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WHY SHOULD I CHOOSE A CHAMPAGNE FITNESS PERSONAL TRAINER?
The fact of the matter is that in the fitness industry there is no universally recognized standard by which a Personal Trainer is recognized. Anyone can attend a weekend seminar these days and obtain a Personal Trainer certification. All Champagne Fitness trainers have completed extensive post secondary education in a health and wellness program of study, and most are members of the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP) with a minimum designation as a Certified Personal Trainer (CPT).
Benefits of a CSEP Certification include:
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•CSEP is the only agency in Canada that is affiliated with the scientists/researchers who are experts in this industry.
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•CSEP offers the only fitness appraiser training and certification in Canada.
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•A CSEP professional has the highest standards of learning, skills and training and are recognized for the highest standards in the health & fitness
in Canada.
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•CSEP supports and endorses the ministry of education-college diploma and university degree programs are the foundation of our certifications.
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•National theory and practical examinations are developed and delivered by experts in the field.
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•Continuing education is mandatory.
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•Professional liability/insurance policy is part of the membership.
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Our Personal Trainers are up-to-date on the latest trends in fitness, health, and nutrition because they practice what they preach and love what they do. Check out our Meet the Trainers page to find out more about our enthusiastic and experienced team of trainers!
HOW IS CHAMPAGNE FITNESS DIFFERENT FROM OTHER FITNESS COMPANIES?
Our philosophy at Champagne Fitness is centered around fitness as a health and wellness solution. You are not much good to those around you if you aren’t functioning at your optimal capacity. Our Trainers and Yoga Instructors can help you increase your energy level and confidence for good by showing you how to take charge of your lifestyle and habits. It is that simple.
We believe that there is more to being fit than simply pumping iron or doing cardio until you drop. Lifestyle modification is an integral part of our skillset as Champagne Fitness Trainers and Yoga Instructors, and we are equipped with strategies to help you change the way you live your life. We are able to help you look at fitness from a wholistically rounded perspective, ensuring that the mind, body, and soul are present and attentive for each workout. It is our goal to deliver training services to each and every client that are easy to understand, well thought out, researched, and planned, and functionally appropriate. We help you identify barriers that keep you from exercising and tricks that will keep you active and enjoying it for years to come.
I HAVE BEEN WORKING OUT ALONE FOR YEARS. CAN A PERSONAL TRAINER TEACH ME ANYTHING?
Personal trainers aren't for everyone, but a trainer provides certain benefits that you can't find when working out on your own. Here are some reasons a personal trainer may be right for you.
Motivation
One of the main reasons people benefit from a personal trainer the accountability created to stick with a consistent exercise program. Certified personal trainers can provide structure and accountability, and teach you how develop a lifestyle that encourages health and wellness.
Personalized Programs
If you have any chronic health conditions, injuries or specific training goals, a trainer will work with you and your health care provider to plan a safe, efficient program that considers these needs and enables you to reach your health goals.
Efficiency
Personal Trainers help you focus on results and stop wasting your time doing inefficient workouts. A personal trainer formulates a goal oriented action plan and will help you get maximum results in minimum time.
Improve Your Existing Skills
If you are currently engaging in sport-specific training, the right personal trainer will help you improve your skills by showing you new training techniques specific to your sport. The trainer will incorporate sport appropriate conditioning into your program so you improve not only your strength, speed, and endurance, but your agility and mental focus as well.
Break Through Plateaus
Ok, you are already in pretty decent shape, but you've been there for years. If you are stuck in the same routine and want to break out of a rut, a personal trainer is the perfect solution. A trainer will help you shake up your current routine, re-evaluate your goals, and show you how to get back on the road to progress.
Learn More
So you are interested in fitness and want to know more. A personal trainer is a great source of up-to-date industry information, and can empower you through education to be your healthiest self.
Workout Safely
A personal trainer watches your form, monitors your vital signs and can provide objective feedback about your strengths and limitations. Most of us tend to ignore some of the subtle signals our body provides by pushing through pain or giving up too soon. Under the guidance of a personal trainer you can be sure that your form is correct and as a result you are getting the most efficient workout possible.
