Need a weight loss plan with a personal trainer?

mother working out ina gyn with her baby on her chest. It is smiling.Many people start their fitness revolution at the start of the year when they search for a weight loss plan with a personal trainer. The excess and celebration of the holiday months starts to feel awful by January- bloated, tired and heavy. Take charge of the new year and give your body and mind the healthy routine it craves; use a personal trainer to activate the energetic, stronger YOU.

Results need realistic goals.

Setting realistic fitness goals and sticking to them is the simple foundation of physical health. Our personal trainers have decades of experience working with clients who are apprehensive about regular training. We support you to set the most basic goal first: turning up consistently. All you need to do is make it to the studio, from there we guide you through a tailored workout routine and make adjustments each session to ensure you stay in the challenge zone without becoming overwhelmed. If your only job is to set the alarm and show up, you are set-up to smash your 2023 goals.

Choose weight-loss goals which don’t depend on weight.

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Weight is an unhelpful metric of health. You may notice the scale creeping up over the holidays however the real symptoms of discomfort are tighter clothes, heavier breathing with movement and the sluggish feeling of a body under stress. The scale isn’t the objective tool it’s been promoted as- 5 kg of muscle will feel amazing where 5kg of extra fat will not. Here is a simple set of goals to use as a baseline for fitness:

  • Complete a 5km run or 10km bike ride in comfort

  • Achieve 10 push-ups with good technique

  • Manage a 1 min wall sit with correct form

  • Manage basic flexibility- touching toes, lunge, simple kneeling backbend.

If you want to be able to do the above activities or something similar with ease, team up with us!woman using skierg machine while a personal trainer supervises

Book in with Recharged Personal Training to set your 2023 goals, today!

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What is the fitness hack ALL personal trainers use?

Fitness hacks are strategies you can use to improve your workouts. Sometimes they are techniques like how to position your elbows during tricep pushdowns (tuck and lock them). Sometimes fitness hacks are ways to balance your workout such as alternating between upper body (arm-day) and lower-body (leg-day). However, there is one fitness hack ALL personal trainers use: accountability.

Showing up is the #1 struggle.

Consistency is the key to any workout. It doesn’t matter if you lift weights, Zumba, ballroom dance or do synchronised swimming. If you examine the routine of any fit person, you will see a dedicated lifestyle spanning years of consistent effort. Don’t feel disheartened if that hasn’t happened for you! Our magic word is ‘yet’.

Personal trainers begin with the habit of showing up to a dedicated session. When you book in at our studio, you have two people showing up to support your fitness goals: us and you. We know you already feel guilty when you don’t meet the activity and health goals you set for yourself. We transfer that guilt to the guilt of not showing up to a session where you develop your strength, empower your will and receive the health benefits of a strong and active body. Our trainers will text you the day before to remind you of your session and we do not accept cancellations within 24 hours. This is to support your commitment to the sessions and shut-down the last minute “I’m too tired” feeling. It will pass.older woman in white shirt and black leggings doing yoga

Fitness hacks become lifelong habits.

If you are ready to make the change and move the guilt out of your life, we can help. Book in for a studio tour and let us make the effort with you. It only takes a few weeks of showing up consistently to see and feel the difference a regular routine can make. We won’t let life get in the way of making your commitment become the results you are chasing.

The first step is turning up. Do that every week and the rest will take care of itself.blurred image of cyclist in motion

Message Recharged Personal Training to hack into your new life.

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Want to be the best personal trainer in Brisbane? Join us as a sub-contractor!

Recharged Personal Training is expanding- we’ve made some room for the best personal trainer in Brisbane to join the team! “The Best” is a subjective title so let us tell you about who we are and what we are looking for. Our trainers are subcontractors which means:

  • Establish your business in a fully set-up studio. A weekly fee ($220) covers all expenses.

  • Qualified leads from the Recharged Personal Training website. Our core trainers are fully booked so you will get contact details sent through from our website- all you have to do is fit them into your schedule!

If it sounds like you, then you must be the best!

Recharged Personal Training Set-up

We are a small team of two lead trainers and a dedicated yoga instructor. The Studio is equipped with:

  • Cardio machines such as stationary bikes, an assault bike, rowing machines, water grinder and a skierg.

  • Weight machines for upper and lower body exercises.

  • Free weights, dumbbells and bars

  • Resistance bands, bosu balls and weighted vests

  • Skipping ropes, boxing gloves and pads

  • Blaze pods- versatile technology for interactive agility challenges

Gary (the business owner) manages the overall studio, equipment and website. You are responsible for:

  • Texting clients the day before they train to remind/ motivate them.

