Exercise & Training Tips

Free Personal Training

Jan 11th, 2012 | By

If you refer a client to me that signs for at least a month of twice-a-week personal training (8 sessions), I will “pay it back” with 2 free sessions for yourself! If your referral signs for at least a month of once-a-week personal training (4 sessions), I will pay it back with 1 free session for you.



Foam Rollers: The best way to go for stretching exercises

Nov 12th, 2011 | By
Foam Rollers: The best way to go for stretching exercises

You can do this form of exercise by lying in rest position on the back of the body and supporting the slightly bent knees by the foam roller. This position of the exercise will help in spine elongation and its relaxation. The foam rollers can also be used in prop forms. For example, you can use them as body prop by placing them under the hip area or for supporting a limb.



David Johnston – Personal Training Maryland

Nov 12th, 2011 | By
David Johnston – Personal Training Maryland

Video introducing David Johnston Training at Colosseum Gym in Columbia MD. Personal Training Ellicott City MD – Personal Training Baltimore MD



Emotional Fuel – I Want To Be A Bodybuilder

Apr 10th, 2011 | By
Emotional Fuel – I Want To Be A Bodybuilder

Goals are arbitrary, right?  They serve no larger purpose.  “I want to be a bodybuilder“.  Why?  No reason given– “Because then I will be a bodybuilder!”, with arms thrown expressively into the air!  Hooray! I have said before that you have to create your own purpose, that the universe will not come down and hand
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Bodybuilding Training – Competition Prep

Jan 14th, 2011 | By

Note: If you missed yesterdays post regarding bodybuilding diet and meal planning you can read it on the Facebook page here…   Bodybuilding Meal Plan While prepping for bodybuilding competition I generally keep training very simple, as I am an advocate of fairly low-volume, high-intensity training. Throughout the entire prep, I would train back and shoulders
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Transformation Of The Week On Bodybuilding.com

Jan 11th, 2011 | By
Transformation Of The Week On Bodybuilding.com

Bodybuilding.com is one of, if not the biggest bodybuilding sites on the internet. Each week they feature a Transformation of the Week. This week they have selected David as the “Male Transformation of the Week”



How to Organize Your Strength Training

Dec 29th, 2010 | By
How to Organize Your Strength Training

One of the first questions I ask of all clients is, How much time, per week, can you truly commit to being at the gym, strength training and cardio included? If you are a professional athlete, obviously it is your job to train, and therefore, we can demand a lot of time commitment. If, however, you are a business professional, and a mother of two, and have a lot of responsibilities outside of the gym– and also want to get in shape and lead a healthy lifestyle– then we obviously need to work within that context, and design a template that works for you.



Free Boot Camp – Columbia MD

Nov 6th, 2010 | By
Free Boot Camp – Columbia MD

BOOT CAMPS ARE ON HOLD FOR NOW WHILE WE SEARCH FOR A NEW LOCATION. STAY TUNED AND WE WILL LET YOU KNOW WHEN AND WHERE THEY WILL RESUME. Are you ready for a great workout? Want to meet the trainers that work with David Johnston Training? Do you want to check out our new home
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The Right Personality for Your Personal Trainer

Aug 19th, 2010 | By
The Right Personality for Your Personal Trainer

I have worked in commercial gyms for years now, and have watched every sales tactic and technique imaginable when it comes to personal training. Often times, a new client is presented with a questionnaire asking about their preferences regarding a personal trainer– “Would you prefer a disciplinarian type, or an empathetic type?” I always thought
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12 Crucial Steps to Hiring a Personal Trainer

Aug 16th, 2010 | By

What You Should Look For When Hiring a Personal Trainer Getting in shape is a daunting task, but it can be made much easier with the help of a certified personal trainer. However, many people don’t know how to go about selecting the right trainer. There are three major areas one needs to focus on
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