Many of us like to skip this part of our training after an intense strength training session. This may be because you don't have the time or you may not even see the point in stretching. If I told you that it would you get you better results enhancing your performance and muscle growth, would you change your mind? If you've made the time to exercise then you must make the time to stretch! But why?

This discussion has been going on for many years. We live in a world overloaded with information on weight loss, new fad diets or a new exercise craze. It's no wonder we are all confused and many feel lost in a frustrating cycle of weight loss and weight gain.

Some have the opinion that we should be focusing on nutrition and the energy balance equation, creating a daily calorie deficit. This is very true and should be part of our thinking patterns when it comes to meal times every single day. The fad diets however can take this to the extreme and bring your body into starvation mode increasing weight loss in the future. It's taking one step forward and 10 steps back! These diets are not sustainable.

We must not forget the long term importance of consistent exercise for weight loss and long term health. Exercise is not just about burning off those extra calories to aid us in the calorie deficit each day, it is about making your body more efficient, a fat burning machine with the aid of weight training. The more lean muscle you have, the more fat you are burning off all the time!

So what's the secret and where should your focus be for real results that you will stick to?

So, you've finally decided to invest in a personal trainer as you are not getting the results you want by yourself or you are in need of some motivation and expertise.

A personal trainer can be money well spent to transform your health and fitness and to overcome emotional and physical barriers. Once you have found your personal trainer, it is vital that you make the most out of the time with them to ensure you are getting value for your money and seeing the changes within yourself each step of the way. You will need to learn to work as a team.

After working with a number of different clients I know there are certain keys ways in which you can ensure you get the most out of your mobile personal trainer and increase your fitness each week.

Many of us want to increase our fitness levels. You may have the motivation but do not know how to keep pushing your body to get results or you may need new inspiration to shock the body and get those results you having been working for, not realising your body has plateaued out.

Those of you who have worked with a personal trainer will have experienced how your body can be pushed in many different ways. Why are personal trainers so important in your fitness regime?