Orange County Personal Trainer Blog by PremiumTrainers.com

New Affordable Care Act Hurting Small Business Owners

2013-10-31T08:02:00.001-07:00

Why Can't I Keep My Existing Health Insurance Policy?

I am an individual small business owner working everyday to keep my clients and community as healthy as possible as well as myself but that doesn't seem to matter when it comes to my health insurance.

I am one of the hundreds of thousands of people in California who received the letter that my insurance policy will no longer be available.

The reason being it doesn't meet the minimum requirements of the new Affordable Care Act such as maternity care and pediatric services.

Now why would a single male with no children need maternity and pediatric services? Really do I need to answer that!

Healthy people have always paid for the sick. I get that! I have been responsible and paying my own health insurance since 2007 when I started my business and under company plans before that. So I have been paying for the sick by choosing to live a healthy lifestyle. Now my freedom of choosing the type of health insurance plan is being dictated by the government. Seems like I lost that freedom.

My health insurance costs are bound to go up because of these added requirements.

For me this is not a political issue and those Democrats and Republicans who use this as such should take a step back out of their bubble and view the problem with open eyes. It's not even an issue of a failed website. It is a freedom of choice issue. I wonder if the men in Congress and the President have maturity care on their policies? I'm guessing NO! Seems like they have the freedom of choice!

I hope logic prevails.

Orange County Personal Trainers at SoCal Fit Group Workouts

2011-05-09T11:28:00.000-07:00

SoCal Fit
Group Work Outs!

Save time

Challenge your partner

Get in shape together!!

I'm looking for groups of 2-4 people who are eager to get in shape and are 100% dedicated to doing what's necessary to make it to every work out.

Email or call me if you're seriously interested in making a strong commitment.

Steve@socalfit.com or (714) 955-1284. Read about me on PremiumTrainers.com Click Here

I wont run this special deal forever so get on it while it's still hot.

Orange County Personal Trainer Directory is now listed on Thumbtack!

2011-02-14T14:28:00.000-08:00

Find an Orange County Personal Trainer using Thumbtack!

Our goal at PremiumTrainers is to help local fitness professionals find clients and grow their business through affordable online advertising. Orange County residence looking to hire a personal trainer can search and select a trainer all from the comforts of one site, PremiumTrainers.com. We are experienced fitness professionals wanting to help you find the best possible trainer for you. All the necessary information about our trainers is there but if you have additional questions rest assured our expert staff of fitness professionals is there to assist you.

Advertising takes time, money and effort. That is why PremiumTrainers has chosen Thumbtack because it takes very little time and effort and it's FREE! Using a Thumbtack listing will broaden the range of potential customers whom are looking for our service. We feel confident our business will grow due to our listing on Thumbtack.

Thank you Thumbtack for your vision and service.

Meal Planning from the Orange County Personal Trainers

2010-12-17T10:22:00.000-08:00

Online Nutritional Program from the Orange County Personal Trainers at PremiumTrainers

2010-12-10T10:43:00.000-08:00

Orange County Personal Trainers Know You Must Combined Exercise and Proper Nutrition To Achieve Optimal Results

We have added the most state of the art nutritional program to help our clients and the residents of Orange County eat better, feel better and loose weight.

PremiumTrainers is taking our program to the next level by giving you the knowledge and support of an Orange County personal trainer to keep you on track, guide you through the process, motivate you when times get tough, and be there for you every step of the way through positive reinforcement.

This is not a DIET! This is a POSITIVE LIFE STYLE CHANGE!

Get started on your new healthy and fit life now!

