NJ personal trainer and fitness expert, Edward Albert, works with senior citizens to help them ‘grow old gracefully’. Albert’s customers range in age from 14 to 86 and he says that his ‘senior’ clientele is steadily growing.
Albert says that senior citizens require special types of training and movements in order to properly condition and strengthen their body. He incorporates ‘functional training’ into their routines which is appropriate for people suffering from degenerative diseases like arthritis, stiff joints and osteoporosis. According to Albert, “The functional training and conditioning helps seniors perform everyday activities. It enhances their quality of life because they are performing exercises that mimic their every day activities. This makes things like getting in and out of a car and going up and down steps much easier.”
Albert is the owner and head of personal training at Ultimate Fitness Training Center in Ocean Township. His gym caters to an older clientele and many seniors, who are serious about physical fitness for health and longevity.
Exercise and regular activity can help senior citizens keep their mind and body healthy. Similarly, Albert reminds the public that regular exercise also helps prevent the onset of many degenerative diseases.
Albert’s personal training routines for senior citizens come at a discounted rate and are thirty minutes long. Seniors are defined by Albert as those 65 and up. Albert says that he has trained individuals as old as 86, many who have even undergone previous single and double hip replacement surgeries.
“If you want to grow old gracefully, get into the gym. Exercise is one of the best preventative medicines a person can do for themselves,” says Albert.
For more information on Ultimate Fitness Gym, visit http://www.ultimatefitnesstrainingcenter.com .
Edward’s diet and fitness blog is located online at http://www.fitnessdiets.com
About Edward Albert
Edward Albert is the owner and director of personal training at Ultimate Fitness Training Center in Ocean NJ. Albert has been in the fitness industry for over 20 years and is a former bodybuilder. In 1992, Albert held the title of Mr. New Jersey. Today Albert is dedicated to improving the life and longevity of individuals of all ages, shapes and sizes
You want to lose weight but you don’t know where to start…sound familiar? I firmly believe that many people who are above their desired weight simply just don’t know what to eat and what not to eat. So many times I give people a few diet tips and they say, “Really? That will really help? I didn’t know that XYZ was that bad…” Well, there are a lot of things that you are doing right now that could easily be changed to help you lose weight.
I’m not talking drastic changes, I’m talking simple things you can do right now to help you shed the first few pounds. See, once you shed the first few pounds by making these simple changes, you will be motivated. You’ll be asking me for the next set of tips to help you continue your weight loss.
So here they are, simple things you can change, swap out, or eliminate to help you shed some quick lbs. And yes, these really do make a BIG difference!
- Instead of cream and sugar in your coffee use milk and sweet n’ low
- Instead of white bread and regular semolina pasta–choose whole wheat (every super market offers a wide selection of whole wheat pastas, breads, english muffins, hamburger buns, etc)
- Change white rice out for brown rice
- If you drink regular soda, switch to diet, or cut your total day portion by 50% if you don’t want to switch to diet
- Before you eat each meal, drink a full cup of water
- Try turkey meat or bison (buffalo) meat instead of regular beef (a lot of diners and chain restuarants now offer turkey burgers or buffalo burgers. Bison (buffalo) meat is practially a dead ringer for red meat)
- Instead of regular chips, get the baked..Doritos, Potato Chips, etc..they all now come in a ‘baked’ version that have less fat
These are just a few to start out with. If I didn’t touch on anything that relates to you, send me an email and we can work up some more simple changes that you can use to help you shed pounds effortlessly.
If you're dieting, chances are you are probably eating foods that you think are good for you, but in reality are not. Too many times I hear women ask me why they are not losing weight. Then I look at their diet. This is what I see:
Breakfast: Yogurt
Snack: Apple
Lunch: Grilled chicken on whole wheat wrap
Snack: carrots
Dinner: Fish and broccoli
Looks seemingly healthy right? Plenty of servings of fruit, some veggies and some whole wheat carbs. In actuality, this diet is not good for many women trying to lose weight. For starters, this diet is loaded with sugars. Yogurt is packed with sugars, even though it claims to be light or low-cal. Apples and carrots have sugars too. I'm not saying to avoid fruits, but in this diet, the combination of fruits and yogurts is entirely too much sugar.
