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With over 20 years dance experience, fitness has always been a passion of mine from a young age I enjoy creating fun and interesting workout sessions to help change my client’s relationship with exercise
Promoting a healthy and balanced lifestyle instead of a quick fix diet is the foundation of my personal training style and I would love to help you start your journey
If you are looking for a new outlook on working out or just don’t know where to start, send me an email or message today to kickstart your journey
Instagram: @rah wellness
Email: rah wellness@outlook com
Growing up I was clueless when it came to anything health & fitness related which is why I ended up at the point I was at My weight spiralled and started to control all aspects of my life I decided enough was enough and joined the gym and it changed my life I started learning about exercise and nutrition, documented my progress online and fell in love with lifting! At first, I was terrified but I slowly overcame all my gym fears and anxieties and started helping others do the same, it was only then that I realised I had found my passion and became a personal trainer to try and help as much people as I could from dealing with all their fitness related struggles alone like I did If you’re sick of the yo-yo “quick fixes” and ready to make some long-term sustainable changes to your life, drop me a message at 07712480597!
Email: rachael@rsmfitness com
Instagram + Facebook: rsm fitness
I’m Amy, the owner of Fitness Amy Smith
I’ve worked in the fitness industry for 9 years My aim is to help my clients get the results that they are looking for in the simplest and most realistic way I believe that everyone can reach their goals while still living life to the fullest I call that balance If you are yet to find the balance between your personal life and gym life or are struggling to achieve any sort of fitness goals then I can help you out Stop me for a chat if you pass me in the gym or contact me on fitnessamysmith@outlook com I’d be happy to answer any questions that you may have regarding fitness, nutrition or well being My clients results speak for themselves, take a look on my Instagram page where you will see some amazing transformations @fitnessamysmith or some tasty recipe ideas and a little insight to my day to day life
18 I was a blackbelt instructor and had several kickboxing fights under my belt Then I discovered Thaiboxing and at the age of 25, I went to Thailand to study the discipline Upon my return I competed in my first Fight and went on to coach others, establishing my own Thaiboxing Club in 2002, ByDandMauyThai In 2010 I became a fulltime Gym Manager and Personal Trainer Furthering my knowledge in level 3 personal trainer, TRX, Kettlebells, Olympic lifting, nutrition, callisthenics (bodyweight gymnastics and strength training) along with mobility, flexibility and GP referral rehabilitation qualifications
Website: https://www betterfitnesspt co uk/
Whether you’re seeking to enhance athletic performance, achieve sustainable weight loss, gain muscle or simply live a healthier lifestyle, I will be on hand to guide you through the process
Whilst I aim to keep sessions fun, There will be a no nonsense approach to keep you consistent Beginners will be shown correct lifting form & help working on your bad habits Experienced athletes will be pushed to their limits Injuries like Back & knee pain are major factors limiting the general population from taking steps towards their goals, surprisingly for most, these are easily fixed within one form correction session Nutrition wise, you will be eating real food, no unsustainable methods or gimmicks I have a background in fight sports, over 15 years experience in fitness, a current client base ranging from ages 13 to 76 & I train beginners to champion athletes
Using this experience, I plan to help you enjoy the process of achieving your goals
Website: https://www paulhosiept co uk/
We have been helping clients achieve their fitness goals for over 18 years now since fitness beyond started back in 2005
Between myself and Mark we are both advanced level 3 UK qualified, qualified in diet & nutrition and hold a poliquin strength and condition qualification that is recognised worldwide
At fitness beyond we specialise in 1-2-1 PT body transformation plans and have a high turnover of client results which can be viewed on our social media and on our official website
We also offer an 8 & 12 week online Pt service which is very popular and WE also work with athletes and young players who are looking to improve their sports conditioning for football These session can be booked as 1-2-1 and small group sessions
To see some of our client results please visits our website www fitnessbeyond co uk and to view some of our sports conditioning session please follow us on Instagram @fitness beyond
Any other info required please contact us
Email: info@fitnessbeyond co uk
Get an FREE in-depth body analysis of your current condition!
Administered professionally and completely painlessly under the watchful eye of our friendly personal trainers and physicians, our Body Analysis tests will give you a fantastic overview of your condition
Includes:
Blood pressure checks
Body fat analysis
Only available during our Know Your Numbers
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At Banks O' Dee, we've one simple mission: to get more people active and falling hopelessly in love with being fit.
And we know how much fun it can be training together with your friends in the gym.
That’s why we are giving you the chance to gift your friends and family a guest pass or one of our fantastic gift voucher.
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The mywellness® App by Technogym is free to download from the App Store or Google Play, that allows you to book classes and track your workouts, storing your data into your personal Mywellness cloud
Scan the QR code below with your phone to download the App for your device.
Once downloaded, create your account!
Add in your weight, height and personal details to get started
Link to Banks O’ Dee Fitness using code 'banksodee'.
Add your card number onto your digital card, to scan into the facilities using your phone
You can then use this App to track body composition, book classes, track workouts and book instructor led inductions.
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Use access code to login: banksodee
Record and track your workouts to review progress and reach your goals more quickly
Scan the QR code on most Technogym cardio equipment and it will track your workout automatically
View video tutorials on how to perform exercises correctly with proper form, suitable reps, weights, and notes from your wellness coach
Keep track of all your body measurements using the TANITA scales (which are found on the gym floor, and measure body fat, hydrations levels, lean muscle mass etc)
Unsure about equipment upstairs?
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Need a kickstart for your fitness journey?
