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I AM REALLY HEAVY. CAN I STILL EXERCISE?

You may need to exercise more than most. Obesity puts stress on the body that other health problems will not. We have expertise in working with the overweight population. Call us for references.

I HAVE TRIED EVERYTHING. CAN YOU REALLY HELP ME LOSE WEIGHT?

It all depends on how hard you are willing to work. This is the most commonly asked question. We at Satin Fitness help you feel good about yourself, and then we help you get strong enough to exercise. Once you have achieved that, then you can really get fit!

IS FLEXIBILITY REALLY IMPORTANT? WHY?

Ideas change all the time about what is good and what is not. Flexibility is important to keep your muscles supple and working well.

I LOOK GOOD. DO I STILL NEED A SFPFT?

If you look great and are thin, you still need to exercise. Everyone needs to move. Even children! Congratulations if you look good! Being fit and looking good are not the same.

WHAT MAKES A SATIN FITNESS PERSONAL FITNESS TRAINER (SFPFT) DIFFERENT?

Again, there is a long list of reasons:

  • Degree in Exercise Physiology
  • 15 years of experience
  • Fitness Training in homes, offices, health clubs or back yards…
  • CPR certified
  • No cookie cutter programs. State of the art computerized exercise programs.
  • A 24 page computerized fitness assessment/screening process/ doctor waiver
  • Multiple references available
  • Up to date liability Insurance
  • Clear cut cancellation and billing policies
  • Call us at 1-877-SATIN-FIT (1-877-728-4634) to check references

HOW DO I CHOOSE A QUALITY PERSONAL TRAINER?

There is a large checklist of questions you should ask. Call us at 1-877-SATINFIT (1-877-728-4634) and we will send it to you.

CAN A SFPFT HELP ME FIGURE OUT WHAT I SHOULD EAT? SHOULD HE?

Satin Fitness trainers are not Registered Nutritionists. So we have a staff of the best in their respective fields. Debra Wein of www.sensiblenutrition.com is a respected registered nutritionist and author.

I HAVE AN INJURY. CAN I STILL HIRE A SFPFT?

This is where the continuing education comes in handy. Depending upon the extent of an injury, if you have seen a doctor, physical therapist, chiropractor, massage therapist, etc. and still have no relief, maybe we can help by strengthening the problem area. Our job is to help people with sore backs; knees, shoulders and feet feel better! We work with many doctors also to help their patients after surgery.

I AM THIN. WHY DO I NEED TO EXERCISE?

All of us need to exercise to be healthy and live a long life. Even children! Thin or heavy, old or young need to move to build resistance to sickness and be strong enough to do the things they need to do each day.

ARE SFPFT CERTIFIED? ARE CERTIFICATIONS IMPORTANT?

Since I have an Exercise Physiology background, I do not need it. Some of our trainers in the past have. The continuing education is important. The certifications are not. Certifications are a way for a company to make money. We are striving for state certifications.

HOW LONG DO I HAVE TO WORKOUT WITH MY SATIN FITNESS PERSONAL FITNESS TRAINER (SFPFT)?

Since there are no contracts to sign, there are no obligations. As long as you feel a need to get healthy, we are there to help.

DO I DO ANY OF THE TRAINING ON MY OWN?

Yes, you do train on your own. We have developed the best system for retaining the information we give you. As you exercise we take digital pictures of you doing the movements and incorporate those into your exercise program. Then, to keep you on task, you email me the results of each exercise day.

WHERE AND WHEN CAN I WORKOUT WITH MY SATIN FITNESS PERSONAL FITNESS TRAINER (SFPFT)?

We train clients anytime day or night in their homes, offices, trailer (during the summer), outside and health clubs.

DO I NEED MY OWN EXERCISE EQUIPMENT?

It does help to have some equipment in your home, but since 1989 we have been personally training people that have no equipment. We bring all you need to help you get the best workout possible. We do endorse some exercise equipment that you can get at a discount.

