inerTRAIN Blog


November 29, 2009

How to get back on track after Thanksgiving

            We have all done it – the promise to not overeat, the promise of just one piece of pie and the promise to get right to the gym the day after Thanksgiving instead of hitting the stores. If you stuck to these promises you have a head start. If not, do not dismay! While sticking to the promises may have given you a head start, it is more important what you do from this point.
 
            Let’s start with the first promise: not to overeat. Really, are you going to beat yourself up over the fact that you enjoyed yourself and celebrated in a way the entire country has been brought up to follow? So what if you took a few more pieces of turkey or a couple extra scoops of stuffing. If you feel like you overate during the holiday, just put yourself back onto the meal plan you would usually follow during the regular year. One day of over-indulgence will not destroy you. It takes a frequent and repetitive pattern of overeating to make a serious negative impact on your health. If you feel really guilty, throw in an extra five minutes of low-intensity cardio.
 
            Promise #2 has an inherent issue: no one eats just one piece of pie. Even if you ate one piece for the big dinner, there is probably a half a pie (along with all the other leftovers) sitting in your kitchen calling your name. Here are some pointers for the leftovers:
 
            1.    Take the sweets (pies, etc.) and divide them into 2” squares. Eat no more than one square per day. Even better, freeze them and only take them out one per week.
 
            2.    Work non-sweets (turkey, stuffing, etc) into your meal plan at moderation. Refrigerate them to make them last longer so you do not feel obliged to eat them all quickly.
 
            3.    Spread them around. Give them to family members as they are leaving so you are not stuck with all the food in your home.
 
            Getting to the gym the day after Thanksgiving is our third promise. If you feel this absolutely necessary, go ahead and do it. Do not forget the importance of rest and relaxation, though. If you have family around or things to do, take a day off! You may say that you took the day before off as well, but, yes, you can take two days off. Just relax, enjoy yourself or go for a walk and enjoy nature. Rest and relaxation is just as important as hitting the gym – your body will thank you and you will be ready to start up again full throttle!
 
            Always remember that minor setbacks are not uncommon. While they may make you feel discouraged, pick yourself up and keep on pushing. There is no reason to be upset if you choose to enjoy yourself over a holiday. Take time, relax, and whatever you do, do it in moderation. You can pick back up right where you left off before the big day. 
 
In health,
Christopher
Chief of Operations

November 21, 2009

Getting Started!

Do you have a fitness goal, but you just don’t know the best way to achieve it?

Do you get bored easily when you work out?

Do you have a super hectic schedule and sometimes find it hard to stay motivated to exercise?

 

As with many people, I was able to answer “yes” to all of those questions. So, several years ago, I decided it was time to get a personal trainer to help guide me and motivate me to work out.

 

I used to travel a lot for work and did several extended assignments away from my home in Chicago. It was hard to stay on a regular exercise schedule, and even harder to stick with a trainer. Plus, it was getting expensive, and I kept bouncing from trainer to trainer to find one that I really liked.

 

Then, a couple years ago, I was sent to Miami on a 6-month work assignment. The first day I arrived, I found a personal trainer that I ended up working with during the entire time I was there. He was the best trainer that I had ever worked with… he listened to me when I told him my fitness goals and helped me achieve them, we never did the same workout twice, and he kept me motivated to keep up the hard work to get visible results.

 

As my time in Miami drew to a close and I was getting ready to move back to Chicago, I was in a panic. What was I going to do now? I had never had a trainer this good in Chicago. I wished there was a way that I could take him back with me.

 

I was working for a technology company at the time, and it got me thinking… maybe there was a way to take him back with me… virtually…

 

Plus, I realized that there were even more benefits than just keeping a trainer I liked. I had a hectic schedule and a long commute, so I always found it hard to make it in time for an appointment at the gym. And, I was up to training three times a week… which can get very expensive fast… especially when you have a mortgage, new car payment, and like to go out and have fun with your friends from time to time. I realized that with a virtual trainer, I could work out anytime, anywhere AND for a lot less money!

 

This is how the idea for inerTRAIN came to be. Trainers and clients will no longer be limited to a small geographic area, and the workouts will no longer be limited to the four walls of a gym or training studio. Thanks to the advancements in technology that we’ve all experienced in our lifetimes, you can now take your trainer with you anywhere you go and work out anytime you want…

 

So, welcome to inerTRAIN! I hope you’ll sign up for our mailing list and be one of the first to be a part of this innovative virtual personal training program that will lead you to achieving your fitness goals. We will keep you updated on our progress as we roll out our products and services over the next few months, and provide you with valuable information to help you get started on your path to a healthier lifestyle.

 

In Health,

Jeff

Founder