3 questions to ask if you want the best personal trainer. 

You might think the best personal trainer is the fittest, best looking one but that would be a mistake! Your personal trainer is there to motivate you so the best personal trainer is someone who will understand your barriers to exercise and your fitness goals to keep you turning up to your sessions. Use these three questions to make sure you are getting the right trainer for your mindset.

 

“How will you motivate me?”

 

Asking a trainer this gives you a sense of how willing they are to get to know you. If they answer straight away with a list of strategies such as regular text messages, phone calls, goal tracking charts etc. without first finding out why you are there, you may want to shop around for a better listener. Your personal trainer is your coach so they need to get a full understanding of why you are there, what you want to achieve, what has and hasn’t worked in the past and whether you are willing to do the work. We know from experience we can lead a client to weights but we can’t make them lift!

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“How will we determine success?”

 

This is a tricky one because you need to know if you have a fixed goal in mind (“ want to do a chin up”) or a vague goal (“I want to be fitter”). Fixed goals are easier to determine- it may mean setting small achievable goals such as building up to 45kg on the lat pull-down within 3 months. Vague goals need to be redefined in a more specific way such as “in 6 weeks I want to shave 30 seconds off my rowing time” or “I want to work up to three cardio blocks per session”. Setting realistic, time marked goals is vital to feeling your training is having an impact.

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“What will keep me accountable”

 

The best personal trainer is one who is kind and understanding but holds you to account. At Recharged Personal Training we implemented a policy to require 24 hours notice to cancel a session or you are charged. This may seem harsh however we saw a 70% increase in attendance. It’s common to wake up and not want to workout or finish a day at work and have no energy for the gym. Either way you are already tired, you might as well work out! Our trainer will remind you of your session and commit to being there on time and ready to work with you. You meet us with that same energy and you are guaranteed to succeed.

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Pick from our team to find the best personal trainer for you!

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Workout motivation Do’s and Dont’s

Do some people have workout motivation and some people don’t? How do you get motivated if it’s the last thing you want to do? Are personal trainers freaks of nature who just naturally want to push their bodies every day? You may sometimes feel like you are not cut out to stick to a workout routine but I promise you that the answer to consistent workouts is easier than you think. Try a few of our time-tested strategies and before you know it, you’ll be pumped for your daily workout and on-track to be our client of the month!a pair of feet poking out from a bed

Motivation vs habit.

Motivation is working yourself up to follow through with an action. A habit is something you do regularly without thinking about it. Which sounds easier to you? Pick a time of day and an activity (running, walking, yoga, exercise app- it doesn’t matter) and set your alarm. Now keep this up for 6 weeks and presto! You have your exercise habit locked in. finder about to press snooze on phone alarm

Mini mental steps.

 

What are you thinking about when you work up to your exercise of choice? If you are imagining the struggle you have already started to psych yourself out! Break it into small steps: put on socks, put on shoes, set up the video/ app/ bike. Break the activity into the small steps you need to do and tackle them one at a time. Before you know it you are halfway through your run without a second thought!

Don’t disappoint!

 

It’s easy to talk yourself out of a workout so lock your motivation in by recruiting a mate! If you make plans to work out with a friend you have to show up or you are letting them down too. If you can’t find someone to work out with you can enlist a personal trainer. We have heard every excuse under the sun and know how to call out the lies and uncover the real barriers (fear, discomfort, boredom). Let us keep you accountable and set you up in the good habit you need to stay on track. two women in workout gear sipping smoothies

Your workout motivation starts today- just give us a call!

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$25! Cheap personal training with group personal training.

Everyone wants the best workout without sending themselves broke- that activewear doesn’t buy itself! If you are budget conscious and need a cheap personal training solution, team up with some mates and try group personal training!female trainer with two mone doing exercises on the floor

2 on 1 or 3 on 1: more people, less price.

Group personal training is a fantastic option for anyone who wants to:

  • Save money by sharing costs
  • Stay motivated and consistent with their training- you can’t disappoint friends!
  • Receive a tailored workout which gets the maximum results per session.
  • Experience variety through a range of body weight, machine and cardio exercises without spending big on equipment.

If you’ve been meaning to start a new routine or want to support a mate who has been talking about getting fit then team up and form a fitness pact!two woman smiling at the camera after a workout

What does group personal training cost?

At Recharged we have a sliding scale of costs to support your fitness finances!

  • Three on one: three mates and one trainer works out at $25 each.
  • Two on one: best buddies and private trainer equals $35 each a session.
  • One on one: the VIP package with a solo trainer is $60 per session.

Make the most of your time and money with these group personal training options. You may decide to train multiple times a week with a few different people to keep costs down and enthusiasm up!two older women stretching their legs together in a V shape

Assemble your training team or ask us to pair you up with other keen clients.

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HIIT workout in Brisbane: hard and fast, then home.

HIIT workout stands for High Intensity Interval Training. This means bursts of intense activity followed by a short cool down and then repeat. The idea is to quickly find your limit and briefly stay there, then recover and try again. This type of exercise works well for people who are wanting to build endurance, burn calories, increase cardiovascular fitness and add a diverse exercise program to their workouts.grup fitness class doing a HIIT workout

What does a HIIT workout look like?

You can tailor a HIIT workout at home to your personal fitness goals or find a trainer or circuit group who have a workout mapped out for you. The goal in HIIT is to find your limit as quickly as possible and try to stay there or push past it. This might mean punching with dumbbells for 60 seconds until your arms fatigue. It might mean short distance sprints (extra points if it’s up a hill!). You may be doing a few heavy reps on the leg press with a short break, then try again. The activity might change, the intensity remains!woman using the water grinder machine

Can I do HIIT workouts with Recharged Personal Training?

We have two options for anyone interested in HIIT workouts. You may decide to try a HIIT workout in one of our group fitness classes. Our friendly crew of regulars will make you feel welcome and all technique is demonstrated prior to the workout, with a trainer supervising to make corrections. Once you fall in love we can team you up with a personal trainer for a tailored, private HIIT workout in our studio.personal trainer assisting another woman with a weights bar

Discover HIIT workouts with our experienced team.

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