The Encore Fitness Blog Resources and information from top Las Vegas personal trainers, fitness and dietary experts. Carol Strom.

Check your list and check it twice!
Make the best of your Personal Training sessions by following these top 10 general guidelines listed below:

1. Eat 1-2 hours before your workout and within 30 minutes after your workout.
2. Check in at the front desk every day.
3. Please lock up all of your belongings in car or locker with key lock.
4. Warm up until you sweat. You can do cardio before or after weight-training.
5. Schedule changes or vacations in writing. Confirm all appointments by Sunday.
6. Communicate every workout about old/new injuries, illnesses or strains.
7. Take a multivitamin in the day and a 1,000 mg – 1,500 mg calcium tablet at bedtime.
8. Drink water all day and during your workout.
9. Do progressively challenging interval cardio 200+ minutes a week.
10. Schedule regular photo shoots, fitness evaluations and nutrition meetings.