The majority of clients will not require dietary supplements unless they present with a documented vitamin deficiency or they are not consuming a balanced diet. Using supplements as an alternative to a sound diet can lead to deficits of other nutrients. It is healthier, and easier for the body to absorb and utilize, to acquire vitamins and minerals from whole food sources as opposed to obtaining them from a pill.

While cardiovascular training is great for building strong hearts and lungs, it doesn’t provide the stimulus the body requires for building bigger, stronger muscles. Bodies are able to adapt fairly quickly to whatever load we ask them to move. Adding strength training to an exercise program allows the client to increase the load on his muscles, alter the range of motion through which the joints move, and target different muscles than those utilized during typical cardiovascular training.

Most of us know we need to exercise more, but often timed people don’t know where to start, what to do, how much or how often. The answers vary greatly and depend on each individual’s particular needs and goals. As a personal trainer we assess our clients and tailor exercise programs and nutrition plans that address those needs and goals. Now for experienced lifters trainers can assist clients in breaking workout plateaus or boredom by switching up the workout regimen that will continue to challenge the body in new ways.

There is no such thing as a “diet” as they are temporary fixes for a long term problem. You can’t outwork a bad diet. I and I’m sure many other trainers and nutritionists will agree to encourage a healthy lifestyle with a healthy eating habit that will be easy to live with. Those two combined will help you achieve your desired goals much faster than either healthy eating or exercise alone.