So over my years of training hundreds of clients with all sorts of different body shapes and sizes .. The main goal is usually to lose weight!
For years we used to step clients on the scales each week, making them feel like utter crap when they hadn’t lost the linear 3lbs a week we had set in their first consultation!
Imagine…. every Monday you knew your PT was going to step you on the scales, and the out come of the scales would be determined how hard the next few sessions would be for the client! ( Partly to do with the fact my old boss did not have a clue and insisted this happened)
Yes, that young, un-experienced trainer was ME……
This all took place years ago, when after taking a generic level 3 personal training diploma at my local college…what a piece of rubbish that curriculum was!!
Years and years later, I have learnt the correct way for many training avenues, from hours and hours training, studying and reading. You soon realise there is a lot more to weight loss than standing on a set of boots scales feeling uncomfortable.
Everyone out there still has this weird attachment to scales and associate them with body composition! Which is utter rubbish. Look at your top sprinters, they are classed as obese if you use the useless scale BMI.
Weight loss should not be associated with the scales one bit! Your coming to the gym to “look better” so why does it matter if you weigh 5 stone or 18 stone?? If you look like you want and you feel confident…. WHO CARES.
The better way to understand progression and “FAT LOSS” would be – Skin Callipers, Body Pods and Dexa Scans – This is if you really want to take it to the next level.
Personally to me, the best way to see change and progression – A TAPE MEASURE AND PHOTOS!
SMASH THE SCALES.
PEACE, JACK
The Body Coach…Does it work?
Posted by Fitness Worx on Wednesday, 26 July 2017
Hello,
Amy here..
Below is me 4 days apart! PMS bloating and water retention vs. 4 days after when it’s all gone away (yay!!!). I’m posting this as it is completely normal and healthy to have to go through this each month.
This isn’t how extreme it is every month but I’m showing you how extreme mine can get if stress levels are high and poorly managed. I’d get so stressed psychologically and physically about this shit, especially in my school days thinking I’ve piled on loads of weight…and even when I started in the fitness industry thinking I had to try and maintain some sort of crazy condition to be considered as a ‘success’ , but I’m confident that people will relate to this more!
Ensure you are getting plenty of water and staying hydrated (all of the time) but especially around this time of month.
I also find that getting sufficient vitamins/minerals throughout the rest of the month helps minimise PMS symptoms, and definitely learn to manage your stress levels and better cope with stressors. Training wise at this time of month I stay in tune with my body, if symptoms are horrific opt for a walk instead!
Remember, it comes and it goes! ‘This too shall pass’ and no matter how much of an inconvenience it may seem, it’s HEALTHY! Be thankful you have one!
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Greenbanks guide | Hamstring & Glutes
In this weeks episode, Matt takes us through 4 Hamstring and Glute exercises to improve their size and strength – You can download a free pass to the FWX facility where Matt is training at www.fitness-worx.com
Posted by Fitness Worx on Monday, 24 July 2017
So following on from my post the other day about people “forgetting” calories and eating far too much food, I thought I would write a bit on the fundamentals of fat loss! Tbh this is rather quite easy, there is only one main way to lose body fat…That is eat less and move more!
You must be in a calorie deficit to lose weight….to create this calorie deficit, you can do it one of two ways, eat less, ditch the takeaways and daily chocolate bars or move more, increase your out put, walk, run, lifts weights anything!!
Having said that, there is always a few ways to make the previous easier! I understand its not always that simple….so! what I have learnt from the years and years on coaching both males and females is that the small things make the big difference.
Track all your food!
Sticking to a set diet plan is not always possible! Yes, I find sticking to the same platform and similar diet a lot easier but with some people do not, and for some people not possible to whack out a Tupperware in the middle of a board meeting! So tracking your food and knowing what calories you should be consuming will help you stay in this deficit!
Stay hydrated!
Yes, this is serious, having just a few L of water a day can help you stick to the plan, it will kerb SOME hunger! It will also help concentration, so instead of thinking about food 24/7 you can concentrate on work.
Exercise, move more, but!!!
Make exercise fun, it doesn’t mean you have to run half a marathon every other day or lift 50kg dumbbells, it simply means move, so if you enjoy tennis, go play a game, if you enjoy football, go join a team! Go play golf, dance do what ever you enjoy. Its still exercise, you don’t have to stick to the norm to lose weight.
Lastly….. do not beat your self up!
Fat loss is not linear, you have ups and downs, you cock up, you eat to much at a party, your tired and miss the gym! SO WHAT! Get up the next day and start again. 1 or 2 days will not make you fat and ruin your life. Remember health and fitness should be a lifestyle not a quick fix!!
Peace,
Jack
The BRAND NEW Fitness Worx!!!
