Personal
Training
The reason personal training is so valuable and so sought
after is that it is tailored to your needs - that's why we
call it personal! No matter what your current ability level
is, or what your goals are, you will have a custom program
designed just for you. You will be coached, cared
for, motivated and helped along by your trainer so you will
experience life changing results.
You can choose to see your trainer as often as five times
per week but most clients come in for one to three training
sessions per week for the best results. You can even visit
your trainer once every six to eight weeks to make a few
changes to your program to make sure you're always
progressing and experiencing results. Too many people stay
on the same program for an extended period of time and
wonder why they're no longer experiencing changes in their
fitness level. Programming updates are very important to
ensure ongoing progress. You also have the option to train
alone, with a partner or in a small group setting. We make
every attempt possible to customize a plan that is going to
work within your schedule and budget and that will ensure
success.
The variety of programs is virtually endless and can include
cardio-conditioning, muscle-conditioning, strength, balance,
agility, flexibility, nutrition or a combination of all of
these depending on your goals, and needs. Workouts can take
place within the studio, the weight room or outdoors. Many
of our clients are members at another gym and just come to
us for their personal training. You could decide you want to
learn to run, hike the Grouse Grind, train for a triathlon,
lose weight, play with your kids longer or even head to the
park for a one-on-one game of basketball. Firemen and women
come in to train for their physical entrance requirements.
We really do strive to make our clients' sessions as
individualized as possible, effective and lots of fun!
Personal Training has become a very popular service with
many people experiencing results, therefore, demonstrating
its value. When you sign up with a trainer, you can expect
regular education, support and guidance. Your trainer will
hold you accountable – you will feel very cared for knowing
you always have someone looking over your shoulder.
The first session with a trainer is essential to helping you
set up a foundation for success. Seven out of ten people
have good intentions starting an exercise program but then
within two to three months they have stopped. This high
drop-out rate is often due to the fact that the individual
has not spent any time establishing the right program for
them based on their history, goals, individual needs and
lifestyle. Our trainers spend a good portion of the first
session talking with their new client to determine which
type of program is going to help them stay motivated so they
are consistent enough to progress, experience results and
succeed.
We have helped so many different clients over the years from
beginners, elderly individuals, people experiencing back,
neck, knee and shoulder pain, pro football, junior hockey
players, wheelchair athletes, triathletes, runners, pre/post
natal, obese clients, people with medical conditions such as
diabetes, multiple sclerosis, and many more. We are
completely confident that regardless of your special
considerations, we will be able to help you achieve a higher
level of health and fitness. We are eager to help YOU with a
program that will achieve your dreams.
Is Personal Training for You?
Did you know...
that recently, the International Health and Fitness
Association, released the results of a study that found 75%
of people who exercise are not getting the results they
want? But out of the 25% of people who are getting results,
90% of them have made the important decision to work with a
Personal Trainer.
Personal Training gets results and that's why anyone can
benefit from this personal attention! Personal Training is
no longer reserved for Hollywood stars!
To find out if you
would benefit from working with a Personal Trainer, answer
these questions:
Are you a beginner just getting started with your fitness
goals?
The thought of entering an exercise facility and starting an
exercise program without any assistance can be intimidating.
Trying to figure out how to use all the equipment can be so
confusing. These are some of the reasons why people
procrastinate starting their routine. Your trainer will
teach you how to exercise correctly and safely and provide
you with enough guidance, motivation and education to ensure
you establish healthy and effective exercise patterns right
from the beginning.
Not getting results?
It's common to feel like the amount of effort you're putting
in is not matching the reward. Your personal trainer will
change your program and show you how to get results more
effectively and in less time. Your trainer will provide you
with a brand new exercise regime that will take you to a
higher level of fitness and health. Your personal trainer
will make the difference between a great workout and a
"ho-hum one" - or even no workout at all!
Are you having difficulty sticking to your program?
This is common. Eighty percent of people discontinue their
exercise program after only two to three months. But this
time, things are going to be different. Your Personal
Trainer will help you adhere to your program consistently.
When you schedule an appointment with a trainer, you make a
commitment to yourself - a commitment that your trainer
won't let you break!
Are you an athlete or a weekend warrior?
Many people dream of the challenge of completing an athletic
event. With your own personal coach, that dream becomes a
reality. Whether you are training for a 5 or 10 km fun run,
a half or full marathon, a triathlon, skiing, a grueling
hike or just training to improve your golf or tennis game,
your trainer will provide you with a plan for success.
Check Out The Key to Results
Getting started with Personal Training is easy; everything
you need is right here on our website. The sections below
describe what to expect and how to get started.
