FAQ

Yes. A personal trainer will give you exercises tailored to your goals, needs, and ability, keep you safe, and help keep you motivated to reach you goals.  A personal trainer will teach you how to do exercises correctly to get the most out of them while avoid injury. Finding the RIGHT trainer for YOU is very important for your success. 15 Benefits only a Personal Trainer can provide  

A personal trainer can help you with your nutrition and weight loss goals and provide you with tips tools and resources to make you successful. We can work with you to find areas you can work on with your food and help keep you on track.  Lose Weight and Keep it Off!! : Foods to avoid if your trying to lose weight! : Weight Loss Articles 

The cost of a personal trainer depends on a number of factors.  How frequent your sessions are; your goals; what type of sessions; where the sessions are.  Most trainers will work with you to find a package which will work with your budget.

There is no need for you to be exercising at maximum intensity.  There are many modalities or types of exercise.  A personal trainer will help you find the best type of exercise for your ability, goals, and health and injury profile.

If you like high intensity exercise then CrossFit, HIIT, boot camps, and other similar types may be good for you.  But the best exercise is one that you can consistently do, at your level, with some manageable challenge, and that you enjoy. Don't Let Exercise Make You Sick : Too Much Exercise ?  : Is High Intensity Interval Training the Solution? 

Its very important to find a personal trainer that suits you and what you are looking for. Its a great idea to meet and chat to find out if they suit your personality and goals.  

Good sources for finding a personal trainer:

• REPS (Register of Exercise Professionals) website

• google search for your area

• trainer websites like this one

• social media like facebook or instagram

• community magazine and newspaper adverts

• TradeMe

• some trainers make local flyer letter box drops

• most gyms

Most of my clients have come to me by word of mouth and referral – so don’t forget to check with your friends and health professionals if they recommend one. A Personal Trainer for You? - What to Expect 

A Personal Trainer will:

• Get you started with the correct exercise

• Motivate you and keep you accountable

• Keep you going during  the challenging times

• Help keep you safe and entertained

• Help take care of your specific illness, injury, or condition

• Help set realistic and useful goals

• Help prevent you wasting a lot of time and effort on unsuitable exercise

• A few sessions with a Personal Trainer can also help get you set up to exercise on your own.

And remember to always hire a Qualified and Registered Trainer.

Why Hire a Personal Trainer?? ; A Personal Trainer for You? - What to Expect 

Make sure you talk to them by phone or better still, meet up.  Meeting gives you a chance to ask questions and experience whether you could enjoy working with them. You can talk about your goals, and listen to their suggestions.

Check for client reviews or references - we have references here.

Make sure you check for their qualifications, and that they are registered with REPS

Starting an exercise routine doesn't have to be intimidating. Here are some key tips:

• Consult with a healthcare professional if you have health concerns.

• Choose activities you enjoy to stay motivated.

• Consider walking as a great starting point

• Begin with low-intensity workouts and gradually increase intensity.

• Address pain or discomfort with the help of a corrective exercise specialist or physiotherapist.

• Create a consistent exercise schedule.

• Focus on proper form to prevent injuries.

• Include a variety of exercises to avoid boredom.

• Listen to your body and rest when needed.

• Stay hydrated and eat a balanced diet.

• Track your progress to stay motivated and set realistic goals.

Check out the articles below, or contact me to talk about your particular circumstances.

How to get started with exercise: A step-by-step guide 

You will be amazed at what you can achieve 

Unlock the Power of Your Unconscious: 4 Tips to Easily Form New Habits That Actually stick 

The Biomechanics Method - Corrective Exercise 

Why are we seeing so many injuries after the lockdowns 

Exercise reduces inflammation, reducing pain and dysfunction 

Arthritis of the Hip or Knee 

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Contact us to find out what will suit you, and how to get started.

If you're experiencing loss of balance more often than usual, or you are concerned about loss of balance, it is best to seek medical attention first.

Otherwise there are many exercises that can help reduce you risks of loss of balance by helping strengthen weak supporting muscles, address muscle imbalances, improve coordination, and help develop better movement patterns.

Everything should be done at you level, and should suit your health profile, adding in manageable challenge when you're able to.

