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I first started training with Alison after my first season of competing. For my first season I trained by myself, but now I felt it was time to kick it up a notch and to get the help of a personal trainer. I was determined to have great improvements for the next year and Alison Maria was just as motivated for me to have great improvements as I was. He felt how much I wanted it and he wanted my success for me as bad as I did. So we trained very hard and consistent, all year. Also did I not stray off a good diet to support my muscle growth without gaining too much fat, he motivated me when I was down and he answered every question regarding the diet and training. He didn?t hold back to give me his knowledge, I really appreciate that in a trainer.
With training, we train with discipline. When I started training with him I learned to train in a fast pace, we don?t take breaks and we talk after training. We get everything done in about 45 minutes or maybe an hour for legs. The thing that really separates Alison from the other trainers is that we train smart. When training we don?t use momentum at all, all exercises are done slowly and with concentration, really focussing on the muscle we are training. I feel great after every training. In between exercises he also asks me how the muscle feels and when doing the exercises he watches me closely. As if he tries to look through my skin to see how certain exercises are affecting my muscles. It?s almost like he studies me to feel how I feel and he always makes adjustments in relation to how my body responds. That is just great!
In 1 year of training with him, I stood on stage 15 lbs (7 kilo) heavier than last year with less body fat and more round curves. As a trainer he looked at how my body was built and really focussed on keeping my symmetry, even improving it. I have to say, when I finally stood on stage at the IFBB National Championships after training with him for a year, I was in the best shape I had ever been in. Athletes, friends, fans and even judges were shocked by the improvements we created in one year by just training hard and consistent and eating right. I believe Alison is the best trainer in Holland for sure and many agree. Thank you Alison for caring for your athletes and for being my best trainer and such a good friend!
Mercedes Khani
IFBB Figure Competitor and Fitness Model
IFBB NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP 2006
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