Do you have a fitness question? Ask our Personal Trainer. Please use our Contact form to submit it. We will post new questions and the trainer's answers regularly. If you are a current client and have a question about your specific program, please contact your Personal Trainer directly. This week's questions: Q:        How do I get fit in time for the summer? A:        To ensure a well-rounded and successful program, be                              sure to combine cardiovascular training, flexibility and                                strength training. For cardio, I'd recommend exercises like                         walking, jogging or cycling. Strength training can be done                          for example with weights or resistance bands. To improve your                  flexibility you might want to integrate Yoga into your program or                 do simple stretches for the entire body. Q:        I just joined a Pilates (Beginner) class and my goal is to                   lose weight. Currently I weigh 151 lbs. How many calories                do I burn on average during such a class? A:        Your caloric expenditure is based on your weight and the                          intensity of your workout. In a Pilates Beginner's class you could               burn up to approximately 500 cal per hour. In comparison, a                      person weighing 130 lbs would burn approximately 400 calories                per hour.