Get fit, get faster, live longer, lose weight? This is the cornerstone of all health

Weight loss, athletic performance, chronic physical conditions, aesthetics, health and longevity, improved self esteem, fitness - as a PT, every client will fit into one of these categories; and you may be surprised to know this, but to see real improvements in these objectives, the key component will always be strength training.

Overwhelming research is stacking up, worldwide, to support the fact that the common denominator in physical progress is a solid base of strength training.

Weight loss clients that learn to dial in their diet find massively improved results when they workout a few times a week, and start adjusting their body composition away from fat to lean muscle tissue; its the lean muscle that delivers the strong fit shape that they’re craving, and without it people often just find them selves to be a thinner, shapeless version of who they were.

Athletes undergoing a regimen with their strength and conditioning coach, will absolutely be hitting some heavy weights, to support the vigorous levels of sport-specific training sessions they are expected to endure, and the strong strength base is what gives them the edge.

Back aches, shoulder twinges, knee pains, etc, are all common complaints we all experience at some point in our lives, and unless you have a serious surgical issue these can be reduced by getting strong, and reducing the strain on tight weak muscles that are most often the cause.

Body building athletes that compete in bikini fitness, for example, must strength train religiously at high levels to grow the muscle fibres and have lots to show when they go into their ‘cut’ phase (the part of the season just before a competition, where they restrict their food intake to shed as much body fat as possible).

As we age, a lot of us relax more and enjoy the good life of meals, wine, partying, lots of holidays, etc, and we make excuses for not being physically active. This slowly leads to increased body fat and weak muscles, that can trigger all kinds of aches and pains, not to mention serious conditions such as high blood pressure or diabetes.

Most of this can be avoided and even reversed by routine of regular strength training a few times a week.

There is no denying that feeling strong improves your mood and your confidence, and as you start to love your body and what it can do, it boosts your mental capacity and mood, leading to an overall higher level of self esteem and pride in yourself.

Fitness doesn’t have to be all about long runs either, whilst its definitely important to get moving as much as you can; and if you can fit in 20 minutes of decent sweaty work a few times a week, that is amazing! But you will find your heart rate elevates just fine performing heavy deadlifts or kettlebell swings for example. If you train hard enough in the gym you will also boost your cardio fitness at the same time.

Clients are often baffled when I tell them to stop worrying about the scales and focus on becoming invulnerable!

I am an avid believer that if you make your key focus to get as strong as you can, whilst living a healthy balanced lifestyle, you will become unstoppable and incredible. So get comfortable being uncomfortable and get strong!

I am always here to accompany you on your path to being the most amazing version of you that you can be so feel free to enquire about personal training.