faq >> towards a fitter you


My top tips for fitness might not be what you think. In articles and other magazines people are always looking for the NEW and FASTER way of achieving results, when really the answer is just in front of you. It is all about change. If you are serious about results then embrace change in your life. There is no magical way of achieving your results - it just takes hard work and dedication, based on three simple factors: consistency, variety and intensity.

The application of these three elements form the cornerstone of John's approach to his clients' physical improvement.

consistency
This is the big one. If you are consistent in anything you will be a success. If you decide that you are to limit the total amount of fats in your diet and are consistent with that you will get results. If you say you'll get up every morning at 6am and walk around the block for an hour and you are consistent, you will get results: lower blood pressure, increased fitness levels, along with loads of other benefits. It is hard to be consistent however, and that is how a personal trainer can help. Your personal trainer's constant encouragement and motivation will assist you in being consistent and achieving your results faster.

variety
You will get used to what you are doing very quickly. So if you keep doing the same old routine your body will get very used to it and you will find results hard to come by. For example, if you run a 5km route around your home and do the same route all the time you will get very fit towards that route. Meaning you will find the hills easy as you do them all the time. If you mix that route up with other routes varying the hills, the distance and even the terrain (i.e. sand, footpath) you will find your results are achieved faster as you are always keeping your body on its toes.

intensity
It is like the old saying, "no pain, no gain" or "you get out what you put in". Not literally going through pain but unless you are prepared to put lots of effort in and work hard, you won't receive the benefits. Things usually come to people who work for them. You can't cheat yourself.

Evidence of not working hard enough will be seen by a lack of progress. Intensity is the key. The harder you work the more calories you will burn, the greater amount of oxygen you will uptake, and the more muscle you will build. A personal trainer can help with increasing the intensity by giving you constant motivation and assistance. Sometimes increasing the intensity is much easier than you might think. It could just involve walking a longer route, a bigger hill or lifting a heavier weight.