Measuring Results Beyond the Scale
YMCA OF GREATER WAUKESHA COUNTY

HOW TO MEASURE SUCCESS OTHER THAN THE SCALE

Sunday, May 22, 2022

By: Kayla, Fitness Director at the Tri County YMCA 

Sometimes, the results on the scale can be discouraging when you work so hard to reach your weight-loss goals. A body composition analyzer can help provide essential data for any weight loss and fitness program. At the Y, we use InBody testing to assess how much muscle, fat, and water you have in your body. InBody testing is available for members ages 16 & older who don’t have a personal trainer for just $10.

I recently had a discouraged client because she was lifting weights three times a week for six weeks and was only down 1 lb on the scale. We did an InBody analysis and found that she gained 5 lbs of muscle and lost 6 lbs of fat. What a HUGE difference! The results encouraged her to keep lifting and working out to continue to see progress. 

Aside from body composition changes, may find other results to help keep you motivated:

• Lower blood pressure
• Easier time doing day to day activities
• More energy throughout the day
• Clothes may fit differently
• Better mobility and flexibility 
• Blood sugar is easier to control
• Improved cholesterol levels
• Lower stress levels
• More confidence!

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WHY USE A PERSONAL TRAINER? 

A qualified personal trainer can elevate your fitness with a customized plan to acheive your wellness goals. At the Y, our certified personal trainers offer consistent one-on-one guidance to create a motivating workout experience in a supportive environnemt. 

Even trainers themselves can benefit from hiring another trainer. Trainers aren’t scary individuals who will push you until you cry. They are there to encourage and support you along your journey. They should make you want to keep coming back. 

• If you’re the kind of person who dreads coming to the gym or can’t get motivated, a trainer can help keep you accountable and provide variety in your workouts, so you don’t get bored. 
• You will get an individualized plan based on your own goals and limitations. This makes your workouts more efficient and safer!
• They will push you harder than you push yourself, and you will generally see results faster.
• A trainer can help you learn about an overall healthy lifestyle, not just give you a good workout. 
• Trainers help make sure you are using the proper form; they can key in on the little things that make a big difference in the exercise.
• Even if you are already fit, a trainer can help take you to the next level with your workouts.

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