The Online Nutritional Program includes:

Your personal online nutritional account you can access anywhere you have web access
Track all your macronutrients like carbohydrates, proteins and fats
Track all your vitamins and minerals
Letter grades rate the quality of your nutrition. Shoot for all A's!
Gives you an accurate estimation of how many calories you should consume to achieve your goals
Interactive technology and real time suggestions for what types of foods you should eat to achieve a healthy balanced diet
Build your own custom recipes
View thousands of complete meal plans which include your favorite foods
Easy to print shopping lists for your meal preparations
Track your personal goals using built in or custom graphs
All your favorite foods are saved and easily accessed to speed up the process

An Orange County personal trainer gives you:

A local fitness professional to keep you accountable, motivate you and keep you on track
Professional assistance to help train you on the program in person!
Assistance with set up and goal setting
Enhanced fitness assessments like body fat testing, movement assessments, flexibility assessments, circumference measurements*
Exercise program design*
One-on-one personal training**

*Enhanced options will have an additional cost depending on the personal trainer

**Personal training rates vary so you must talk to each trainer individually

PremiumTrainers New Online Meal Planning

2010-12-07T13:47:00.000-08:00

2010-07-27T12:39:00.000-07:00

Fitness4Baby Staying Fit and Healthy Before, During and After Pregnancy

2010-04-26T20:18:00.000-07:00

Eric Johannsen is an Orange County personal trainer and owner of Fitness4Baby.com whose aim it is to educate pregnant women on the importance of fitness before, during and after pregnancy. With a multitude of programs available online and access to fantastic Orange County personal trainers, pregnant women can now get and stay in shape with ease.

Move Your A** on Marigold by Your Local Orange County Personal Trainer

2010-03-15T14:25:00.000-07:00

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Move Your A** on Marigold

High Intensity Fun, You Won't Know What Hit You!

The Workout Will Include:

An Active Warm-up
Individual Exercise Stations
Sustained Med-to-High Intensity Effort for 45+ Minutes
Cool-down and Stretch

My Toys Will Include: The TRX, Step, Bosu, Medicine Balls, Bands, Dumbbells, Mat, Stability Ball, Wii Game System...

Location: 504.5 Marigold Corona del Mar CA 92625

Workout Schedule: TBA

Times: Tuesday and Thursday 5:45pm-7:00pm,

Your Trainer & Neighbor:

Eric Johannsen M.S.

Owner of PremiumTrainers/Fitness4Baby
Certified Personal Trainer & Pre/Post Natal Exercise Specialist

*Contact me directly at:
eric@premiumtrainers.com, 714-336-0040 cell

*FREE for the 1st Month for Marigold Residents and Friends

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Submit Feedback and/or Testimonials

2010-02-24T14:04:00.000-08:00

Thank you for your interest in sharing your experience with Premium Trainers. We value your feedback.

If you would like to submit a video testimonial, simply add a direct URL to the video online below, upload your file using the browse option below, or email us directly at Info@Premiumtrainers.com.

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2009-12-01T11:08:00.001-08:00

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Orange County Personal Trainer Testimonials for Premium Trainers

2009-10-05T21:46:00.000-07:00

Here at Premium Trainers we strive for excellence in fitness & performance. This goes for our bodies, our minds & this business.

We hope your experience with our Orange County personal trainers has exceeded expectations and we welcome your feedback about our company and services.

In an effort to better assist our clients, we appreciate any comments, concerns and/or testimonials about our fitness services.

Please take a moment to call us at 714-336-0040, email us at Info@PremiumTrainers.com or simply leave a comment on this blog to let us know.

Hear what Angela has to say about how her Orange County personal trainer, Eric from Premium Trainers, helped her! Just watch the video above.

Newport Beach Personal Trainers Doing Great Things

2009-09-22T12:06:00.000-07:00

Our friends at OC Fitness Solutions have created Outbound Performance Camp, "Indoor Training for the Outdoor Experience."

Click the logo for more information:

Great New Tool If You Are A Personal Trainer In Orange County

2009-06-21T08:41:00.000-07:00

A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of meeting the computer programmer who developed the Slim Image program.

Slim Image has been around for years and now with the help of the internet, personal trainer and health clubs in Orange County have access to it.

Motivation and a clear visual image of your goal are critical for success. All you need to do is look at this technology and you will understand how powerful your Slim Image can be. Click on the Slim Image logo for the demo.

