Celebrity Personal Trainers

Personal Trainer to the Stars!!contest) do work, but because they occur at an
Celebrity Personal Trainers!!unnaturally rapid pace, they cannot be carried out for
Who are these amazing personal trainers that train theany real length of time, at least not without doing
stars, professional athletes, celebrities, rock musicians,serious harm to the body. But sure enough, most
and the rest of the rich and famous?celebrity personal training programs are designed
Well, being a personal trainer and a perfectionist, I didaround this quick-fix process because so few personal
some research to find out who they are and how onetrainers really understand anatomy and human kinetics,
becomes a personal trainer to the stars. The researchthe science of how the human body functions. There
I uncovered about these so-called celebrity personalare well-educated trainers -- they just happen to be
trainers that charge fees of $300+ per hour for theirunfortunately rare. I have worked in the industry for
expertise indicates that, like the rest of the personalmany years, and seldom encounter other trainers who
training industry, there are no requirements of any sorthave degrees or even quality certifications, or who
to become a celebrity trainer. Most of these celebritycontinue to develop their education and expand their
trainers simply happened to be in the right place at theknowledge about human function and performance. In
right time.this unregulated industry, no one is checking to see if
I had a close friend who was in a car accident. Sincepersonal trainers are performing any kind of continuing
the insurance covered it, he went to see aed -- and I promise you, most are not.
chiropractor after the accident. During the first fewAll this is not to say that you should not hire a personal
visits, he and the chiropractor got to talking, and they hittrainer. Hell, even personal trainers who know hardly
it off. The chiropractor happened to know someanything about creating a quality exercise or nutrition
celebrities, and just by knowing him, my friend got a gigprogram still can create an environment where you
training a star. Fortunately, my friend had a goodcan get in great shape. They can motivate you to
knowledge base and was great at working withachieve better health and make much further progress
people, although the chiropractor had no real way ofthan you would likely ever accomplish on your own.
knowing this at the time. There was something in it forAlmost any personal trainer is better than no personal
the chiropractor, though, in that he got a cut fortrainer. Almost.
recommending the my friend to the celebrity.Differing Levels of Training Experience -- and Results
Mangers of celebrities would be doing their star clientsCertainly there are people reading this who feel they
a favor if they used a little more caution when hiringcan do it -- the fitness program and healthy diet -- all
personal trainers and the like. As with any referral, aon their own. More power to anyone who can create
thorough screening and background check are in ordera healthy eating plan, incorporate a weight training
before simply hiring a trainer on some other celebrity'sroutine, and practice a regular cardio regimen on their
say-so. Unfortunately for the client, the endorsementown. Please know, however, you are the extreme
by another famous person is often all it takes for anexception. For many people, the problem isn't in
unqualified musclehead, who knows virtually nothingcreating the program or even finding the discipline to
about how to work with people or train the humancommit to it. The problem is that in trying to do it all
body, to get in the door.themselves, they are creating the wrong program for
Just Because They're Famous Doesn't Mean They'rethe results they wish to achieve. These are the folks
Knowledgeablewho train regularly, yet see little or no results. They
I want to state that I am by no means bashingthen get frustrated and quit, thinking they have tried
personal trainers who work with stars, or anyeverything when it comes to losing fat, that they simply
individual's personal trainer -- although it's alwaysmust not be disciplined enough -- when, in reality,
important to find and hire a trainer with the highest leveldiscipline has very little to do with it.
of education, experience, and certifications.There also are those who think they know a lot
Unfortunately, it's not necessarily the people with thebecause they've achieved great results on their own,
best qualifications, but rather those with the bestwhen in actuality, they've just been blessed with good
marketing and biggest mouths who usually get all thegenes and would benefit by doing almost any kind of
attention. Take note: This DOES NOT MEAN theyexercise. Most of your models, movie stars, and
know a hill of beans about training. The thing about thecelebrities fall into this category, so any exercise and
lack of regulation in this field is that you don't reallynutritional program a personal trainer gives them is
have to be very well-qualified to get a job doing it. Iflikely to work like a charm. Under the guidance of a
you're good at causing a big commotion andknowledgeable personal trainer and certified nutritionist,
conveying confidence about your ability to makethese people would see more and better results than
people feel good, you will succeed in the business,they had ever dreamed possible. And the best part
whether or not you can actually deliver on yourwould be that the results would last, rather than simply
promise.providing the short-term fix they've become used to.
