FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

 

 

WHAT IS PERSONAL TRAINING?

 

Personal Training consists of ongoing closely supervised coaching from an experienced, certified professional trainer. This trainer teaches & motivates you through an exercise program carefully designed to help you safely and effectively achieve your goals. The trainer will analyse your Nutritional intake and advise you what & how much to eat and what to avoid. They will also advise you of additional material to read to help you towards your goals. Various tricks of the trade are used to help with controlling food in your environment.

 

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WHO USES A PERSONAL TRAINER?

 

Literally anyone who would benefit from Personal Training

 

INCLUDING:

  • Housewives
  • Stockbrokers
  • Rock/Popstars
  • Company directors
  • Nannies
  • Coffee-shop managers
  • Bankers
  • Doctors
  • Dressmakers
  • Accountants
  • Firemen
  • Receptionists
  • PR executives
  • Hoteliers
  • DJs
  • Journalists
  • Producers
  • Secretaries
  • Actors
  • Sportsmen and women
  • Electricians
  • People new to fitness
  • Sports people
  • Young people
  • More mature people
  • Expectant mums, anyone who wants one!

 

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WHEN DO I NEED A PERSONAL TRAINER?

 

WHEN:

  • You are overweight
  • You are underweight
  • You are unfit
  • You want to get fitter
  • You have just had a baby
  • You are bored with training
  • The kids have left home
  • The Jeans don't fit
  • You are too busy to keep fit
  • You are going skiing
  • After Christmas
  • Summer is about to start
  • Aerobics has become boring
  • You start avoiding the mirror
  • You start avoiding the scales
  • You realise you need to change your life

 

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THE BENEFITS OF PERSONAL TRAINING

 

  • Train safely
  • Educational
  • Train effectively
  • Measured results
  • Nutritional advice
  • Nutritional analysis
  • Guaranteed results
  • Continuous progress
  • Keeps you motivated
  • Reduced risk of injury
  • Full health assessment
  • Full fitness assessment
  • Individual tailored programme
  • Learn new training techniques
  • Reach your fitness goals quicker

 

Whatever your training needs, we have an option to suit your needs.

 

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THE BENEFITS OF EXERCISE IN THE FIRST 2 - 6 WEEKS

 

INCREASES

  • Mobility
  • Self-esteem
  • Co-ordination
  • Energy levels
  • Core strength
  • Back strength
  • Heart strength
  • Lung strength
  • Sense of well-being

 

DECREASES

  • Body fat
  • Depression
  • Stress levels
  • Stress related high blood pressure

 

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FURTHER BENEFITS OF EXERCISE

 

INCREASES

  • Agility
  • Stamina
  • Balance
  • Flexibility
  • Metabolism
  • Joint stability
  • Muscle mass
  • Bone density
  • Lung capacity
  • Bone strength
  • Muscular strength

 

DECREASES

  • Anxiety
  • Cholesterol
  • Risk of diabetes
  • Resting heart rate
  • Risk of back injury
  • Overall blood pressure
  • Cardiovascular disease
  • Risk of dying prematurely
  • Osteoporosis substantially

 

ALSO

  • Reverses some forms of diabetes
  • Improves body image
  • Improves body tone
  • Improves overall quality of life

 

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HOW MUCH WEIGHT CAN I EXPECT TO LOSE?

 

People training to lose weight can expect to lose 1-3 pounds of body fat per week. Muscle is more dense than fat. Your weight can even remain constant as you build muscle & lose body fat at the same time. This is why in some cases you may initially actually become heavier before your weight actually reduces, however your body fat% should start to reduce almost immediately and you will certainly notice a change in the shape of your body & how your clothes fit. You will experience the many short & long term benefits of exercise as listed earlier.

 

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HOW MUCH MUSCLE CAN I EXPECT TO GAIN?

 

People training to increase their weight can expect to gain 2-4 pounds of lean muscle per month. You will experience the many short & long term benefits of exercise as listed earlier.

 

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HOW OFTEN SHOULD I EXERCISE?

 

Irrespective of what your chosen exercise is, each person should exercise 2-3 times a week. Twice a week will only maintain you where you are. Three times a week will provide moderate progress, whereas 4+ workouts will get you to your goals a lot quicker.

 

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DO I NEED TO EXERCISE WITH A PERSONAL TRAINER FOR ALL OF MY EXERCISE SESSIONS?

 

No, you can embark any other activities, which you enjoy to make up 3+ sessions a week, but each person will need to do at least one weights training session per week depending on your goals. Bear in mind that most people don’t stick to their exercise commitments if left to their own devices. Most clients do 2-3 Personal training sessions a week. You will need to train with us for a minimum of 2 sessions a week unless you choose an anchor package?

 

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WHY DO I NEED TO TRAIN WITH YOU FOR AT LEAST 2 SESSIONS A WEEK?

 

From our experience we have found that clients that train with us once a week initially aim to include other activities which they would do on their own. We have found that this seldom happens. The clients then still expect to attain their goals which were based on them also completing their own additional sessions, putting us in an uncomfortable position which is not of our making. We do not think it is fair on the client or ourselves and will therefore not train any clients for only 1 session per week.

 

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CAN I HAVE REFERENCES?

 

Ask the trainer for references. An organised trainer would be a person at the forefront of their field, if they don’t even have references, they are either very un-organised or inexperienced. There are a lot of young Personal Trainers about, with very limited experience.

 

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IS THE TRAINER QUALIFIIED?