PremiumTrainers is now a proud sponsor of Slim Image. For more information please contact Eric at: eric@premiumtrainers.com

Pregnancy Massage

2009-05-12T14:08:00.000-07:00

Today I was lucky enough to meet Kathy Flippin owner of Dynamic Touch Massage. She educated me on the importance and benefits of massage during pregnancy. Her office in Costa Mesa was very clean, calm and professional. Kathy has a bright and cheerful personality and gives her clients the attention they deserve. A healthy pregnancy needs the healing hands of a pregnancy massage professionals to relieve tension, heal and relax tight muscles. Fitness4Baby's pregnancy exercise program and Dynamic Touch's pregnancy massage are providing the women of Orange County the services and attention they deserve.

Kathy, thank you for all you do.

Sincerly,

Eric Johannsen
Fitness4Baby.com

Beating the "baby blues."

2009-05-09T09:20:00.000-07:00

My Fitness4Baby client, who delivered a very handsome baby boy 6 weeks ago, brought up an interesting topic this week. She called it "baby blues." Her feelings were not remotely close to depression, but related to the dramatic change in lifestyle. She had been working and dedicated to her pregnant exercise program. After her C-section she felt strong and ready for motherhood. Many people at the hospital were amazed at her strength and endurance. She attributes much of that to her pregnancy exercise routine.

During the first 4 weeks after delivery she said she had a case of the "baby blues." Her husband confirmed that. She emphasized the importance of her regular exercise, the way her personal training sessions made her feel and the need for the time to work on herself. All this was suddenly missing.

Talking to her confirmed the importance of continuing support immediately after delivery, C-section or not. Taking time out of your day to focus on yourself, engaging in light physical activity and having your trainer there brings back familiar feelings and "baby blues" fighting hormones.

The Fitness4Baby pregnancy exercise program will include ongoing support before, throughout and AFTER pregnancy.

Click here to view an article from WebMD discussing several topics related to the postpartum period. They do not reference exercise, however we all know regular exercise is essential for optimal health and pregnancy health.

Eric Johannsen
Fitness4Baby
Fitness4Baby@gmail.com

Ways to Avoid Gestational Diabetes

2009-04-07T11:03:00.000-07:00

One of the most common complications during pregnancy is Gestational Diabetes. The good news is it can be controlled and even avoided with proper diet and exercise. Specifically, resistance training increases your bodies Insulin Sensitivity thereby allowing glucose (blood sugar) to enter your cells and then be used for energy. As well, eating quality foods, combining your proteins carbs and fats, and frequent small meals, will help regulate your blood sugar levels.

Lifestyle changes are sometimes difficult and develop slowly. Do not wait until the last minute to make the right changes which will improve your life as well as the life of your baby.

Please view the below links for additional information. If you wish to consult a fitness professional, Fitness4Baby can assist you. Please contact Eric directly at: fitness4baby@gmail.com.

Now is the time improve your Fitness 4 You and 4 Baby!

Informational Health Video:

The Mayo Clinics definition of Gestational Diabetes.

Should you exercise when pregnant?

2009-03-24T08:53:00.000-07:00

Fitness professionals understand the benefits of exercise defend its use at all costs. Sometimes myths spread and become common knowledge and "fact" among other professionals and the general population. One of these happens to be exercising while pregnant. The easy way out, if you don't know any better, is to say if you are fit and have been exercising prior to pregnancy, you can continue. The truth is that you don't need to be an experienced exerciser to start a program during pregnancy. With the approval of your doctor and the asistance of a qualified fitness professional, both you and your baby can become healthy and strong. Here is an article that you will be interested in: http://http://www.webmd.com/baby/features/exercise-during-pregnancy-myth-vs-fact

Best of luck to all the moms and soon-to-be moms.
Eric Johannsen
Pre/Post Natal Exercise Specialist
Fitness4Baby.com

Does a night out hurt your weightloss?

