Mary Beth Murphy
Annapolis, MD
“ I started training with Joe after having my first baby. He helped me tone and sculpt my body back into shape. During my second pregnancy I continued to train with EIF. I was nervous about weight training while pregnant, but Joe provided a routine that fit the needs of my pregnant body. Also, I always felt safe during the workouts and could let him know if we needed to slow down or adjust the routine.”

Karen Gunsior
Annapolis, MD
“As a multi-sport high school athlete, I always thought that I was in good shape. After completing 1 full year at Excellence In Fitness, I now know what it feels like to be in great shape. I’m bigger, stronger, and faster now! All of the trainers at EIF are great guys to work with and they really care if you are doing well. I can’t thank them enough for helping me realize my goals and giving me the self confidence I now have. I want to especially thank Justin Mullen for all of his help and treating me like a brother. Thanks again! ”

Kyle Clise
Queenstown, MD
“The trainers at EIF have really helped improve my strength and flexibility. Aside from my enhanced health and fitness, I have improved my golf game considerably. Since I started the ‘Body of Excellence’ program, I am hitting my irons 5-10 yards longer. I also have increased my driving distance 15-20 yards, as well as being more flexible. I am looking forward to taking my game to the “next level” with the guidance and hard work of Excellence In Fitness. ”

Ryan Foran
Edgewater, MD

If any of those problems have your training regimen at a standstill, or if motivation, lack of accountability, or simply knowing where to start has you in a training rut, a personal trainer may be your answer. A qualified personal trainer has the expertise to guide you in the direction you need to go to accomplish your goals. As your trainer becomes more involved in your training, he can suggest changes that may be slowing your progress, such as dietary or rest habits. In addition, if your present routines do not fit your goals he can adjust your program. He knows different routes to the same destination, thus you won’t be bored. The two of you can devise routines that include short and long-term goals in order to motivate you. Your mutual interest in your progress makes you accountable to him.

The training agenda she plans for you will challenge you, as she urges you to set higher standards for yourself on a regular basis. If you enjoy working out at home, she will teach you the art of exercising alone. In addition, if you have an old injury, or present health problem, she can adjust your regimen to compensate for them. Your personal trainer will be well-versed in programs that produce the best results, in the least time, with the lowest risk of injury. Thus, he will be familiar with high intensity strength training, which meets that criteria, and was developed in the 1970’s for professional athletes. You will find access to more information about high intensity strength training, and other physical fitness questions at excellenceinfitness.com.

“ I started training with Joe after having my first baby. He helped me tone and sculpt my body back into shape. During my second pregnancy I continued to train with EIF. I was nervous about weight training while pregnant, but Joe provided a routine that fit the needs of my pregnant body. Also, I always felt safe during the workouts and could let him know if we needed to slow down or adjust the routine.”

Karen Gunsior
Annapolis, MD

“As a multi-sport high school athlete, I always thought that I was in good shape. After completing 1 full year at Excellence In Fitness, I now know what it feels like to be in great shape. I’m bigger, stronger, and faster now! All of the trainers at EIF are great guys to work with and they really care if you are doing well. I can’t thank them enough for helping me realize my goals and giving me the self confidence I now have. I want to especially thank Justin Mullen for all of his help and treating me like a brother. Thanks again! ”

Kyle Clise
Queenstown, MD

“My cholesterol went from 247 to 198 – a 20% drop! Thank you so much for pushing me to excel!”

Sharon Keys Seal
Pasadena, MD

“With my wedding coming up in May I knew I wanted to get myself into shape. I had heard about Excellence In Fitness from a friend and decided to give it a try. Their training is unlike anything I have ever experienced at any of the gyms I have belonged to. They truly cater your workouts to not only your body type, but also to the goals you would like to accomplish. Three months later I now weigh what I weighed in college (eight years ago!) – I thought that would never happen again and I really feel great. I will never go to another training facility; I am sticking with EIF !”

