Whilst chatting with a client this week about how we are going to progress her personal training schedule, she mentioned that she has been doing some additional 'fat-burning' exercises that she had read about in a magazine. Upon questioning her further, I soon realised that a few truths about effective exercise needed to be straightened out. All too often we are told in order to lose fat … [Read more...]
Personal Training Diary…A Wet Sunday Cycle Ride
May 30, 2010 By 1 Comment
Today's cycle ride looked oh so promising when my personal training client and I left home at 10.00am. A few miles down the road whilst making our way out to the planned hilly climb (she is training for an endurance event at the end of the summer and I wanted to throw in some heart rate intervals), spots of rain started to fall. "Let's keep going, it will only be a short shower." Yeah … [Read more...]
I Can Do It All By Myself
April 19, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Surely you have the motivation, dedication and discipline to get the most from your exercise? We are forever hearing about the importance and benefits of exercise, so surely these three thngs are easy to achieve? I once thought I knew all there was to know about personal training. In my opinion, all fitness instructors wore lycra and shouted at their clients to, “Move it or else!” It is … [Read more...]
