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How I started LOVING cardio...
by: K.C.

I was one of those people who hated cardio. There were a few things that really started turning me on to it.

Try explaining to your clients the physiology of why cardio works and how it works. Tell them that every time they get off a treadmill, elliptical, etc. you want them to tell themselves and BELIEVE that they are now thinner than they were 30 minutes ago. When you can start visualizing the changes your body undergoes as a result of cardio and realize that it IS a productive process, you don't feel like you're running towards a horizon that never comes.

Another thing that got me going - Music! I couldn't believe what an unbelievable difference the right music made for my cardio workouts. Make some small talk with your client. See what kind of music they enjoy...Tell them what you enjoy listening to. Ask what makes them want to get up and dance. Just talk to your clients, smile, make them feel at ease and soon they'll be telling you about how every time they hear Will Smith's 'Gettin' Jiggy With It' they can't help but want to move...just a little. Then, encourage them to get an ipod with music like that on it. Burn them a CD! Something! Music really gets people motivated in amazing ways. I've heard some people say they really get pumped running to 'Eye of the Tiger' as corny as it sounds.

I don't think people like cardio because A) It's hard and B) It's boring - By explaining to them how it works, why it works, and keeping them entertained while doing it and making it a "fun" time, you can eliminate the "cardio sucks" myth. After doing it for a while, they're going to realize how much better they feel afterwards and that will be added motivation.

I'm not a personal trainer, yet, but I'm your average Jane that hated cardio and learned to love it and decreased bodyfat from 23 to 11% in 12 weeks because of an attitude change. Best of luck to you!

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I was one of those people who hated cardio. There were a few things that really started turning me on to it. Try explaining to your clients the physiology of why cardio works and how it works. Tell them that every time they get off a treadmill, elliptical, etc. you want them to tell themselves and BELIEVE that they are now thinner than they were 30 minutes ago. When you can start visualizing the changes your body undergoes as a result of cardio and realize that it IS a productive process, you don't feel like you're running towards a horizon that never comes. Another thing that got me going - Music! I couldn't believe what an unbelievable difference the right music made for my cardio workouts. Make some small talk with your client. See what kind of music they enjoy...Tell them what you enjoy listening to. Ask what makes them want to get up and dance. Just talk to your clients, smile, make them feel at ease and soon they'll be telling you about how every time they hear Will Smith's 'Gettin' Jiggy With It' they can't help but want to move...just a little. Then, encourage them to get an ipod with music like that on it. Burn them a CD! Something! Music really gets people motivated in amazing ways. I've heard some people say they really get pumped running to 'Eye of the Tiger' as corny as it sounds. I don't think people like cardio because A) It's hard and B) It's boring - By explaining to them how it works, why it works, and keeping them entertained while doing it and making it a "fun" time, you can eliminate the "cardio sucks" myth. After doing it for a while, they're going to realize how much better they feel afterwards and that will be added motivation. I'm not a personal trainer, yet, but I'm your average Jane that hated cardio and learned to love it and decreased bodyfat from 23 to 11% in 12 weeks because of an attitude change. Best of luck to you!

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