I have 10 minutes to get to the gym and of course I'm procrastinating. I am heading there 15 minutes early because one of my clients comes early to do a little cardio before our session. It is good because it gives me some time to prepare some personal training sessions for later in the day.
Got done with all my training sessions and now I'm in writing mode. I'm trying to partition my time between my Japanese studies, writing articles, working on websites, and unfortunately a video game. I got back into this game on my PS3 called God of War II which is a mindless action game based on Greek Mythology. I'm a huge fan of Greek Mythology so when I play it and make progress, I can't stop.
I just finished submitting some articles to ezinearticles.com They are not my best work, but I looked at some of the other articles in the same field and compared to those mine are masterpieces. I will now look at a program that will submit the same articles to multiple websites. It will be a great way to get my name out there in cyberspace. I am still wondering if I should post my articles on fitSF.com or HealthandFitnessRx.com though.
WORKOUT
I had an hour break in between clients today. I spent the first 25 minutes doing some bench press and lat pulls along with seated rows. I just loaded 225 on the bar and did about 7 sets of 5 with little rest as possible. I supersetted those with different angle back exercises. I finished with a set of biceps and a set of triceps on dumbbells and cables respectively.
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Sunday, January 27, 2008
"Fine Dining" is Overrated! for the Personal Trainer
I may as well ad eating out to the list as well. After going to this restaurant Boulevard in the financial district I am sitting here writing somewhat disappointed. The place was nice and the food good, but I would say with 100% confidence it was not worth $100+ to eat it.
I would probably feel the same right now if I went to an Indian buffet, bloated, sleepy , tired, and painfully full. The difference is if I went to an Indian buffet I would not be a couple hundred dollars poorer. We Went for a birthday party so I think it's justified but I don't think I want to goto "fine dining" establishments unless it's a social thing. To me it is like spitting in the face of all the poor people.
Speaking of poor people, I learned something last night that made me bad. Every so often I see homeless people begging for money by trying to sell you this fake newspaper called the Street Sheet. I obviously scoffed at these people just as most people do to beggars in the streets here in San Francisco. I found out last night though that the paper is put out so it gives the homeless a quasi legitimate way to earn money.
From now on I will be sure to give the homeless people selling the Street Sheet a dollar or two. I will also spread the word about the Street Sheet to all my personal training clients.
Today is the 2nd to last day my friend Nuchie from NYC is in town. We are going to tour some sites around the city and maybe Marin county. I haven't been working on my blogs or web presence lately but a break is a good thing.
WORKOUT
I haven't been working out either very much, but a break sometimes can be a good thing.
I would probably feel the same right now if I went to an Indian buffet, bloated, sleepy , tired, and painfully full. The difference is if I went to an Indian buffet I would not be a couple hundred dollars poorer. We Went for a birthday party so I think it's justified but I don't think I want to goto "fine dining" establishments unless it's a social thing. To me it is like spitting in the face of all the poor people.
Speaking of poor people, I learned something last night that made me bad. Every so often I see homeless people begging for money by trying to sell you this fake newspaper called the Street Sheet. I obviously scoffed at these people just as most people do to beggars in the streets here in San Francisco. I found out last night though that the paper is put out so it gives the homeless a quasi legitimate way to earn money.
From now on I will be sure to give the homeless people selling the Street Sheet a dollar or two. I will also spread the word about the Street Sheet to all my personal training clients.
Today is the 2nd to last day my friend Nuchie from NYC is in town. We are going to tour some sites around the city and maybe Marin county. I haven't been working on my blogs or web presence lately but a break is a good thing.
WORKOUT
I haven't been working out either very much, but a break sometimes can be a good thing.
Saturday, January 26, 2008
A Blog so Nice, Gotta do it Twice!
My friend Nuchie flew in from New York City. She is very tired, has been up since 3am west coast time and is crashed right now as I type some more blog
In case you missed my story, I'll type it again below.
Why do I think being a personal trainer and personal training in San Francisco isn't all it's cracked up to be? Being a personal trainer is very great. I very muchlove personal training. The problem with being a great personal trainer and personal training clients many hours a week is just having to have an appointment at one time.
