Every personal trainer health and fitness programme is entirely individual and is aimed at the specific requirements, preferences and goals of the client concerned. After a detailed consultation session we will arrange subsequent personal trainer sessions that fit in with your tailor-made health and fitness programme.

I am a fully mobile personal trainer and I specialise in using space within the home, office and also in our beautiful outdoor environment. Together we can plan a health and fitness programme that will cater for your individual requirements, taking your time and space constraints into account.

Although one personal training session is never the same as another, there are some common elements that can run throughout my fitness programmes so let's take a look at these in closer detail.

Cardio-vascular fitness - this is also known as aerobic exercise. This type of exercise might include walking, power walking, jogging, running and cycling. The benefits of cardio-vascular exercise are plentiful and include: Resistance training - this form of exercise uses balanced weight machines, handheld weights such as dumbbells and barbells, strength bands and resistance tubes. It also includes exercises that use your own body weight as a resistant force, such as push-ups, chin-ups, dips and sit-ups. All the major muscle groups in the body can be targeted including the chest, shoulders, back, legs, arms and abdomen.

The way in which you take part in resistance training can vary and can have different effects on your muscles. You can train for muscle strength, muscle size and muscle endurance. Benefits of all forms of resistance training are: Core strength training - this can involve balance, stretch & flexibility exercises, fitness balls, bosu boards and isometric exercises. The core muscles that are worked on are predominately the abdominal, hip and back muscles. These muscles are essential for good posture and balance and they ensure that we are able to function correctly in our everyday lives whilst carrying out everyday tasks.

Strong abdominal, hip and back muscles mean that we are far less likely to suffer from a bad back or other injuries that can occur during our life. They also enhance our performance whilst taking part in other forms of exercise. Core strength training is hard work but lots of fun and the benefits that will show in your lean and toned body are certainly worth it!

Stretching - stretching is an essential part of any fitness programme. Not only does it aid the body in warming up and cooling down the muscles safely and efficiently, it also increases your muscles suppleness.

There are several different types of stretching - active, passive, static, ballistic and PNF stretching. Stretch & Flexibility sessions are an important ingredient in any health and fitness programme.

Nutritional advice - All my personal training clients are entitled to free nutritional information and advice. A balanced, healthy diet is an essential component of a good health and fitness programme and should proceed hand in hand with any physical exercise that is carried out.

It is very important that our bodies get all the energy that they need, especially if we are taking part in a physical exercise programme. A sustainable, healthy diet is also crucial to our general health and well being, helping us to lower cholesterol levels, reduce our fat, sugar and salt intakes and ensure we are eating all the vitamins and minerals that we need. Who am I?
Benefits of Personal Training