Why is the first stage of my Personal Training experience
so important?
The statistics say that 70-80% of people who start an
exercise program drop out within the first two to three
months! Not great odds! But this has nothing to do with the
person but rather with the process. You see - most people
who want to start exercising, just start. Its
“hit-and-miss”, although at 70-80%, it’s more miss than hit!
Imagine taking a trip to somewhere you’ve never been with no
directions. Personal training is like a road-map to get you
there. Or what if you wanted to start a new business? The
banks would require a business plan first. They'd want to
ensure that you've got a good plan to for success. You
wouldn’t build a house without a blue-print.
Well, these same guidelines apply to exercise. You've got to
have a plan for success as well as someone to guide you.
This is why the first few months of your Personal Training
experience are so important. This is when most people drop
out. So it’s our job to get you past this stage to the point
where you’re experiencing great results - and that alone,
will help to motivate you to keep going. But the problem is
most people stop exercising before they even had the chance
to see the changes to their body. Most people don’t realize
that it takes at least 3 to 6 weeks to see actual changes in
the tissues, whether that means building muscle or losing
fat. We just won’t let that happen to you!
What happens in or before the first session?
You will complete a Client Information questionnaire. The
information gathered in the questionnaire is critical to
helping your Personal Trainer design the most individualized
program for you. It takes into account your medical, injury
and physical fitness history, your current lifestyle, your
present level of fitness and type of activities, your
nutritional habits and more.
Your trainer will be able to take this information along
with your goals, interests and needs and create a
custom-designed program that will make it easier for you to
follow and achieve results. It will take you a bit of time
to complete the questionnaire but we encourage you to be
thorough in order to provide your Personal Trainer with all
the tools necessary to really help you achieve your goals
safely, effectively and permanently. And that way they won’t
be wasting any time during your first session trying to
gather information and instead can focus on the training
program.
What happens in the next few sessions?
The first few sessions are the most important. This is when
your Personal Trainer helps you lay a strong foundation that
you can build upon.
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You will
determine how ready you are for the changes and whether
you need to adjust your expectations dependent on your
current lifestyle and other responsibilities.
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You will
develop goals that will get you emotionally excited so
that you will stay committed despite other priorities
that may surface.
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You will
establish a step by step plan to get you closer and
closer to your goals.
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You will walk
away with a very clear picture of what success is going
to look like and what you need to do to get there.
We will also
perform a postural analysis. This is important because many
people perform certain exercises that they should not be
doing and are then compounding an existing imbalance and
putting themselves at risk for a future injury. By
completing this analysis, it allows your trainer to teach
you the exercises you should be doing and show you the ones
you should be avoiding.
Generally, the first few sessions are not extremely active
but don't be discouraged – the real workouts come later!
Each session and each workout will build upon this initial
stage. However, you should still wear comfortable workout
gear as you will be moving. Keep in mind if you are
presently very fit and do not struggle with motivation, we
will get to work right away!
What happens if I need to reschedule my session(s)?
No problem. Just be sure to call at least 48 hours
before your scheduled session(s). This advanced warning is
required so that your Personal Trainer can then book another
client into your time slot.
What happens if I don't give 48 hours notice?
Unfortunately, due to high demand on our Personal
Trainers' time, if you do not provide 48 hours notice, you
will still be charged for the session. Our Trainers spend a
lot of time preparing for their clients before the first
session so in all fairness and respect to them, we require
advanced notice in order to reschedule. Keep in mind though;
this policy is helpful to you, too. Clients are less likely
to miss their workouts and renege on their commitment to
themselves if they know they still have to pay. This keeps
you accountable to yourself and your goals. And consistency
is what gets results!
Others have discovered the power of Personal Training.
Read the testimonials of others like you on our
web-site. If you have any questions regarding our Personal
Training programs, please contact us!
Thanks for allowing us the opportunity to help you achieve
your PERSONAL BEST.
"Our minds have unbelievable power over our bodies." -A.
Maurois
Group Personal Training
We invite you to discover what so many of our clients
already know - Group Personal Training can make achieving
your fitness goals more enjoyable and motivating than you
ever thought possible.
Whether it’s the great music, the fun atmosphere, the
motivation from the trainer, the camaraderie and energy of
the group, or the variety in programming, our clients love
our group training sessions. We have designed our group
training schedule to offer flexibility and a balanced
approach to fitness.
Whether your goal is to lose body fat, sculpt your muscles,
tone up your hips, thighs, and abs, improve your
flexibility, or relax and rejuvenate, we’ve got a group
session for you!