I am a personal trainer because I like personal training clients and watch them achieve their fitness goals. Sometimes it doesn't seem that my clients are really into their personal training sessions. This is when being a personal trainer is most difficult. In San Francisco people have very busy lives and sometimes a personal training session is in the middle of their day and fitness is not something they want to let into their lives, and a personal trainer can do nothing about that.
I am a successful personal trainer. While, personal training my clients I can sometimes see which ones will have success and which ones will fail. Listening to me during the personal training sessions is crucial. As a personal trainer it is must frustrating when a client does not listen to me, especially during the personal training sessions. I will tell them to perform the rep slowly and they always go fast or something like that.
Another thing that they don't listen is fitness advice from their personal trainer. Outside of their personal training sessions is when a personal trainer is most valuable. That is where their fitness goals will be accomplished and their personal training program will show results.
In case you missed my story, I'll type it again below.
Why do I think being a personal trainer and personal training in San Francisco isn't all it's cracked up to be? Being a personal trainer is very great. I very muchlove personal training. The problem with being a great personal trainer and personal training clients many hours a week is just having to have an appointment at one time.
I am a personal trainer because I like personal training clients and watch them achieve their fitness goals. Sometimes it doesn't seem that my clients are really into their personal training sessions. This is when being a personal trainer is most difficult. In San Francisco people have very busy lives and sometimes a personal training session is in the middle of their day and fitness is not something they want to let into their lives, and a personal trainer can do nothing about that.
I am a successful personal trainer. While, personal training my clients I can sometimes see which ones will have success and which ones will fail. Listening to me during the personal training sessions is crucial. As a personal trainer it is must frustrating when a client does not listen to me, especially during the personal training sessions. I will tell them to perform the rep slowly and they always go fast or something like that.
Another thing that they don't listen is fitness advice from their personal trainer. Outside of their personal training sessions is when a personal trainer is most valuable. That is where their fitness goals will be accomplished and their personal training program will show results.
Sleeping Patterns ALL JACKED UP
I just got back from my Japanese class about a hour or so ago. Another class where I was thoroughly confused but still love it. I learned more charachters and I pretty much aced a quiz that went over last weeks charachters which I just really studied this morning.
I actually went to sleep a little after 12 midnight last night. I woke up in the morning around 6 and couldn't go to back to sleep. It may have been my friend from NYC who I am picking up at the airport that stressed me out. Probably my dad who was in the emergency room last night the most.
He has lymphoma and has been undergoing chemotherapy for a few months. He developed a fever over 100 degrees so my mom brought him to the emergency room. They determined he had pneumonia and put him on antibiotics. I called him and he sounded like crap. I will go visit later when I go pick up my friend from the airport.
I have been thinking of ideas for my new website AskTheTrainer.com which is going though a domain transfer right now and have some pretty good ideas to increase its search engine rank as well as number of pages.
WORKOUT
Today I walked from Japantown to my apartment which took about 30 minutes. I don't think I will do any gym activities today because I don't feel up to it. Sometimes it is better just to not do anything or take a nap. Generally the next time you will have more energy and motivation.
I actually went to sleep a little after 12 midnight last night. I woke up in the morning around 6 and couldn't go to back to sleep. It may have been my friend from NYC who I am picking up at the airport that stressed me out. Probably my dad who was in the emergency room last night the most.
He has lymphoma and has been undergoing chemotherapy for a few months. He developed a fever over 100 degrees so my mom brought him to the emergency room. They determined he had pneumonia and put him on antibiotics. I called him and he sounded like crap. I will go visit later when I go pick up my friend from the airport.
I have been thinking of ideas for my new website AskTheTrainer.com which is going though a domain transfer right now and have some pretty good ideas to increase its search engine rank as well as number of pages.
WORKOUT
Today I walked from Japantown to my apartment which took about 30 minutes. I don't think I will do any gym activities today because I don't feel up to it. Sometimes it is better just to not do anything or take a nap. Generally the next time you will have more energy and motivation.
Friday, January 25, 2008
What Rediculous Day
So much to do, and seems like I accomplished nothing. I went and did laundry and trained a couple clients but my place is still a mess, and I didn't do my Japanese homework yet.
I really want to work on websites and write more blogs and articles but I really need to get some housework done. My friend Nuchie from New York by way of Bangkok is coming tomorrow and I'm picking her up from the airport at 12:30pm.
