As a trainer, I understand that the demands of everyday life never quite align themselves with our fitness goals. Sure, you belong to a gym, and you may even spend an hour or so a day there. That's excellent. But what really counts is the other 23 hours a day that you're outside the gym.

Those other 23 hours can, and often do, have more of an influence over your body, mind, and soul than the one hour a day you spend at the gym. Outside of the gym, are you sleeping well? Are you eating nutritious food (it's the truth, we are what we eat)? Are you under a lot of stress? How you answer these and other questions heavily influence the type of fitness program that's right for you.