Posted by Fitness Worx on Thursday, 20 July 2017
FWX Therapy is a treatment that has been developed for those involved in physical activity to aid recovery from injury and to prevent injuries from occurring.
Sports Massage treatment will focus on the individuals’ needs. It is important that your muscles are relaxed, full of blood and nutrients. This will then ensure optimal performance in your workouts and also your daily activities.
I have worked with many professionals from different fields such as doctors, construction workers, athletes and individuals that have a desk job. From my years of experience, I have realised that anyone can benefit from a sports massage. Whether it’s relieving pain, improving posture, increasing blood flow, releasing knots and improving mobility.
There are many benefits for sports massage, below are only a few:
FLEXIBILITY / MOBILITY: Any form of exercise such as squats or deadlifts can tighten muscles, preventing them from stretching correctly. A sports massage treatment will improve muscular mobility and can correct imbalances, as well as releasing tension.
IMPROVE PERFORMANCE: More oxygen flowing to muscle tissues this will then lead to a higher quality and more sustainable level of activity. Less fatigue!
REDUCE STRESS AND PAIN: Endorphins that are released due to receiving a sports massage help to decrease anxiety, provide pain relief, improve mood and enhance a person’s state of well-being.
For anyone participating in regular physical activity, sports massage therapy every week or two may be a great addition to your normal routine. SO if you’re looking to improve your recovery and performance, reduce pain and fatigue – then book in for a sports massage today! I treat many of our coaches here at Fitness Worx so feel free to check in with them too!
See you around!
Wissam Khozoui
FWX Therapist and PT
This week on the “Get fit with Jade” series, she takes you through a lower body workout, to help burn fat and tone your lower body – Download a free pass to experience the FWX facilities at www.fitness-worx.com
This week on the "Get fit with Jade" series, she takes you through a lower body workout, to help burn fat and tone your lower body – Download a free pass to experience the FWX facilities at www.fitness-worx.com
Posted by Fitness Worx on Thursday, 20 July 2017
Hello everyone! 😀
It’s been a crazy couple of weeks at Fitness Worx Warwick, so just wanted to keep you up-to-date on what’s going on…
Last Friday, we hosted Team Savage. Savage apparel is a clothing brand, and every couple of months their sponsored athletes meet up for a big training session, and we had the privilege of having them at FWX!
We had a range of powerlifters from all over the UK. Participants included Sam O’Boys, Dan Stewart, Will Newton, Brad Scott, Mark Snell, Dan Murphy (Owner of Savage), FWX’s Elliot, Jack and Matt plus the UK’s Number 1 Raw squatter, Big Sam Parker! Sam squatted a huge 365KG (12.5kg higher than his already all-time British record lift) in just knee sleeves.
Everyone had a great evening at FWX Warwick, we have uploaded a video covering the event on our Facebook Page. Go and have a watch! – www.facebook.com/fitnessworxkenilworth
FWX Warwick Class Timetable – In the coming week, we will be releasing a BRAND NEW SCHEDULE. There will be many additions to the current time table. Keep an eye out on our Facebook page, where we will be launching it.
ONE FOR THE WOMEN – We have started a by-weekly women’s blog, covering everything from hormonal changes to mental aspects of training and weight loss plus many more ways to improve your wellbeing. This is written by Amy Lawrence, as many of you may know, used to be a Personal Trainer at FWX. She is very knowledgeable and produces some brilliant content – So keep an eye out for new content coming out soon – www.fitness-worx.com/blog/
As you may have seen, FWX Warwick has recently been fitted with some new equipment (Monolift, Safety Squat Bar, Watson Leg extension, Rogue Ohio Deadlift Bar) and we are continuously adding new pieces of equipment to reinvest in our brilliant members. We’re always looking for ways to improve the facility, and there will be more changes to be made in the near future.
If you have any suggestions on ways to improve the facility, give me a shout, and we will do our best to accommodate it.
Thanks for reading!
See you in the gym,
Matt Gibson
FWX Personal Trainer
Last week FWX hosted the Team Savage Apparel meet at FWX Warwick, and what a success it was. Watch the video to see highlights of the Bench-presses, Deadlifts and the UK’s heaviest squat (365KG) from Sam Parker – More events with Team Savage coming soon! Thanks to all the team for attending.
VIDEO COMING SOON!
Team Savage meets at Fitness Worx Warwick!
Last week FWX hosted the Team Savage Apparel meet at FWX Warwick, and what a success it was. Watch the video to see highlights of the Bench-presses, Deadlifts and the UK's heaviest squat (365KG) from Sam Parker – More events with Team Savage coming soon! Thanks to all the team for attending – www.fitness-worx.com
Posted by Fitness Worx on Tuesday, 18 July 2017