We are proud to announce our new personal training studio at 366 Park Avenue, 2nd Floor in Glencoe, IL 60022. Please call (312) 685-5565 to schedule a visit. We are pleased to offer prospective new clients a free one hour personal fitness assessment and training session.

Our studio is in the downtown Glencoe shopping district, one block west of Green Bay Road on the south side of Park Avenue. We are on the second floor, above Pascal Pour Elle. Free on-street parking is usually available right in front of the building.

Our hours are by appointment from 5 am - 9 pm Monday-Friday, 6 am - 6 pm Saturday, and Sunday by appointment.

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Visit us on the Web at www.borafitness.com or call (312) 685-5565 for more information! 

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Now Available - In-Home Personal Training

We are excited to announce the availability of In-Home Personal Training from Andrew Bora, one of the top personal trainers on Chicago’s North Shore. Train in the privacy of your own home!

Maybe it’s hard for you to get to a gym, or perhaps you just like to work out at home. If you live in Glenview, Northbrook or one of the other north Chicago suburbs, in-home personal training might be perfect for you.

There are a some differences between a home workout and a gym workout. An home we typically use more body weight exercises and lightweight equipment like dumbbells, kettle bells, and TRX bands.  If you like, you can begin your training program at home and then switch to the gym when you feel ready.

If you need think you need help improving your diet, Andrew also offers nutritional counseling. A good diet is the secret for getting the most out of your personal training program!

In-home training does cost a little more, which helps to cover our travel time and expenses. Also, we need a good place in your home to work out. Andrew will answer any questions you may have when you call.

If you wanted to start a personal training program but were trying to find a way to do it at home, now you can! Please call Andrew at (312) 685-5565 for more information. Don't wait! Schedule your in-home personal training session today!

My First Personal Training Session – What Should I Expect? by Andrew Bora

You’ve made the decision to improve your health, and now you’re wondering what it would be like to have your own personal trainer (ideally, a Certified Personal Trainer). Perhaps you found a trainer that offers one or two “starter” sessions at a discount. What can you expect from your first personal training session? How can you make the most of it?

Your trainer will first want to get to know you and find out about your personal goals. That is the advantage of personal training; it is focused on you and what you want to achieve! Everyone is different, so your trainer will develop a program that is customized for you. For example, are you trying to lose weight? Maybe you are satisfied with your weight, but you would like to tone and sculpt your body. Or perhaps you are an athlete and would like to improve your performance in a certain sport, or increase your overall fitness and stamina level. It all depends on where you are in relation to your particular goals. So, the most important thing to do before your first training session is to take time to clarify those goals. Envision the way you want to look (or perform)! For example, you might want to find a picture of someone who has the type of body you would like to have, or at least write out a description of it. Some people find it helpful to post a picture that exemplifies their ideal body appearance in several locations around the house such as the bathroom mirror or the refrigerator.

Be sure to bring a comfortable set of workout clothes to your first training session. Your trainer will probably begin with a fitness assessment, asking about your goals and how you want to improve. At Bora Fitness we also offer nutritional counseling, during which we will review your diet and offer recommendations for macro nutrients and calorie intake. If you don’t have good eating habits, your trainer will probably at least encourage you to develop them right away in order to obtain the greatest benefit from your training sessions. He may also have some forms for you to sign before beginning your first workout.

You will probably begin with a light warm-up on a treadmill, bike, or rowing machine. The next part of your workout will often involve body weight exercises, including stretching and flexibility exercises to determine your range of motion and reveal any problem areas. If your trainer is also a Corrective Exercise Specialist like Andrew Bora, he or she may recommend certain types of exercises to help relieve stress or improve your posture. Sitting at a desk hunched over a computer for many hours each day can cause many problems!

Ideally, you will end your first workout feeling relaxed and refreshed. If you are not accustomed to exercise, you may experience a small amount of pain from muscles that haven’t been used in a while. Any painful areas will generally dissipate within a day or two. It’s important to understand that you will probably not see any dramatic changes in your appearance within the first couple of weeks. The first thing that most clients notice is an improvement in their energy level and sense of well-being. This often leads to other benefits such as reduced stress, better performance at work, and improved sleep function. You will probably also experience a mental and emotional “boost” from the knowledge that you are doing something good for your body.

Within 4-8 weeks, most personal training clients start to see significant body changes. Depending on your body type, goals, and level of commitment to your program, you may experience a drop in your body weight and waistline size or you may notice an improvement in your overall definition, strength, flexibility, and range of motion. You definitely should see improvements in your ability to perform various exercises, such as being able to increase the number of repetitions or amount of weight used. In addition, almost all clients will have significantly more energy and will develop a sense of well-being that will last throughout the day.

Personal training is an investment in your health, personal appearance, and performance level that will also affect your life positively in many other ways. You will have more energy, self-confidence, and be able to perform at a higher level on the job and at home. Remember that what you get out of your program will depend on your level of commitment. If you have never developed healthy eating habits, now is the time to start. Commit yourself to maintaining a healthy lifestyle and you will maximize the results of your training program, plus you will reap the benefit of improved overall health.

To learn more, you are invited to visit our web sites: www.borafitness.com and www.glenviewpersonaltrainer.com