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I recently moved back to the states after living in Japan and working as a personal trainer for military personnel and their spouses. Moving back to the states felt like the perfect timing to switch gears and focus on my own goals of competing in the NPC Bikini Division. I love my life as a trainer and competitor. I see the body as a piece of clay waiting to be shaped and sculpted into a beautiful master piece. I love watching my own transformations and equally love seeing the transformations I help create in others.

Thursday, July 14, 2011

Timing is Everything

One way to better build results in the gym is to pay attention to the amount of time you are taking between exercises and sets. The length of your rest periods has a large impact on how much strength, size, and endurance you build.

Alot of people love a workout partner. I too, love having a spotter, it is safe and allows for heavier lifting. However, for me, I have to wear my watch otherwise 5 minutes of talking can easily go by and it felt like 30seconds!

As a rule of thumb, if it is my light days (12-15reps/set) my rest length is 30seconds. On my heavy days of 3-7reps/set, my rest length is 60-90seconds.

Eat right and train like a boss! Till next time,
Kelly XOXOXO
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