| Adam FigueroaI'm certainly a person of routine, but my workout each morning needs to be more than the same old chest, arms, and legs, one, two, three, four, give me 10. How very mundane. With Adam, it's anything but routine and certainly never boring, and that’s what I love about his challenging workouts. His knowledge of the body, his enthusiasm for his craft, and his ability to push toward goals gets me going each morning, and keeps me interested until that last minute when the bell finally rings and I know it's over. Whether I'm in the gym, working out at home or on the road, Adam’s advice is worth following. He keeps exercise interesting, stresses proper form, and has exercises to target muscles I never even knew I had. Under his guidance, I look better and feel healthier, and I'm stronger and more flexible as well. The right trainer does wonders for the body, mind, and soul.
Tips from Adam
Post Workout Meals--Following physical activity, meal timing is worth paying attention to. Within 30-40 minutes, be sure to eat a balanced whole food meal! A balanced whole food meal will be different from person to person, so get some advice regarding nutritional needs for your current lifestyle. There are millions of books and opinions on this subject, and very often most of us choose the wrong one! Metabolic Typing (by William Wolcott), a system that I employ, seeks to help individuals select meals based on their specific lifestyle needs, goals, and interests. Again, our nutritional needs can vary greatly and specificity is the prime goal.
Water Intake--This is enormously important as our bodies are 75% water! Keep a bottle with you at all times, especially during exercise and at each meal. Water helps speed up metabolism and re-hydrates the system whether exercising or not. Our cells not only want it, they need it! For extensive information on the subject of water, check out Dr. Batmanghelidj‘s book Your Body’s Many Cries for Water.
Fat Intake--Though typically given a bad rap, fat is actually an important macronutrient. Fats can play an integral role in building health and wellness. One should always look for oils that are "Certified Organic". Fats and oils assist us in feeling satiated from our meals. Even better, they can diminish the chances of blood sugar highs and lows. Blood sugar highs and lows lead to binging, cravings, and unnecessary overeating. Fats also play an integral role in communication and reproduction between cells. You should get advice from your health provider on the subject of fats if you are concerned.
Stress and Sleep--Sleep is an enormously important detail of which most of us are usually deprived. One can eat the most perfect diet, eat 100% organic and free range, wild or grass fed, take the best supplements that money can buy, train hard, and do the best routines, but if sleep deprived, it will be tough to decrease weight and body fat, achieve strength, and build health and wellness! Lack of sleep stresses the body and its immune system. Exercise-induced muscle repair occurs during sleep. Since cellular repair occurs during our sleep as well, when we are sleep deprived, these processes are compromised and can lead to mental, physical, and emotional stresses. This can lead to binging, cravings, and overeating. This of course, compromises our overall health.
Muscle and Nutrition Evaluations--I can’t stress enough the importance of a detailed evaluation for both nutritional status and physical readiness for a workout program, sport or activity. Specificity is of key importance if we are to progress safely and effectively. In my practice, I use a method called Muscle Activation Techniques (MAT). MAT seeks to evaluate muscle imbalances that can lead to discomfort and decreased physical performance. I then can properly choose and assign an exercise routine based on the individual needs of each person. Nutrition ties right into this as well. Wrong food choices for one’s goals can hinder progress toward a desired result.
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