Training For Shape
GET FIT WITH DEAN PIAZZA
Welcome to my first column for GIRL.com.au!
My name is Dean Piazza and I am here to help you Get Fit , Get Motivated and Get Results. I am the expert personal trainer on www.getfit.com.au so please feel free to send me feedback on your training, diet and fitness related issues and I will address them in this section.
TRAINING FOR SHAPE
Training for shape is one area that most females overlook when they first begin their fitness regime. Too many girls focus on weight loss, rather than setting goals that help them to change their body shape and appearance.
With my clients , I always take 2 photographs, one side on profile and one front on shot . From this we can sit down and assess where they would like to improve. In 3 months time , I repeat the same procedure to compare the results and to see if we are on target.
Below are examples of 2 different Female body types and how best to approach designing a program for them:
1) Some females tend to store fat on their hips , thighs and bottom , so my advice here is to combine aerobic exercise with a lightweight gym workout and to concentrate on broadening the back/shoulder area. This will automatically give you the appearance of a smaller waistline [without even losing any weight!]
Upper body exercises such as seated row, lat pulldown, single arm dumbbell row, pushups, and shoulder press will all help to improve posture and broaden the shoulders (http://www.getfit.com.au/html/excercises/index.html)
Use light weights and high repetitions [20-25] twice a week and combine this with 2 fast walk/jog sessions and watch your body change!!
2) For women who store fat around the mid-section and upper body I recommend 3 gym sessions and 1 aerobic workout. Exercises such as sit-ups, bench press, bicep curls and tricep pushdowns/dips will all help to develop lean muscle and enable your metabolism to be more efficient and burn more calories even at rest!!
Limit your gym sessions to 45 minutes and your outdoor aerobic session should be for a minimum of 1 hour.
Try to combine the above suggestions with a low fat, high energy-eating plan for maximum results. For photo instructions on exercise technique click here http://www.getfit.com.au/html/excercises/index.html
>>The above information is a guide only. Please consult a medical practitioner or qualified fitness trainer before commencing any exercise program.<<
- Dean Piazza
Welcome to my first column for GIRL.com.au!
My name is Dean Piazza and I am here to help you Get Fit , Get Motivated and Get Results. I am the expert personal trainer on www.getfit.com.au so please feel free to send me feedback on your training, diet and fitness related issues and I will address them in this section.
TRAINING FOR SHAPE
Training for shape is one area that most females overlook when they first begin their fitness regime. Too many girls focus on weight loss, rather than setting goals that help them to change their body shape and appearance.
With my clients , I always take 2 photographs, one side on profile and one front on shot . From this we can sit down and assess where they would like to improve. In 3 months time , I repeat the same procedure to compare the results and to see if we are on target.
Below are examples of 2 different Female body types and how best to approach designing a program for them:
1) Some females tend to store fat on their hips , thighs and bottom , so my advice here is to combine aerobic exercise with a lightweight gym workout and to concentrate on broadening the back/shoulder area. This will automatically give you the appearance of a smaller waistline [without even losing any weight!]
Upper body exercises such as seated row, lat pulldown, single arm dumbbell row, pushups, and shoulder press will all help to improve posture and broaden the shoulders (http://www.getfit.com.au/html/excercises/index.html)
Use light weights and high repetitions [20-25] twice a week and combine this with 2 fast walk/jog sessions and watch your body change!!
2) For women who store fat around the mid-section and upper body I recommend 3 gym sessions and 1 aerobic workout. Exercises such as sit-ups, bench press, bicep curls and tricep pushdowns/dips will all help to develop lean muscle and enable your metabolism to be more efficient and burn more calories even at rest!!
Limit your gym sessions to 45 minutes and your outdoor aerobic session should be for a minimum of 1 hour.
Try to combine the above suggestions with a low fat, high energy-eating plan for maximum results. For photo instructions on exercise technique click here http://www.getfit.com.au/html/excercises/index.html
>>The above information is a guide only. Please consult a medical practitioner or qualified fitness trainer before commencing any exercise program.<<
- Dean Piazza
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