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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: I am interested in personal training, but am not an athlete, would I still be able to train at your strength & conditioning facility?
A: Absolutely! WSC has worked with people from all walks of life. We do train athletes, but we've also worked with the likes of Corey Taylor (Iowa's own rockstar) and Dr. Alex Hubbell (Harvard educated MD). It's a wide open space on a single floor, so WSC can accommodate practically anyone. The bathrooms are wheelchair accessible and they even have a coach with cerebral palsy (who uses a wheelchair).
Q: Should I work 1-on-1 with a personal trainer, or do classes?
A: That comes down to your goals, schedule, and budget. Personal training would be better for sport/injury specific requirements, or if you need extra accountability, attention to detail, etc...
Classes consist of small groups, with a cap of 10 clients, who all go through a strength & conditioning program that was designed for the general adult population. If you feed off of others in a group, or if you're trying to train as economically as possible, our classes would be the perfect fit for you! If you're preparing for a marathon, or your freshman year of a college sport, we'd recommend personal training!
Q: I'd like to work with a personal trainer to create a customized health & fitness, or strength & conditioning plan... what's the first step?
A: Contact us via email, or press and hold on this link to text Calvin... your first session is always on the house! Please, disclose any injuries or conditions and the best day and time in your initial correspondence.
Q: Do you offer a free trial for your group strength & conditioning program?
A: Yes, we do! We let you try upto 5 small group sessions on our Free Week Trial! Register here, or TEXT "WESTSIDE" to 27677 and follow the prompts.
Q: I'd like to try strength & conditioning classes... do I need to come at a certain time?
A: No, we offer open enrollment to any of our class times, but you do need to reserve a spot in advance. You can do this straight from this link - or the link we send when you text "WESTSIDE" to 27677 to start your free trial.
Q: Are your classes for everyone? I don’t have much strength or endurance and don’t want to jump into anything that I can’t handle.
A: It is for absolutely anyone and everyone! Think of it as personal training in a group... most everything is scalable, and if it isn’t, we’ll modify to suit your needs.
Q: After trying it these last couple weeks, I’ve decided I want to move forward with Westside and join! I think it’s going to be a challenging yet positive change for me. What are my options for sessions per week and payment?
A: We're thrilled to welcome you into our fitness family! We have about 10 different options for classes: link to class page.
Q: What should I eat around the time of my training session?
A: This is very important! You want to consume a 2:1 ratio of carbs to protein within a couple hours before and after weight lifting. The exact quantity depends on gender, size, age, goal, etc... but for the average client (looking to build muscle and lose fat), you're aiming for 40 grams of protein and 80 grams of carbs around the time of your workout... and don't think of carbs as meaning candy — you'd be much better off with oatmeal, fruit, or a sweet potato! Read more tips on nutrition here.
Q: Are meal plans offered?
A: We will assist you in every way possible! Please, record what you eat and drink (using pen and paper, or MyFitnessPal) and we'll offer up all the nutrition advice you can handle. The answer is still an emphatic, "NO!"
Read more about why Meal Plans Suck and what we'd recommend for Macronutrient Ratios.
Q: What are your thoughts on intermittent fasting?
A: That's a bit complicated, but basically, it can be a safe and effective way to lose fat - if implemented properly. We wrote a whole article on it, here.
Q: Why do you blend up leafy green veggies and drink them?
A: Jack "The Godfather" Lalanne summed it up best when he said, "Green juice is like rocket fuel for your body. Kale, spinach, celery, parsley—you name it. You pack all those nutrients into a glass, and you’re giving your body the raw materials it needs to thrive. It’s not about taste, it’s about health! Your taste buds can learn to love what your body needs. And green juice? That’s pure power in a glass."
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We find that if you blend them up, you can consume a lot more nutrients with a lot less effort! Check out our Green Smoothie Movie and try one of our favorite recipes for yourself!