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After reading the previous blog, are you completely convinced of what mindfulness can do for you? But don't know where to start? Then try one of the following exercises and find out if it's for you.

Mindful Awareness

Mindful awareness, or being (or becoming) aware, plays a major role in mindfulness. As mentioned in the previous blog, the point is that by using mindfulness (exercises) you eventually find yourself more in the here and now. That you are more concerned with what is happening in reality now. And what you can perceive with your senses. Walk through the forest and hear the birds chirping. Watching the leaves fall from the trees is a good example.

This may seem very simple. But often during these moments our thoughts are elsewhere and the autopilot is on. You are on autopilot and you are (often) busy with your thoughts. This can be about the future (eg “I still have so much to do today, it's all too much for me”). Or about the past (“I made the wrong choice, if only I had done this or that”). Both can provide stress at a time when there is actually no direct stressor at all (eg you are walking in the woods).

This happens more often than you think. For example, while brushing your teeth, unloading the dishwasher, folding clothes, etc. These are all moments where you can worry when you don't have to. By living it more in the here and now and focusing on what you are really doing, it reduces the time that you are worrying unnecessarily in your head.

There is no such thing as an on and off button for (mindful) awareness. So what's next? Becoming aware of the here and now starts with becoming aware when we are not. In other words, when we go on autopilot.

When you're looking for a personal trainer, you have the brave task of finding the one that's right for you among 59,200,000 Google search results for 'personal trainer'…

Well…

That is why we have listed some tips for you to make your search a lot easier. (Or you can just choose us, that's even easier ) With these four tips you will find the personal trainer that suits you.

Tip #1 What sports goal do you have exactly?

A good personal trainer can help you achieve your goals. Common goals are, for example, losing or gaining weight and getting fitter . But personal training can also help you push your limits or take your already good fitness to a new level.

Before you start looking for a personal trainer, it is good to think about your own goals. What exactly do you want to achieve yourself? For example I want….:

… be able to run five kilometers in six months.

… lose ten pounds.

… feeling fit.

… get healthier.

… fit into my bathing suit again.

… less panting when I climb stairs.

… being able to play soccer again with my child(ren).

… performing at the highest level.

… pushing my limits.

… deliver consistent performance.

Try to formulate your goals before choosing a personal trainer. There are personal trainers specialized in losing weight, gaining weight, top sport, etc. Knowing what you want to achieve makes it easier to find a personal trainer that suits you and your goal.

A good personal trainer will always help you set achievable goals and refine your goals during your journey, but it's always wise to think about this for yourself first.

Tip #2 Think about what you like.

Everyone has seen a personal trainer of the 'drill sergeant' type on TV. The trainer who foams at you and yells that you can "go on" while you almost succumb to the stress.

For some this is exactly what they want, but the majority of people find it more comfortable to work with the pt-er .

Read experiences with the personal trainers to get an idea of ​​the trainer's style. Then you will quickly find out if it suits you.

Do the clients feel motivated? Are they excited? Why are they enthusiastic and is that something that might make you happy too ?

During an intake interview with a trainer, ask about his/her style. What does he/she say about it?

Tip #3 Do you already know what you want to do?

Personal training is, as the name implies, very personal. You will receive tailor-made training that suits you, your body, your level and your goals. However, you will soon notice that every personal trainer has their own preferences and knowledge .

Is it a trainer who likes to go outside, even when it rains? Or do you exercise in a private room where you can work on your body in peace?

Do you use fitness equipment a lot? Or do you do a lot of exercises based on your body weight?

Does your personal trainer have experience with certain methods (such as TRX or Kettlebell)?

It is often interesting to see what background your trainer has. Has he/she ever done top sport? You can imagine that a trainer with a lot of experience in dance gives very different training than a trainer who has experience with boxing.

What do you like and what do you like less?

Tip #4 Ask a lot of questions and do a trial lesson

Personal training is quite an investment. Not only in a financial sense, but especially in terms of time. If you start working with yourself and your body, it is nice if you also achieve results with this and are satisfied with it.

Unfortunately, there are many reasons why a trajectory can fail . That's why it's all the more important that you choose a personal trainer that fits you and your goals.

So talk to two or three trainers to see which one best suits your needs. In many cases you can do a trial lesson to see so that you get a good picture of a session. Take advantage of that!

At Happy Body you can do a trial lesson for free . Still a little nervous? Then read our guide 'Exercising for the first time ' for a short introduction.

During the meeting, ask a lot of questions about what is important to you. For example:

How does the trainer deal with illness or absence?

What experience does the trainer have? Has he/she also followed specific courses?

How is nutrition integrated in the process?

No question is too crazy, remember that it is about your trajectory ! It is better to ask too many questions than too few.

Finally

Happy Body Arnhem and Apeldoorn, Specialists in Personal Training – Psychology – Lifestyle Coaching – Nutrition

A personal trainer from Happy Body Arnhem offers personal training for:

Anyone who wants to lose or gain weight in a healthy way;

A toned body, muscle building or improvement for a specific sport;

During or after recovery from illness, injury or surgery;

Improving your fitness;

Increasing your mental toughness and self-confidence;

A personal trainer from Happy Body Arnhem offers personal training for:

Anyone who wants to lose or gain weight in a healthy way;

A toned body, muscle building or improvement for a specific sport;

During or after recovery from illness, injury or surgery;

Improving your fitness;

Increasing your mental toughness and self-confidence;

Unique at Happy Body: Psychologist Arnhem and Apeldoorn

At Happy Body, we believe that a healthy body, healthy diet and a healthy mind always belong together. We don't just say that, we also focus our treatments on that.

Scientific research has shown that guidance in all three areas yields more and longer-lasting results than when only one aspect is treated. For example, if you are overweight, exercise and a healthy diet are the usual advice. But combined with cognitive behavioral therapy, the result is greater and the effect lasts longer.

Happy Lijf is the only practice in the Arnhem and Apeldoorn region where it is possible to follow a treatment from a psychologist in combination with physical exercise and sound nutritional advice .

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