So what can you do to be more in touch with "programmed" caveman inside of you? Simple. Get out there and make an effort! Get up off your backside, stop making excuses, and MOVE. Start from inside, though - with Core.

What is meant by "the core" is successful inner teamwork of many systems in your body, all of them originating at center mass - torso area. We are talking about muscles of your lower back and spine, Transverse Abdominis muscle behind your "six-pack", obliques and other supporting muscles, circulatory and neurological systems that power these muscles with fuel and instructions, and many more muscles and tissues that all work together as a unit, collectively being called "the core".

Why does any of this matter to you? After all, it's only what you look like from outside that matters, right. Wrong! Your body's core is like a power plant. It fuels and controls everything that you do. From moving nutrient and oxygen-rich blood to your extremities, to very network of neurological pathways that control your arms and your legs - all of this starts at core.

All of your vital organs and systems are located in core area. Your heart, lungs, spine, stomach, liver, kidneys - list goes on. The only thing outside of your torso that you couldn't live without is your head. However, your head is directly connected to your spinal column, which is part of core!

Part of having a strong core is that actual muscles are thicker, stronger, and much more resistant to injury. If you have a weak core, you could give yourself a lifetime back injury just by picking up a box wrong way! On other hand, if your core muscles are strong and vital, you have a lot more "margin for error" when it comes to bending over, picking things up, keeping your balance, etc.

What about your posture? Posture is definitely controlled by a strong core. Would you think of having good posture as an important thing? You should! If not, let's take a secret shortcut to weight loss: Stand up straight and suck in your gut. Congratulations, you just lost 10 pounds!

Are you starting to see point? It all starts at core, so safeguarding inner-workings of your body is as important as it gets.

There are many great exercises to work your core, but listing them all is beyond scope of this article. The point that you should take home is that working your core should be an integral part of your life - even if you don't exercise on a regular basis. Even if you don't care about weight loss or physical appearance, safeguard your LIFE by having a strong core!

Here are some resources where you can learn about core exercises:

http://exercise.about.com/cs/abs/l/bl_core.htm

Remember: Your core is your body's power plant. Keep YOUR body running at maximum power!

Working on Products

Another trait shared by many successful trainers is that their actual training wages make up only part of their income. They also have many products that they sell to their clients, through their websites, and via their newsletter distribution lists. However, just as with training, same products can only be utilized so many times, and driving time is a perfect time to think up new product ideas.

Whether you are talking about "information" products, such as books, e-books, CD's, DVD's, manuals, etc., or if you construct actual training equipment, use that dead time when you are driving to think of cutting edge product ideas that will not only help your target audience towards their goals, but will also make you a nice residual income in process.

A great example of this is Ultimate Complete Personal Training Business Kit. This kit was constructed simply by taking experiences and knowledge of one trainer, putting it all together in a downloadable package, and making kit available to others in fitness industry. Learn more here: http://www.completepersonaltrainingbusiness.com.

Making Phone Calls

As most trainers have realized, phone work is an integral part of keeping a steady flow of clients. Contacting and following up with prospective clients is a sure-fire way to keep your training schedule packed from week to week.

In addition, you can call your present clients to check on them. See how they feel after yesterday's brutal leg workout, or find out if their sore shoulder is feeling any better, or maybe check in with them to ask how their job interview went, or their anniversary dinner. TALK to your clients! When they know that you care, they will keep training with you!

Nothing!

One of most effective things that you can do as a busy personal trainer when you are driving is NOTHING! Just let your mind be blank. Pay attention to road, obviously, but otherwise, just enjoy some mental down time!

You spend hour after hour every single day training, motivating, and educating countless people. Sometimes to point that if you tell one more person proper way to do a push up, you just might have to SCREAM!

Let those mental energies have a well deserved break! Listen to some relaxing music and (safely) let your mind wander. Crank out some hard rock and sing your frustrations into wind. Plan your next bout of Karaoke - whatever! The point is that you are doing anything BUT putting your brain on overdrive.

Conclusion

Your time traveling from place to place is YOUR time. Use it well and you will find both your success and your sanity under control, and keep both headed in right direction!