Instead of yogurt for breakfast, try egg salad made with low-fat mayo. It's easy enough to make at home and bring to work in a container. You can even have it on a slice of whole wheat bread. Or, have a few egg whites on a slice of whole wheat bread.
For a snack, Apples are good, but they do contain sugar. Sugars are best when eaten along with a protein. Eating your protein first helps slow the absorption of sugars into your blood stream, reducing the chance of a spike in blood sugar levels, which leads to your body storing fat. Have half of an apple with some all natural peanut butter, almonds or walnuts.
Just because your wrap is whole wheat, doesn't mean it is healthy. Wraps pack plenty of carbs even if they are whole wheat. You are better off with low-carb breat, or have a sandwich and remove one piece of bread. The grilled chicken is good. Having it over lettuce with some tomatoes, cucumbers and a low fat dressing is even better.
Read the labels of the foods you are eating and watch for hidden sugars. 20+ grams of sugar for one meal/snack/drink is too much. So check your yogurt labels and rethink breakfast.
If you have specific diet questions, email me at njfitnessexpert@aol.com
What are your kids doing after school? Or over the summer? A great way to keep kids active is to enroll them in the Ultimate Fitness ‘Kid Fit’ program. We offer personalized and group training for kids ages 6 and up of all fitness levels.
For the avid athlete, we have sports specific training which helps young athletes further develop agility, footwork, speed, balance, and strength.
For kids who are struggling with their weight and overall fitness, we have one-on-one and group training that includes moderate cardio exercises, calisthenics, and functional training on stability balls.
We keep the groups small, only about 4-6 kids per group. This way everyone gets individualized attention and there is always someone for them to pair up with for partner related activities.
There are plenty of existing groups already having fun at Ultimate Fitness. If your child would like to join one of these groups, just give us a call. Prices start as low as $15 per kid for group training.
The kids fitness program at Ultimate Fitness is directed by Matt Hoyle, of Elite Sports for kids. Ex- NFL player Eddie Conte is also a part of the training program.
Call today to get started. Ask for Eddie or Matt.
Ultimate Fitness: 732-531-3586
Hey guys, its almost spring, so that means its past the time to get ready for the summer. Let's start out slow. I'm talking about let's take 2 day a week to walk either outside or on at treadmill at your gym.
The walk should be at least 25 minutes at a fast pace. Let's build a small sweat and get that blood flowing. Just by doing this 2x per week will start to change you body. After 3 weeks let's add a day and before you know it you'll lose those unwanted Lbs and you'll find yourself exercising 4 to 5 times per week, and loving it!
Remember, losing weight doesn't have to be torturous. Set small goals for yourself and gradually increase them as time goes on. Just by starting a small exercise routine like walking twice per week will help you burn extra calories, improve circulation and start feeling refreshed and energized.
Small changes in your lifestyle help you stay motivated and get back on track. For more small change tips and advice, send me an email, njfitnessexpert@aol.com
Hey parents spring is right around the corner. That means summer will be here before you know it and the kids will be out of school.
If you have a child, one that is challenged by a poor diet and lack of exercise, take the initiative and plan a weekly or bi-weekly kids fitness program at Ultimate Fitness to help him or her become physically fit.
If you're child is an athlete and loves a challenge, keep their mind and body sharp with our sports agility program made specifically for our youngest competitors.
Our kids fitness and sports program will keep their activity level up and teach them about making better chioces with regards to their eating habits. Its very important to help them learn early in their lives.
It would a perfect example for you as parents to do the same, lead by example and support them in their fight!