Enquire about our 6wk SMART Start programme
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Book a 30min session to run through your body composition on our TANITA Scales
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Quick, effective and great fun, chaperoned use of the TRX Suspension Trainer will help you build muscle, burn away fat, increase flexibility and boost your endurance levels
High-intensity interval training (HIIT) is any workout that toggles between a burst of intense activity and a short period of recovery, where you briefly relax and rest, allowing your body to get ready for the next blitz
It's a great way to tone your torso like never before Under the watchful eye of our friendly professional health advisors you'll build muscles that are honed and lean, but never over developed
With Functional Training, our expert professionals will show you how to train your muscles harmoniously By simulating the ordinary movements you might do at work, at home or while playing sport, we'll help you to perform daily tasks better and quicker
If you're looking to build strong, toned muscles and vastly improve your heart-lung efficiency, our Kettlebell Training sessions are perfect The kettlebell is designed to deliver one of the very best all-in-one workouts, uniquely strengthening both your cardiovascular system and your physical power
At our Stretching Clinic, our friendly advisors will tailor and oversee a stretching routine that's perfect for your lifestyle and wellbeing You'll feel more alive than ever!
Resistance training or strength training isn’t just about building up your muscles and strength, it can also improve the way your body functions and the fitness of your heart and lungs.
It’s perfectly normal for many new members to feel a bit nervous about this session and it may be that we have asked you to come at a quieter time in the week so that we have a good environment in which to teach you what we need to make your programme work for you
We will be giving you a lot of information during the session and it’s important to say at this point that we understand that you probably will not remember everything you get told
Don’t worry; we’ve got lots of ways that we can help you to learn in your own time and in your most preferred way
When you come to the club for that first session you will be met at reception by your trainer Initially you will have an quick briefing session where the trainer will explain to you the plan for the session and what’s going to happen
This will include - Your health appraisal is a simple test incorporating three vital measurements: Body fat, blood pressure and aerobic ability followed by a Gym Induction to learn how to safely and effectively use the gym equipment
Our instructors will present you with your very own Personal Progress Pack which is an optional pack you can fill in at home and where you will be able to track the changes in your body composition, size, weight, flexibility, and strength
In addition, they will also show you how to complete your personalised programme card so that you can see the progress you are making and the trainers can also see when we need to make small adjustments to the intensity of your programme
They will talk about the importance of blood pressure, heart rate, body fat and cardio fitness and how you can gauge precisely the intensity of your workouts using some highly effective scientific principles
THEY WILL SHOW YOU THE GYM EQUIPMENT AND WHAT EXERCISES ARE RIGHT FOR YOU AND SET THE CORRECT PERSONALISED INTENSITY FOR THE PROGRAMME BEST FOR YOU
This whole session will take probably about 45 minutes to an hour and after that the trainer will explain a little bit about what you can expect from your membership going forward and the support, we will be giving you to help you boost your confidence and most importantly to get you to see some impressive speedy changes
ALL OUR PROGRAMMES ARE DEVISED IN ACCORDANCE WITH GUIDELINES FROM THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SPORTS MEDICINE.
The latest research has highlighted the benefits of training with resistance equipment to burn fat, as part of a weight control programme
Please don’t worry about getting bulky, as this won’t happen with the regime we are going to use with you It will help tone and firm you
Basically, this resistance training speeds up the metabolic rate, so calories are burned quicker – the secret of weight management We will prescribe you a programme comprising several repetitions on our gym equipment and at a specific speed – both of which we will show you when we go into the gym
The crucial factor is that we will find a weight on each piece of equipment, that you can only repeat a certain number of times, before you completely tire that muscle We will work that out for you and again, we would like you to keep records of what happens at each workout
So, don’t worry Your programme has been personally tailored for you and based on the latest exercise science You are in good hands with us!
Please click the link below to visit our website and we’ll help get you sorted and booked in. Alternatively, you can contact the Fitness Desk.
Resistance training or strength training isn’t just about building up your muscles and strength, it can also improve the way your body functions and the fitness of your heart and lungs.
There are several different factors we must consider when undertaking a structured resistance training programme:
The number of sets
The number of repetitions (within the sets)
The type of exercise we are doing
The intensity of the workout (amount of weight used)
The frequency of the sessions
The rest periods between each set
With that said, we’re ready to fill out our programme card
From the left side of the card, you can input:
The adjustments (position of exercise i e incline position)
The order of the exercises you will be partaking
The exercise name
The number of sets for this exercise
Targeted rep range for the exercise
We recommend performing at 8-12 repetitions on each piece of equipment you train on
It’s also important to note down the Rep Speed we are performing for these exercises. We recommend using a 6 second rep speed to get the best results.
So this would include 2 seconds for the lifting phase and 4 seconds for the lowering phase
For example, if I am doing a chest press on a bench, I would be lowering the bar for 4 seconds and then lifting the bar for 2 seconds (4 + 2 = 6 seconds)
The science is that we need to get the muscle to fatigue within 60-90 seconds, and we achieve this with the 6 second rep speed and finding a level that will tire you within 8 – 12 repetitions. If you can’t manage 8 reps, then the weight is too heavy and similarly, if you can do more than 12 repetitions, then the weight is too light You will get it spot on within a couple of workouts
Towards the right and along the top of the card (see below), we can write down the dates we trained and results we produced in terms of sets, reps and weight used
Stretching the body part, you trained during your workout will help in improving muscle recovery and avoiding delayed onset muscle soreness
Finally, we have a section at the bottom right of the card (see below) to note down your stretching numbers.
Stretching is very important to do at the end of your workout and we would ask you to perform each stretch at a slow and controlled speed, between 10-30 seconds to get the most effectiveness.
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