FAQs

What kind of equipment do I need?

You really don’t need much:

  • At least 3 feet of clearance on all sides of you.

  • No clutter and a clean floor

  • Comfortable clothing and appropriate footwear to prevent slipping

Nice-to-haves, but certainly not necessary:

  • 5, 10, 15 & 20-pound dumbbells are good basic investments for most people

  • Exercise bands – these come in easy, medium and heavy tensions and are portable and require very little storage space

  • TRX suspension trainer with door anchor or properly installed mount – also a very portable option

Check out this blog post for a more complete list of equipment for great home workouts.

What technology do I need?

Just a few basics:

  • A smartphone or tablet that can meet the specs outlined in the app store

  • Trainerize app for Apple users or OMNIFUNCTION app for Android users

  • Zoom or Google Meet capability

Nice-to-haves:

  • Small tripod or stand to hold your phone or tablet while you use the app

How much time per day and week should I devote to my program?

Ultimately, it’s up to you. We build your exercise program around the time that you know for sure you’ll be able to work out. Our most successful clients aim for 5-7 hours per week of physical activity. Here are some examples of what that time may include:

  • Warm-ups and cool-downs

  • Mobility and stretching

  • Core exercises

  • Strength training

  • Recovery activities (massage, acupuncture, cryotherapy, sauna, leisure walking, etc.)

Do I have to commit to specific days and times?

It is ideal for you to have as much of a regular schedule as possible, but things come up. Your workouts will be added to certain days on your calendar, but the time you do them is up to you. You also have the options of moving them around if you need to.

What happens if I miss a workout?

It is important that you try to get all of the workouts in your plan and that they are done within the week they were planned. But sometimes things happen. If you need to miss a workout, please let us know when you plan to make it up that week or what you plan to do instead. If you’re not feeling well, we can suggest alternative activities or recovery opportunities to help you heal quicker. We don’t expect perfection, but it is important to keep us in the loop so we can best help you adjust to life’s little obstacles.

Do I need to diet?

Not unless you are planning on going right back to where you started. Let’s focus on making your food choices as healthy as possible, while still making room for a few of the not-so-healthy things you love.

I’m a picky eater. Is that a problem?

It can be tough for a picky eater to make the best choices, but all of our clients who are picky eaters like something that is healthy. They may just not know what it is yet! We will focus on the foods you do like and identify opportunities to try new things. But if you try something and don’t like it, you don’t have to eat it. The important thing is to try something new once in a while. You never know what you’ll discover!

Do you offer in-person sessions?

Yes and no. We do offer one-on-one sessions, but they are all done virtually with the help of technology. So, we will never be in the same room. It’s probably for the best. We eat a lot of weird food.

I’ve worked with trainers who want me to push myself beyond what my body can currently do. How will this be different?

Any trainer can make somebody sweat and cuss. A good trainer encourages the client to listen to their body and teaches them how to tell the difference between muscle fatigue and real pain. We want to push you, but not if it means risking an injury.

I have a few old injuries that flare up from time to time. How can we make this as safe as possible?

Please be as specific as possible in describing your injuries, including movements that bother it. During our initial call, we’ll do a few assessments and talk through any injuries. One-on-one sessions are the best way to keep exercises safe and effective until your injury feels more stable. If you have completed a physical therapy program, please share any worksheets of prescribed exercises so we can work complementary movements into your program. If you are currently in physical therapy, talk with your physical therapist and get their thoughts on moving forward with a training program.