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​Personal Trainers and Fitness Instructors

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A personal trainer (PT) used to be someone who worked alongside the rich and famous or someone who helped celebrities achieve their dream bodies, but now more of us are feeling the benefits that PT or fitness instructors (FI) can deliver. So whether it’s help to maximise your gym time, wanting to achieve a positive impact on your health or improved motivation to help you reach your fitness goals, a PT or FI can really help you achieve your goals…

Choosing a Fitness Instructor or a Personal Trainer

At some gyms you will find Fitness Instructors and other gyms have Personal Trainers; so what’s the difference?

A Personal Trainer will hold a specific qualification and be registered level 3 on the Register of Exercise Professionals. They will meet with you regularly and provide structured workout sessions to achieve your fitness goals. Your progress will be monitored and your trainer will coach and motivate you throughout each training session to maximise your results.

A Fitness Instructor will hold level 2 in Fitness Instruction. They will assist you whilst on the gym floor and design a programme for you follow. They will ensure you fully understand your programme and advise you on exercise techniques. It is then left to you to continue your training and motivate yourself in completing your workouts. A FI may review your program every 6-8 weeks.

Benefits of training with a Personal Trainer

For most of us spare time is limited and therefore it becomes precious. We also recognise how important our health and fitness is. A PT will plan a bespoke fitness programme aimed at achieving faster results than you would typically get if you were left to your own devices. A PT provides supervision and encouragement along the way. All you have to do is commit to turning up and working hard. There are many other benefits of having a PT;
  • A PT will write an exercise programme individually designed with you in mind. This will be based on the information discussed during your consultation session and your fitness level. Your PT will take into account your exercise likes and dislikes and discuss what motivates you.
  • You will have regular fitness assessments to review your progress. The reviews should keep you focussed on your goals, motivate and clearly highlight your achievements so far but more important, indicate where you could be if you keep up the good work.
  • Your PT with help you understand and set realistic goals, you will be challenged but never set to fail.
  • To minimise your risk of injury your PT will focus on using the correct techniques during each exercise. Your PT may also adapt your training programme to aid recovery from any previous injuries.
  • Your PT will ensure you maintain correct posture to gain maximum benefit from each set of exercises.
  • Having a PT working alongside side you will help keep you focussed and motivated.

A well balanced nutritional diet and a bespoke exercise plan go hand in hand to achieve your fitness goals. However, you will limit your results if you don’t eat the correct foods to provide energy to fuel your exercise or protein to replenish your muscles. Eating a nutritionally balanced diet is paramount to successful training and your personal trainer will advise you on the best diet to support your programme.

When will I see results?

Results don’t happen overnight, and they vary for everyone but if you combine your personal training sessions with a well balanced nutritional diet you will start to see a change in as early as two to three weeks.

How many sessions do I need?

During your consultation session your trainer will provide advice on the different packages available to you. It is best to commit to a block of at least 10 sessions to feel the benefits, learn the correct techniques, adopt the correct posture and begin to see positive changes.

Do I get guaranteed results?

All any PT asks of you is that you commit 100% effort during every training session and they will guarantee positive changes to your health.

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  • Gym Training App
  • Advice
  • Diets
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    • Vegetarian Diets
    • Low Calorie Diets
    • Low Carb Diets
    • Low Fat Diets
    • Low Gi Diets
    • Low Sugar Diets
    • Low Sodium Diets
    • Gluten Free Diets
    • Healthy Heart Diets
    • Organic Diets
    • High Protein Diets
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    • Weight Gain - Lean Muscle
    • Good Nutrition
    • Fat Loss & Fat Burning
  • Sports & Gym
    • Benefits of cardio workouts
    • Resistance Training
    • Running for Weight Loss & Fitness
    • Swimming for Weight Loss and Fitness
    • Cycling for Weight Loss & Fitness
    • Personal Trainers and Fitness Instructors
    • Keep a Training Diary
  • Fitness
    • The shape of your life in 90 Days
    • How to Build Lean Muscle
    • The Mesomorph
    • The Ectomorph
    • The Endomorph
    • How workout plans help you achieve your goals
    • Ways to burn more calories
    • How important is stretching?
    • Achieve your best body at 40+
    • Common Exercise Myths
    • Training for Race Running
    • High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)
    • How far will you go to achieve your goals?
    • Double your weight loss with a food diary
    • Walk yourself to fitness
    • Can Music Increase Your Motivation?
  • Health
    • Eating a Balanced Diet
    • Healthy Heart Tips
    • Healthy Food & Drink Substitutes – Part 1
    • Healthy Food and Drinks Substitutes – Part 2
    • Keeping a Positive Mental Attitude
    • Eat this, and not that
    • Energy Boosting Foods
    • Alcohol consumption and fitness facts
    • Are you eating enough fibre?
    • How your mood affects healthy eating habits
    • Vitamins & supplements
    • Fish oil facts
    • Staying healthy during the Festive Season
    • Should we exercise through coughs and colds?
    • What are antioxidants?
    • Managing Cholesterol
    • Tips to help you stop smoking
    • How to boost your metabolism
    • Chase your winter blues away
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    • Eating for muscle gain
    • What foods provide muscle fuel?
    • Muscle Building Supplements
    • Can you transform your body without good nutrition?
    • Recovery Nutrition
    • Can sports drinks improve your performance?
    • What are super foods?
    • The worst drinks when dieting
    • Best and Worst Foods
    • Healthy Snack Foods
    • Healthy eating in your lunch hour
    • Get a Boost with Breakfast
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    • Dining Out Healthily
    • The Importance of Water
    • Eating Organic
    • UK Food Labels
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