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HOW ARE YOU DIFFERENT FROM A REGULAR TRAINER AT A GYM?
I believe that there are a lot of amazing trainers out there, but I do consider myself to be unique and different. A lot of trainers have a certain type of style and a certain type of client that they target. I, on the other hand, target everyone and use many, many different exercise methods to not only shock their bodies with routine change ups but also educate them on everything that’s out there. One day that client will be on their own, and I want them to feel comfortable and secure enough to be able to do it without questioning themselves. I work hard to get rid of the intimidation that most people feel when they enter a gym. I believe that building a friendship with my clients allows them to feel comfortable and vulnerable with me, and that gives me a better idea of what will work for them. About 95 percent of my clients re-purchase sessions, which really does say it all because people wouldn’t waste their money if they didn’t see me as a great coach. I’m passionate about what I do, and I’m positive that people can see that
WHAT SHOULD I EAT BEFORE A WORKOUT?
Ideally, you should have some form of fuel in your system before you work out. Eating an easily digested carbohydrate an hour or so before you hit the gym ensures that you'll have enough energy in the tank to get through your program. Try fruit and yogurt or toast and peanut butter; not too much or you'll feel sluggish and heavy.
If, however, you exercise first thing in the morning, eating before your workout may not be an option. Many people find that they can tolerate cardio on an empty stomach, but need fuel to get through a strength training session. Experiment with the types of food and the timing of your pre-workout meal to discover what works best for you.
WHO CAN YOU TRAIN?
I train both males and females of any age.
A free consultation helps me decipher your goals, and the analysis and tests i undertake help me create a customised training programme that suits your body, and a regime that you’re comfortable with.
WHAT IS THE FREE CONSULTATION, AND HOW DO I BOOK?
This normally takes around 30min, and is a completely free consultation that includes a health, dietary and lifestyle analysis. It will give you the opportunity to talk very openly about your goals and objectives and I can obtain the information required to create a customised training programme for you to achieve them.
It helps me ascertain what exercises work best for you, and you’re most comfortable with.
To book all you need to do is simply click The “get in touch” button at the top of the page with your name and number and i will get back to you asap
WHAT ARE THE BEST EXERCISES FOR GETTING RID OF MUFFIN TOPS/BAT WINGS/INNER THIGH BULGE?
Excess fat on the belly, upper arms and inner thighs doesn't typically occur in isolation. If you've got it there, chances are you've got it everywhere. You can't spot reduce. No exercise will target fat cells in just one part of the body. You need to target them all via exercise and proper nutrition.
And if you really want to see muscle definition once the layer of subcutaneous fat is shed, make sure you're following a strength training program designed for muscular hypertrophy (here's where having a personal trainer comes in handy).
HOW QUICKLY WILL I SEE THE RESULTS OF MY TRAINING?
Expect to FEEL the results of your training sooner than you SEE them. People who start a new exercise program and are consistent in getting their workouts done typically report improvements in sleep, mood and energy levels within two to three weeks. Changes in body composition often take longer to notice; the more consistent you are with your workouts and the closer you adhere to your nutrition plan, the sooner the results will become noticeable (to you and to others too!). Try focusing on non-scale victories like how many more pushups you can now perform and how your favourite jeans fit.
WHY CAN'T I JUST DO CARDIO?
While cardiovascular training is great for building strong hearts and lungs, it doesn't provide the stimulus your body needs to build bigger, stronger muscles and bones. Why? Our bodies adapt fairly quickly to the load we ask them to move; unless you're gaining weight, your legs will always be subject to the same load and moving that load through the same, limited range of motion. Adding strength training to your program allows you to (1) increase the load on your legs, (2) change the range of motion you move your joints through and (3) target muscles that you don't typically use during cardiovascular training.