2009-03-11T14:50:00.000-07:00

Trainer are asked, "why aren't I looseing weight? I have been so good.". If you are doing what you should be doing, you should loose weight. Being good means knowing what, how much, when you are eating. It means making the time to exercise and improve. Last night on the Biggest Looser was an example of how people kid themselves. The moment you forget why you are doing something, you loose your edge. The black team went out and fell into some old habits. They still won but they should have won big! Let that be the lesson. If you truely want to loose weight and change your life, do it the right way. You will be that much stronger and feel that much better in the end. Good luck, Eric

The Economic Paradox

2009-03-02T14:45:00.001-08:00

As a nation of consumers, our economy suffers when we spend less. Right now most people are trying to save more than they used too. Do you see my point. If you are a small business owner, your revenue may be down, but you still need to spend money on marketing to attract consumers. Now are you confused. Bottom line is work hard, find clever ways to market, make sure your price is right, and save when you can. Best of luck from the Newport Beach personal trainers at PremiumTrainers.com.

Are you working on your business?

2009-02-23T13:07:00.000-08:00

If your personal training business is slower than it was a year ago, you need to use that time to work on your business. I know it may not pay that much, if any, but do it anyway. Improve your knowledge base by purchasing a book. It may cost you 60 bucks but you may help someone which will create referrals. I recently became a Certified Pre/Post Natal Exercise Specialist. I am currently working on that part of my business every chance I get. Working on your business may not make you rich, but not working on it will. Best of luck to all the hard working personal trainers in orange county. Eric.

To much information.

2009-02-20T17:26:00.000-08:00

Logic tells me there is such a thing as TMI. Or is it information you don't need to share. Like posting "going to the store.". Or posting kids fighting. Now that has a greater chance of hurting someone. The bottom line is since we have this ability to share information quickly and easily, we need to be responsible. I will do my part. Eric

The Economic Lesson of the Night.

2009-02-18T19:51:00.000-08:00

If you are like me, 30 something, educated, have had a few good years of income and never been in a Recession before, I learned something tonight. "Don't forget the past!" Work hard, save your money, be a good human, and remeber what it was like. Teach your children the value of a dollar. The good times will be back and when they are you will be ready.

What to do in a slow economy.

2008-07-28T17:24:00.000-07:00

Small business owners hit hard and deep. We are so passionate about what we do, sometimes we are blinded by the reality of paying higher prices for EVERYTHING! This is when we need to listen to the experts and those who have been through such times. One thing that I have heard is, "know your market." Your marketing money needs to be spent on wisely. Of course we all have heard that before. Siting in on a networking lecture by Hank Blank puts it right out there. Talking to people and getting to know them, face to face, through email, or on the phone will do nothing but good. As long as you are committed to your client base and have there best intentions in mind, good things will come your way, eventually. BE PATIENT!

Am I wrong about Men's Health?

2008-03-05T14:41:00.000-08:00

I have crossed the line to popular press and have come to a conclusion. Magazines are out to sell subscriptions and make money. Shocking, I know. It seems like an up hill battle for fitness professionals whom have the hard science knowledge, hours in the field, and passion for helping people. How can we compete with cover headlines saying, "Hard Abs Made Easy." There are some good suggestions but no where in this magazine are "Easy" exercises, nor should they be. It takes a combination over hard core training, discipline, and sacrifice to get 'Hard Abs." It's NEVER easy! With the headlines as they are, I found a small (very small) section on the bottom of page 63 of the Jan/Feb 2008 Men's Health entitled, "Stretch Yourself At Work." What a great suggestion. It's even EASY! Who would have thought of trying to extend and move the body in ways to counter act office posture would be a good idea. I know, if your buddy in the office next to you saw you doing funny things, rumors would abound. But if they saw it on the cover of a popular magazine, every one would be doing it. Before I go off on a tangent I would like to end it by reinforcing the fact that fitness professionals and health clubs, like those listed on PremiumTrainers.com, would like to help you, as well as take your money. Until next time, keep moving and improving yourself inside and out.

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