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I’d say a 10k, but not quite a marathon ;)

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- You have to train or practice for the main event. You need to know what you’re going to do in advance, or it can get a little messy (like the merengue I made up at 11 last night… thank goodness I remembered it today. Well, most of it, haha). It’s also a great way to risk injury if you try to do something your body isn’t used to.

- Music matters. Not for all classes, or for all people, but for me, music is #1. Especially in my racing/running days, if my iPod died, I felt like it was all over. I admire the people who can zone out and run sans iPod. The same thing goes for classes- it’s fun to make your playlist appropriate for what you’re teaching. My fave for beginning aerobics is Mowtown :)

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- Never wear something new on gameday. I’m talking to you, white Zumba pants. Sweat —-> see-through.

-You have to fuel! Any race over an hour needs some kind of carb replenishment and same goes for teaching (or taking) more than one class in a row. I love homemade energy drinks or coconut water, and honey stingers.

- The energy of others makes a huge difference. When I did my first 5k –Race for the Cure in college- I had no idea what the race atmosphere was like. The music blasting, being surrounded by survivors and their families and the excitement in the air lit a fire under my booty. My friend Mikaeala and I jogged through, high-fiving a cheering with total strangers, and it was a blast. Same goes for classes… the more, the merrier.step

- You can’t quit. Unless you want to be picked up by the race truck, or fired. ;) I have to admit that there have been a few classes in my life where I’ve thought “ok, I’d like to leave now.” Favorite moment: the stereo broke while teaching step in Valdosta, and I was yelling all of the combos to a basketball court with over 30 steppers. It was a hot mess.

Have you ever worn something new to race, teach or take a class and it failed? My worst was wearing a jacket for the last half marathon… when I got too hot, it was impossible to get off and re-pin my race bib while trying to run.

What’s your pre-workout fuel of choice? Back in the day when I enjoyed racing, the standard breakfast with either a small breakfast cookie or toast with almond butter and banana. Before teaching, I love protein oats or a smoothie- enough to get some carbs and substance without feeling too heavy.

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Confessions of a Personal Trainer

by Fitnessista on March 20, 2012

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1. I ate two brownies in my car before walking into the gym to check your food journal.

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2. If you come to your appointment with your hair and makeup perfectly done, I make it my mission to have you sweat off the makeup and leave with crazy gym hair.

3. During my own workouts, it’s hard to not go up to other gym-goers and give them tips on form or ways to switch up what they’re doing.

4. It’s also hard not to run through the gym high-fiving everyone and letting them know I’m proud of them for taking care of their health. That would make me weird, so I just picture it in my head.

5. I add at least 10 seconds to your plank time and then tell you afterwards.

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6. On the same note, if I forget how many reps you have left, I just make up a higher number.

7. I wore the same shirt to train clients yesterday. I didn’t work out in it, so I figured it was ok.

8. I’ll always ask you what you had for breakfast that day.

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9. Some clients want to chat, others want to work. A lovely mix are the ones who are friendly, but work really hard. I know you’re not supposed to mix friends with business, but some of my clients have become very good friends.

10. I don’t care how old you are, how long you’ve been working out, or how much weight you want to lose. If you made the investment to hire a trainer and are putting in the effort, I tip my hat to you, and will make it worth your while ;)

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