http://dcpersonaltrainer.com All About Fitness Training with DC Personal Trainer Doug Murphy Sat, 06 Mar 2010 00:09:53 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Sometimes we don't realize how lucky we are, until a major disaster unfolds like the recent earthquake in Haiti. My heart goes out to my former Haitian client in Miami and her family, as well as all the people of Haiti. Please donate to the Red Cross or any other ... http://dcpersonaltrainer.com/2010/01/17/haiti-needs-our-help/ The following is a cautionary tale. I got up early this morning to watch two of my clients compete in the Marine Corps Marathon here in DC. The weather was beautiful, so I took my Flip Camcorder to get some video of the event. I shot over 30 minutes of ... http://dcpersonaltrainer.com/2009/10/25/marine-corps-marathon-the-most-unfortunate-demise-of-my-flip-camcorder/ I knew something was wrong when I heard the gurgling sound. It was coming from the baby of my in-home client, and it indicated a blocked airway. The child was gasping for breath!  I instructed the mother to do a sweep of the child’s mouth and throat with her finger, to ... http://dcpersonaltrainer.com/2009/10/18/would-you-stand-by-and-let-someone-die-why-everyone-should-have-cpr-training/ The following is an article I contributed for www.retrevo.com. This consumer electronics website will feature articles and electronic reviews when it relaunches in late February 2009. I will be writing articles about electronics used for fitness, from the personal trainer's point of view. Ever wonder what life was like before the ... http://dcpersonaltrainer.com/2008/12/10/making-the-most-of-your-workouts-with-the-ipod/ I was lucky enough to have 8th row seats for the Tina Turner concert in DC, and she is amazing. How many 69-year-olds do you know that can pull off wearing a mini-skirt and look fantastic? She is proof, along with Jack LaLanne and many others, that age is ... http://dcpersonaltrainer.com/2008/11/30/if-this-is-what-69-looks-like-sign-me-up/ Overcoming Adversity, Setbacks and Obstacles in Your Training Program: The Mindset to Succeed Never give up. Never, never, never, never give up. Although Winston Churchill spoke these words during wartime to rally England, they aptly describe the mindset necessary to reach your health and fitness goals. There will always be roadblocks and ... http://dcpersonaltrainer.com/2008/11/12/overcoming-adversity-setbacks-and-obstacles/ What's the number one complaint you hear in most gyms and health clubs? "I'm not getting anywhere with my workouts." "I'm not getting results like I used to." "I'm training harder than ever, but I'm still not ____________(losing weight, gaining size, etc.)" Sound familiar? I find that every ... http://dcpersonaltrainer.com/2008/11/12/the-key-to-consistent-progress/ Personal trainers often talk about writing exercise prescriptions for their clients-setting up precise training plans based on the client's goals, fitness level, and current physical abilities. This provides a structured path and allows for periodic testing to assess progress. You can follow the same procedure in formulating a personal ... http://dcpersonaltrainer.com/2008/11/12/creating-your-personal-roadmap-goal-setting-exercise-program-construction/ Cardiovascular training is one of the key components of an effective workout program. Whether you are training to lose weight, add muscle, increase definition, or simply to improve your heart and lung function, aerobic routines are a necessity. The key is to determine how often, at what level, and of ... http://dcpersonaltrainer.com/2008/11/12/target-heart-rate-training-for-effective-aerobic-workouts/ Are you putting in 110% effort in the gym but still not seeing the results you had hoped for? The problem might not be in your workout routine. Although you may be following a rigorous strength training and cardiovascular program, a vital link may be missing-proper nutrition. I've found ... http://dcpersonaltrainer.com/2008/09/20/first-post/