  • Taking payment at the end of training sessions.

  • Cleaning the equipment you use and sharing the space.

  • Setting goals with clients and tracking progress.

  • Managing your time and schedule to ensure clients are supported.woman making peace sign while on exercise bicycle

The team values professionalism and dedication foremost but if you love European soccer or banter about the footy, you’ll love Recharged Personal Training!

 

Are you the personal trainer we are looking for?

The studio has a dedicated client base. The trainer who fits the team will receive:

  • A selection of clients to get started with. This will grow as new enquiries are directed to the trainer with availability/ the best fit.

  • Marketing and promotions handled by the studio. We will market the business however feel free to bring in new people through your own efforts too!

  • A clean and safe studio space to work from. Our COVID and hygiene protocols protect you and our clients!

  • Flexible working hours. You can establish when you are available and have access to the studio to set up.

  • Group Fitness Classes. Our new trainer will lead the group fitness classes on Tuesday and Thursday. This is a great opportunity to showcase your creativity and style!

Bonus points if you have a selection of fantastic workout playlists we can play in the studio. We’ve heard ours too many times!woman helping man with weights

How do I apply?

To discuss the role and meet the team, email gary@rechargedpt.com.au with your qualifications, a summary of your experience, your approach to training and any areas you are passionate about, and we will get in touch to arrange an interview.

 

Join the team and live the dream!

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“What should I eat?”: Nutrition Seminar Saturday 6th August 9:15am-10:30am

personal trainer talking at a nutrition seminarAre you looking to lose weight, build muscle or feel fantastic and suspect the question you need to ask is “What should I eat?”. Recharged Personal Training is running a second nutrition seminar with lead trainer Bryce after the demand following his first one. His seminar will:

  • Explain the relationship between calories and macronutrients (carbohydrates, fats, protein)

  • Outline how to manipulate your macronutrients to lose weight or build muscle

  • Highlight how alcohol is metabolised and how to account for it when meal planning

  • Explain the top three barriers to managing or maintaining a healthy body composition (often mislabeled as ‘weight’)

  • Answer your specific question and help you establish a personal strategy to eat what you need AND what you want.

Nutrition + exercise + sleep: the boring trio of health!

If eating well, exercising and getting enough sleep were easy then we’d be out of a job! Rather than hear the same information you already know, Bryce will use his years of experience to highlight where you might self-sabotage and how he’s worked with clients to educate (or trick) themselves into better habits. Examples include:

  • Do you love ice cream/ beer/ Netflix? Link your favourite thing with a less enjoyable task and create a lifelong habit. Make it the reward after a 30 minute walk.

  • Need to drink more water? Set a timer every two hours, grab a glass of water and allow yourself a social media chill out for the time it takes to drink the glass.

  • Starving all day then binging on chips, cheese and chocolate at night? Come along to the seminar to hear how a few breakfast habits will prevent evening regrets.

Book in for the seminar with an email to gary@rechargedpt.com.au– only $11!

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Looking for gyms nearby? Cheap gyms near me?

We know you are searching for ‘gyms nearby’ then ‘cheap gyms near me’ because that is where our web traffic comes from! Balancing budgets against expectations is as hard for us as it is for you. We know that gyms can all offer a similar service however the results you receive depend on you- how unfair!

We have a few tricks to help you see the results you need to keep coming back. These are:

  • Group training with a personal trainer or fitness classes to keep you accountable

  • Text reminders and a 24 hours no cancellation policy to keep you accountable

  • Personalised goals and monthly check-in’s to… keep you accountable.

Accountability beats motivation in an arm wrestle so let us help keep you on track.two women punching in a class

Is your gym nearby home? Work? Coffee?

The Recharged Personal Training studio is located in Virginia with:

  • easy on and off-street parking.

  • Our bathroom and separate shower facilities mean you can book in around your schedule and still be fresh for work or play.

  • Across the road is a drive through coffee shop and breakfast options making our studio a hub of convenience.

To book in with a personal trainer you can email gary@rechargedpt.com.au or text Gary on 0416 198 650.group fitness class in a private studio

Gyms nearby are looking for you! Who will you choose?

Picking a gym is a combination of location, price and vibe. It’s worth making the effort to visit a few and see which studio has the music, facilities and staff you connect with. If you live on the northside of Brisbane then make sure Recharged Personal Training is on your list. We are open Monday to Saturday but you can message right now! Let us impress you!woman doing box steps exercise with weights

Are you nearby your phone? Text or email us now!

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How much does it cost to hire a personal trainer?

