"Once you have mastered a new aspect of technique it must
be repeated around 10 000 times before it becomes engraved in your brain."
i.e. the
movement pattern becomes subconscious and feels natural
Ulrik Larsen
Peak performance shoulder injuries special report 2004
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why workout with a Personal Fitness Trainer?
A wide range of people,
not just the rich and famous, recognise that using a Personal Trainer
is simply the safest, fastest, most effective
and enjoyable
way to achieve and maintain health and fitness results. It doesn’t
matter whether you are young or old, sporty or not. The difference
is that highly skilled Personal Trainers recognise that you are a
unique individual
and will customise their support to you accordingly.
Someone who is ‘new’ to exercise will receive a very
different service to someone who already trains regularly.
The job of a Personal Trainer is to ensure that you are using the
correct techniques, addressing weak areas and doing it all at the
right speed
and intensity. Even experienced exercisers can benefit. Kate puts
it plainly: "I’m
horrified at the number of people regularly attending gyms and causing
themselves more harm than good using unsafe technique, mundanely
sticking to the same routines and machines and even appearing to
not enjoy themselves."
How quickly can I expect to see results?
This will vary, however the average non-active person who then exercises
three times per week can expect to see results in 6 - 8 weeks.
Despite all that the dieting industry has to say, there are no magic
formulas and even personal trainers can’t work miracles. Kate firmly
believes in helping her clients make sustainable, long term changes to
their health.
I have high blood pressure/diabetes/
asthma/arthritis/am pregnant/have recently had a baby/am recovering from
an injury etc. Can I still benefit from using a personal trainer?
Definitely. A substantial part of Kate’s training involved working with
so called ‘specific health need’ clients and adapting exercises and
workouts accordingly. In today's information saturated world it can be very confusing
and difficult to determine what is safe to do. Training with Kate gives you easy
access to expert knowledge and your own personal guide to help you through the
maze of conflicting advice available.
What equipment do I need?
All you need are appropriate shoes and clothing. You will have access
to a wide range of training equipment and we will monitor your heart
rate during workouts.
Peak Fitness has negotiated special discounts for customers at selected
retail outlets.
How often should I see my personal trainer?
This varies from individual to individual. Once we’ve established
your goals and assessed your fitness levels, we will determine how much
support and specifically what type of support would work best for you.
Most people tend to have a trainer supported session once per week. This
is generally the session they find hardest to complete on their own.
Once healthy habits and sound techniques are established then contact
tends to reduce. However some people are happy to train on their own
and just come for a few sessions to have their fitness assessed and an
exercise plan designed (Please see our ‘Quick
Fix’ package).
Others team up with someone else with similar goals, in order to make
sessions more affordable. There are lots of possibilities.
I don’t really like gyms, will I have to join one?
No. Peak Fitness offers an refreshing alternative to the traditional
Personal Training available in gyms. Many of Peak Fitness’s programmes
make use of the great outdoors, alternatively you can train with Kate
in the privacy of your own home.
She strives to be flexible, doing what suits your needs best.
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