WORKOUT
Today I ran all over town, it was raining so hard it reminded me of living in Oregon. After training 3 personal training sessions, I was notified that my friend Jae's birthday dinner was canceled.
I just did a few sets of 225 on the bench press at the studio and a few sets of dumbbell curls. I went home, and here I am, a slacker who needs to do my Japanese homework and memorize my Kanji.
I really want to work on websites and write more blogs and articles but I really need to get some housework done. My friend Nuchie from New York by way of Bangkok is coming tomorrow and I'm picking her up from the airport at 12:30pm.
WORKOUT
Today I ran all over town, it was raining so hard it reminded me of living in Oregon. After training 3 personal training sessions, I was notified that my friend Jae's birthday dinner was canceled.
I just did a few sets of 225 on the bench press at the studio and a few sets of dumbbell curls. I went home, and here I am, a slacker who needs to do my Japanese homework and memorize my Kanji.
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Being a Pesonal Trainer and Personal Training in San Francisco isn't all it's cracked up to be
Why do I think being a personal trainer and personal training in San Francisco isn't all it's cracked up to be? Being a personal trainer is great. I love personal training. The problem with being a personal trainer and personal training clients is just having to have an appointment at one time.
I am a personal trainer because I love personal training clients to achieving their fitness goals. Sometimes it doesn't seem that my clients are really into their personal training session. This is when being a personal trainer is most difficult. In San Francisco people have very busy lives and sometimes a personal training session is in the middle of their day and fitness is not something they want to let into their lives.
I have had many successes and many failures as a personal trainer. Personal training my clients I can sometimes see which ones will have success and which ones will fail. It mostly deals with listening to me during the personal training sessions. As a personal trainer it is must frustrating when a client does not listen to me, especially during the personal training sessions. I will tell them to perform the rep slowly and they always go fast or something like that.
Another thing that they don't listen is fitness advice from their personal trainer. Outside of their personal training sessions is when a personal trainer is most valuable. That is where their fitness goals will be accomplished and their personal training program will show results.
If you have read the typing of this crazy personal trainer so far, maybe you want personal training sessions? Well, I learned yesterday about how when a word such as personal training or personal trainer is used on a webpage many times, it will make your site do better in the search. Since blogs are always updated in the search, I decided to write personal and personal training many times. If it is true, it will discourage me a little bit, because I don't like being redundant and I think it looks bad. Even a personal trainer running clients through a personal training program can write better than that.
WORKOUT
Today I have clients starting at 3pm. It is almost noon right now and I just drank 2 cups of coffee. My right shoulder isn't feeling good today, I may have slept on it wrong. I don't think today is a good day to lift weights. This brings up a point. If you don't feel like working out, provided you work out regularly, it is probably better off to wait until you do.
For example if you really feel like sleeping and you are supposed to goto the gym, goto sleep instead! Do you really think you have enough energy to be productive in the gym? This is not the case for me, but I'm a personal trainer and I need to give myself a personal training session today, which will be only 30 minutes cardio. By the way, yesterday I ran to the gym and both my Achilles tendons felt like they were going to snap! It is cold, but I really need to add stretching in my fitness program.
If you have any questions about personal training and would like an answer from a qualified and educated personal trainer, Michael Behnken, MS, NASM-CPT-PES, CSCS please visit one of my websites specifically fitSF.com
I am a personal trainer because I love personal training clients to achieving their fitness goals. Sometimes it doesn't seem that my clients are really into their personal training session. This is when being a personal trainer is most difficult. In San Francisco people have very busy lives and sometimes a personal training session is in the middle of their day and fitness is not something they want to let into their lives.
I have had many successes and many failures as a personal trainer. Personal training my clients I can sometimes see which ones will have success and which ones will fail. It mostly deals with listening to me during the personal training sessions. As a personal trainer it is must frustrating when a client does not listen to me, especially during the personal training sessions. I will tell them to perform the rep slowly and they always go fast or something like that.
Another thing that they don't listen is fitness advice from their personal trainer. Outside of their personal training sessions is when a personal trainer is most valuable. That is where their fitness goals will be accomplished and their personal training program will show results.
