rhys

I?ve been training with Giulio since February 2016. My initial motivation was to lose weight and 'get fitter'. Before starting the 'journey', back in the bleak blues of the 2016 winter (when everyone seemed to be dying) I don?t think I did understand what ?get fitter? really meant?at least relative to now. I?ve lost 22.5Kg / 50lb in that time, while increasing my muscle mass, so that?s a big TICK. What I?ve also done, which is far more important, is learn why I was unfit and how to stop myself regressing. It seems simple, and ultimately it is, ?eat healthy and do exercise? but what to eat and what exercises and when, and for how long, etc etc etc ? for that I needed educating. For me the decision to get a PT was a long term lifestyle choice and not about having one off sessions here and there. It?s been about becoming a healthier person, and to use a very 2016 clich? I?ve "taken back control" (of my health). All of which has required a great PT, and I?ve certainly found that in Giulio. I?ve decided to categorise my reasons for recommending Giulio and the benefits to having a PT into headers as I have a tendency otherwise to waffle (see above). HE?S A PROFESSIONAL - Giulio is an Advanced Instructor level 3 with the Register of Exercise Professionals - His professionalism is evident, always focused, never a ?mean? PT - He meticulously logs details of exercises performed, weights lifted, reps repeated? - Giulio pre-plans each session ASSESMENTS - My first session began with an assessment of my exercise abilities / weaknesses, past injuries, discussing my general health, and past experience with trainers and gyms - I?m weighed every week, which helps give focus to assessing progress (it?s also a good deterrent for mid week drinking sessions) - Every 3 months we do key body measurements - The regularity has been tailored to me, so you may decide a different routine suits you better. FOCUS ON PROGRESSION AND RESULTS Targets have been the key for me, I can see where I?m heading and know how long it?s taking me to get there. To ensure this works it?s vital that I have realistic goals, and that I get encouragement through the difficult plateaus. Giulio worked these targets out carefully and is very encouraging and genuinely happy to see targets being hit. He really does care about his clients. NUTRITION ADVICE Following Giulio?s advice I keep a log of my food intake and discuss this during our sessions. I changed what I was eating, especially the quantity, for reasons of calorie intake and for improving nutritional balance. For example, I wasn?t eating enough protein, so we discussed this, we discussed ways I could increase my intake, and Giulio also explained how protein works, when I should be eating it, how much I should be aiming for. Now I?m eating enough protein to maintain my progress and to make the most out of my exercise. INDIVIDUALIZED WORKOUT PROGRAMME With Giulio your workout is fully tailored to you. It?s really important to train across a range of exercises, it?s therefore key to have this education if you intend to make real strides. Giulio varies the workouts, so it?s never boring, and it also challenges my limits. CORRECT POSTURE AND EXERCISE FORM A friend of mine recently (who doesn't see a PT) suffered a distal bicep tendon tear due to not doing full ranges when lifting?if you don?t know that means please get a PT before you start doing weights! Having a trainer like Giulio means that he?s looking and commenting on your posture, how you?re standing, how you?re positioned, which way your head is facing etc etc which avoids injuries. EFFICIENCY You can of course work out at a gym without a PT, and most of my gym sessions are without Giulio. However, I discuss with him what I will be doing between sessions, and that?s all part of the bigger picture. The benefit to getting a trainer is of course that you will get an education in how to effectively and efficiently 'get fitter?, learn what best works for you, improve your technical skills, improve your confidence with using the gym (especially the dreaded free weights). Having a PT isn?t just about getting someone to help you at the gym, it?s about getting support to improve your health holistically. Giulio delivers on this in spades.

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