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Can a Personal Trainer Help After 40?
Can a Personal Trainer Help After 40? Most of our regular members are over 40 years of age. Every member had a different reason to join us. For example, one of our members joined us at 42 years old because her cousin died of cancer. That tragedy made her realize how important a healthy lifestyle is. We have another member who joined us at 67 years old because he was tired of trying to tone his body on his own without seeing real results. Another member over 40 wanted to tone
Sandro Torres
6 days ago4 min read
Strength Training for Beginners Over 50
Strength Training for Beginners Over 50 So, you've never lifted weights in your life, and now you're over 50 and wondering if it's too late to start. The good news is that you're not alone. Here at Custom Body Fitness, we have helped many people over 50 start strength training for the very first time. In fact, some of our most successful members never touched a weight until later in life. We understand that starting a strength training program after 50 can feel intimidating.
Sandro Torres
Jul 53 min read
What I Learned About Weight Loss and Health From Zuzu Karen Ziemer Armes
What I Learned About Weight Loss and Health From Zuzu Karen Ziemer Armes After more than 15 years of helping people lose weight, tone their bodies, and transform their lives, I have learned something very important: people do not change because they receive information. People change because they find a reason powerful enough to take action. At Custom Body Fitness, I have found that once people discover why they want to transform their bodies and become fully committed to tha
Sandro Torres
Jun 284 min read
Personal Trainer for Women Over 40: Why It Matters
Personal Trainer for Women Over 40: Why It Matters Why do you care about starting to exercise? Do you really think exercise can change your life? Would the benefits outweigh the difficulty of the routine? Let’s be clear from the beginning. You are probably reading this article because something sparked your interest to finally start exercising. And the truth is this: it is never too late to start. The sooner you begin, the sooner you start enjoying the benefits and seeing res
Sandro Torres
Jun 213 min read
Fat Loss vs Weight Loss: What’s the Difference
Fat Loss vs Weight Loss: What’s the Difference? What is really your goal? Do you simply want to lose weight, or do you want to improve your appearance, your health, and the way you feel? Many people say they want to lose weight, but what they really want is to lose fat, tone their body, look healthier, and feel more confident. I have had many clients become frustrated after months of hard work because the scale did not move the way they expected. They focused so much on the n
Sandro Torres
Jun 153 min read
Why Exercise Is Important for Busy Adults and How to Fit It Into Your Schedule | Lessons From Chris Ryan
Why Exercise Is Important for Busy Adults and How to Fit It Into Your Schedule | Lessons From Chris Ryan I had an amazing interview with Chris Ryan. Chris is a nationally recognized performance coach, entrepreneur, and founder of the Chris Ryan Fitness app — a science-driven strength and longevity platform designed for ambitious professionals who want to perform at a high level in business, at home, and in their bodies. Chris specializes in helping busy adults build strength,
Sandro Torres
Jun 83 min read
Personal Trainer vs Gym Membership: What’s Worth It
Personal Trainer vs. Gym Membership: What’s Really Worth It? Many people searching for a personal trainer near me ask the same question: Should I just join a gym, or should I hire a personal trainer? At first glance, a gym membership seems like the more affordable option. But cost and value are not the same thing. Let’s break it down clearly and strategically. The Analogy: Court Fees vs. Hiring an Attorney Imagine you get a phone call from one of your friends who needs a ride
Sandro Torres
Jun 13 min read
How Do I Make Time for Fitness with My Busy Life?
So You Want to Make Time for Fitness? Before we talk about how to make time for fitness, let me ask you something more important. Do you know why you want to make time for fitness?Is fitness truly a priority, or is it just something you want?Have you really thought about both the benefits of being fit and the difficulties that come with it? Your answers to these questions will determine whether you will actually make time for fitness—or just keep thinking about it. If your go
Sandro Torres
May 252 min read
Strength Training for Fat Loss: Why Cardio Isn’t Enough
Strength Training for Fat Loss: Why Cardio Isn’t Enough Strength Training for Fat Loss: Why Cardio Isn’t Enough You want to transform your body? You want to lose weight? You want to tone your body? Then let’s be clear about something first. I’ve said it many times, and I’ll keep saying it because it matters: If you don’t fix your eating habits, nothing else will work. You can do all the workouts you want… But without proper nutrition, your body won’t transform. Yes, I sound
Sandro Torres
May 253 min read
How Do I Tighten Loose Skin? The Truth Most People Don’t Want to Hear
How Do I Tighten Loose Skin? The Truth Most People Don’t Want to Hear When people come to Custom Body Fitness in Glenwood Springs for their first evaluation, one of the most common things they show me is what they call their “loose skin.” They grab their belly, shake it a little, and say, “Look, this is all loose skin… how do I tighten it?” But the truth is this: what they’re showing me is not loose skin. It’s still fat. I prove it by pulling the skin on top of my hand. That
Sandro Torres
May 183 min read
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