Frequently Asked Questions

• Do athletes really need Sport Performance Training?

  “Sports Performance Training” is the fastest growing part of personal training due to decades of study confirming the favorable effects of specialized workouts for certain sports. Tennis and golf players have quite different physical demands than runners and soccer players. Injuries are avoided by adding workouts that imitate the actions of each activity. Most gym-based strength training equipment cannot replicate sports performance motions.

• Do I need to Diet as well as Exercise?

  We strive to avoid “diets” since they are sometimes merely a short-term solution to a long-term problem. We strongly promote healthy eating through long-term behavioral adjustments that you can live with. A balanced diet mixed with regular exercise will help you reach your objectives far faster than diet or exercise alone. Furthermore, combining exercise and proper nutrition will ensure that you keep any excess weight off for the rest of your life!

• How long Before I see Results?

  In most cases, it takes 8 to 12 weeks before you “see” benefits. Depending on your baseline fitness level, how frequently and how hard you exercise, and your goals, the sort of outcomes you “see” will vary greatly from person to person. But more significantly, you will start to “feel” the effects of exercise right away. We make an effort to downplay the importance placed on the outward manifestations of exercise and instead emphasize the many positive effects it may have on your health, including an increase in energy, a decrease in stress levels, and an improvement in your strength.

• How Often May I Speak with the Trainers?

  The trainers at Steadfast Strength and Mobility may be reached by email, and you can anticipate a response within 24 hours. A weekly phone coaching session at your leisure, along with email accessibility, are provided to “Online Training” clients. It is recommended to have weekly phone coaching sessions PLUS monthly one-on-one appointments with your trainer if you like and need the most encouragement and assistance.

• how often should i exercise?

  You should generally begin with three weekly workout sessions. You can eventually work out five or six days a week. You can prevent overuse injuries and exercise fatigue if you make moderate progress and change up your workouts. In order to learn how to prevent injury and/or burnout, it is crucial to get counsel from a fitness expert.

• I'm new to strength training, is it safe?

  Strength training is generally safe for everyone, but we always advise seeing your doctor before beginning any workout program. Weightlifting has many fantastic advantages as long as you start out carefully and do not strive to advance too rapidly. See the article “Beginning a Strength Training Program” for further details on strength training.

• what is "core' Training?

  The body’s “core” muscles are typically those that connect to and support the spine. Athletes and average Jo alike must properly exercise these muscles to avoid injuries that can happen when instability, shaky balance, and lack of coordination are brought on by weak “core strength”. Golfers, for instance, frequently get arm and shoulder injuries due to rigid and weakened back and abdominal muscles.

• why is it important to consult a doctor?

  Before you start exercising, your doctor may order a few crucial tests based on your age and medical history. If you are older than 40, overweight, or have a history of sickness or illness, testing including an EKG, a stress test, blood tests, and more are very important. Your doctor could have suggestions for the kinds of exercises you should undertake, and Steadfast Strength and Mobility is all about taking a “team” approach to your health. In order to make sure that you and your particular requirements are satisfied, your trainer will remain in touch with your doctor.

• Will you make a diet plan for me?

  Since personal trainers are not certified nutritionists and it is outside of our “scope of practice” to recommend which supplements our clients should take, we are not allowed to legally advise our customers on what foods to consume or provide meal plans. To establish knowledge and responsibility, we can and will help customers track their nutrition using food diaries by reviewing the fundamentals of good eating.

  We can assist you in implementing long-lasting behavioural and lifestyle adjustments that will help you “know thyself” and achieve success. A nutritionist is frequently recommended to a client who has complex medical issues or needs for more in-depth help.