FAQs
Should I do cardio first or weight training first?
If the primary goal is to increase aerobic endurance or lose weight, then you should perform cardiovascular exercise first. If the primary goal is to increase muscular strength, then you should perform strength training first. Basically, in order to get the most out of the workout, you should perform the most important type of exercise when you’re not fatigued. If you are doing one of my programs, that most likely means you should be weight training first unless I’ve told you otherwise.
Are there refunds?
Yes. I am confident that if you follow my programs exactly as I have laid them out, you will see results. If you finish one of my programs, did what was expected of you during the program, and did not get results I will refund you in full.
What does it take to be successful on one of your programs?
I believe there are 5 traits to success. The first one we have all heard, discipline. A strong code of behavior such as this will be important on a journey that will have difficult moments. second, know your “Why.” Your “Why-Power” will be what keeps you motivated when continuing seems tough. Thirdly, the desire to do the work. This will require hard work. There will be times when you don’t want to do the work. Finding that desire to do it anyway will separate you from others. Fourth, the willingness to learn. I love to educate my clients so they understand why we do the things we do. Be willing to soak it up like a sponge and you’ll be much more quipped to live a long healthy lifestyle. and lastly, consistency. Do all these things every day and the finish line WILL come, results will come, and you will be successful.
Can I still drink alcohol?
While having an occasional drink won’t necessarily derail your progress, it would be ideal to not drink alcohol while on your program. Alcohol is calories… and they’re not good calories. On any of my programs all your daily macros/calories needed to reach your goals is accounted for in your daily food intake. By drinking alcohol you’d be going over your allotted calories. Also, it’s important to note that alcohol stunts protein synthesis, the process of repairing and building muscle; a very important part of any fitness regimen. That means drinking alcohol slows down muscle gain and will make you way more sore in the following days. If you’re really serious about reaching your fitness goals, it’s in your best interest to put away the booze until you’re there.
Can I do my exercises in any order I want?
Sometimes it can be difficult to go exactly from one workout station to another in a crowded gym. It is ideal to follow your workout routine in chronological order because there is a science behind it. In weight lifting you always want to do the hardest most complex multi joint movements (such as squats or lunges) early in a routine so that you have the most energy and focus to accomplish the harder movements with less risk of injury or failure. As you fatigue throughout a workout, you want to be doing less difficult exercises so that you utilize your remaining energy levels most efficiently. However, it is also beneficial to stay moving, motivated, and keep an elevated heart rate. If you find yourself in a position where you’re unable to do this, go to the next exercise then come back to the one you missed as soon as you can, keeping it as close to its original order as possible.
Will this get me a flat stomach?
Properly following a fitness program and diet will increase how flat or defined your stomach, or abs, get. There are two types of exercise that can help: strength training and cardiovascular exercise. The abdominals are just like any other muscle group: For their definition to become visible, they must grow larger and the fat that lies over them must decrease. Any of my programs will help achieve this if you follow the plan the way it’s meant to be followed. With a great diet, exercise, and hard work a flat stomach is achievable.
How fast will I see results?
Genetics play a large role in how fast you will notice results. Keeping your nutrition on point will also play a huge part in this. Most clients can expect to start seeing results in 2-4 weeks. The average person can lose 1.5-2lbs of body fat a week. In the beginning a lot weight loss clients will even lose 3-4 lbs a week their first few weeks. We have to keep in mind that we need to be patient, but results will come. You see yourself every day so small results aren’t always noticed quickly since they are gradual. This is why we take measurements and progress pictures, so that you can see the changes start on paper versus the mirror where you may miss them. The results ARE coming!