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A Swansea man, Richard Gallimore, replaced his personal trainer with AI for his fitness and diet plans, experiencing significant strength gains and cost savings, highlighting AI's growing role in personalized fitness, though experts emphasize it won't fully replace human trainers due to the importance of human connection and accountability.
The Simple app's AI personal trainer, Avo, is being hailed as a 'game changer' for fitness enthusiasts, offering personalized guidance on workouts, nutrition, and lifestyle habits. Users praise its supportive and inclusive approach, which avoids calorie counting and restrictive eating. The app, developed with input from top nutritionists, provides 24/7 assistance and is available for a subscription fee, with discounts available. It has received thousands of positive reviews for its effectiveness in helping users achieve their health goals.
Andi Kwapien, a fitness trainer specializing in longevity, emphasizes the importance of stability exercises for aging gracefully. She recommends simple movements like quick-step knee raises and single-leg balance drills that can be done anywhere to improve muscular endurance and prevent injury. Kwapien stresses the significance of consistency in exercise and encourages finding enjoyable activities to incorporate into a regular routine, as research shows that every minute of exercise contributes to overall health and longevity.
Personal trainer Luke Worthington, who works with celebrities like Dakota Johnson, shared the five supplements he takes daily, including vitamin D, protein powder, fish oils, collagen, and greens powder. He avoids supplements claiming to "hack" metabolism or counteract blood sugar spikes, emphasizing the importance of a balanced diet and sustainable training. Worthington used to take pre-workout supplements but stopped, emphasizing the need for sustainability in training over caffeine-driven intensity.
Certified personal trainer TJ Mentus recommends power walking as the best exercise for weight loss, emphasizing its simplicity and effectiveness. Power walking can be done anywhere with no equipment required, making it accessible to everyone. Mentus suggests aiming for at least two 30-minute walks daily, gradually building up to this duration if needed. By maintaining an elevated heart rate, power walking maximizes weight loss potential and improves cardiovascular health.
Personal trainer Michael Hamlin suggests 10 unconventional ways to burn more calories and aid weight loss, including laughing more, parking further away, walking after meals, doing chores, pacing around, deep breathing, taking cold showers, doing calf raises while cooking, getting enough sleep, and setting a daily step goal on a smartwatch. These activities, when combined with a healthy diet and regular exercise, can contribute to weight loss and overall well-being.
Kanye West believes his ex personal trainer, Harley Pasternak, has been following him in Dubai, one year after leaking alleged texts from Pasternak threatening to have him institutionalized again. West was notably hospitalized in 2016 after suffering a temporary psychosis, and he has since claimed to have been mentally misdiagnosed. Pasternak's presence in the hotel where West is staying has raised concerns about his motives and intentions. West's career has faced controversy due to anti-Semitic outbursts, and he recently came under fire for rapping about having sex with a "Jewish b****."
Sam Haskell Jr., who is accused of murdering his wife and her parents, reportedly expressed discomfort with the gore depicted in the horror movie "The Forever Purge" in a conversation with his personal trainer. The trainer claims that Haskell Jr. exhibited troubling behavior and had a fascination with horror movies. Authorities are now investigating his interest in the genre. Haskell Jr. has been charged with three counts of murder and could face life in prison without parole if convicted.
Robert De Niro's personal trainer of over 40 years testified in court, describing the actor as a generous boss and revealing that they worked out together for up to seven hours per day. The trainer, Dan Harvey, disputed the accusations made by De Niro's former assistant, Graham Chase Robinson, who claimed that De Niro was verbally abusive and treated her unfairly. Harvey stated that their workout sessions varied depending on De Niro's roles and that he spent a significant amount of time with the actor. The ongoing legal battle involves Robinson's $6 million lawsuit against De Niro and his $12 million countersuit. Deliberations are set to begin soon.
Personal trainer Sean Casey ate only sandwiches for 30 days while in a calorie deficit and lost 10 pounds, aiming to debunk the myth that cutting carbs is necessary for weight loss. Casey wanted to remove the fear and anxiety around certain foods, particularly bread, and emphasize that no food should be feared. While acknowledging that his sandwich-only diet lacked nutritional balance, Casey demonstrated that a sandwich can be a nutritionally balanced meal depending on the ingredients used. He stressed that his weight loss was due to being in a calorie deficit, not solely because of sandwiches, and encouraged people to incorporate all foods they enjoy into their diet in moderation.
Strengthening your core is essential for overall fitness and injury prevention. Incorporating barbell exercises into your routine can challenge your abdominal muscles and provide a solid base of support for other athletic goals. Try these 7 barbell exercises, such as the barbell sit-up, front squat, landmine anti-rotation, Zercher squat, barbell reverse crunch, barbell rollout, and fulcrum deadlift, to build a strong core. Consider starting with a lighter weight or seeking guidance from a certified personal trainer to ensure proper form.
A personal trainer recommends three compound shoulder exercises for building strength and muscle: the Dumbbell Arnold press, Dumbbell incline row, and Seated dumbbell overhead press. These exercises target different shoulder muscles and also engage other muscle groups for stability. The trainer suggests incorporating isolation exercises for muscle definition and upper-body strength. Additionally, an EMOM (every minute on the minute) shoulder workout combining these exercises can be done in just 15 minutes for an intense shoulder workout.
Muscular endurance is an important aspect of fitness that focuses on the ability of muscles to contract under force for extended periods of time. To improve muscular endurance, it is recommended to lighten the weight and increase repetitions. A personal trainer suggests aiming for 15-30 reps of your usual movements using around 60% of your one rep maximum. Six exercises to improve muscular endurance include planks, press-ups, squats, lunges, prowler pushes, and farmer's walks. Improving muscular endurance can help maintain good posture, enhance aerobic capacity, and improve functional strength, making it beneficial for various sports and activities.
Personal trainer Wendy Batts recommends avoiding traditional crunches and sit-ups for abs workouts at home, as they can cause back pain and engage the wrong muscles. Instead, she suggests incorporating exercises like the Dead Bug, Standard Plank, Side Plank, Bird Dog, and Windshield Wipers to target the core muscles effectively. These exercises promote overall core strength and stability, leading to better posture, balance, and everyday movements. Adding these exercises to your routine can help you build a stronger and healthier core.
Country singer and Yellowstone star Lainey Wilson showcased her slimmer figure at an event in New York City after losing 70lbs through a healthier diet and exercise. Wilson, known for her role in the popular country drama series, embarked on a "year of health" in early 2020, working with a personal trainer, engaging in more physical activities like hiking, and making dietary changes such as avoiding sugary drinks and opting for fresh fruits and vegetables. Wilson also revealed her two-year relationship with former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Devlin 'Duck' Hodges, describing him as a supportive partner who understands the pursuit of dreams.