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Frequently Asked Questions
We try to anticipate questions you might have about fitness & our facility and provide the answers here. If you need additional information send email to premierelady@bellsouthnet |
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What are strength-training benefits; will I get bulky?
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No! It’s a myth that women who lift weights get bulky (barring female body builders of course!). Strength training actually burns more calories more efficiently than cardio alone, so women who strength train will lose weight and inches faster. |
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If I workout, how much weight will I lose?
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every body responds differently. Losing weight is about calories consumed versus calories burned. A consistent exercise regimen, coupled with a balanced diet, is the best way to lose weight. Other weight loss tips include:
Drink 64 ounces of water per day.
Grill, bake or broil all food.Workout three to five days a week.
Make healthy food choices and watch portion control.
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I’ve never joined a gym before, what should I expect at my orientation?
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During your orientation at Premiere Lady Fitness, we will weigh and measure you and determine your body fat percentage. A trainer will do a full-body workout with you on the hydraulic circuit (for beginners). Your goals will be evaulated and monthly measurements are done to ensure progress. During your second orientation, you will be guided through a strength training program working all of your major muscle groups. Our machines and our programs are non intimidating and designed for ladies only. Our goal is to teach you how your body works so you can maintain a healthy and consistent exercise program for your entire life. |
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Is drinking water really that important?
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Yes! Three-quarters of Americans are chronically dehydrated. Nearly 40 percent of Americans mistake thirst for hunger, which leads to daytime fatigue. Drinking water helps you lose weight, boosts your metabolism, shuts down midnight-hunger pangs and decreases the risk of certain types of cancer. |
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Should I Exercise While I'm Pregnant? |
Yes, more and more women are striving to stay active during pregnancy. Being physically active can keep both mother and baby healthier during the childbearing months. Research has shown that not only is exercise safe for pregnant women but has tremendous benefits.
Exercise during pregnancy can help relieve symptoms of morning sickness, help circulation, reduce water retention, leg cramps, improve your sleep and help you stay strong and energetic.
Other benefits of exercise during pregnancy are an improved self image, gives you the ability to adjust to your changing shape and helps you return to your pre-pregnancy shape after you deliver.
Remember to:
- Always stay well hydrated before and after exercise
- Eat a light snack prior to exercising
- Always monitor you heart rate and intensity during exercise based on the guidelines set out by your trainer
- Avoid exercising in a hot, humid or poorly ventilated environment
- Stop exercising if you feel overly fatigued or exhausted.
Please Note: Please do not hesitate to call or visit us with any concerns you may have before beginning a new exercise program especially if you are pregnant. And always consult your physician first before you begin. |
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Why should every woman no matter her age incorporate resistance (weight)training in her program? |
Research has shown that beginning as early as her mid-thirties, women loseapproximately 1/3 pound of muscle every year which is subsequently replacedwith fat. In the ten year period between the ages 40-50, the typical woman willlose 3-5 pounds of muscle and gain 13-15 pounds of fat. The key role thatstrength training can play in reversing this undesirable development can not be underestimated.
Resistance exercise can help restore muscle to a woman's body thereby:
- reducing body fat and increasing her metabolism (burn more calories even at rest!)
- increasing energy levels
- increasing bone density, decreasing the risks associated with osteoporosis
- improving sleep patterns
- for many, bolstering self confidence and self esteem
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How Does Vibration Exercising Work? |
In as little as 10 minutes a day, three times a week, The TZone Vibration will let you achieve a new level of health, fitness & well-being. Vibration Exercise machines produce vibrations from the feet up, thus distributing vibrational energy to the entire body. These vibrations result in rapid and intense muscle fiber contractions 30-50 times per second.
The original intended benefit of Whole Body Vibration Therapy was increased bone density and muscle strength, but it turned out that the first advantage many users noticed was a dramatic increase in flexibility and range of motion. The quick contractions of muscle fiber not only created flexibility, but also burned fat, increased metabolism, improved circulation, improved cellular oxygen and nutrient delivery which slows the degenerative/aging process.
Further research done over the past few decades has shown that WHOLE BODY VIBRATION Therapy has many other benefits such as:
- Improved muscle strength and performance, Increased flexibility and range of motion
- Enhanced critical blood flow throughout the body increased bone density
- Increase of the happiness hormone serotonin and neurotrophine
- Decreased cortisol levels
- Rehabilitate injuries and ailments
- Enhanced explosive strength
- Enhanced conventional training results
- Enhanced training recovery
- Accelerated weight loss
- Reduced lower back pain
- Enhanced all over body pain reduction
- Stimulates all the small muscles to help control Fibromyalgia!
- Recommended by ex-arthritic sufferers!
- Reduced appearance of cellulite
- Reducing the effects of stress
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