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 along with working in my Personal Training Studio, I specialise in using space within your home, office and also in our beautiful outdoor environment. I can also work with you in local gyms and leisure clubs. 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
also known as aerobic exercise. This type of exercise might include walking, power walking, jogging, running, cycling and rowing. The benefits of cardio-vascular exercise are plentiful and include:
- burning excess fat & calories
- increases & replaces muscle tissue
- stronger heart muscles
- reduced blood cholesterol
- reduced risk of cardiovascular disease
- increases lung capacity
- increases bone density
- increases joint stability and strength
- reduced risk of injury
- improved mood
- enhanced self-esteem
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:
- increased strength
- increased muscle tissue (leading to you burning more calories doing nothing!!)
- increased metabolism
- a toned body shape
- increased bone density
- reduced risk of injury
- improved mood
- enhanced self-esteem
Core strength training
this can involve balance, stretch & flexibility exercises, fitness balls, BOSU, Power Plate 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!
Mobility, flexibility & stretching
initial and on-going mobility assessment is key to ensuring you get the best from your body. All HJPT clients will benefit from mobility coaching including body stretch/flex/mobility/stability assessment, identification of any areas that could be improved, SMR (Self Myofacial Release), nerve mobilisation plus activation and strengthening exercises.
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.
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.