We could give you 100 reasons why you’ll love trainerNeghar Fonooni.
Having overcome those issues, I feel a deep responsibility to share that with women all over the world.
And that might be the best reason, right?
We got Fonooni to spill her #TrainerIntel secrets.
What’s your all-time favorite piece of workout equipment?
“I absolutely love a sled orprowler.
You get a total-body workout in a short period of time, simultaneously working on strength and cardio.
You’re a big proponent of lifting heavy.
And how might a strength-training newbie take a first step in that direction?
“Lifting heavier weights is good for your body, heart, and soul.
It’s incredibly empowering, but it’s also the most efficient way to transform your body.
“For newbies, I recommend mastering basic movements with your body weight.
The trick is to always be able to perform the full rep range with good form.”
What workout song to you have on constant repeat right now?
Right now I’m obsessed with the Tiesto remix of ‘Somebody that I Used to Know.'”
“My fitness bestieJen Sinklersays to ‘Take a relentlessly fun approach to fitness’ and I wholeheartedly agree.
The best workout for you is the one you’ll consistently enjoy.
Exercise should be challenging, yes, but it shouldn’t be grueling.
What’s your airport gate workout?
AKA, no equipment, no tools, little space.
(And let’s pretend no people around …if that airport part is weird.)
I’m a huge yoga junkie and a 14-year practitioner.
- Calms you down!
Travel is a very stressful experience and yoga will certainly help with that.
I recommend five to 10 sun salutations, making them as simple or advanced as you like.”
Your favorite form of cardio?
Typically I’ll do 30:30 (30 seconds on/30 seconds off) intervals.”
The most delicious, nutritious post-workout snack you’ve ever had/made?
It’s like a milkshake–but better."
Hands-down best move for abs.
“A tie betweenkettlebell swingsand Turkish Get Ups.
They both engage your core in myriad ways and are fun, total-body exercises.
In fact, you could easily make a full workout out of just those two moves.”
We hear your husband’s kinda into working out too.
“John and I always go to the gym together and we often cook together as well.
We go for family bike rides and generally attempt to support each other.
It’s really a blessing.”
You recently moved to Santa Monica from New York City, so, real-talk: Which coast is fitter?
It’s almost always gorgeous out, which makes it a lot easier to stay in shape.
It’s a fit culture.
The east coast never struck me as a particularly fit place, NYC excluded, of course.
NYC is one of the fittest places I’ve ever spent time in.
Everyone walks regularly and every gym I ever attended was booming.
But, in this case–I’d say Cali takes the prize."
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