Celias Initial Training Session

Today I met Celia for our 1^st session to discuss her goals, reasons behind her goals and to get  to know Celia as a person before we begin the training.

   Celia is a very friendly, down to earth married woman with children. Celia works as a delivery driver Monday to Friday so has a very sedentary job.

Celia wants to loose up to 2 stone in weight and drop down to a size 12 while becoming fitter and healthier at the same time. Celia currently smokes but is in the process of quitting and at present is down to 5 – 10 cigarettes per day. She is finding it hard at certain times to avoid reaching for a cigarette so tends to snack more which isn’t helping her weight loss.

    Celia is very upbeat and confident about achieving her desired goals and is looking forward to the challenge ahead. An optimistic approach is very important not in just fitness but in all ways of life and Celia has plenty.

  After taking her 1^st weight in followed by measurements, BMI and body fat % Celia and myself went in to the gym to do some fitness tests.

   As Celia wants to improve her fitness she will do a 5km cycle and a 1000m row with times recorded. Also Celia performed as many full sit ups and full press ups without stopping. These along with the row and cycle will be redone over the course of the training so we can she how Celia’s fitness is improving.

Celia’s been weighted, measurements taken, goals discussed and fitness tested. We are ready to GO!!!

Celia’s optimistic and realistic approach to her goal gives her a real chance to succeed with Josh, Celia and myself working together I believe we are in for a challenging and rewarding journey together cultivating a new healthier, fitter and new Celia.

I look forward to helping Celia achieve her goals

Simon Tranter

Marriott Personal Trainer

My First Personal Training Session

My name is Celia Ingall I am soon to be 50 and a mother of 4 with 2 grandsons and 2 dogs. I work part time at Edmundson Electrical on Ascot Drive. With this been my second marriage its is also our 10th wedding anniversary this year.

So its the incentive I need to get fit, about 2 years ago I hurt my back (a slipped disc) so when I became mobile again I joined the gym and have slowly recovered, I managed to lose a stone but hit a wall last year when I found it hard to keep motivated and with winter approaching I found the weight creeping up again.

 

So this year theres a lot of changes happening!

 

I am currently quitting smoking, its hard work and I am struggling with eating more food to compensate, I have never ate so much fruit!

 

1st Session

 

Today was my first session with Simon, where I was weighed, measured BMI taken and body fat % noted. We then hit the gym! I had to do some fitness test. A 5 km cycle followed by a 1000m row where my time were recorded. I then had to do full sit ups and full press ups without stopping.

 

I will do do this all again at a later date where I will be able to see the improvements.

 

I must say it soon showed up how unfit I am and I am looking forward to achieving my goals...

 

Celia

How to chose a Personal Trainer

So you have decided to get fit, lose weight or just want some added motivation.  You have decided that a personal trainer is the way forward but have no idea where to start, sound familiar

There are vast number of trainers out there with a variety skills, training, expertise and interests.  This all makes the process of choosing a trainer more difficult.  However, there are some simple rules to follow that will ensure you get the most from your money.

1) Don't choose on price.  Just because someone charges more does not indicate they are better at what they do.  Prices vary depending on location; whether or not they are paying rent for facilities as well the trainers own belief as to what they are worth.
2) Make sure you ask what qualifications they have.  All personal trainers should be registered on REP’s (Register of Exercise professionals).  By logging on you can see for yourself what qualifications they have and whether they are suitable for you.  All personal trainers should be a minimum of level 3 REP's.
3) Try and find a trainer with the same interests.  If you enjoy running but your trainer is a rower you may not be compatible.  Don't use this as the only basis as they may be more than capable but it is worth being trained by someone with a genuine interest in your chosen activity
4)  Meet your trainer before you buy.  Have a coffee with them whilst they discuss your goals.  You will know in the first meeting whether your trainer will be able to inspire you.  Being compatible with your trainer is as important as the knowledge they possess.  Some people like the army style hardcore training, others find this too much. Don't be afraid to say no and keep looking.  You want to look forward to each session and not dread the hour.
5) Make sure the trainer discusses what "YOU" want to achieve and how "YOU” would like to achieve it.  It’s not about them but you.  Whilst you want your trainer to provide the guidance and the expertise, you should be involved in how that programme should look
6) You should be doing things you can't do on your own.  It’s pointless a trainer putting you on a treadmill for 30 minutes and watching you train.  You can do that for yourself!  You want a programme that involves interaction with your trainer that involves them working hard mentally to ensure your raining is different and exciting
7) Make sure your trainer appears to have planned your session.  If they are making it up as they go, bin them.  You are paying for their time to not only train you but to put thought into your goals and how to achieve them. 
8) Be prepared to work hard.  "NO PAIN NO GAIN".  Whilst a slightly outdated view the basis behind it still stands.  You have to be willing to put the effort in for your trainer to be able to work their magic

Finally, you should feel like you are going to have fun.  Training should be hard work physically to get results but should never be hard work mentally.  You should want to be there, you should want to achieve results and be enjoying the experience.  If you are not, don't stop just change your trainer.

Find the right trainer and you will get the results you want. Everyone has it in them to have the body and the results they crave.  Just remember personal trainers are not miracle workers and it takes effort and determination on your part as well