Continuing our Fittron.com fitness professional interview series, we spoke with Carmen Shawn a personal trainer and fitness model in Miami. She told us a little about her training philosophy and even clued us into her new website. Check it out.
Why did you become a personal trainer?
Started working out when I was 18 and fell in love with fitness! And everything went from there!
How long have you been training clients?
16 years.
Do you have a particular exercise philosophy that you subscribe to?
I approach each client different but for the most part I believe in Circuit training, short rest periods and doing exercises that involve core. But some clients I will train a lot differently depending on their goals.
How do you tailor workouts to fit your client’s needs?
I do what is best for a client. So I would say it is to put together a fitness routine that is best suited to an individual. Focusing on their goals, needs and abilities.
How long should people work out for?
I believe in short, efficient workouts and dividing your workouts up. Doing cardio separate from their resistance training at least 5 to 6 hours later if they can.
Do you have any suggestions on how someone can get started on an exercise regime?
Hardest thing is to get started. Once you get a routine going and start to see results, you will keep going. I always suggest working with a fitness professional 2 -3 x a week to help educate, motivate and get you on the right track!
Should men and women workout differently?
Men are from mars and women are from Venus! Need I say more! You can train similarly but that really depends on their goals. Women have different needs then men and recover different.
What type of cardio is best? And how much cardio should someone do a day?
I believe no more then 45mins. Cardio is meant to be done aerobically to burn calories and fat. Once you start feeling tired and out of breath, it is time to stop. Mix up your cardio to prevent overuse and injury. But also to keep the body guessing and to add variety to your workout.
Do you have any interests outside of the fitness industry?
Modeling. www.carmenshawn.com
Where will you be in 20 years?
Still in the gym!
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Carmen- you look great!