Find out how small changes in your child's diet can help prevent childhood obesity and juvenile diabetes. Email me at njfitnessexpert@aol.com
We have come to a pivotal time in our history as Americans. In this historical time, our new President will call upon us as Americans to change our way of life and to do the things that will pull us all together and change our way of thinking. We must look closely in every aspect our lives. Our values, our spending, and our eating habits. What better time to choose to eat healthier than now.
At this valuable time we as parents, teachers and health professionals need to discuss how very important it is not only for us but also for our young people to really start making wise decisions about our eating habits. With juvenile diabetes growing in epidemic numbers, we aren't going to have much of a future! Let’s take care of our young people.
At Ultimate Fitness, we have fitness and nutrition programs dedicated to the well being of our youngest heroes, our kids. Take time to speak with me, or our onsite nutritionist, Tricia Talerico, about how you can start making small changes in your family’s diet and lifestyle that can lead to big changes in your health.
Got questions? Send me an email. Let’s start working better together towards a healthier, more active lifestyle for all of us.
njfitnessexpert@aol.com
For all of you that are looking to lose those inches, here is the main thing that you do incorrectly; you don’t stick to a routine. Setting a routine creates sticking points. The only thing that should be routine is that you go to the gym consistently and perform resistance and cardio exercise at least 3 to 4 days a week.
Going to the gym once a week or three times a week and then not again for another routine does nothing to help your overall calorie expenditure. Furthermore, creating a regular routine and continuing to over eat or eat the wrong foods will also get you nowhere.
Try not to fall into doing the same thing on the same day with the same group of exercises every week. You don't want your body to get used to doing the same thing week in and week out. Keep your workouts different but consistent. Explore different exercises and try to cross train along with functional movements. This forces your muscles to work and promotes change not stagnation.
I have heard people say, ‘I’m going to get my thyroid examined, I don’t know why I am not losing weight. I exercise all the time.’ I tell them to keep a daily food log of what they eat and when. That usually ends the conversation. Take responsibility for what you put into your body. Know that your goals can be achieved with a little help and motivation.
Need a little help? Email me at njfitnessexpert@aol.com
For all of you that are looking to lose those inches, here is the main thing that you do incorrectly; you don’t stick to a routine. Setting a routine creates sticking points. The only thing that should be routine is that you go to the gym consistently and perform resistance and cardio exercise at least 3 to 4 days a week.
Going to the gym once a week or three times a week and then not again for another routine does nothing to help your overall calorie expenditure. Furthermore, creating a regular routine and continuing to over eat or eat the wrong foods will also get you nowhere.
Try not to fall into doing the same thing on the same day with the same group of exercises every week. You don't want your body to get used to doing the same thing week in and week out. Keep your workouts different but consistent. Explore different exercises and try to cross train along with functional movements. This forces your muscles to work and promotes change not stagnation.
I have heard people say, ‘I’m going to get my thyroid examined, I don’t know why I am not losing weight. I exercise all the time.’ I tell them to keep a daily food log of what they eat and when. That usually ends the conversation. Take responsibility for what you put into your body. Know that your goals can be achieved with a little help and motivation.
Need a little help? Email me at njfitnessexpert@aol.com
Getting yourself to do cardio is the hardest part. So if you finally start, you may as well get the most out of it. When performing a cardio exercise, try to move as many of your body parts as possible. What I mean by that is, if you’re doing the treadmill, you should not hold on to the handles unless you’re taking your heart rate or you have trouble keeping your balance. Otherwise, pump your arms as if you were walking outside. This arm movement helps to burn more calories which is what you set out to do.
Another example, if you’re on an eliptical trainer, never bounce. When you bounce, you are using your bodies momentum to help you keep the machine moving. You want to move just your arms and legs to move the machine and prevent the bouncing. This way you effectively work your muscles instead of relying on gravity to help push you along. Always keep an upright posture also. Remember form is very important whether you’re doing resistance training or cardio exercise.
With these two tips along, you can increase the calories you burn doing cardio by a good 30%.
Remember, consult your doctor before starting or changing your fitness routines. These guidelines are general and may not address your specific health concerns.
Send me your questions as njfitnessexpert@aol.com
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