As a busy on-the-go person I found it hard to find the time to go to a gym. Andrea worked with my hectic schedule and trained me at my condo’s gym. This allowed me to create a consistent workout schedule and ultimately reach my goal of toning up. Thanks Andrea!
Robyn Hill
Over the past three years, I tried everything from gyms to Jiu Jitsu to try to get fit and lose some weight. I also made a lot of excuses for not getting the results that I had hoped for. After just 3 months of personal training sessions with Andrea King, I have noticed significant improvements in the overall size and shape of my body- and so have my family and friends! I look and feel better thanks to a focused, motivating workout designed for me by a fitness expert. I only wish I had done this sooner!
Saranne Warner
Working out with Andrea promises a time when someone will be devoted to you and your needs and interests. Andrea will observe your weaknesses and give them special attention with additional training. Andrea will observe your strengths and tell you what they are, and build on them. Andrea is responsible, always on time, always professional. You will be glad you found her.
Jawn Ross
Andrea is a fun, thoughtful, and result-oriented trainer. She is much more detailed and precise with her instruction and coaching than other trainers I have worked with in the past. I know she puts research and thought into the workouts every time. Overall, the workouts are very personalized.
Myrna Hipp
Andrea is accepting and sensitive to your weaknesses, but combines that with a quiet firmness in prodding you to ‘push’ yourself. Her patience helped me to get through challenging workouts I never thought I could.
Shelli Brockman
The instruction and overall environment was warm and welcoming, I felt like I had the gym to myself do to her undivided attention. Her workouts were always unique and challenging so it never got boring. Her cheerfulness and knowledge encouraged me to come back every week.
Carson Arnold
I feel fantastic! My overall energy, mood, and health have greatly improved over the past five months of training with Andrea. I can get through the day without feeling tired, and my mental health is a lot sharper. Andrea makes working out something that I look forward to doing. She inspires me to be healthier in all aspects of my life.
Jackie Tidd
Andrea is one of the best trainers I’ve worked with. She sets the perfect pace, customized workouts suited for me and able to change workouts on the spot, they always feel ‘just right’, they are never boring. I’ve seen marked improvement with my balance, strength, walking, and weight loss!
Finding a Personal Trainer
How do you find a San Diego personal trainer that is motivating, knowledgeable and delivers results? With so many trainers out there it almost seems overwhelming when trying to find a personal trainer. There are a lot of factors you need to keep in mind when researching, meeting with, and finally deciding on which San Diego personal trainer is right for you. Here is a simple guide to helping you find a personal trainer that is going to get you to your fitness goals.
1. Location. Will they come to your home or work? Will you train outdoors, a private studio, their home, or a gym? If it is a gym do you need a membership or do you need to pay for a day pass? In addition, are they located near your office or home? If you have to drive more than 20 minutes out of the way, you are going to find it difficult to get there for every session.
2. Credibility. Do they have a degree? Do they have certifications, and which kind? ACE, ACSM, NASM, ISSA, NSCA are all very reputable certifications. Degrees and certifications are often required of trainers to work for companies, but private trainers do not need them to run their own business, so be careful.
3. Price. You need to commit to at least two sessions a week consistently to see results. Make sure that you can afford what they are charging twice a week for however long you and the personal trainer thinks it may take to reach your goals. But remember, to be weary of San Diego personal training sessions that cost less than 40 per session, most often times you get what you pay for. Trainers that aren’t very knowledgeable or can’t deliver optimum results charge less than the competition to entice new clients.
4. Ask for referrals. Ask around the office, friends, neighbors, health club members, who they train with and if they recommend that personal trainer. Get feedback on what that trainer has done for them.
5. Training Style. What equipment does that training like to utilize? What is their philosophy regarding health and is it inline with yours or what you would like to be? Do your personalities mesh well? Are they bubbly and fun, or quiet and reserved? Make sure this person is someone that you can connect with and build a relationship with since you will be working with them twice or even more a week.
I hope these five pointers will help you find a San Diego personal trainer that is the perfect fit for you. Interested in learning more about the San Diego personal training services I offer?
The Myth Behind the Fat Burning Zone
We have all heard about it the “Fat Burning Zone” and tried our damnest to stay under 45% of maximum heart rate to make sure that the majority of the calories that we are burning our coming from the fat stores in our thighs. Now what you may not know is that you are cheating yourself out of making a more effective use of your time in the gym. How so? It’s simple math. It isn’t so much the type of calories that you burn but the quantity. At lower intensities your body requires less O2 to convert stored calories into energy, which results in less calories being burnt. Now with higher intensities the amount of calories being converted into fuel increases. Indeed, physiological data supports the fact that as exercise becomes increasingly intense, less fat is burned per calorie but more total fat, and calories are burned overall. So what is the best option when it comes to fat loss? Let’s take a look at an example:
Example 1: John is exercising for 30 minutes at an intensity of 50% of max heart rate which is equal to 1.5 L of oxygen per minute. The body burns an average of 5 calories per liter of oxygen consumed.
1.5 L x 5 x 30 minutes= 225 calories
Example 2: At 70% of max heart rate
2.1 L x 5 x 30 minutes= 315 calories
Example 3: Now working at a lower intensity 50% of the total calories burned come from fat, in this case 225 x .50= 113 are fat calories
Example 4: At a higher intensity above 50% of max heart rate 40% of calories burned come from fat, in the second scenario 315 x .40= 126 are fat calories.
In the end it’s not the percentage of fat per calorie but the total calories expended that will get you to your goal of weight loss quicker. Need help with reaching your weight loss goals? Check out my free San Diego weight loss program.
