Why does one need a Personal Fitness Trainer? The primary objective of Personal Fitness Training is to motivate individuals to initiate a fitness program by using the services & equipment provided by Art Worx. Personal Fitness Trainers have a sincere desire to benefit one's community by committing to the fitness lifestyle. The most important goal of the Personal Fitness Trainer is to motivate others to lead a healthy lifestyle and to teach safe and effective techniques. Personal Fitness Trainers adhere to a strict code of conduct to ensure the highest degree of competence and ethical behavior and Personal Fitness Trainers focus on specialized education in the disciplines of anatomy, physiology, exercise science, nutrition, kinesiology ( the study of human movement ), and other related sciences. Personal Fitness Trainers ensure that you are performing the exercise the " correct way " so that you can receive the maximum benefits. The " correct way " can be defined as the proper form throughout the duration of the exercise, that your are breathing properly, focusing on target areas, & most importantly, that the exercises are being performed in a safe way. The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), The Center For Disease Control &  Prevention (CDC), The American Heart Association, and The National Institute of Health (NIH) all agree that regular exercise is essential for preventing injuries, combating diseases, as well as raising self-esteem.

Please be sure to get a complete physical examination & get medical clearance before starting any exercise program. Art Worx provides a Personal Wellness Form as a way of introducing yourself and listing your fitness goals. Art Worx also provides a Medical Clearance Form & a Consent Form for your Doctor to view & approve. When you become a Art Worx client you will be tested for basic muscular endurance and cardiovascular health. The results will be compared to an Standardized Endurance Chart. As a client you will also receive a Art Worx Fitness Log which contains the Art Worx Training Principles, guidelines for the training exercises, Safety Guidelines, general & specific safety tips to ensure that the exercises are performed correctly & safely. The Art Worx Fitness Log also contains a Body Fat % Chart which displays the healthy weight ranges according to the height of the individual, a Food Guide Pyramid which offers nutritional suggestion for a healthy lifestyle, & a Weekly Calorie Intake Log so the client can document the number of calories they consume for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. The Art Worx Fitness Log also contains Weight Training Anatomy Charts which offers the weight training exercise suggestion for a client's target areas, as well as a Weight Training Log which outlines & documents weight training exercises, the amount of weight used, numbers of repetitions performed, as well as the number of sets completed per exercise session. After reviewing your " Personal Wellness Form " a training program can be structured to meet your needs.

The Art Worx Training Principles are used as a foundation for the Art Worx 3 Phase Personal Fitness Training System, the Art Worx Cardio Body Sculpting System & the Art Worx Cardio Weight Lifting Regiment are guidelines for implementing the Art Worx Training Methods. The first of these principles is "Specific Adaptations to Imposed Demands " or the S.A.I.D. principal, which in simple terms means " Use it or Lose it ". Once you begin the exercise program your body will begin to " adapt " to the " imposed demands " that you have placed on it by performing the exercises in the training program.

The second training principle that will be implemented will be  the " Gradual Progressive Overload " or the G.P.O. principal which in simple terms means " Start slow and build ". If a person hasn't been involved in an exercise program, the new " imposed demands " placed on your body may be vulnerable to the effects of over training or even injury. This is why a personal fitness trainer must ensure that a client start off slow and allow your muscles to " adapt "  to the " imposed demands ". Gradually, as you continue to " progress " with the exercise program the ability for your muscles to recover from stress will increase. For example, if you are a beginner, it is suggested that you start performing your exercise program 3 times per week. As your muscle recovery time decreases, your muscle endurance increases and your stamina increases, you will begin to perform the exercise program 4 - 5 times a week. Your body gradually progresses to endure the "overload " or exercise program. This progress will prepare your body to undergo the next training principle, "Frequency Intensity Time Type " or the F.I.T.T. principle. 

The F.I.T.T. principle is the " Exercise Prescription " :

• Frequency - number of sessions / week

• Intensity - % of RM or HRmax ( Maximum Heart Rate )

• Time - duration ( sets & repetitions per minute or per session )

• Type - type of exercise ( free weights, resistance machines, cardiovasculaur exercises )

Unless you are going to meet with me 7 Days a week all year long ( possible but not likely ), you want to continue an exercise regiment at a Fitness Facility. I strongly suggest attending Group Classes such as a Cycle / Spin Classes or a Cardio Kickboxing Class. The F.I.T.T. Principle or Exercise Prescription outlines your Weekly Fitness Activities, your Art Work Fitness Training Log will help you to document those activities, documenting your progress. Using these Art Worx Body Scuplting / Cardio Weight Training Exercise Techniques & making the necessary changes in your diet ( using the The Food Guide Pyramid in your Art Worx Fitness Log ) will ensure improvements in your overall health and fitness, Results Guaranteed!! Art Worx will also email newsletters from the International Fitness Professionals Association ( IFPA ), The Center For Disease & Control ( CDC ), Web MD, The American Heart Association, The Food & Drug Administration & other organizations that dispense information in the Health, Fitness, & Nutrition fields making your training experience educational as well as physical.

 Jeffrey Haggans is a certified Personal Fitness Trainer with over 17 years of experience as a Fitness Professional which includes experience in Fitness Facility Management, Membership Sales, as well as a certified Group Fitness Instructor, Tai Chi Kung Instructor, Cardio Kickboxing Instructor, Military Boot Camp Instructor certified with the International Fitness Professionals Association (IFPA). Jeffrey Haggans training expertise includes Rehabilitation, Body Sculpting, Strength Training, Power Lifting, Sports Specific, including Triathletes. Jeffrey Haggans has received Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification from the American Red Cross and earned a Brown Belt in the Martial Art form called “ Hapkido “ while stationed in Germany. Jeffrey Haggans is also a Veteran of the United States ARMY receiving the 4 consecutive Presidential Fitness Awards from 1985-1989. Jeffrey L Haggans is the Art Worx Founder / Trainer & is available for Personal Fitness Training Sessions at the Advanced Fitness & Therapy Center located at 934 Montgomery Ave, Narberth Pa. across the street from the Staples Office Supplies Department Store or arrangements can be made for a " House Call " Personal Fitness Training Session.

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