Hiring a personal trainer that will come to you will solve many of these issues. Besides saving gas and time driving to the gym, you get a personal trainer that comes right to your doorstep. You can go right from feeding the baby or from a long day of work to working out. But why do you need a trainer? Why can’t you workout on your own? Here are the Team Fitness America top 10 reasons why having a personal trainer can make the difference in getting your fitness goals reached.

Are you trying to get your family more involved into fitness?

Your health and fitness goals are important, but your family’s level of fitness should be just as important. If they are not as motivated as you are then invite them to workout with you, kind of like a Fitness Buddy. When your personal trainer knocks on your door, have them prepared for a motivating hour of their life. In most cases, once somebody who was not initially interested in a fitness program, but gets introduced to one, tends to be 100 percent more interested in continuing afterwards.

Are you planning a wedding or have a reunion coming up?

Most of us want to look our best for our wedding and we know that we have a short period to get in the best shape possible for that dress. You will be seeing people that you have not seen in a long time at both a reunion and a wedding. You want them to comment on how beautiful you are and ask, “How do you stay in such great shape?” A certified personal trainer will give you the guidance that you need in order to put a rush order on the body of your dreams. Remember, photos last a lifetime.

Did you just have a baby?

A baby will change your body drastically and new mothers tend to feel increased fatigue, which will make you have no desire to workout. From weight gain to needing to tone your midsection, a personal trainer that specializes in pre and post natal fitness training or yoga can help increase your metabolism so that you can reach pre-pregnancy weight even quicker. Simply buying a DVD will not get you the results you want.

Are you embarrassed to go to the gym or don’t know how to use the equipment?

We find ourselves intimidated by the many different choices of equipment that a gym has to offer and especially how it all works. Not to mention all the people staring at a new person that may appear to be lost. If you do decide to go to the gym, then hiring a personal trainer to show you how to use the equipment significantly increases your level of fitness results. When it comes down to it, a basic weight loss program can be developed without ever needing to the use the equipment found in a gym. An in home personal trainer can show you how to use stability balls, resistance bands, and pieces of portable equipment without having the feeling of embarrassment throughout your learning process. Your form will be spectacular and you will see great results. A personal trainer can design a full program for you to use at any time and any place. No more reading the instructions on the equipment or figuring out how to work them.

Are you overweight and need a customized workout plan?

Added weight means extra pounds unnecessarily pushing on your joints and creating other health problems such as increased blood pressure, cholesterol, and risk of heart disease. You need a qualified, certified personal trainer to take your blood pressure, measure your body fat and make sure that you are safe while working out. Being a warrior and trying it on your own will not get you the fast results that you are looking for.

Did you have Bariatric (lap band) surgery and the weight is pouring off?

Unfortunately, the muscles and skin are not toning themselves and you risk having that wrinkly skin affect that many people who attain rapid weight loss endure. In some cases, this has also caused a certain level of regret from getting the surgery followed by depression due to the sagging skin look. Start an exercise program with a personal trainer and they can help you tone up after the surgery.

Do you just want to be more healthy?

Wanting to be healthy and actually putting a fitness regime in place can be a lot of work. Everything from yoga to Pilates and weight training to kettle bells, it can be confusing to the average person with the many different paths that are available to take. Where do you start and where to begin can be confusing and stressful, but with a personal trainer, your guide to navigating all things fitness will seem easy and stress free.

Are you looking for a new job?

Getting a job is tough enough but being overweight or out of shape does not help your chances of landing the job. Employers are more likely to hire thin, in shape, and neatly dressed individuals as this shows a high level of self-commitment. In most employer’s eyes, somebody who is physically fit shows that they take care of themselves, they are professional, and they are going to treat their job with the same respect as they do their self-image. A personal trainer that can help you slim down and trim up will increase your odds of landing that job.

Did you just quit smoking?

Whether you just quit smoking or are attempting to quit smoking, you know that weight gain is inevitable. You need someone there to give you support as you go through the cravings and combat the weight gain. Once you get started, it might be tuff at first, but as your fitness program progresses you will find that you are breathing better and motivated not to smoke any longer. You will also find that guilt factor kick in. If you have a craving to pick up a cigarette, you will always have to remember that if you smoke that cigarette you are taking steps backwards instead of moving forward. Not only are you letting yourself down, but also the personal trainer who is working hard to help you reach your fitness goals.

Do you only workout when it is convenient?

Some of us find excuse after excuse of why we cannot workout today. We can only find time when it is convenient for us, but that convenient time never seems to come. Having a personal trainer come to your home, on your time, is more than convenient. It’s hard not to work out when somebody is knocking on your door with equipment in tow and is ready to get you motivated. It is a luxury that a lot of the movie stars and wealthy have had for years. Imagine having a bit of that luxury that they do and on your time and your schedule.

Having a personal trainer work with you on a consistent basis can make all the difference when you are trying to achieve your goals. For more information about acquiring a certified, background checked personal trainer, please visit www.teamfitnessamerica.com.

Pajak’s Team Fitness America specializes in providing affordable, effective in home personal trainers and other fitness specialists throughout 18 metropolitan areas with certified and criminally background checked personal trainers.

The goal of WomenCertified is to create women friendly companies and buying experiences. Statistics show that over 83% of all consumer purchases are made by women, making them the primary customer in almost every industry. WomenCertified is designed to teach sales and service professionals how to deliver better customer service, tailored especially for the female customer.

To become WomenCertified, professionals must complete a series of intensive training modules to learn the communication and customer service skills proven to be the most effective and desirable among women customers. Developed and conducted by Delia Passi, the leading expert and author on marketing and communicating to women, the training program includes a four-part online course track or live training and a culminating test. Passi has trained thousands of sales and service professionals across the nation in developing top communication skills, and she is the CEO and President of Medelia, Inc.

