A few of your questions answered

Am I too old to do personal training?

There is no age limit to exercise. As long as you have some mobility, you will benefit from personal training. The minimum age requirement is 16.

Am I fit enough to do personal training?

All levels of fitness are welcome. Every training method can be tailored to your current level of ability. Your personal training programme will ensure that you achieve your training goals in the most efficient and effective way. 

What are the training facilities like?

I train clients in my fully equipped personal training studio, designed to provide everything you need for an effective and enjoyable workout. The studio is private, well-equipped with modern training equipment, and offers a comfortable, focused environment without the distractions of a busy gym.

Over what time frame should I carry out personal training?

The majority of clients adopt personal training as a long term solution rather than a quick fix, due to the dramatic results it brings.

Should I eat anything before the training session?

This is really a personal choice. Most do well with a light meal 2-3 hours before training and eating a high carbohydrate and protein meal immediately after working out. Nutritional advice will be included in your sessions.

What should I wear for personal training?

It is best to wear comfortable training clothes with grippy trainers. Depending on the time of year, you may want to wear your workout clothes but have some warm clothes on top which can be removed after the warm up.

What should I bring to the training session?

For your first session, you will already have completed an online pre-training form, which will have been messaged to you. For sessions please bring comfortable training clothes and clean gym shoes, water, and if you need it, a post workout snack (e.g banana).

How many times a week should I train?

This is a personal choice. I have found the ideal frequency is 3-4 intense sessions per week. These sessions can be done through a combination of personal training, fitness classes or by yourself. However even one personal training session per week will bring about improvement.

What is the basic structure of each personal training session?

Each session begins with a gentle warm up. This is followed by some strength work using compound, functional movements. There will also be a conditioning element, which is a fun and fast paced workout to burn fat. You will finish off with a gentle cool down.

Will lifting weights make me too muscular?

This is usually a concern voiced by ladies and endurance athletes. However I can use methods that will give you a functional strength and great muscle tone without the muscle bulk (unless you actually want that!).

Can we train outside?

Weather permitting, I am very happy to take the session outside. Just bring your suncream if the sun is out!

Can I train if I'm pregnant?

Yes. I've had great success with adapting my training methods to best serve women during pregnancy. Exercise and mobility play a crucial role in pregnancy and child birth.

Can I do personal training with friends, colleagues or family members?

Yes. Please see the website's "Packages" section for more details or alternatively please send me a message.

What happens if I need to cancel the training session?

We have a 24 hour cancellation policy. If you give less than 24 hours' notice of cancelling a personal training session you will be charged.

What happens if I don't feel well enough for the training session?

You don't always have to cancel. If the reason is an injury (e.g strained neck muscle), the session will be treated as a rehabilitation session which will bring improvement. If you're not well enough to train but are happy to spend the time devising a nutrition plan, this can also be arranged. However if you do want to cancel and give more than 24 hours notice, your session can be moved to another date or you can be refunded.