by Joshua Margolis This is an expression that we often use with our clientele to explain that everything they do inside the gym, they can do outside. More times than not, it will be more challenging for them outside … Continue reading
by Mike Riordan Although it’s as unpredictable as ever, the weather is getting warmer and the risk of ice and snow has subsided (fingers crossed), so now is the time to take advantage of what the local parks and … Continue reading
by Roya Sarraf Most of us these days have trouble fitting in our daily routine of working out. I know I know we all wish there was more time in the day but unfortunately there isn’t. Many clients and friends often ask … Continue reading
by Lisa Snow Clients frequently ask me, “what is the most effective form of cardio for weight loss?” The makers of bikes, treadmills, and ellipticals all have slick ads to convince you that their brand is the secret to fat loss, … Continue reading
by Brett Cohen Fix #1: Fix Your Sleep Research has shown that people who sleep less than seven hours a night are up to 75 percent more likely to be obese. Researchers from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention … Continue reading
Recorded on 4/20/2012- New York City personal trainer and health coach Brett Cohen joins us for a few minutes to tell us about his approach to training various clients. Brett is the founder of Integrated Training Systems. Brett specializes in … Continue reading
Recorded April 13, 2012- Rachel Shasha, a Los Angeles personal trainer who recently moved to New York City, joins NeighborhoodTrainer Talk. She brings a wealth of experience to the east coast and we are glad to have her on NeighborhoodTrainers. … Continue reading
By Lisa Snow Personal Trainer & Group Fitness Instructor Never tried a boot camp and think it sounds too scary? The fact is, boot camp is for all levels. My bootcamp students have included everyone from serious triathletes to beginners who couldn’t even do 1 push-up when they started! A boot camp class … Continue reading
By Megwyn White Personal Trainer, Bodyworker, Pilates Instructor, Yoga Instructor, & Massage Therapist Why do smart women wear stiletto heels even though they don’t feel so hot? In this article I will share with you why I not only find … Continue reading
By Ilana Milstein Bronx, NYC Personal Trainer & Pilates Instructor Three years ago I started training a client who wanted to lose thirty pounds. She was only able to train with me once a week and sometimes even once every … Continue reading
By Brett Cohen Titlelist Performance Institute Golf Fitness Instructor C.H.E.K Institute Golf Performance Specialist If I promised to add 25 yards to your drive, make your short game more accurate, and help you play pain-free but showing you how to … Continue reading
Show Your Bones (you love them)! By Andrea Parkinson Personal Trainer Osteoporosis, or porous bones, is a condition that occurs in about 20 percent of post menopausal women, and a smaller, but significant percentage of older men. Dwindling bone mass … Continue reading
By Lisa Snow NYC personal trainer and group fitness instructor Never tried a boot camp and think it sounds too scary? The fact is, boot camp is for all levels. My bootcamp students have included everyone from serious triathletes to … Continue reading
Recorded March 29, 2012- Megwyn White joins NeighborhoodTrainer Talk for to discuss her role as a NYC personal trainer, yoga and Pilates instructor. Megywyn shares a great story on how she helped a client back from a hip injury to … Continue reading
By Phillip Tomlinson It’s a helluvah picture of endurance. In fact, you could call it a super-marathon of oceanic proportions. And the participants are themselves something else. That’s because, for them, the likes of the New York City Marathon — … Continue reading
Recorded March 26, 2012- Roya Sarraf, a New York City personal trainer, health coach, nutritionist, and group fitness instructor visited the show. Roya offers her tips on helping clients be successful in reaching their fitness goals. She also speaks about … Continue reading
On Average, obesity increases an individual’s health care costs by $1500 annually. I am sure that most Americans can figure out several better ways to spend that kind of money. Suddenly, the value menu doesn’t seem to be much of … Continue reading
Recorded March 23, 2012- NYC personal trainer, Wally Oldham, was on the line at NeighborhoodTrainer Talk. Wally is the owner of Titan Fitness Studios in Manhattan. Wally tells us about his view on the importance of exercise and using a … Continue reading
By Rachel Shasha Instead of being annoyed that there is no where to sit or that someone is breathing down your neck, try focusing on your posture. It’s the perfect opportunity to straighten your back, hold your head up high … Continue reading
This Saturday, 3/24! Hands-on Techniques for Personal Trainers Shen Tao Studio 303 Park Ave South #312 New York, NY 10010 Saturday 3/24 1:30-5:30 Instructor: Emily Rubin Workshop info: This 4-hour workshop provides movement educators (Pilates,Yoga, Gyro, etc.) and personal trainers … Continue reading
By Lewis Fein NeighborhoodTrainers is my contribution, in part, to a topic many fitness professionals routinely discuss: the importance of marketing. After all, trainers have very little time to expand their list of clients, network within their respective communities and … Continue reading
By Meredith Stewart It’s almost that time of year…Spring! A time for renewal…when plants break through the ground and bloom in the warming weather. It’s also a great time for us to “renew” our bodies with a spring cleaning of … Continue reading
by Brett Cohen Titlelist Performance Institute Golf Fitness Instructor, C.H.E.K Institute Golf Performance Instructor When temperatures rise and the birds begin chirping, we get inspired to resume our warm-weather activities. For golfers that means hitting lots of balls at the … Continue reading
Recorded March 4, 2012- Darryl Freeman aka “Freeman”is a New York City personal trainer, martial arts instructor, and health coach with over 15 years of experience. He is also an accomplished bowler. Listen how he helps his clients. Listen to … Continue reading
