TrainwithDuane

First and Foremost: do you even know what a calorie is or represents? A calorie represents a unit of energy. When you read up on the science it will make sense why this stuff can be so confusing but lets keep the analogy simple. Calories are fuel for humans, just like gas is fuel for a car. The analogy I like to use for clients is, imagine you were taking a road trip. It would be very important to know how much gas your vehicle needs to make it, correct? Now, what happens if you don't have enough gas in your car? You obviously breakdown and need a refuel, pretty simple formula. Ironically for humans, our bodies don't really work this way and in the short term we will find a way to push through and derive energy from somewhere to keep moving. The other side of that equation is when you fuel a car, the tank only has so much capacity, while the human body is capable of storing quite a bit of energy in the form of body fat. Analogy aside, there are typically two types of people whe...

In fitness, setting goals is the beginning for most clients and allows personal trainers to get an idea of what the clients desires are and also allows the trainer to set expectations for how the journey may go. Most common goals are always centered around weight loss, losing body fat, gaining muscle mass and sometimes the occasional performance goal (for an event whether recreational or athletic). What I aim to achieve in this article is to differentiate between the two goal types while giving clear examples of each and how they can benefit you on your personal fitness journey. There are two different types of goals most people have in regards to fitness; the first type of goal is an Outcome goal. Outcome goals are mostly focused on results however, these goals also help direct the momentum, energy and focus of a clients overall journey. Once the intent to reach a goal is set the client and trainer can direct every impending action and decision towards getting to that particular goal....

This past year commemorates my 10th year as a personal trainer and fitness professional which denotes a few different milestones for me however; without the 3 C's of Success, I would not be here, able to give away my knowledge, make connections, build relationships, mentor and coach people along the way and navigate the pathway to their goals and more. The one focal point I can say that has helped me with clients that have had success is their level of dedication to fitness, not just for temporary changes but as a lifestyle. Once the lifestyle becomes a part of a clients DNA the results are almost a guarantee, and more a matter of time than a question of if they will happen.  The focus of this article is to help the reader understand how committed you individually are to fitness in your own personal life. The spectrum of people's individual journey's in fitness is as wide and variable as the Marvel timeline in the new Loki season. There are obviously new people jumping in f...

 NEWSFLASH: There is no true way for our bodies to "tone" but we can build or lose muscle, and add or lose fat. When I talk to potential clients, or first time trainees and they make statements such as:  "I want to lose weight but gain muscle." or  "I want my body to be more defined!!!" and last but not least  "I don't wanna get all buff, I seem to put on a lot of size when I workout!!!" If you have said or believe any of these statements, PLEASE continue to read the following info, it could literally be the difference between you reaching your goals, or you continuing to struggle on this journey!!! My family history is littered with heart disease, diabetes, high cholesterol etc. I am not a person who naturally stays very lean because I come from BIG people!!! When I say big, my father is the youngest of 6 boys and also the runt although he is 6 feet tall. My mother's side is from the south, and while culinary culture is concerned with am...

Hey guys, this is Duane coming to you once again. I've been in this officially two years freelance and with my own business and thus far I have learned so much and grown in every aspect.  One area of growth for me is changing my view of things and seeing life from different perspectives. I have worked with so many different clients who have had such unique circumstances and situations but have persevered to reach goals and conquer!!! With that being said, I figured I would give you 3 vital habits that successful clients display to carry them to success.  "He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing in life" - Muhammad Ali 1. Willingness for Change  With clients, you never know what you are going to get. Some clients come with tons of past experiences in fitness and dieting culture etc. while others have little to none. In MOST cases, clients who are going to have success are the most willing and practical concerning change. For example; the Gordo...