Meryl Hawk

Sherman Oaks, CA 91403

www.hawklifefitness.com

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Questions Answered by Meryl

Is it better to use free weights or machine weights?

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39 Answers | Asked by Rob Gray 1143 days ago

Answered by Meryl Hawk 241 days ago

Free weights because they require more muscles to be used, and thus they burn more calories. Best wishes, ... read more

Good App for Personal Trainers?

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3 Answers | Asked by Jeremy Rivers 253 days ago

Answered by Meryl Hawk 246 days ago

Fitness Test Pro is great for fitness assessments and tracking your client's progress: https://play.google.com/store/app... read more

Group Fitness vs. Personal Training Certifications???

Fitness Instructor Personal Training Certifications

8 Answers | Asked by Jessica Bowman 260 days ago

Answered by Meryl Hawk 252 days ago

If you don't have any fitness knowledge, I recommend getting a Personal Trainer and Group Exercise Instructor certificat... read more

How do you create a fitness folowwing?

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9 Answers | Asked by Maria Rice 259 days ago

Answered by Meryl Hawk 252 days ago

Asking for referrals, blogging, tweeting, making fitness videos and posting them to your YouTube channel, having a great... read more

what does idea stand for

5 Answers | Asked by Mary Duprey 256 days ago

Answered by Meryl Hawk 252 days ago

IDEA stands for International Dance Exercise Association. The organization was originally centered around ... read more

Anyone have any good ideas for holiday gifts for clients? kind of a customer appreciation for their business over the year.

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10 Answers | Asked by Nancy Thompson 254 days ago

Answered by Meryl Hawk 252 days ago

A small percentage off of a bundle of training sessions is always a nice gift. Best wishes, Meryl Ha... read more

Workout With or Without music?

12 Answers | Asked by Dr. J 254 days ago

Answered by Meryl Hawk 252 days ago

Without music if the client doesn't know how to perform the exercise(s) with the correct technique. With music if the cl... read more

What is your opinion on low reps (3) for women who want to maximize relitive strength?

Women's Fitness Weight Training Personal Training

9 Answers | Asked by Alex Wisch 253 days ago

Answered by Meryl Hawk 252 days ago

Alex, I use the low sets high reps method with some of my female clients, and it works as far as increasing... read more

how important are squats and dead-lifts to you?

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8 Answers | Asked by Dr. J 253 days ago

Answered by Meryl Hawk 252 days ago

Dr. J, I wouldn't incorporate deadlifts into a workout unless it's a high-level athlete's program. Deadlift... read more

Which corrective exercise would you recommend for "knock knees"?

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8 Answers | Asked by Evelyn Sinclair 279 days ago

Answered by Meryl Hawk 252 days ago

Evelyn, I just found this thread and wanted to chime in. I have helped many clients with knock... read more

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Is it better to use free weights or machine weights?

Free weights because they require more muscles to be used, and thus they burn more calories. Best wishes, ... read more

Good App for Personal Trainers?

Fitness Test Pro is great for fitness assessments and tracking your client's progress: https://play.google.com/store/app... read more

Group Fitness vs. Personal Training Certifications???

If you don't have any fitness knowledge, I recommend getting a Personal Trainer and Group Exercise Instructor certificat... read more

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