Stick to Your Weight Loss Resolution on National Personal Trainer Awareness Day: January 2 Honors the Fastest Way to Reach Your Weight Loss Goals

30% of Americans say their top New Years Resolution is to lose weight and exercise more, 77% say they’re carrying it over from the previous year. On January 2, 2006, National Personal Trainer Awareness Day is going to make these statistics a thing of the past, by helping people stick to their new weight loss and fitness resolutions.

Palo Alto, CA (PRWEB) December 21, 2005 -– Every New Year, millions of Americans flock to the gym to start working on their weight loss and fitness resolutions. Determined, focused, and diligent, they all claim that this is the year they will take off the weight. Sadly, although 30% of Americans say their top New Years Resolution is to lose weight and exercise more, 77% say they’re carrying it over from the previous year.

On January 2, 2006, National Personal Trainer Awareness Day is going to make these statistics a thing of the past, by helping people stick to their new weight loss and fitness resolutions. The annual event serves as a day to increase awareness of the value of hiring a personal trainer, while giving former and current clients the opportunity to show their appreciation and gratitude for what their trainers have helped them accomplish.

“Personal trainers are a critical component in keeping you motivated and committed to a new fitness regimen,” says Maren Sederquist, owner of HealthFIT Professional Training, a Palo Alto, CA-based fitness training and consulting firm. “By creating an exercise and diet program that is specifically designed around your goals and constraints, a trainer is able to take your fitness and physique to a level that is often difficult to achieve on your own.”

A primary goal of National Personal Trainer Awareness Day is to draw attention to the fact that personal trainers are no longer just for the Hollywood jet set or wives of corporate tycoons. These days, trainers are available in all different price ranges, with many different levels of education and specialties. And if you can’t make it to the gym for a session, many personal trainers can come to your home or offer consultations online or over the phone.

“The old excuses no longer hold any weight,” says Sederquist. “It’s finally reached the point where a personal trainer is a viable option for anyone who wants to lose weight and get fit."

To find the right personal trainer for your needs, Sederquist recommends asking friends for recommendations or checking reputable certification organizations for trainers in your area. Then interview several potential trainers to make sure you have a good match. When you find one you like, check out their education and references, and make sure they have reputable certifications and insurance.

“Personal trainers are a terrific resource for helping you stick to your resolutions,” says Sederquist. “They teach you how to exercise properly, keep you accountable, and get just as excited about your results as you do. National Personal Trainer’s Day is an excellent way to draw attention to the lifelong benefits of having a personal trainer.”

For more information about National Personal Trainer's Day visit http://www.nationaltrainersday.com

About Maren Sederquist

Maren Sederquist, MES, CSCS, PES, LWMC, is an internationally recognized fitness expert and owner of HealthFIT Professional Training, a personal training and fitness consulting firm serving the Silicon Valley. She is the publisher of HealthFIT News, a monthly newsletter devoted to keeping its readers fit for health and wellness. Subscription information, as well as past articles and tips, can be found online at http://www.fitforhealth.com.

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