Fit Test

I signed up for personal training at my gym when I hit my second plateau and didn't know what else to do. I had a hard time with trainers. The first one was brand new and “wasn't working out” with the gym and the second guy found a new job and quit. So then I had a long conversation with the gym manager and he decided to put me with my current trainer, Marcio.

The first week was just to get a feel for each other and see how far he was able to push me. Our second session, Marcio did his Fit Test to see how “fit” I really was. He seemed impressed by how well I did, or he was just boosting my ego (He still won’t tell me if he’s actually impressed or just saying it). I have been going to Marcio for almost two months.

So Monday was my second fit test. I wanted to die halfway through it. We did leg kicks, power jacks, power knees, power jumps, burpees, and some other stuff. Good news, all of my score improved! Some improved more than others, but they all increased!

Since Marcio is my third trainer, I feel like I’ve been around the block. All my other trainers were more into getting me stronger and less into cardio. What I love about Marcio’s technique is it’s all based on my body weight. And it’s all with basically no equipment. He HATES the treadmill and elliptical. He’s told me multiple times that’s not what I’m paying for and he’s not going to make me do it (I do it on my non-training days, obv). One of his favorite exercises is the TRX-Cables. It’s basically a rope that hangs from the ceiling and you use your own bodyweight to increase your strength. We also do a lot of boxing, squats, lunges, calf raises, and of course abs. There are some days where I don’t feel terrible and there are some days where my legs can’t even hold me up as I shower.

I always wonder what I am going to do when my contract ends on my training. I don't think I'd be able to go back to regular work outs. I get pushed so much harder in training and Marcio is always there to yell at me. My contract is up late April, so I have some research to do on what happens next.