Articles on training, boxing and staying with it

Answers to the questions people ask James before they start training: whether training at home works, what a first boxing lesson is like, how to pick a trainer and how strength work fits into losing weight.

In-home personal training or a gym: which works better?

What changes when your personal trainer comes to your home in Thousand Oaks or Oak Park instead of meeting you at a gym, and who each option suits best.

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Private boxing lessons for beginners: what to expect

Never boxed before? What happens in a first private boxing lesson, what you need to bring, and why pad work is such a good workout. Thousand Oaks area.

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How to choose a personal trainer: 7 questions to ask

Seven questions to ask before you hire a personal trainer in Thousand Oaks, Oak Park or Westlake Village, and the answers that tell you that you have found a good one.

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Strength training for weight loss: what actually works

Why lifting weights helps you lose fat and keep it off, how often to train, and the everyday habits that matter more than any single workout.

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Your first personal training session: what to expect

What happens in a first session with a personal trainer, what to wear, what you will be asked, and how to get the most out of the hour. Conejo Valley.

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How often should you see a personal trainer?

Once, twice or three times a week? How to decide how often to train with a personal trainer, and how to make the sessions in between count.

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Strength training after 50: how to start safely

Why strength training matters more with age, how to start after 50 without getting hurt, and what a sensible first few months look like.

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Boxing for fitness: six benefits of a boxing workout

Why a boxing workout on the pads builds fitness, coordination, strength and confidence, and how to add boxing to your training in the Conejo Valley.

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