ASCLEPIUS FITNESS

It is exercise alone that supports the spirits, and keeps the mind in vigor. Marcus Tullius Cicero

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Are you ready to make a positive change in your life?
If you are you sick and tired of being sick and tired and
would like to:        
Have more energy

         Feel Better

         Be healthier

         Get more joy out of life
Call 703-577-9716 to schedule you 2 free personal training sessions


Why Hire a personal trainer? 


After completing a thorough fitness assessment, your trainer will design a exercise program to ensure you reach your  fitness goals.  

Your  fitness program will take into account your body type, lifestyle, medical and/or physical concerns then monitor you to insure you are using the correct form.  your exercises, sets, repetitions, and  rest times will all be adjusted on a regular basis to ensure you never stop progressing. 

There are a number of fitness magazines and web sites that will provide you with a exercises but these sites and magazines cannot make the necessary changes required to insure your progress and safety.  

I am sure you have seen those people that come to the gym and/or out regularly, the have all the component of a good fitness program, strength, cardio and flexibility yet they never seem to make progress, why because there is more to an effective work-out program than just performing a group of exercises.  In order for your fitness program to be effective you must not only have the proper exercises, you need the proper set's, rep's, rest, form, weight, and intensity. A personal trainer can insure you have all the necessary components to insure you reach your fitness goals.

It can be an opportunity make new friends or even to develop existing relationships with friends or family members. A walk on a Sunday afternoon is also classed as physical activity and is an ideal opportunity to catch up with friends and family members, as well as meet new people.  Not to mention feel better, higher self-esteem, greater self-confidence, more energy and you will look GREAT in that bathing suit


 
 BENEFITS OF EXERCISE


Treat/Prevent depression -
Physical activity stimulates various brain chemicals that may leave you feeling happier and more relaxed than you were before you worked out.  Exercise can boost confidence and improve self-esteem.  Regular physical activity can even help prevent depression.

Fight chronic diseases - Regular physical activity can help you prevent  or manage  high blood pressure, boosts high-density lipoprotein (HDL), or "good," cholesterol while decreasing triglycerides,which keeps your blood flowing smoothly by lowering the buildup of plaques in your arteries.


Regular physical activity - Can help you prevent type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis and certain types of cancer.

Weight management.  When you engage in physical activity you burn calories. The more intense the activity the more calories you burn, and the easier it is to keep your  weight under control.

Physical activity - Delivers oxygen and nutrients to your tissues.  In fact, regular physical activity helps your entire cardiovascular system.  the circulation of blood through your heart and blood vessels  work more efficiently