The final article in this 5-part series concludes with the Power phase of the Half Marathon training programme. There is a time and a place for power training so let’s jump straight into it! Just like I discussed in the last blog post about how we need to integrate Strength Training exercises into our programme,… [Keep Reading]
Most Personal Trainers will throw their clients straight into the Strength part of a programme otherwise known as the Transition phase. Straight off the bat, clients will be smashing out squats, banging out burpees and leaping into lunges. Remind you of anything? (*Cough*) Crossfit? There is absolutely nothing wrong with Crossfit from an exercise prescription… [Keep Reading]
So many personal training clients are just given generic programmes. At Coconut Fitness, only after we have assessed our clients can we get to work on designing their conditioning programme. If we’re not assessing then we are just guessing. Based on all of Emma’s assessment results and questionnaire answers, I designed the first part of her programme… [Keep Reading]
Here at Coconut Fitness, we take training programme design very seriously. Whether it’s weight loss, muscle gain, posture improvement, post-rehabilitation or lifestyle management, all our programmes are designed specifically for the individual. After all, isn’t that what ‘personal training’ is all about? Unfortunately, I have witnessed many trainers apply the same programme to all their… [Keep Reading]
