percent of newly diagnosed cases of childhood diabetes. Most cases of type 2 diabetes in children occur in those who are overweight. And overweight children are likely to become overweight or obese adults.

It’s one thing to think about the national epidemic of obesity, but as a parent, what can you do about it? The two main ways to encourage and maintain a healthy weight and prevent overweight are to make smart food choices and to be physically active.

That is what Max Fitness Academy’s Drive Kids to Be Fit and is all about—giving you lots of ideas that can help you and your family take action for a healthy weight.

Max Hany Mikhail knows how to handle a challenge. As the CEO of Max Fitness Academy in Sherman Oaks,CA and director of the non-profit, Drive Kids to Be Fit he is taking on the challenge of helping kids get fit and stay healthy. Several experiences inspired Max to create his non-profit organization, At a young age, Max lost both his stepmother and father to illnesses that he contributes, in part, to their sedentary lifestyle and obesity.

In the late ‘90’s, a local hospital asked if he could develop a weight control program for children who were at high risk for diabetes and other illnesses related to being overweight. The changes in the children participating in the program had a profound affect on him. Watching the transformation of these young people rekindled Max’s determination to do something to help kids get active and stay healthy. Max can be reached at Max Fitness Academy, 15037 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks, CA 91403, (818) 414-1629.

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