Take a look at the industry and you'll see that celebrityLastly, of course, are the people who don't care about
personal trainers are a dime a dozen now. All thetheir health, don't have time to exercise, or never
biggest stars -- Britney Spears, P‑Diddy,exercise, because exercise hurts, they hate to sweat,
J‑Lo, Oprah, Madonna, Tom Cruise -- haveor their self-esteem is in the toilet and they figure it's a
personal trainers. Even the trainers themselves arewaste of time to even try. While this sort of personal
getting famous now, just because of their celebrityapathy toward preserving one's health through
clients. Two of the most celebrated personal trainersexercise and proper eating may seem like no one's
are Bob Green, Oprah's trainer, and Gunter, trainer tobusiness but the individual's, it really is a very selfish act.
many celebrities.Treating your body well, including getting regular
I have watched many of these personal trainers onexercise and eating healthy food, is the most unselfish
the news and listened to their advice about which dietsthing you can do. Think about it -- if you don't take
work and which are the best nutrition products on thecare of yourself now, sooner than later, others will
market. Trust me, their biggest gift is their ability to gethave to take care of you. Since you were too lazy,
in front of a camera to sell their products, becausebusy, or depressed to invest the time or energy in
their advice is questionable, at best. Still, no one canstaying healthy, you will, inevitably, make others suffer.
argue their ability to generate millions of dollarsA Qualified Trainer Will Tailor a Program to Meet Your
because of their proximity to the rich and famous. TheNeeds
sad part is that they're making a large portion of theirIf companies and governments were wise, personal
money by exploiting millions of uneducated,trainers would be mandatory and health insurance
unmotivated people, playing on their unrealistic desireswould cover them. Well, a guy can dream, can't he?
to look like the next celebrity on the big screen.Seriously, even if you only see a trainer once a week
We're Not All Going to Look Like Supermodels or-- or even once a month -- to check in and make sure
Professional Athletesyou're performing your exercises properly, it's better
Let's say you work really hard and you're in the bestthan not seeing one at all.
shape of your life, but you still don't look like yourTake the time to do the research, and then invest in a
idealized image of the perfect man or woman. People,qualified trainer who is knowledgeable about how to
let's be honest with each other. Not everyone is goinghelp you achieve your personal goals. If you have a
to look like Pamela Anderson or Brad Pitt. Geneticsspecial need -- a back injury, joint problems, limited
play a big role in our looks, not to mention the cosmeticrange of motion -- find someone who can address
enhancements created through plastic surgery, airyour issues specifically. Don't jump on the latest
brushing, and camera tricks. Being healthy and fitcelebrity trainer bandwagon, just because the person
doesn't mean you will never have a little fat on youris a trainer to the stars. Find a personal trainer who
body. Looking great and feeling great without the aidknows how to train your human body and get you
of drugs, cosmetics, and surgery will take you to betterresults.
places than any amount of fame will ever give you.Fame Doesn't Equal Expertise -- Particularly in the
Before you decide you want to look like a cover girl orHealth & Fitness Industry
a superjock, it's really important to get comfortableCelebrity personal trainers, spokesmodels, movie stars,
with yourself exactly as you are. Sure, you're going toathletes, and other rich and famous people probably
feel better as you lose weight and build muscle, but thegot where they are because they're great at what
you inside is going to be the same. Yes, your shapelythey do. That does not mean you should follow their
new build may inspire confidence, but the rawadvice about health and nutrition. You probably wouldn't
materials of your personality are going to be exactlyask a plumber advice about how to change your car's
the same. Are you fundamentally happy with your lifeoil, would you? Likewise, celebrities may look good, but
and who you are now -- or are you waiting around forthat doesn't mean they -- even celebrity trainers --
external improvements to make you feel better on theknow anything about proper exercise and nutrition. Hire
inside? Just like the roots of a plant determine thea health, fitness, and nutrition professional. They are the
quality of its fruit, it's the invisible, internal stuff thatonly people whose advice you should take regarding
determines the happiness of your external life.these subjects. Even medical doctors generally are not
Celebrities Whine & Complain Just Likethe best advocates for proper fitness and nutrition,
Everybody Elsebecause they are trained in specific fields and seldom
As a society, we've been trained to look up to peopleare aware of how all the parts of the body work and
whose job it is to pretend everyday to be someonemove in cooperation.
other than who they are. And because of the glitz andHave you ever noticed how some of the famous
glamour associated with their Hollywood lives, we putpeople dishing health advice are not even in that great
them up on pedestals and give extra weight to whatof shape? Why would you take advice from
they say -- for no reason other than the fact thatsomeone who isn't in peak physical condition? That's
they're famous.like getting your hair cut by a stylist with a bowl cut or
I hate to break it to you, but I have trained somehaving a gap-toothed orthodontist install your braces.
celebrities and stars -- and the truth is they are noNot to mention that anyone can look great, but still feel
different than you or I. Granted, it's their job to lookterrible because they achieved their looks through an
great all the time, so they spend a ton of time andunhealthy method.
