You may have heard of the phrase “abs are made in the kitchen” at least once. It’s not entirely wrong — whether it’s losing weight or building muscle, your diet is just as or if not more important. But should you be asking your personal trainer for nutritional advice, and are they even qualified to […]
1. YOU WILL NEED TO TRAIN TO A CERTAIN FITNESS LEVEL BEFORE ENGAGING A TRAINER BECAUSE THERE IS MORE VALUE THAT WAY This is highly untrue because personal trainers are trained and equipped to work with clients of varying fitness levels and health conditions. You should be assessed before you start so that the trainer […]
1. HE TELLS YOU THAT YOU NEED TO STARVE YOURSELF IN ORDER TO LOSE WEIGHT. No trainers worth their salt will tell you to do that. However, in your course of weight loss, you might experience more hunger and it can get unbearable for some individuals. A good trainer will recommend food or diets that will support […]
Being in the personal training and fitness industry for the past 5-6 years, I have witnessed many clients achieve their weight loss steadily and safely. However I have also witnessed some horror stories relating to weight loss. SIDE EFFECTS OF SELF TAUGHT WEIGHT LOSS For the uninitiated, weight loss is always about eating lesser and lesser […]
So you have put on some weight over several holidays or you have been putting off that fitness goal you have had in mind for years. Now you are out of shape but your mind tells you that you need to do something about it. Instead of asking if you need a personal trainer, ask […]
So you have decided to take work with a personal trainer. This is a big step forward in setting yourself up for a healthy lifestyle and a fitter body. Here are 5 things you should consider and look out for before you decide to commit and entrust your body to the personal trainer: 1. […]
Do not be embarrassed if you think that losing 20kg over 2 months is unrealistic or “greedy”Do not be embarrassed if you think that losing 20kg over 2 months is unrealistic or “greedy” 1. CLEAR GOALS A good personal trainer can help you establish your goals and helps you to break it down into achievable mini goals. […]