 

Believe it or not, there are people personal training that are not qualified. I have personally come across fitness instructors, ex-boxers, runners and many other sports people personal training and it is easy to see as they will invariably give their clients dangerous exercises and fail to get results. They are also unable to obtain Liability Insurance this is not good considering the potential for injury, ultimately a dangerous choice which will be a waste of your time, money and may even lead to injury.

 

Bear in mind that your trainer should also be First Aid qualified. Ask to see certificates to prove qualifications.

 

GO TO CERTIFICATION ROLANDS CERTIFICATES, SHERRYS CERTIFICATES

 

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IS THE TRAINER INSURED?

 

All trainers should have liability insurance, which covers you & the trainers if you are unfortunate enough to suffer a serious injury.

Ask for an insurance certificate, through what organisation are they insured?

 

A copy of our Insurance Certificate is available for you to look at under the CERTIFICATION.

 

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EXPERIENCE?

 

How much experience has the trainer got? Experience comes in many forms, experience as a Personal Training, Gym Instructor, Sports Person or Years Spent Training.

 

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IS THE TRAINER IN SHAPE?

 

Avoid using the services of someone, who you can clearly see does not do some form of training or sport. This person obviously has no passion for their chosen career and could not teach you safe exercise prescription if they have not done the exercises themselves. Trainers with beautiful bodies may not be the correct choice either, they may have achieved their flawless bodies through drugs, eating disorders or exercise obsession & may not know the first thing about safe exercise or how to help you achieve your goals. Body builders often have as much of a dysfunctional relationship with the idea of Body building as anorexics do with being thin.

 

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WHAT IS THE PROCESS? (From the first meeting to your first session)

 

Ask the personal trainer for a step by step breakdown of what the process will be.

 

  • What will happen on the first day?
  • Is there a Health Questionnaire?
  • How comprehensive is the health questionnaire? (goals, motivation, previous exercise habits, eating habits, injuries, general health, and family history)
  • Will there be an assessment on the first day?
  • Will there be any health checks?

 

  • How will your workout be organised?

With more than a dozen clients, no trainer can remember each client’s exact programme. The trainer should have a programme card, which is used to accurately monitor and progress the client. If the trainer does not make notes while you are training, this means that you will often be using the incorrect intensity or weights when exercising, which could result in injury or lack of progress.

 

  • How will your progress be monitored?

In order to monitor your progress effectively, the trainer will need to have access to a proper body Fat Analyser. Some trainers use fat callipers, a bit intrusive, but effective I would say. The trainer will need to record your results on a progress card, so that you can assess how you are progressing towards your goals.

 

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Will MY TRAINER COMMUNICATE WITH MY DOCTOR OR OTHER HEALTH PROFESSIONAL?

 

Each health professional has a limited knowledge, specific to their chosen field. The more health professionals work together, the more the client will benefit. A trainer should understand their limitations & be open to working with other health professionals. There is no place for a BIG EGO when another person’s wellbeing is at stake.

 

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ACCOUNTABILITY

 

If you pay in advance, how will you know how many sessions you have done? It is good practice for your trainer to keep an accurate record of your sessions and date them as you take them. Otherwise you may lose track of how many sessions you have done and you may be over- charged?

 

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HOW MUCH SHOULD I PAY A TRAINER & HOW CAN I PAY?

 

Rates vary substantially depending on education, experience, professionalism, what market the trainer is servicing & where you will be trained. It goes without saying, if you pay peanuts, you will get monkeys.

Reasonable rates range from £30 to £40 an hour. Your trainer should accept all forms of payment including credit cards. Avoid trainers who ask how much you can afford or how much you are looking to spend, they are ONLY interested in your money, not your well-being. Just because you pay more doesn’t mean you will receive more or better!

 

CHECK OUT OUR RATES

 

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DOES THE TRAINER GIVE DIETARY ADVICE?

 

Your trainer should be able to advise you on what to eat. Depending on your goals, the trainer should ask you to complete a 2-week Nutritional-Diary, to get a snap shot of your food & liquid intake. The trainer should analyse the Nurti-Diary and provide advise on positive changes to be made.

 

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WHERE WILL I BE TRAINED?

 

It is important that you are comfortable in the environment in which you are to be trained. Not all trainers do home visits, some trainers may train you in a park in winter. The best environment is dependent on what type of training you are looking for.

 

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SET UP AN ITERVINEW

 

This is the perfect opportunity for the trainer to come into your environment, so you can get a gut feeling of whether you are comfortable with this person. This is especially important if you feel a bit self-conscious.

 

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WHAT HAPPENS IF I GET INJURED?

 

All trainers should have a First Aid Pack and Ice Pack handy. Although seldom, the most common injuries are muscle tears. Treating a tear with an ice pack substantially reduces the recovery time. More serious injuries are very rare. The trainer should be able to adjust your programme to continue your training, even if you are injured, however if not, take some recovery time and the trainer should honour any outstanding sessions.

 

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WHAT IF I DO NOT REACH MY GOALS?

 

It’s as simple as this….

If you train to the best of your abilities with a quality personal trainer and follow their guidance and their nutritional advice, there is absolutely no way you can fail unless you are ill. Remember you will be with your trainer 2 -3 hours per week. They are unable to observe your lifestyle, eating habits and social activities the rest of the time. This is where you will need your self discipline to avoid sabotaging your hard work. You have made a huge decision to invest into your health, don’t waste your time and money by letting yourself down.

 

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07952 713 761

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07952 713 771

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