money making sure they keep on looking good. ButResearch Pays Off When Searching for a Qualified
they whine and complain just as much as the rest ofTrainer
us. Wouldn't you love to get paid to look good, ratherThe thing is, you don't know what you don't know. As
than paying someone to help you look better?a result, many people fall into the trap of buying the
Once upon a time, only celebrities hired personalbaloney stars like Britney Spears, Oprah, and Dr. Phil
trainers, in part because only celebrities could affordare selling. And even though a star might actually have
them, but also because looking good was vieweda fabulous, incredibly knowledgeable trainer, a lot can
primarily as the arena of the famous. It's good to knowbe misinterpreted between the time the trainer offers
we regular folks are getting smarter, in that we'reexercise or diet specifics to his celebrity client and the
beginning to realize just how important personal trainingtime that celebrity repeats the info to his or her adoring
is in the lives of everyone, not just famous people. Ifpublic. It's like that game of Telephone you played
you think about how important a healthy body is towhen you were a kid -- by the time the information
every aspect of your life, you might come to realizereaches you, it has turned into misinformation.
that a good trainer is more important than your hairHow do you know who to believe anyway? One star
dresser, your CPA, or even your mechanic. In fact, asays they got great results by simply lifting weights
personal trainer is a mechanic -- only the machine heand eating fewer calories. The next celebrity says
or she works on is not a car, but the most importantthey lost tons of weight by eating a low-fat diet high in
machine you will ever own: your body.protein. Another famous somebody swears by a daily
Personal trainers help keep you healthy by motivatingswim, lots of veggies, and whole lot of good carbs.
you -- and the celebrities -- to get in shape and keepArghhhhhh!!!! It all sounds confusing as hell. And, in a
off the fat.way, it is.
The Results of Quick-Fix Shape-Up Programs NeverA program that's right for a size-2 supermodel
Lastprobably is not right for a heavy stay-at-home mom
I am constantly amazed when I hear celebrities andwho is just now learning to incorporate any exercise
their personal trainers promoting their diets and/orinto her day. The proper program for an individual
nutritional products. If the alleged "professionals" holdingdepends on his or her biochemistry and the specific
the media limelight still don't know how the bodyway their body functions. Understanding human kinetics
functions (and far too many of them don't), it's nois not as easy as A-B-C. When it comes to the human
wonder our nation just keeps on getting fatter. Therebody, there may be many underlying reasons why one
are two significant problems with quick-fix formats forperson begins a simple walking program and, voila,
training and nutrition. First, these extreme exercise andthey look phenomenal, while another person runs, lifts
diet regimens that quickly get stars in phenomenalweights, and kills themselves in the gym, only to step
shape for a movie role or a tour are terrible for theon the scale and find they've gained another pound.
body. Yet many celebrities are willing to do whatever itThe human body is awash in mysteries, and a good
takes to get in shape as quickly as possible becausepersonal trainer will help you solve yours so you can
they know their jobs could be on the line. Secondly,lose all the fat you want and add all the muscle you
regular people, fans of these fabulous-looking stars, trydesire. Again, personal training is all about you and your
to follow the celebrities' diet and exercise programs,results. And even if all your exercise and effort don't
only to wind up failing, both because they cannot keepdrop a pound off you -- if you see no noticeable
up the extreme regimens and because the programschanges -- know that the exercise is benefiting your
are unnatural and impossible to sustain for any lengthbody and your health, and it would be stupid to
of time.discontinue your program. Rather than quit, find
Remaining super-lean year-round can be challenging,someone to help you fine-tune your regimen so you
especially if you're on an exercise program that leanscan begin to see the results from all your hard work.
you down in as little as 8 to 12 weeks, such as aThe main thing is this: Don't follow someone's advice
bodybuilder's diet and exercise regimen. This processjust because they claim to be a personal trainer to the
can get you looking phenomenal for a day or two, but Istars or charge $300 an hour. None of that means
guarantee it won't last much beyond that, because ourtheir program will get you the results you want. There
bodies simply cannot function at that level for anyare no healthy quick fixes. Get on a quality exercise
sustained period of time. However, you can achieveprogram and eat properly, period. Don't waste time,
these results and stay super-lean year-round with amoney, or energy, only to become frustrated. Do the
lifestyle change that incorporates healthy meals andresearch and hire a professional who can give you
regular exercise. A program like this is geared to burnsensible advice that will get you on your way to
fat as opposed to primarily building muscle, unlike thelooking good and feeling great.
regimens celebrity personal trainers often put their starMangers and Agents for Celebrity Personal Trainers:
clients on.Consult with a professional call me and I can find you
The thing is, short-term training programs to get inthe best personal trainer for your star, celebrity,
shape for a one- or two-day event (like a bodybuildingAthlete, or yourself.