Check out the article below, or contact me to talk about your particular circumstances.

What is the best exercise for balance? 

What is the best exercise for seniors? 

Yes.  Regular and consistent exercise can help to lower your blood pressure over time.  A personal trainer will be able to work with you and your doctor to help you exercise appropriately to get the greatest benefit.  Important things to know about Blood Pressure 

First and foremost stay healthy and safe when you’re sick.  It is always best to listen to your body and follow your doctor’s advice. We recommend avoiding any high intensity exercise like HIIT, marathon, or that "ass-kicking" session.  Your body is working hard to fight an infection and doesn't need the extra stress. Light to moderate exercise is a different consideration and can be beneficial. Whether to exercise or not depends on your symptoms and what your body is telling you. Exercising when Sick:  What you should do. 

We recommend a mix of the following:

• Light to moderate cardiovascular exercise such as walking, swimming, or cycling

• Resistance training to maintain strength and muscle size

• Stretching and mobilisation for keeping muscles and joints supple and comfortable

• Balance exercises to help keep you safe and mobile

Everything should be done at you level, and should suit your health profile, adding in manageable challenge when you're able to.

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Can exercise reverse the ageing process? 

Almost any exercise will help you burn belly fat.  Remember weight loss is an overall thing, you body, age, and genetics determine in which part of your body you store fat and lose fat from.  For most people, it requires consistent weight loss from all over their body before they see a noticeable reduction in their waist area.  The key is move more, eat less, and keep doing it consistently. Weight Loss Articles 

The best diet to follow is the one that you can maintain consistently, and which works for your goals body and lifestyle.  Success in weight loss almost always comes down to establishing new habits, making dietary and exercise changes, and sustaining them.  What is the best diet for weight loss 

When exercising you need to provide you body with good quality nutrition to give you energy and enable rest and recover.  Focus on good quality unprocessed whole foods with lots of vegetables, grains, fruit and protein.  Drink plenty of water to keep you body hydrated.

If you want to lose weight or build muscle addressing you food intake will almost certainly be important.  If you are looking to lose weight, then the principle is to move more and eat less.  Focus on less processed whole foods and include plenty of protein. Lose Weight and Keep it Off!! 

If you are looking to gain muscle, this requires appropriate resistance training, at the appropriate intensity, with rest and recovery.  You will need to eat enough food to give you energy for exercise and allow your body to repair and recover with an excess of calories.  Make sure you're eating good quality food.

One of the most common causes of shoulder pain is inflammation in the tendons and bursa (fluid filled sacks) in the shoulder joint.  This can be cause by an injury, some muscle imbalance or weakness, or some sort of posture imbalance linked to other parts of your body.  

Doctors, physiotherapists, and personal trainers should be able to help with treatments and exercises to reduce the inflammation and strengthen the muscles supporting the shoulder.  

We can help look at your posture and alignment and help you with longer term exercises that will improve your alignment, strengthen the right muscles, and reduce your pain and discomfort so you can get back to doing the things you enjoy. The Biomechanics Method - Corrective Exercise 

Currently we are seeing more and more people with injuries relating to overuse, imbalances, too much intensity, and faulty movement patterns. These appear to have come after isolation, from people exercising away from their usual venues, trainers, and classes, and without the appropriate consistency. Before getting back into exercise, its best to work at your current lower level of fitness, and gradually build up as you can manage safely.  Work with a personal trainer to help get started safely again. Why are we seeing so many injuries after the lockdowns 

First of all, getting a diagnosis by a doctor, physiotherapist, or other health professional is best, especially if you've had an accident, twisted, or fallen injuring your knee. 

If walking, running, sitting, stairs, or some other exercise or movement causes or aggravates your knee pain, it could be a muscle imbalance, overuse, ongoing chronic injury, or even arthritis.

Releasing, stretching and strengthening the muscles around the hip and knee joints will help reduce your pain and disfunction so you can return to doing the things you want to.

Check out the suggestions in the following article:

What is the best exercise for knee pain 

Absolutely.  From helping improve your mood, to helping manage and avoid depression, exercise can help even at modest levels.

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