WILL EXERCISE HELP RELIEVE MY ASTHMA?

According to the http://www.disability.vic.gov.au website: Many top athletes in various sports have asthma, and asthma medications are not banned substances in sport. Exercise isn’t a cure for asthma, but it can help you cope with your condition. That’s why regular exercise should be a part of your management plan. Some people who exercise regularly find they have fewer asthma attacks. Despite this, exercise can sometimes trigger or start your asthma.

DOCTORS TELL ME I HAVE HIGH CHOLESTEROL, WILL EXERCISE HELP ME?

William Kraus of Duke University says, “”The highest amount of weekly exercise, with minimal weight change, had widespread beneficial effects on the lipoprotein profile,” writes Kraus. “The improvements were related to the amount of activity and not to the intensity of exercise or improvement of fitness.”

DOES EXERCISE REDUCE THYROID/MENOPAUSE?

According to the thyroid.about.com website: If your physical has given you the okay to begin a new exercise program, the best way to kick-start your metabolism and reduce insulin levels is to get into a regular exercise program. For only 40 minutes, 3 times a week, the Ultimate Thyroid Exercise Program doesn’t even require any extra equipment, just sneakers and a watch, and a willingness to get moving to lose weight and get healthy.

DOES EXERCISE CONTROL OVERWEIGHT/OBESITY?

According to the quakeroatmeal.com website: Fifty-four percent of Americans are overweight. If you are overweight, you have a higher risk of heart disease and stroke, even if you have no other risk factors. But the good news is you can help lower your heart disease and stroke risk by losing as few as 10 to 20 pounds! Work with your Satin Fitness trainer to set up a sensible program of eating and exercise that will help you reach and maintain a healthier weight.

CAN YOU EXERCISE WHILE YOU ARE PREGNANT?

According to pregnancy-info.com website: There are a number of reasons to exercise when you are pregnant. You will increase self-esteem, lower depression and anxiety. You can maintain a healthy and steady weight gain and helps to reduce pregnancy related discomfort

CAN EXERCISE HELP ME CONTROL MY DIABETES?

According to the Discovery website: Exercise is a natural way a person with diabetes can help control his or her blood glucose levels. Muscles use more glucose during exercise.

DO YOU SMOKE? WILL EXERCISE HELP ME STOP?

According to the Quitnow.com website: Recent studies indicate that smokers have a much easier time kicking the habit when they add exercise to their smoking cessation program. The results of one U.S. study revealed that exercise subjects were twice as likely as those not exercising to quit smoking and stay smoke free.

CAN EXERCISE HELP REDUCE ARTHRITIS?

According to the Arthritis Foundation website: Regular, moderate exercise offers a whole host of benefits to people with arthritis. Mainly, exercise reduces joint pain and stiffness, builds strong muscle around the joints, and increases flexibility and endurance. But it also helps promote overall health and fitness by giving you more energy, helping you sleep better, controlling your weight, decreasing depression, and giving you more self-esteem.

WILL EXERCISE LESSEN HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE? CAD? CHD? HEART DISEASE?

According to the National Institute on Aging website: Exercise each day. Moderate exercise can lower your risk of heart disease. Try to exercise at least 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week or more. Check with your Satin Fitness.com personal fitness trainer and doctor before starting a new exercise plan if you have a chronic health problem, or if you are over age 40 (men) or 50 (women).

DOES EXERCISE REDUCE SOME TYPES OF CANCER?

According to the Cancerbacup website, which is the leading cancer research site in the UK: As moderate exercise is good for us anyway, reducing the risk of conditions like heart disease and diabetes, it makes sense to keep active. There is now good evidence that people who are physically active do have a lower risk of developing cancer of the colon (part of the bowel) and cancer of the breast. For colon cancer, where the evidence is strongest, it has been suggested that people whose life includes some moderate exercise have half the risk of developing the cancer compared to those lead an entirely sedentary existence.