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Tips from YMCA Personal Trainer Tim Vessels
Make A Commitment to Yourself - For Life.
I'm often asked what is the best work-out, what should I be doing to improve my health, etc.. During a personal weight-training session I help clients with different training techniques depending on their personal needs. Following an assessment of physical ability, health concerns and personal training goals, we can design a work-out plan to best meet your needs. One of the most effective training methods I have been working with a twenty-ten routine known as Tabada. More details...
There are lots of ways to work-out to be fit, but here
are a few pointers that everyone should follow:
Stretch - It's always as good idea to stretch for a few minutes before beginning your workout. Concentrate on the muscles you will be using during your workout.
Get Warm - Whether you walk, ride the bike, use the treadmill or another technique, it's a good idea to warm-up at least 10 minutes before beginning your weight-training workout
Focus - Focus on the exercise you're doing and try to do it well. It's not so much about how much weight, but rather about form, breathing and concentration. Watch your posture, concentrate on the muscle group you're targeting, accelerate as you lift and and then resist as you slowly release. I call this "concentrating on the negatives."
Cool-Down - Just like warming up, cooling down is equally as important to gradually lower your heart-rate and care for your muscles. Slow down your movements, breath deep and stretch - again. Stretching at this point in your workout is a great way to provide you with lasting flexibility now that your muscles are warm.
Drink Water - Drinking plain water, not sports drinks, soft-drinks or any other drinks, is important. Be sure to drink at least 64 ounces of water per day, that's eight 8 ounce glasses.
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Timothy Vessells
Certified Personal Trainer
Questions for Tim:
tvessells@sloymca.org
To make a Personal Training
Appointment
781-3518 x 112
Other YMCA
Personal Trainers
Emily Crews
ecrews@sloymca.org
Andrew Ford
aford@sloymca.org
Jennifer Kirkpatrick
jkirkpatrick@sloymca.org
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365 Days and 50 Pounds Later... 
by Frank Warren, SLO Co. YMCA Member
On June 24, 2008 I decided to make a commitment to myself, and I wanted to document the results. On that day the County held a "health screening" for employees and I thought it would be worthwhile to go downtown and get a free cholesterol reading. I knew my weight was up, considering a month earlier I had to buy size 40 pants for a new outfit to wear at my best friend's wedding, a size over the 38's which had become standard since 2006; and I had recently visited the doctor for some back pain issues and saw that my weight had been up...
Read more...

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Get healthy with the YMCA. Pass is good for new and non-members to visit the Y's San Luis Obispo Fitness Facility for two weeks. Download your pass here and bring it with you to start your new path to health! Our friendly team will help you start your path to fitness in a healthy atmosphere. Take classes, use the weight training equipment, even take a sauna. We're here to help you reach your fitness goals!
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