FAQs
What are the benefits of personal training?
To answer this question, here are just a few examples of the benefits;
• Decreased stress & anxiety
• Decreased risk of coronary heart disease
• Increased control of weight
• Reduction of blood pressure
• Increase in self esteem
• Increase in tone
• Decreased ageing
• Increased work capacity
• Increased cardiovascular or aerobic fitness
Why have a personal trainer?
A personal trainer can effect a dramatic change to your lifestyle and therefore to your well-being.
But given the expense and the effort that you will need to put into it, how do you know it’s right for you?
Hopefully the following information I have set out as guide on how a personal trainer can benefit you.
I can’t afford it?
And neither can a lot of people, but if you can spare a minimum of £10-15 per week that may be all you need to get yourself started. I realise that for some people this may be beyond their means but personal fitness training is a service industry that works on individuals reaching their personal health and fitness goals.
I believe that one-on-one personal training is one of the best, fastest and surest ways to make progress towards those goals.
What is the first thing I will be expected to do?
You will be asked to fill out a PAR-Q (Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire). This is a form that asks you about your medical history. This form serves as a safety precaution both for you and Matt Holland Fitness. If you have had any serious health problems in the past, I will advise you to seek a doctor’s approval before training.
I will customise your exercise program according to your specific goals, your level of fitness, and your availability. The majority of my sessions will be performed in the comfort of your own home although with the Cardio training we will need to get out on the street or in the park. If you feel more comfortable training in another environment then please say and I can develop a program to meet these needs.
What do sessions consist of?
This all depends on what your goals and fitness levels are. They could take place indoors, or outdoors. They may involve walking, running, cycling, boxing, stability ball training, medicine ball training, aerobics, circuit or weight training.
To gain the benefits of personal training it is advisable to train a minimum of twice a week over a 12 week period although of course different individuals have different needs and may need to train for less time or more. The 12 week guideline is for the average person who wants to get fit. In this time the body will adapt to the exercise program given as well as sustaining the results achieved. If after this period you would like to continue training then I will repeat the program at a more advanced level bringing more new exercises and advanced training into your new program.
How you choose to train depends on your lifestyle, how motivated you are, and how quickly you want results.
Improvements are guaranteed or you will receive a 100% refund.
How do I measure my Resting Heart Rate (RHR) and Maximum Heart Rate (MHR)?
The easiest way to check the pulse is to place your index and middle fingers on your carotid artery on the wrist under your thumb. This can sometimes take some finding. Count your pulse for 15 seconds and multiply by 4. This is your Resting Heart Rate (RHR)
To figure out which heart rate zone you should be aiming for during exercise simply deduct your age from 220. Suppose your age is 40, deduct this from 220 and you get 180. This is your Maximum Heart Rate (MHR).
50% of 180 is 90 beats a minute, 60% of 180 is 108 beats a minute, 70% of 180 is 126 beats a minute and so on. The higher your exercise heart rate, the more fat you will burn. 50% – 70% of your maximum heart rate is your fat burning zone and this is the zone you should be looking at for weight loss.
I’m too busy?
I am available for training from 6am until 9pm, 6 days a week. Don’t forget, you’re the boss here, whatever your schedule I will try my best to work around it, at home or at the office. If you would like to discuss a time outside of my working hours then please let me know and I will endeavour to help you out.
There are no excuses!
How quickly will I see results?
With any type of exercise, your genetics play a role in determining the rate of change, but you can have a strong influence through correct performance of the sessions and the effort you put in. You will feel benefits after the very first session, and it is possible to see noticeable results after just 4-6 weeks.
What if I am not satisfied with the results?
I guarantee that between 4 – 6 weeks after starting with me you will start to see improvements in the way you look and feel about yourself. After 10 – 12 weeks you will be only looking forward with your fitness. Of course it takes your commitment between sessions also to continue the good work. If you are still not completely satisfied with the results then I offer a 100% refund.
