Tips for Success

Personal training is proven to be more successful than trying to get in shape on your own. If we were all driven enough to exercise regularly personal trainers wouldn’t exist. Exercising with a trainer will ensure you are doing things safely and properly. We can design programs that will progress you safely and effectively through a fitness program. With proper technique and program design you can see results faster and avoid injury.

Let a fitness professional help you get started on the right track.

To assist you towards your goal here are some “tips for success”.

• Evaluate yourself and set realistic goals - Setting specific, measurable and realistic goals is vital to the success of any fitness program
• Recognize what motivates you - factors such as music, atmosphere and camaraderie can seriously influence your motivation. Consider these factors when planning your workout. Exercising with a partner or trainer and having someone to share your goals with can help keep you accountable and motivated.
• Quick-fix diets - work only in the short-term
• Plan - don’t allow life to get in your way – make exercise part of your daily life
• Get prepared - use the weekends, or other spare time to prepare healthy meals and snacks for the week
• Rest - Take at least 1-2 days off every week, working out too often could hinder your success
• Keep a record - track your progress. Keep track of your exercise advances and your meals. Make adjustments along the way. Keep a journal and share your successes with a friend or trainer
• Make an investment - at the very least seek the help of a professional trainer to design program that works for you to kick start your new lifestyle
• Stick with it - Consistency is the key, it’s worth the hard work and it may add years to your life