According to the New England
Journal of Medicine it is the single most important step one a can take when
deciding to lose weight and get healthy, The National Weight Control Registry states:
“if a person needs to lose 2 stone or more they have a 1% chance of achieving
this thru exercise alone, a 10% chance by dieting alone but an 89% chance of
reaching your goal when working with a Professional Personal Trainer (PPT).
We have all heard the horror
stories of someone who hooked up with an inexperienced, unqualified personal
trainer. It is more than just a waste of money and time but often serious injuries
can occur. Having been a PPT for over 30 years I do consider myself experienced
and qualified. I would like to share with you a few examples of what sets me
apart from the competition:
·
In
1985 I began using High Intensity Interval Training (this is not the same as
High Intensity Training) with my clients to increase fat loss and improve
fitness
·
1988
my clients began supplementing with Vitamin D and Vitamin E
·
1988
I designed my nutritional programme using the Glycaemic Index (GI) and
Glycaemic Load (GL) format. Still to this day considered the gold standard of
nutrition.
·
1990
I began requiring that my clients use a heart rate monitor when doing their
cardio work
·
1992
I introduced to my clients to the benefits of creatine monohydrate,L-glutamine
and BCAA’s
·
1995
to insure that my clients got their daily dose of essential fatty acids they
began using Udos Oil.
·
2000
after reading numerous peer reviewed research papers I immediately stopped
using traditional sit ups,crunches,bicycle crunches and trunk twist for core
exercises due to the extreme damage they cause to the spine
·
2002
my athletes incorporated Myelin Tissue training into their training routine.
This is specific combination of SAQ’s and plyometric training to improve
performance
·
2005
I introduced Calendar Scoring as a quick and easy way for my clients to keep
track of their progress
·
2010
after reading numerous peer reviewed research papers I immediately stopped
using behind the neck pull downs,behind the neck shoulder press and upright
rows due to the damage they cause to the rotater cuff
The point of this is to show
you that the right PPT can save you years of struggle, money and serious
injury. Not to mention the invaluable support you receive to get you through
those difficult times. If you have made the decision to get the weight off and
take control of your health, get professional help. It is the difference
between success and failure.
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