By Phillip Tomlinson “He keeps going and going and… Yeah, “going and going and going…” like the Energizer Bunny may be great when it comes to squashing the competition, but sometimes it may be something else. May even be downright … Continue reading
By Lewis Fein The union between technology and exercise is an opportunity for us all to succeed. Specifically, NeighborhoodTrainers illustrates how we can use the Internet to promote good health and save ourselves the expense – emotionally and financially – … Continue reading
By Lewis Fein For people who think having a personal trainer is a luxury, an indulgence akin to buying expensive clothes or taking extravagant trips, my response is clear: a trainer is an investment in your health, a means to … Continue reading
Recorded 2/29/12- Troy Clobes visited with Lewis Fein to talk about his background and expertise. A former financial analyst, he knows firsthand the toll that sitting at a desk all day can take on your body. As a fitness trainer … Continue reading
Recorded February 26, 2012- I had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Michael Shaw, of HealthNewsDigest, when he was writing an article about personal training. After finally having an opening in his busy schedule, he was able to join us for … Continue reading
Recorded February 17, 2012- Ausar Paumam’ki is a New York City personal trainer and health coach. He has a degree in exercise science. His holistic approach to good health has served his clients well. Ausar tells Lewis Fein how it … Continue reading
Recorded February 10, 2012- Lisa Neilsen speaks about how she helps clients by crowding out the unhealthy foods. Lisa is a New York City nutritionist, natural foods chef, yoga instructor, and health coach. Listen to internet radio with neighborhoodtrainers on … Continue reading
As parents, and for the purposes of this article, fathers, we spend a lot of our time doing things for others. Whether it be pickups, drop offs, playdates, music classes, sports classes, diaper changes, shopping, cooking or something else on … Continue reading
By Andrea Parkinson New York City Personal Trainer I am asked this question repeatedly by new clients, friends and acquaintances. I always find myself a bit flummoxed by the quick and simple answer I know is expected of me. I … Continue reading
By Ausar Paumam’ki New York City Personal Trainer & Health Coach Stretching is an important part of any fitness routine and should not be excluded. There are many benefits to increasing flexibility and muscular balance which stretching promotes. PNF stretching … Continue reading
By Phillip Tomlinson So, may be Christopher Columbus knew what he was talking about when he said “Gold is the most precious of all commodities; gold constitutes treasure and he who possesses it has all he needs in this world.” … Continue reading
by Meredith Stewart Recently there has been a huge increase in Americans’ yogurt consumption. Wonder why? Sure it’s a healthy snack, has protein and good fats, plus calcium…but have you really read your favorite yogurt’s label closely? I am often … Continue reading
By Phillip Tomlinson Personal Trainer, Group Fitness, Martial Arts Instructor, & Health Coach Remember those greens most of us have had a habit of avoiding like the plague? I’m talking about the broccoli or spinach we’d throw under the table when … Continue reading
Rod Garcia, NYC personal trainer, a former college wrestler, speaks with our broadcaster, on how he became a trainer. He has worked with people with medical issues, as well as those seeking to excel in a specific sport. Rod speaks … Continue reading
Recorded January 19, 2012- Lisa Snow is a New York City personal trainer with extensive experience working with seniors and post-rehab clients. Lisa shared her skills and experiences with us, as well as the success she has had on NeighborhoodTrainer.com. … Continue reading
By Roya Sarraf Little did you know…..After reading this, you’ll never look at the Banana in the same way again!! Bananas contain 3 natural sugars – sucrose, fructose and glucose – combined with fiber , a banana gives an instant, … Continue reading
Recorded January 27, 2012- Amanda Rose Walsh has a very exciting story on her way to becoming a New York City Personal Trainer , Group Fitness Instructor , Martial Arts Instructor , Yoga Instructor , & Health Coach. She has … Continue reading
It’s like deja vu all over again. The familiar crowd of New Year’s resolutionists hit the gym this week. So much optimism and nervous energy on the gym floor. It’s contagious for some. Sadly, most people will be gone by … Continue reading
By Lisa Neilsen The body is an amazing source of intelligence. It is always there for you, pumping blood, never skipping a heartbeat, digesting whatever food you put in it. Is this reliable, intelligent bio-computer making a mistake by craving … Continue reading
By Ausar Paumamki Personal Trainer & Health Coach In Chinese 5 Elements Qi Gong there are 5 organ systems utilized to maintain optimal health: the Heart and Small Intestines; the Stomach and Spleen; the Lung and Large Intestines; the Kidney … Continue reading
By Andrea Shasgus Parkinson The typical New Year’s fitness resolutions often fall by the wayside around Valentine’s day. This is about the time when getting healthier and looking better often seem to require more change from us than we feel … Continue reading
By Phillip Tomlinson Five-feet-one. This could be the definition of pint-size. Eighty eight pounds. A bit of a light-weight. Let’s call a spade a spade. Except this was no spade and — as far as light weights go — this … Continue reading
Every year at this time people are quick to plop down their credit cards and blindly join a gym that is convenient to them. The thought crept into their heads in December about getting in shape in the New Year. … Continue reading
Let’s be honest. Word of mouth referrals is not a marketing plan. It is a testament to you being a great trainer and helping your clients reach their goals. Your best clients are the ones who refer you to others. … Continue reading
Out of office email and voicemail notifications are rampant this time of year across all industries. The personal training profession is no different. While the job of a fitness professional, such as a personal trainer, may seem fun to you, … Continue reading