“Margaret Pajak and the sales and service professionals who become WomenCertified are now part of a growing group who are raising the bar in providing the best customer service experience to women,” said Passi. “Studies show that Americans are growing less satisfied with the levels of customer service they receive, and WomenCertified is working to reverse that trend. It’s a win-win opportunity for companies and consumers.”

WomenCertified launched in September 2007. For more information, visit www.WomenCertified.com.

With the job market still being a difficult place for those that are seeking employment, job seekers that have a professional sales background and that are looking to work in a growing organization can apply to become part of Team Fitness America’s new division. Team Fitness America has opened up their doors for an additional 360 Outside Sales Associates throughout their now servicing 18 metropolitan areas.

Margaret Pajak, who is Team Fitness America’s company founder and president, is in the process of developing a unique program where Outside Associates can follow two directions to grow within the company. They will have the opportunity to grow either through a certain level of sales volume or through a management program that will enable them to develop a team of Outside Associates.

“My objective since day one is to make sure that our clients always have a positive experience no matter what it takes,” says Pajak. “We have established a solid foundation for every angle of our company from the inside out and we aim to continue company growth by aligning ourselves with motivated Outside Associates that will hopefully find this as a great additional income or full time opportunity.”

This addition of 360 associate positions is just another step in the right direction for Team Fitness America. The fitness industry powerhouse launched their Personal Trainer of The Month in June of this year which has helped clients relate to just a few of the best in home personal trainers that Team Fitness America has to offer throughout the country.

In July, Team Fitness America added a testimonials and reviews section to their website that will soon have a mixture of both live video testimonials and clickable players to hear what some of their clients have to say. Expect many more additions throughout 2009 as Team Fitness America continues its efforts to become a household name.

For more information about Team Fitness America, just visit www.teamfitnessamerica.com.

Some women spend countless hours at the gym on the stair stepper, hoping for that nice round physique of stars like Jennifer Lopez, but soon find themselves giving up to believe that it must be her genetics. Genetics does play a part in what your physique looks like, but you do not have to accept the body the way it is because change is possible. For years, ballerinas have been performing the lifts and squats that create that nice, round, and tight lower half. Most women forget the tush is a muscle and since we cannot see it ourselves, it is often overlooked but still envied.

Here are six secrets that ballerinas and dancers have used for years to lift, tone, and tuck the lower half of their body. Take note of squeezing your butt muscles and pointing your toe on each exercise, as both of are extremely important for sure success.

1. Squat and Squeeze – Standing at your kitchen counter for balance, squat towards the ground. Make sure your knees are directly above your ankles and never over your toes. Squat and squeeze, exhale on the way up, and stand up on your toes. Pause and inhale, squat almost to floor, exhale and lift, again to your toes. Pause at the top of the exercise and at the bottom for one second. Repeat these 20 times, then rest and repeat again. If you own a stability ball, then you can make a great variation of this exercise. Place the ball on the middle of your back against a wall, then squat down letting the ball roll itself down until your knees reach a 90-degree angle. Remember to keep your knees directly aligned with your ankles and never over the toes.

2. The Ballerina Lift – Hold onto the kitchen counter or something sturdy such as a railing. Squeeze butt muscles and lift your leg as high as you can behind you. Keep your leg straight and toe pointed. Exhale while you lift and inhale as you lower your leg. The key to this exercise is to keep your back straight, face the counter, and focus on lifting your leg as straight as possible with your toe pointed and butt squeezed together. Do 20 of these, rest, then repeat.

3. Romanian Dead Lift – Keeping your left leg straight, foot firmly on the ground, exhale and bend forward so your right leg goes straight out behind you. Point your right toe, straighten your right leg and bring your hands to the floor. You can hold on to a 5lb dumbbell if you like with both hands to add resistance. This exercise will target your butt while increase your level of balance. The first few times you try it, have a person or a sturdy piece of furniture nearby for balance. Once you have enough balance to bend forward and lift your leg straight up behind you, you can move away from the furniture and get the full benefit of the exercise. Remember to squeeze your butt together, keep the extended leg straight, and your toe pointed. Repeat 10 times and switch legs then repeat 10 more times.

4. Bend and Lift – Again holding on to a counter or a sturdy piece of furniture, turn your right foot out, then bend your right knee and lift your left leg to the side as high as you can while inhaling. If you can reach the counter or any surface that is waist high then rest your foot there for one second. Point your toe, then exhale and place foot on the ground. Repeat this exercise 10 times. Switch legs, turning out the left foot, bending your left knee and lifting your right leg to the side on your inhale. Rest your pointed toe on the counter for one second and release to floor. Repeat 10 times.

5. Step N’ Lift – Grab a chair (or take two steps at a time going up the stairs) and step up while keeping your knee in line with your ankle. Exhale at the top, squeeze your butt muscles together, and point your toe of your lifted leg then return to the floor. Repeat 10 times and switch legs. Remember to go slow, squeeze your butt and point your toe.

6. The All-American Lunge – Choose from the walking lunge, reverse lunge or standing lunge. The purpose here is that your front leg works your hamstring and glutes so keep your knee aligned with your ankle while you lower your back leg as far as possible without touching the floor or before you feel any pain. Exhale on your way down and inhale on your way up. The stand and walking lunge is simple and only requires you to step forward while the reverse lunge requires you to simply step back. Make sure you squeeze your butt and breathe as required.

Obviously, ballerinas dance daily and for extended periods, so you may need a few weeks to see results. Based upon additional exercises and diet, you may see the results more quickly. The trick is to stay focused and keep your workouts interesting. The use of an in home personal trainer will help add variety to your workout program while giving you assured results.