tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52468633751749024832023-06-20T06:55:37.883-07:00Integrity is EverythingTony Rojas, NASM-CPThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05465546915136259767noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5246863375174902483.post-48444241219952005522010-09-20T10:23:00.000-07:002010-09-20T10:25:50.312-07:00Some Changes...Hey, everyone!<div><br /></div><div>Just a quick note that we have changed things up a little. The new blog site is: <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; border-collapse: collapse; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 16px; "><a href="http://tonynasmcpt.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" style="cursor: pointer; color: rgb(59, 89, 152); text-decoration: underline; ">http://tonynasmcpt.blogspot.com/</a></span></div><div><br /></div><div>Thanks!</div>Tony Rojas, NASM-CPThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05465546915136259767noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5246863375174902483.post-13779044150831039462010-03-24T10:45:00.000-07:002010-03-24T10:46:36.870-07:00LIVESTRONG, Everyone!Tony is now a writer for www.livestrong.com! Make sure you check in there for upcoming articles!Tony Rojas, NASM-CPThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05465546915136259767noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5246863375174902483.post-81802197241361591492010-03-23T11:17:00.000-07:002010-03-23T12:15:46.440-07:00Make Sure Your Training is PersonalI've heard it a hundred times: "At least I'm exercising! That's better than doing nothing, isn't it?" While this statement does have some validity to it, here two questions to ask to make sure you're making the most of your workouts:<div><br /></div><div>1. What are your goals?</div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Are you just trying to loose fat? Are you planning on running a marathon? Do you need to <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>strengthen your core? </div><div><br /></div><div>2. Now that you know your goals, how are you going to get there?</div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Should you start running? What strength training should you do? Do you know how to <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>train properly and safely?</div><div><br /></div><div>I'm sure question number 1 was no problem, but if you're honest with yourself you may have got stuck on number 2. Now you have to ask yourself, "Where am I going to get help?"</div><div><br /></div><div>A lot of people will turn to fitness magazines. While there may be some good advice in magazines, the author didn't sit down with you to figure out what the best way to reach your goals are.</div><div><br /></div><div>Some people will ask their friends who are in good shape. You're at least getting closer to someone who knows you, but do they know how to train you if you're on a certain medication or if you have diabetes? </div><div><br /></div><div>So, what should you do? The best advice for anyone out there to looking to start training is to hire the right personal trainer. Finding the right trainer can be another daunting task if you don't know what to look for. Here are a few tips:</div><div><br /></div><div>1. First, decide where you want to train. Do you want a membership to a big club or a small 24 <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>hour club? Would you rather be at a community center that may have more activities to <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>offer to the whole family? Do you even want to leave your home? </div><div><br /></div><div>2. Next, get a list of as many available trainers as you can. This is an important decision, make <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>sure you have a good pool to choose from. Although you want a good number, I believe that <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>it is important to only hire a trainer with a degree in the health and fitness field (exercise <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>physiology, kinesiology, etc...) and has proven their knowledge by obtaining a nationally <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>recognized certification (National Academy of Sports Medicine, American College of Sports <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Medicine, American Counsel on Exercise, etc...). Some trainers argue that passion is more <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>important than education, but I argue that if you're truly passionate about helping people be <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>healthy and fit, you'll spend the time getting an education.</div><div><br /></div><div>3. Now that you have your list, let's start narrowing down the list based on what you're looking <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>for. Is it important to you if your trainer is a man or a woman? Are they available when <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>you're available? Do you like them? Do they feel competent in helping you get to your <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>goals?</div><div><br /></div><div>4. Enjoy! You are well on your way to getting healthier and in the best way possible for you!</div>Tony Rojas, NASM-CPThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05465546915136259767noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5246863375174902483.post-80864658752320923902010-02-03T07:13:00.001-08:002010-02-03T07:14:33.353-08:00We're Already Growing!Integrity has just partnered with Nutrition Revolution in Stillwater, MN! Check them out at:<div><br /></div><div>www.nutrtionrevolution321.com</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Integrity is Everything!</div><div>Tony</div>Tony Rojas, NASM-CPThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05465546915136259767noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5246863375174902483.post-8177101098475594462010-01-31T21:01:00.000-08:002010-01-31T21:02:37.955-08:00Welcome!<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 20px; ">Welcome to Integrity Fitness and Performance! Please keep checking back for health tips, cool websites, valuable resources and hopefully some fun stories along the way. Hope to hear from you soon!<br /><br />Integrity is Everything,<br />Tony Rojas, NASM-CPT</span>Tony Rojas, NASM-CPThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05465546915136259767noreply@blogger.com0