So you want to know how much does it cost to hire a personal trainer? woman holding shirt that says "sleeping is my cardio"

You can pay as little as $25 per session. 

When you combine your personal training session with two friends (one trainer to three people) you will only pay $25 per session at Recharged Personal Training. Otherwise you can have a personalised workout for $60 which gives you:

-personalised 40 minute workout with clear fitness goals

-5 minute warm up exercise routine to reduce injury

-30 minute customised weights and cardio workout

-5 minute cool down to stretch and lengthen your muscleswoman about to jump on a box with personal trainer watching

What should I expect from a personal trainer?

The better question is “What should I expect from a personal trainer?”. This will help you decide which personal trainer to choose. When you look for a studio and trainer you should be asking:

  • How will you set up my fitness goals? Hint: these should be established at the start with a scheduled check-in. Ideally you know what you want!

  • How do you keep your clients motivated? Hint: your trainer should be emailing or texting you before each session, pushing you with incremental gains each workout and celebrating with you when you meet your targets.

  • What is your cancellation policy? Hint: avoid lock-in contracts unless you have already maintained a consistent 6 weeks workout with them. Check if you can pause and hold your session time for injury or holiday. How often has your trainer cancelled on their clients? How much notice do you need to give to cancel your session without charge? Will you use this to avoid your workout?personal trainer watching a woman lift weights

Why use a personal trainer?

Personal trainers are the guarantee you need to make sure the time you spend working out isn’t wasted. A personal trainer will:

  • Check your technique to ensure you exercise with perfect form and avoid injury

  • Ensure your workouts are challenging and balanced. You want enough variety to be interesting, enough consistency to improve!

  • Keep you accountable. A personal trainer helps you keep your commitment to yourself. Don’t pay “gym tax” with contracts and sessions you don’t attend, receive the dividends of your hard work paying off with a personal trainer.

It costs nothing to contact us today!

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Shoulder exercises: establish strength, definition and stability

Shoulder exercises are often overlooked when working out. Your shoulders are the frame of your body; they establish your posture and anchor your upper body when working your core. A common issue is not anchoring the shoulder blades back and down to the spine when using pulling motions. This can overstress your back muscles and lead to neck pain and inefficient patterns of exercise. woman in red shirt doing pull ups

Shoulder exercises: the foundations

The number one exercise to perfect is the push up with perfect shoulder engagement. This means engaging your shoulder blades back and down, locking them in with your back muscles. From here you can press your chest to touch the ground for maximum depth. Begin with up to 5 reps with precise technique. You can go all the way to the ground and rest, then push to straight (not locked) arms from the ground if that helps. Your focus is on your form- record yourself to see where you need to correct your body.

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Exploring the shoulders from a solid base

Once you understand how your shoulders feel when in the correct position, you can explore other exercises. Some of our favourites are:

  • Barbell Overhead Press

  • Half-Kneeling Landmine Press

  • Wide-Grip Seated Row

Use a friend or personal trainer to watch you closely. They can spot micro-adjustments you can make to ensure the shoulders are developing in harmony with your effort. Once you establish the body feedback and muscle memory of correct technique you will appreciate the difference good form can make!

Start as you wish to continue

Effective workouts all follow the same formula:

  • an appropriate warm up,

  • perfect technique and

  • stretching

Investing in the proper form at the beginning saves you from injury, ineffective activity and frustration when the gains don’t appear. To fast-track your success, use a personal trainer to design a routine of complementary exercises to work your entire body. Cardiovascular activity works in tandem with strength training to balance stamina and strength. Book in with Recharged Training for a high impact, exciting routine tailored to your strengths and weaknesses.woman doing push up handstands against a wall

The first shoulder exercise is to give us a call!

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Can’t decide between gyms around me? How to pick one.

Choosing a gym around me can be tricky if you aren’t sure what you want. The best way to decide is to search “gyms around me” or “gym + your suburb” and rank them based on your needs.

Some questions to ask yourself are:

  • Do I want to be instructed in proper technique and shown how to do a range of machines, free weights and bodyweight exercises? If yes, you want a personal trainer.

  • Do I want to work out with other people in a group fitness class? If yes, you want group fitness classes.

  • Do I want to commit to a regular training time or be flexible and spontaneous? If you want to be spontaneous, a 24 hour gym will suit you.two women holding heavy weights in front of them for the studio challenge

What do you want from your gym?