Jessica Schmidt
Annapolis, MD

“As a nurse in a critical care unit, I was always stressed, both mentally and physically. I began weight lifting with EIF in October ’05 and since that time I have increased my stamina, energy level and significantly reduced my mental and emotional stress. My neck tension is gone and my knees feel great! This is the best therapy there is and Joe is a great motivator!”

Jennifer Crisp
Pasadena, MD

“I have never made a better decision than going to EIF. After working with Joe for just five months, I have lost 71/2 lbs. of fat and gained 151/2 pounds of muscle. My body fat is down 5 percent, and my cholesterol and blood pressure are back down to healthy levels. I’ve added over an inch to my biceps and several inches on the thighs. I can already see and feel a huge difference in my shoulders, abs, back, and legs. It’s thrilling to be seeing these muscles for the first time in my life! I still have a way to go to reach my goals, but I just know it’s only a matter of time. Joe and his staff teach me something new every time and keep me looking forward to every workout. I used to dread working out, but with EIF I love it and thus I keep at it. It’s interesting how everything else in life seems to fall into place when fitness is improved. I no longer just want to “veg” in front of the TV after coming home from work. I actually have energy to do all those little things that I was always putting off. I have no more cravings for pizza and other unhealthy foods. And perhaps most importantly, my self-confidence has skyrocketed.”

Mark McInnes
Severna Park, MD

A personal trainer can guide you through the motions of beginning a strength training workout. A trainer can formulate a program that suits your body type and lifestyle needs. With a personal trainer, you can easily integrate a workout into your schedule, so you can remain steadfast in your efforts. A trainer can also teach you the basics of strength training in an easy to understand format. The knowledge you receive from your trainer can carry you into future phases of your workout.

Before getting started on a strength training regimen, it is a good idea to consult a physician. Once you have received permission from your doctor to begin the program, start off with a simple routine that will allow you to commit. A personal trainer can design a beginner’s program for you. As a beginner, it is not necessary to utilize complicated equipment. You can use strength balls or free weights, but many beginning exercises will not require any extra weight.

A good initial workout should include full range of motion exercises like chin-ups, pushups, squats, and leg lunges. This will allow you to burn fat more quickly than working on smaller, isolated muscle groups. You can also incorporate abdominal exercises like crunches into the program. Each exercise should be performed in set of eight to ten repetitions. Initially, you will only need to do one set of each. A beginner’s workout should take less than one hour and should be done every other day.

If you want to begin a successful strength training regimen, consider working with a personal trainer. A trainer can personalize your workout, so you can achieve maximum results.

If you’re taking your training program into your own hands, you should be a personal fitness trainer or be well-versed in physical education techniques yourself. If you’re a layperson when it comes to adequately having your body trained for an active sports regimen, and you’re going it alone, then you’re flirting with serious injury unless you are a die hard researcher and have a firm grasp on the hazards of not being trained properly for an athletic program.

Personal Training For Teens

A higher percentage of teenagers are regularly active in sports than are adults. Most are doing athletics through school programs, at both the high school and college level, and require personal training–either through the school, or provided by parents. Personal trainers understand the different needs of teens versus adults, and can also help boost youngsters’ overall health, self esteem, and positive attitude–ultimately making them better candidates for winning competitions and being better performers in team sports.

Everyday Personal Fitness Training

Any of us in western society could benefit from having a personal trainer, as unhealthy foods and lifestyles have made most of us unfit physically. It seems like a sport in and of itself just staying on top of health issues and remaining fit, on even a basic level. This is where a personal trainer can benefit you–even if just for a 2 week or month-long period–to help you drop pounds, lower blood pressure, and feel better overall. Most personal fitness trainers can work with you if you’re on a budget, and you’ll be glad you spent the money when friends, family, and co-workers do a double take and say, “Wow, you look great!”

Sometimes all we need is that little kick start–that force that acts upon us to motivate us to make things happen. A personal trainer is your best friend when it comes to being fit and healthy–and ready for regular sporting activities.

