Michael Wolfe Fitness http://michaelwolfefitness.com Building Happier, Healthier Lives Sun, 29 Jan 2012 01:04:25 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Media http://michaelwolfefitness.com/media/ http://michaelwolfefitness.com/media/#comments Thu, 26 Jan 2012 19:46:55 +0000 yourmwr http://michaelwolfefitness.com/?p=500

]]> http://michaelwolfefitness.com/media/feed/ 0 I reached my goal with diet and exercise! http://michaelwolfefitness.com/i-reached-my-goal-with-diet-and-exercise/ http://michaelwolfefitness.com/i-reached-my-goal-with-diet-and-exercise/#comments Thu, 26 Jan 2012 19:19:17 +0000 yourmwr http://michaelwolfefitness.com/?p=490 Michael began training me in Jan. 2008. My health goals were not extreme, just very realistic. My goal was to loose 35 lbs. and be in better physical shape. My challenges are that I have a torn ACL in my knee, which made me psychologically afraid to do any type of physical activity other than walking. I was out of shape! And in my opinion I have sort of a food addiction- I love to eat what I want whenever I want especially Potato Chips! Nothing and no one will ever break me from my first love- the love of Potato Chips. Well, do to my love affair with food and lack of exercise, my doctor informed me that I was borderline diabetic and I knew that my life had to change now rather than later.

Much to my surprise, Michael was very understanding and patient with my fear of doing exercise due to my knee injury (I began to realize it was all in my head). We worked together progressively until my fear eventually diminished and my leg got stronger which allowed me to do more vigorous exercises.

I reached my goal with diet and exercise, a realistic meal plan which Michael developed for me and constant positive reinforcement. He tailored my exercise plan to my life style and my goals, never letting me forget what my goals were. And for that I am so grateful!

Amy Morrison, Age 33

]]> http://michaelwolfefitness.com/i-reached-my-goal-with-diet-and-exercise/feed/ 0 I have lost 26 pounds and 1 pant size…almost 2! http://michaelwolfefitness.com/i-have-lost-26-pounds-and-1-pant-sizealmost-2/ http://michaelwolfefitness.com/i-have-lost-26-pounds-and-1-pant-sizealmost-2/#comments Thu, 26 Jan 2012 19:17:32 +0000 yourmwr http://michaelwolfefitness.com/?p=487 A quick note to say thank you! Thank you for working with me as my personal trainer to feel better about myself. When I first started with you, you asked me what my goals were in terms of fitness. I said I wanted to feel better, I didn’t care too much about weight loss or getting into smaller size clothes but I wanted to feel better in my person. Seven months later I feel great! I have lost 26 pounds and 1 pant size…almost 2!! Mission accomplished! And if you’ll remember I said I had two rules for working out…no running and no jumping. I am so glad you respected those rules but I am even more grateful that you challenged me (in a comfortable manner) to overcome those limitations as well. I began running extremely small distances near our 6 month mark(1 lap on the bally track), now I can run near 8 minuets without stopping. I have signed up for 5K in December and have no doubt I will finish. Thank you for the confidence to be able to even sign up for this!! I thank you for working with me, getting to know what I like and working with my limits and goals in mind. I have always enjoyed working out with you and appreciate all you have taught me about fitness and health. Thank you, Michael. I wish you nothing but luck in the future.

Sara Faber, Age 27

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]]> http://michaelwolfefitness.com/success-5/feed/ 0 15 Ways to Chose the Right Detroit Personal Trainer http://michaelwolfefitness.com/15-ways-to-chose-the-right-detroit-personal-trainer/ http://michaelwolfefitness.com/15-ways-to-chose-the-right-detroit-personal-trainer/#comments Thu, 26 Jan 2012 19:04:56 +0000 yourmwr http://michaelwolfefitness.com/?p=472 Choosing the right Detroit personal trainer can mean the difference between having your dream body and having to work 5 more years for retirement.  This is a big investment.  It could be the 4th biggest investment after buying a house, having a child, and buying a car.  You want to get it right the first time. Especially with the kind of economy we are having here in Detroit.  Below, I will list a few ways to make selecting a personal trainer in Detroit easier:

  • Know what you want to accomplish.
  • Understand your goal needs to be your trainer’s #1 goal.
  • Ask your trainer: how long they have been personal training in Detroit?
  • Ask the trainer: who did they get their personal training certification through?
  • Ask if you can interview or view their past personal training clients in Detroit.
  • Bring a trusted family member or friend to interview the trainer.
  • Ask for a trial period.
  • Does the personal trainer guarantee their results?
  • All top-notch Detroit personal trainers complete an assessment every 30 to 60 days. Does this individual do so?
  • What is the trainer’s communication style? Does it motivate you? If not, you need to chose another Detroit personal trainer.
  • Nutrition must be a part of the program. If not, you could be missing out on 80% of the recipe to fitness success.
  • Is the Detroit personal trainer in shape?
  • Is the program tailored to your needs or a cookie-cutter program?
  • Are you being sold an endless array of supplements? This is a sign that this Detroit personal trainer is all about the $$$$ not your best interests.
  • Are you getting a return on your investment? Results should be expected (in due time of course).  If you haven’t gone through a total body transformation in 3 months, you need to replace your Detroit personal trainer.

Taking the time to conduct your own research will save you time and $$$$$.  It’s worth doing your homework.  Not every personal trainer in Detroit is created equal.

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