Log In / Create Account
Renew Membership
Join Now
View Cart (0)
THE WORLD'S LARGEST ASSOCIATION
FOR FITNESS & WELLNESS PROFESSIONALS
1-800-999-4332
or
Chat Support
Home
Membership
Conferences
Insurance
CECs/CEUs
Articles
Videos
Store
FitFeed
Answers
FitnessConnect
Add a Question
Beta
Ask a health and fitness-related question and receive answers from fitness experts and professionals
Home
»
IDEA Answers
» Hugo Meca
Questions & Answers by Hugo Meca
Answers
Questions
Topics Followed
Have you developed your own unique fitness format?
Group Fitness
Group Training
6
Answers
|
Asked by
Raina Casarez
735 days ago
Answered by
Hugo Meca
734 days ago
I developed my own fitness path! Just some personal guidelines to help me to attend my clients needs. I'm at this
...
read more
How do you define success as a fitness professional?
Professional Fitness Instructor Training (PFIT)
Group Fitness
Business Planning/Strategies
13
Answers
|
Asked by
Raina Casarez
735 days ago
Answered by
Hugo Meca
734 days ago
Being able to live confortably on my fitness job only, known by the comunity and sucessful with my clients!
read more
Where does the name "burpee" come from?
Exercises
3
Answers
|
Asked by
Dejinira Lee
735 days ago
Answered by
Hugo Meca
734 days ago
Tkx Sherry!!
read more
Do you think we should avoid drinking water with our meals?
Drinking water
Water
Nutrition
11
Answers
|
Asked by
Beverly Young
735 days ago
Answered by
Hugo Meca
734 days ago
No. But depending on how much one drink, it can dissolve the gastric enzime in the stomac and delay diggestion.
read more
What breathing techniques do you teach your clients?
Breathing
Clients
Relaxation Techniques
6
Answers
|
Asked by
Beverly Hosford
735 days ago
Answered by
Hugo Meca
734 days ago
In teach my clients to breathe constatly. i don´t tell them when to inhale or exhale. Just to keep breathing while exer
...
read more
How do you remain energized so you do not experience professional burn out?
Personal Trainer
42
Answers
|
Asked by
Debi Cristiano
735 days ago
Answered by
Hugo Meca
734 days ago
You must have time to yourself! To exercise, study, read, sleep, meditate, enjoy your life, kids, partners etc. Only a r
...
read more
I am interested in the latest information on working with clients with osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Clients
4
Answers
|
Asked by
Alice Judd
734 days ago
Answered by
Hugo Meca
734 days ago
You have to work your clients body with heavy weights, weight bearing activities and (if possible) exercises with strech
...
read more
How do you train clients with over-active upper traps (who initiate movements w a shoulder shrug)?
Trapezius
Clients
Personal Training
16
Answers
|
Asked by
Sara Foster
734 days ago
Answered by
Hugo Meca
734 days ago
Try to look it the other way... why are the upper traps so tense. Some other muscle (portion) is not doing their job. To
...
read more
How do you motivate clients through plateaus?
Motivation
Clients
Personal Training
14
Answers
|
Asked by
Sara Foster
734 days ago
Answered by
Hugo Meca
734 days ago
Push them to their limits, make them discover new limits, try to alternate stimulus (non linear periodization), and keep
...
read more
How do you utilize social media to market/network your business?
Marketing
Social Media
Business Development
Facebook
Twitter
17
Answers
|
Asked by
Debi Cristiano
734 days ago
Answered by
Hugo Meca
734 days ago
I'm struggling with the same problems here in Portugal and we have a small market. I've participating in TV shows, writi
...
read more
Page
1
2
next ›
last »
Share this page
Client Share
Tweet
Hugo Meca
11
Questions Answered
0
Questions Asked
Topics Followed by Hugo
View All
Find a Personal Trainer
Athletic Trainer or Coach
Fitness Instructor
GYROKINESIS® Instructor
GYROTONIC® Instructor
Martial Arts Instructor
Massage Therapist
Nutritionist or Dietitian
Personal Trainer
Physical Therapist
Pilates Instructor
Reiki Practitioner
Sports Conditioning Professional
Tai Chi Instructor
Wellness/Lifestyle Coach
Yoga Instructor