One of the most frequent requests I hear from female trainees is, “I don’t want to bulk up, I just want to tone the muscles I have.” Because I train a variety of people with different ages, gender, genetic make-ups, physical limitations, and goals, I personalize each workout taking all of these factors into account. When training women however, the biggest fear they usually have when they start a weight training (strength training) program is gaining muscle bulk.

A young male trainee once told me, “I can’t gain weight no matter what I do”. The truth is, teenage boys are able to gain muscular weight or “bulk up” easier than any person of any age group (male or female). The reason for this is the male hormone, testosterone. Men’s level of testosterone, which is the major element responsible for muscle bulk, usually peaks naturally in their bodies at about age 18.

The fact is, women carry very low levels of testosterone. It is impossible for women to build massive muscles like men because they have a very small amount of this hormone. This does not mean that women do not have a potential for developing muscle. Actually, the average woman gains strength at a slightly faster rate than the average man does.

Women have the ability of gaining numerous benefits from weight training. Some include: decrease in body fat percentage, increase in strength, increase in muscular tone, shape, and definition, better muscular control and condition, improved or maintained bone mass, and increased resting metabolic rate. These are just a few of the advantages for women who strength train. The wide array of potential benefits of strength training (functional, mental, physical) are just as appropriate and available to women as they are to men.

Some other myths associated with women and strength training are:

1.) Myth: Lifting weights will make a woman muscle-bound. Truth: not only will proper weight training not make a woman less flexible, in most cases, it will make her more flexible.

2.) Myth: strength training requires big, intimidating, metal weights and barbells. Truth: muscles can’t discern 50 pounds of stress on a barbell from 50 pounds of stress imposed by one’s own bodyweight.

In summary, it is never too late for a woman to enhance the quality of her life by improving her level of muscular fitness. Through proper guidance by a qualified fitness professional or coach, women can initiate a weight training program without the fear of “bulking up” and at the same time gain all the benefits a man is capable of gaining.

Your referrals are sincerely appreciated – EIF is built and based on your quality referrals. We will reward you with your choice of a $100.00 gift certificate to the Annapolis Mall or 2 FREE fitness training sessions for anyone you refer who signs up for one of our fitness and weight loss packages. Contact us with any questions about the EIF Referral Program.

My Annapolis area Personal Training Studio is equipped with machines from some of the top strength manufacturers in the industry such as MedX, Hammer Strength, Nautilus, and Pendulum. It is conveniently located on Ritchie Highway in the Severn Commerce Center (across from Severna Park Golf Center) and is just north of Annapolis and a short drive from Baltimore as well as Washington DC.

I have hand selected all of the studio’s machines, which are designed to give the most effective and efficient workouts through the fullest yet safest ranges of motion possible. My vast knowledge of strength training coupled with the most technologically advanced equipment enables me to gear my instruction towards weight training for weight loss, weight training for women and men as well as sports conditioning.

I practice and teach high intensity strength training which is the ideal exercise method of weight training for seniors, youth weight training and physical rehabilitation. This provides greater RESULTS in a short amount of time – maximizing your time in the studio and allowing you to spend more time enjoying life with strength and enthusiasm.

It’s hard work – but hard work and a positive attitude, coupled with expert instruction and motivation, equals RESULTS!

All clients have sole and exclusive use of the new and fully equipped Personal Training Studio and are given my undivided attention – focused only on YOU! This uninterrupted environment reduces distraction and helps maintain proper focus during the training session. All workouts are by appointment only and you pay NO additional membership fees.

Your anonymity and confidentiality is guaranteed. You can be assured that there are no prying eyes or eavesdropping and because the workouts are private there is no waiting and competing for the use of machines with other gym members. Every workout is private and each client’s progress is charted in a personal journal with meticulous records kept for each exercise, setting, weight, repetitions, etc.

Call us today at (410) 544-5780 to schedule an appointment, or contact us to receive a free consultation.