Workout at Home
A personal trainer looks at your house differently than you do. A trainer sees your stairs as a cardio machine and the hallway as a great place to do some walking lunges. If you are bored of busy gyms and traditional exercise machines, you can be sure that a personal trainer will show you innovative ways to get fit in the comfort of your own home. Alternatively, a good trainer will help you dust off that fitness equipment that is sitting in unused in your house and show you what to do with it.
See Results
There is a good reason that the number one reason people hire personal trainers is to lose weight and get into shape - it works. If you made a resolution to lose the fat and build the muscle, a trainer can keep you on track and help you realize that goal.
I DONT HAVE ANY FITNESS EQUIPMENT - CAN I STILL WORKOUT AT HOME?
If you have a body you have fitness equipment. If you have fitness equipment at home already, we will make use of it for variety. If you don’t, we can bring ours to your training session free of charge. Alternatively, we have access to discounted rates from many local fitness equipment retailers so we can get you outfitted with your own equipment at a lower than retail cost.
IF I HAVE A PRE-EXISTING HEALTH CONDITION CAN I STILL HIRE A PERSONAL TRAINER?
During your Fitness Consultation we ask you questions that pertain to your health history and complete a variety of forms and questionnaires, including the ParQ Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire that has been prepared by Health Canada. This form helps us screen our potential clients for pre-existing health conditions. If any questions are answered with a ‘yes’ response, then we are required by law to have your Family Doctor evaluate you and fill in another form called the ParMedX with his or her recommendations with respect to your fitness. If you are cleared for exercise by your doctor then we are able to work with you as a personal training client.
WHAT AREAS OF THE CITY DO YOU WORK IN?
We are currently operating within Calgary city limits, as well as in Elbow Valley and Springbank.
I ALSO NEED NUTRITIONAL GUIDANCE - CAN YOU HELP ME WITH THAT?
Absolutely. At Champagne Fitness we are committed to helping you see results, and a big part of your success will happen if you are following some general nutritional guidelines. We will provide you with information that will enable you to make wise food choices and teach you about energy balance. Should you require a more intensive nutrition program, we also have a Nutritionist on our staff who has a Food Science Degree from the University of Alberta and offer a variety of nutrition packages.
HOW MUCH DO YOU CHARGE FOR MOBILE PERSONAL TRAINING AND YOGA?
The cost of personal training varies according to the number of sessions purchased at one time. Package rates are available - the more you buy the more you save per hourly session!
WHAT ARE THE TRAINING POLICIES AT CHAMPAGNE FITNESS?
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•All personal training sessions are one hour in duration unless otherwise determined and payment is billed accordingly.
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•Please be dressed in proper workout attire and be ready to start all sessions on time. If you are not prepared to start the session on time, the training session will still finish at the predetermined scheduled time.
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•Should you, the client, wish to cancel an appointment, 24 hours notice is required. Notice can be given via telephone, e-mail or text message. Failure to comply will result in billing for the missed session.
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•Should you wish to reschedule an appointment within 24 hours notice the trainer will do his or her best to accommodate your request. Should the trainer be unable to find an alternate timeslot within a reasonable timeframe will result in billing for the missed session.
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•There are no refunds on unused personal training packages and sessions are non-transferrable.
DO YOU SELL GIFT CERTIFICATES FOR YOUR SERVICES?
Yes. Click here for more information.
I HAVE NEVER DONE YOGA BEFORE. WHY WOULD IT BENEFIT ME?
There are many benefits to practicing yoga regularly, including:
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•Stress Relief
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•Pain Relief
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•Enhanced Breathing Techniques
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•Flexibility
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•Increased Strength
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•Weight Management
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•Improved Circulation
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•Cardiovascular Conditioning
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•Focus on the Present
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•Inner Peace
WHY SHOULD I PRACTICE YOGA AT HOME VERSUS GOING OUT TO A CLASS?
Doing yoga at home with your own private yoga teacher offers you the convenience of practicing at a time that suits you best. The private yoga sessions are designed to meet your specific needs and goals, while allowing the teacher to give you the personal attention needed to develop and deepen your practice at your own pace. We will come to your home, company, or other location of your choice for your convenience. You are free to practice by yourself, with a partner, or with a group of colleagues, friends, or neighbors.
fitness is a gift you give yourself