Lots of gyms will offer shower facilities, child-minding, class timetables and personal training. In the 15 years we have been training clients, we’ve realised the two most important two things your gym needs to have are:

  • A convenient location

  • Exercises you want to do

If you are highly self motivated then finding a gym with the machines or classes you like will be fairly easy and you can explore the cheapest or most convenient option. If you need support staying accountable then you need a personal trainer or a gym buddy you don’t want to let down.personal trainer helping woman on leg press machine

Set up the habit and review in 6 weeks

Committing to a 6 week program of personal training, group fitness classes or a combination will make sure you get the results you deserve for the money you spend. It doesn’t have to be a formal program- just make the commitment. Until you get the positive feedback from your body from consistent exercise, it can feel hard to make the time. Making a financial commitment and setting a goal for 6 weeks gives you a measurable, time bound goal which you can review at the end to make sure you have made the right choice. Don’t lock yourself into a contract if you haven’t established a committed exercise routine yet. All you will achieve is paying ‘fitness tax’ to avoid going. Use a buddy or personal trainer to keep you coming back!personal trainer spotting man on barbell lift

If you are near Virginia, contact us today to see if our timetable matches yours!

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“I want affordable fitness near me!”

You might relate to this:

  • I want a gym near me

  • It can’t be too expensive (maybe $20-$30?)

  • I want to get results

The truth is, if you got the results you wanted I bet you would be happy to drive further and pay more than you first thought. Luckily if you are near Virginia, Geebung, Banyo, Boondall, or drive near the Northside of Brisbane you could have all your wishes come true. personal trainer assisting another woman with a weights bar

“Affordable fitness near me? Where?!”

Recharged Personal Training is tucked off Sandgate Rd on Lathe St, Virginia with ample parking. The airy studio is comprehensively set out with the machines you need with the space to use them. The studio boasts onsite shower and bathroom facilities to ensure you can finish your session sweaty and invigorated then shower and arrive at work fresh and clean. To work around your schedule we have sessions:

  • Early morning before work

  • Lunchtime workouts for a midday lift

  • After work spots and evening group fitness

Once you find a time which works for you it becomes effortless to drive in, work out and transform your health in the time it takes to scroll on your phone on the couch. a Google photo fo the front of a personal training studio

“What will personal training and group fitness cost?”

We don’t believe in lock-in contracts because our results keep you coming back willingly! To work with us we team you up with a trainer and set up your goals. Our pricing is:

  • $65 one-on-one personal training

  • $35 each two-on-one personal training (bring a friend)

  • $25 each three-on-one personal training

  • $20 per class group fitness or $110 for a 10-class pass (valid for 3 months)woman checking her watch while others work out

 

We do have a policy which requires 24 hours notice if cancelling due to illness. This policy has been our most effective strategy to ensure our clients stay consistent and focussed and our attendance rate is over 98%. Genuine, debilitating illness is rare and even rarer once you start training regularly.

Our studio follows thorough COVID safe protocols including washing hands on arrival, regularly cleaning machines and high touch areas and all our staff are fully vaccinated.

Don’t sleep on your health and wellbeing, drop in or email us now for a tour!

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When you ask for the best gym, who are you asking? 

If you ask:

  • a search engine they may be looking at popular sites which are big clubs or web savvy businesses or

  • great online reviews will tell you important details but are often dependant on large client numbers marketing campaigns or

  • recommendations from friends will tell you what suits them but may not work for you.

Gary, TC, Bryce and Brian standing and smiling

Location is important so up to a 30 minute drive is reasonable, plus you can expand to gyms enroute to your office or shopping centres or schools if you have kids. Type “personal trainer near me” or “gym near me” into your search engine and see what comes up. Check the website, reviews and social media if they have a presence. This is the first step.

Notice what is important to you.

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The best gym near you will be as unique as you are. When we checked with our clients they stated the best gym had:

  • “A trainer who understood my goals and kept me accountable”

  • “Good parking”

  • “Great variety- I get bored easily”

  • “Kid-friendly so I can work out while they play”

  • “Showers so I can get to work without going home”

  • “Affordable so I can be consistent”

At Recharged Personal Training we meet all those needs (which is why they are our clients) but this may help you decide how to decide on the best gym for you.

Start at the beginning and grow.

Even a bad gym is better than not working out at all. If you aren’t sure where you want to go, try them all! Doing a casual session at three or four different gyms will save you way more money in the long run than a discount membership at a place you hate. You may decide to mix and match personal training with group fitness classes to sample a range of exercise techniques before you develop a taste for your own perfect blend.

If you are thinking about it you are ready to begin. Reach out to us and have a go, no obligations. mother and child in a gym exercising in front of a mirror

Book a session with our personal trainers or drop in for group fitness, now!

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