The Slim Blog

It is now widely accepted that personal training is no longer just for skinny celebrities.  Over the last 5 years, home personal training has become an increasingly popular service, particularly with dieters and slimming club veterans who struggle with weight loss.  Yet millions of other dieters are still to be converted.  Why? Because when they think of a “personal trainer” they think of Harvey from celebrity fit club - the drill sergeant who pushes his overweight clients to breaking point!

Sadly the TV personal trainers like Harvey have given us home personal trainers a bad name.  The truth is that home personal trainers have a very gentle coaching approach with our clients. Think of us as the softies of the fitness world!  Here’s a few things to keep in mind…

Home personal trainers work mainly with people of low fitness levels.

…at least they are when we meet them anyway!  We show our clients how to gradually increase their activity levels, and know that the first time we push a client too far is the last time we’ll see them!  So remember - our career depends on our ability to design enjoyable fitness plans.

Home personal trainers don’t always exercise with their clients.

..our clients would far rather be out boozing! That’s why we design the fitness plan and then visit them weekly to monitor their progress.  Between sessions we coach our clients via text or email.  Just think how much easier it is to find the motivation to exercise when you’re getting daily support.

Home personal trainers offer expert nutrition, slimming and weight loss advice.

…which means exercise is optional!  Often our role becomes that of a ‘nutrition coach’ rather than a fitness trainer.  If you’re a serial dieter struggling to lose weight, then what better way to find the motivation to eat well than one-to-one weekly nutrition coaching from a nutrition expert.

For the fitness fanatics out there don’t worry.  The best and most experienced personal trainers know how to adapt their coaching style to suit each individual client, so if you want your personal trainer to push you, all you’ve got to do is ask!

Liam

The Slim Company
personal training and weight management | Baldock | Bedford | Biggleswade | Harpenden | Hatfield | Hertford | Hitchin | Letchworth | Luton | Royston | St Albans | Stevenage | Welwyn

Hello all!

My name is Liam and I’m a personal trainer and weight loss coach from Letchworth, Hertfordshire.   I’ve found my passion in fitness and nutrition, and have spent the last 5 years helping people lose weight and get fit.  If you’re interested in health and fitness, looking to lose weight, or thinking about getting a personal trainer, then add this to your favorites!

So here’s what I’m hoping to achieve with this blog…

·         To provide a source of realistic, jargon-free fitness and weight loss information.

·         To offer expert advice to anyone interested in getting fit and/or losing weight.

·         to promote a healthy and sustainable approach to slimming and fitness.

Don’t be scared to get involved and leave comments or post questions! All I ask that my clients don’t give me too much abuse …unless it’s deserved!

Liam

The Slim Company
personal training and weight management | Baldock | Bedford | Biggleswade | Harpenden | Hatfield | Hertford | Hitchin | Letchworth | Luton | Royston | St Albans | Stevenage | Welwyn