Q. How long do the sessions last?
A. Sessions are 45 minutes long.
Q. What will I be doing?
A. Burning fat, getting fit and having fun! A dynamic warm up, joint mobility, core stabilisation, glute activation, strength training, metabolic conditioning and flexibility are covered in EVERY session. You will mainly use your own bodyweight and the environment around you, plus a few specific and targetted items of equipment: skipping ropes, boxing gloves, resistance bands and kettlebells. Sessions can suit ALL levels of fitness – you won’t be pushed to go too far, but the more you put in the more you get out.
Q. How many people will there be?
A. As the training is flexible the numbers do vary, but the maximum in a session will be 16, and they are usually smaller. This means I can keep my eye on you all and ensure you all receive some individual attention and coaching.
Q. What if I’m not based in Southampton or can’t make the times listed?
A. We will soon be launching in other areas around Hampshire. If you are interested in alternative locations and times please get in touch – if you and your friends can get a large enough group together the training can even come to you!
Q. Do you run corporate group training?
A. Corporate group training is an excellent way to ensure your team is fit, healthy and productive, and will boost company morale. Please get in touch directly to discuss the options.
Q. Will it be military style?
A. No. Training is designed to be challenging whilst having fun, and feeling empowered rather than belittled! You will get incredible fitness results through positive re-inforcement and working to your own ‘edge’. You wil discover what you are capable of, and exceed your current ability, without any shouting or whistle-blowing! I was in the Army once, and at my fattest, so it’s certainly not all its cracked up to be…
Q. I’m not fit enough – should I go to a gym first?
A. It’s the whole point of the training to GET YOU FIT! Whatever your level is now, you will be able to work at your own pace. Intensity can be adjusted and exercise modifications can be given to provide easier and harder workouts, so long as you are true to yourself, I will pace the training just right for you!
Q. How much weight will I lose?
A. The aim of the sessions is to burn fat and increase tone so that you see the results in the mirror or at the beach. It’s not about weight and we should all learn that the scales DO lie! However, if you train 3 times per week (1 can be your own home workout from the member site) and use the SIMPLE Nutrition System you can expect to lose 5-10 lb in 6 weeks – as well as toning up so it will look like you have lost even more!
When looking at the scale you need to remember that you will be building muscle tone which makes it heavier (not bigger!) and increasing water content in your muscles, both of which can actually add to scale weight in the short term, even though you will be looking smaller!
Q. What shall I bring?
A. Wear comfortable training attire and trainers – I actually do NOT recommend running trainers, but the flat, ‘fashion’ puma-style trainers! See the forum for reasons why. If you must wear traditional running style trainers, go for the durable cross-trainers with more lateral support and grip. Running trainers provide no sideways support and are designed simply for forward motion. Bring water too: you’ll need it! And if mother nature is bringing us water some waterproofs might come in handy…
Q. What happens if I miss a session?
A. You can attend sessions that suit and carry over sessions week to week and month to month, so if you have other committments you can work around them. However, to get results you must attend regularly and there are no refunds if you cannot make up the sessions.
Q. How do I book and pay?
A. Email or call to book your place. You can pay using the PayPal buttons or pay direct through your bank, but the first week is totally free, so you don’t need to worry about that just yet! I will provide details when you come to your free training sessions.
