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5 Reasons to Invest in a Personal Trainer

5 Reasons to Invest in a Personal Trainer

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I believe that at some point in your training, everyone should invest in a personal trainer. It may be for 3 months or it may be for 10 years. What you can learn during even a short 3 month period, can be invaluable. The experience can provide you with the knowledge and confidence to continue progressing towards your goals in an efficient, effective and safe manner.

Efficient Training Program


It is important your training program is set up correctly to allow you progress towards your goals and allow you to get the most out of your time spent in the gym.

Nutrition Program


Many people spend years in and out of different fad diets, spinning their wheels, making little to no progress or progressing, only to fall back to their original position. It is important to learn how to set up your nutrition so that it can help you work towards your goals in a healthy, sustainable and enjoyable manner.

Adherence and Accountability


One of the more obvious ones. When you invest in a personal trainer, they are there to ensure you turn up, train hard and are working on all that is necessary outside of your sessions to get you to where you want to be.


5 reasons to invest in a personal trainer

Exercise Execution


It is quite rare to see people in commercial gyms or large group training classes executing exercises correctly. It is important to learn how to do this not only so that you get the most out of your training, but also for your own safety.

Education in nutrition and training


Unfortunately, there are endless rumors, myths and false information out there in the fitness industry. You may hear these from your friends, online or from many other sources. Your trainer is there for you to answer any questions you may have regarding the industry.


Is it time to invest in a Personal Trainer? Whether it’s one to one training or Group Training, I can help you reach your goals. Hit the link below to get a Free Consultation.

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How to lose weight fast

How to lose weight fast

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If you want to lose weight fast, you need to understand that in most cases it is going to take time. Results don’t happen overnight – and you need to enjoy the process in order to ensure there is sustainable adherence. That’s why you can’t follow a diet you hate/ find too difficult and expect great results. It’s not sustainable enough, not to mention the fact that you have the wrong mindset and motivation.

Whether you’re looking to improve your overall health or simply slim down for summer, burning off excess fat can be quite challenging. In addition to diet and exercise, numerous other factors can influence weight and fat loss. Luckily, there are a number of simple steps you can take to increase fat burning, quickly and easily.

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You’re not going to succeed if you focus too much on your weight and obtaining extremely fast results. If you lose weight too fast, you risk losing muscle mass. The best way to lose fat is by creating a sustainable lifestyle that you can enjoy. Start by slowly introducing new habits and making smarter choices every single day.

Strength training is a type of exercise that requires you to contract your muscles against resistance. It builds muscle mass and increases strength. Most commonly, strength training involves lifting weights to gain muscle over time. Research has found strength training to have multiple health benefits, especially when it comes to burning fat. Strength training has been shown to increase resting energy expenditure and reduce fat.

High-intensity interval training, also known as HIIT, is a form of exercise that pairs quick bursts of activity with short recovery periods to keep your heart rate elevated. HIIT can be incredibly effective at ramping up fat burning and promoting weight loss. HIIT may also help you burn more calories in a shorter amount of time than other forms of cardio.

5 ways to lose weight fast

For an easy way to get started with HIIT, try alternating between walking and jogging or sprinting for 30 seconds at a time. You can also cycle between exercises like burpees, push-ups or squats with a short rest period in between. An alternative could be to increase your NEAT exercises.

If you are looking to get in shape, dust off the Christmas cobwebs, or have an event you are trying to strive towards, such as a wedding, feel free to get in touch with me for a Free Consultation.

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How to train during Christmas

How to train during Christmas

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How to stay on course with your fat loss goals over Christmas 🎄

For most, there will be a large increase in social gatherings (work parties, nights out with friends, family events etc). It is important to attend and enjoy these, but with the correct approach if you wish to keep moving forward with your goals.

If attending events where there will be finger food, make sure you eat a high protein, high veg meal beforehand. This will ensure you are satiated, leaving you less likely to spend the evening nibbling on bits and pieces.

If you know you have a big night out planned on a Saturday, reduce your calories by 100-200 each day from Monday to Friday through carbs and fats. Increase your step count from Monday-Friday. This will give a small amount of leeway for the additional calories that may be consumed through alcohol on your night out.

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How to train during Christmas

Alcohol. Stick to clear spirits and calorie free mixers ✅ Avoid pints and cocktails ❌This will greatly decrease the calories you will consume through alcohol on the night. –

Training 💪 There is no excuse to slack off on your training. Most gyms are only closed one or two days over the Christmas period. –

If you can stick to these simple tips, there is no reason you can’t have a great Christmas and stay on track with your fat loss goals ✌️

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How to workout on Holidays

How to workout on Holidays

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How to workout on holidays 🤔

Throughout last summer I have seen many posts regarding how people can stay on track with their nutrition, workout on holidays and how to ensure they will see no regression. Some I agree with some I don’t.

If you are in the lead up to a show/competition or body composition or fitness goal (like getting a 6 Pack) and want to keep everything moving forward, of course, continue with your training, continue with the nutrition that’s helping you work towards these goals.

If you are “The Average Joe”, in my opinion, this time should be used to unwind a little, especially on the nutrition side. Enjoy your vacation, as @vickycornick said in her most recent post, “train if you want to train”. Enjoy some meals out, have a few ice creams, consume a few drinks (if that’s what you’re into). Am I saying eat everything in sight and drink yourself into oblivion, obviously not?

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If you have been working hard all year, are you going to undo all the hard work you’ve put in while away for a week? Definitely not. It’s likely you will come home a few lbs heavier but nothing that can’t be quickly amended with a couple of weeks of tightening everything up on your return.

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