If you have read the typing of this crazy personal trainer so far, maybe you want personal training sessions? Well, I learned yesterday about how when a word such as personal training or personal trainer is used on a webpage many times, it will make your site do better in the search. Since blogs are always updated in the search, I decided to write personal and personal training many times. If it is true, it will discourage me a little bit, because I don't like being redundant and I think it looks bad. Even a personal trainer running clients through a personal training program can write better than that.
WORKOUT
Today I have clients starting at 3pm. It is almost noon right now and I just drank 2 cups of coffee. My right shoulder isn't feeling good today, I may have slept on it wrong. I don't think today is a good day to lift weights. This brings up a point. If you don't feel like working out, provided you work out regularly, it is probably better off to wait until you do.
For example if you really feel like sleeping and you are supposed to goto the gym, goto sleep instead! Do you really think you have enough energy to be productive in the gym? This is not the case for me, but I'm a personal trainer and I need to give myself a personal training session today, which will be only 30 minutes cardio. By the way, yesterday I ran to the gym and both my Achilles tendons felt like they were going to snap! It is cold, but I really need to add stretching in my fitness program.
If you have any questions about personal training and would like an answer from a qualified and educated personal trainer, Michael Behnken, MS, NASM-CPT-PES, CSCS please visit one of my websites specifically fitSF.com
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Creating an Empire!
Well, I'm definitely not anywhere close to that yet. It does seem like I'm putting some web content out there though. I threw out a new site last night called InfinityTips.com which has travel, shopping, finance, car and computer tips. Today I worked on my abdominal site 6packQuest.com all day so far.
I'm still waiting for the domain exchange to give me my new domain. That will put the pressure on me to create my ultimate website that I can build my empire on. I have a vision that in a couple years I will be generating a significant income online and will not have to train too many clients. This is good, because the less personal training clients I have, the better personal trainer I am and the better results the clients get.
How was that for a run-on sentence! I'm still working on these writing skills. I really have to study my kanji which are the 10 Japanese characters I learned last Saturday. The next week will be bad for work, because my friend Nuchie is coming to visit from New York. She is flying out here for the 2nd January in a row to get away from the sub zero temperatures of NYC.
I have to rent a car and leave my Japanese class early on Saturday and miss out on a few training sessions. I will probably not be able to blog or work on my websites too much, that wouldn't be a good host now would it.
I have a client at 5 and it is almost gym time. I plan to leave in 10 minutes, and get back right at 4:30.
WORKOUT
Today I don't think I can handle weight training. My elbows are both hurting I think due to the cold temperatures or maybe typing too much. I will run to the gym in sprint intervals, get there and bust out my kanji sheet while I'm on either the Stairmaster or elliptical trainer. I will try to get in at least 30 minutes of high intensity, sweat flying cardio and hopefully have some time to stretch. Even though I have an ergonomic kneeling chair, it sucks sitting for many hours during the day.
I'm still waiting for the domain exchange to give me my new domain. That will put the pressure on me to create my ultimate website that I can build my empire on. I have a vision that in a couple years I will be generating a significant income online and will not have to train too many clients. This is good, because the less personal training clients I have, the better personal trainer I am and the better results the clients get.
How was that for a run-on sentence! I'm still working on these writing skills. I really have to study my kanji which are the 10 Japanese characters I learned last Saturday. The next week will be bad for work, because my friend Nuchie is coming to visit from New York. She is flying out here for the 2nd January in a row to get away from the sub zero temperatures of NYC.
I have to rent a car and leave my Japanese class early on Saturday and miss out on a few training sessions. I will probably not be able to blog or work on my websites too much, that wouldn't be a good host now would it.
I have a client at 5 and it is almost gym time. I plan to leave in 10 minutes, and get back right at 4:30.
WORKOUT
Today I don't think I can handle weight training. My elbows are both hurting I think due to the cold temperatures or maybe typing too much. I will run to the gym in sprint intervals, get there and bust out my kanji sheet while I'm on either the Stairmaster or elliptical trainer. I will try to get in at least 30 minutes of high intensity, sweat flying cardio and hopefully have some time to stretch. Even though I have an ergonomic kneeling chair, it sucks sitting for many hours during the day.
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