Making the decision to pick a gym usually comes down to price and convenience. But what if I told you the private gyms near me turn out to be better value than low cost, low motivation chain gyms? Private gyms are small studios with a personal trainer who offers a customised program and incentivises you to work to your limit. Building muscle fibre and endurance requires incremental gains however the risk of injury is high if you aren’t using proper technique. A personal trainer protects you from injury and excuses. So when are you giving us a call?

An average session for above average results

What can you expect in a personal training session? On arrival you check-in and wash your hands (COVID safe!) before starting a 3-5 minute cardio warmup. This might be the assault bike, rowing machine or stationary bike. A few warm up scratches gets your body prepared before your trainer guides through a tailored circuit of weights, resistance band and body weight exercises. Each session targets your major muscle groups but uses different exercises to do so so you don’t get bored. Cardio breaks help to burn energy and give your body a break from intense effort.

We are cheerleaders for your body

There is a reason some people get better results than others from the gym and it’s not just will power. Mindset is huge when maintaining a fitness program and you can’t expect to wake up every morning ready to run a marathon. We make the struggle easier by setting a set time or times each week to turn up and get that workout done. Our positive approach and personalised workout will remind your body how good it feels to move and have you bouncing out of the private studio with a sense of achievement. You can’t have a bad workout with us, all you have to do is show up.

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The simple rule for weight loss is to create a calorie deficit where you consume less than you burn. There are many different ways to achieve this. At Recharged Personal Training, quality of life is just as important as getting that balance right. We can provide you with high-quality, targeted personal training once or twice a week (or more if you want!) but what else could you be doing outside those hours? Walking is easy to integrate into your everyday life and brings surprising results. However, there are some caveats:

It must be everyday

Consistency is the cornerstone to walking for weight loss. Remember in the 2000s when everyone wore pedometers and tried to hit 10,000 steps a day? That’s both an amusing retro memory AND the correct attitude. You want to move significantly more than you currently do (unless you already walk for a living), so first understand that this will take time (and yes, we do mean literal time, since walking places is slower than driving or using an electric scooter). Also make sure you use a pedometer, Fitbit, Apple watch or some kind of tracking device for external confirmation you’re actually doing as much walking as you think. Set a goal of 10,000 steps a day and see if you can keep it up for a month!

It must be enjoyable

Without a positive feedback loop, it’s unlikely you will turn this effort into an ongoing habit. So in pursuit of those 10,000 steps, plan how you will enjoy the exercise. Some ideas include:

• Drive to a beautiful natural setting, for example a beach, bushland or the waterfront.
• Bring a friend to stay motivated and keep you company.
• Walk your dog or someone else’s (thus doing a good deed at the same time).
• Create a playlist of your favourite songs or new music you want to explore.
• Listen to audiobooks or podcasts.
• Bring a journal and record your thoughts at the halfway point. Tune into how you feel and think after being energised by walking.

It must be part of a holistic health plan

All that said, walking is just one part of taking care of yourself. A positive mindset, nutritious food and loving connections with friends and family are also key facets of interconnected physical and mental health. To take care of only the body is to miss out on the point of health, which is feeling good so we can enjoy our lives. At Recharged Personal Training we set realistic, achievable goals and work with you to make the journey to meet them satisfying while sweaty. Health is a continuum and walking is a literal and figurative way to stay on track for the rest of your life.

So what are you waiting for? Lace up those shoes and head out.

In the meantime, share your favourite walking tracks – both physical and on your playlist – with us!

Cold-weather exercise can be a challenge when you are used to sub-tropical workouts which keeps your muscles warm, but you will survive winter if you MAKE SURE YOU KEEP STRETCHING. It can be yoga, a few ad-hoc warm-up or cool-down stretches or even a Cirque du Soleil-worthy routine – but you must stretch. And, while it may seem like a take-it-or-leave-it add-on to your exercise, if you skip the stretch you’re both cheating yourself out of a chance to enjoy all those wonderful endorphins you created and depriving your body of a gentle transition from high energy to everyday movement. There are a range of reasons to stretch from mindfulness to preventing injury and maintaining a good range of motion.

What does stretching do?

In the same way strength and endurance have their purpose in training, we also need to ensure our muscles elongate and provide the full range of motion. That’s where a dedicated stretching routine comes in – targeting the major muscle groups to help keep them limber and protect your joints. Suffer from lower back pain? Combine strength training and stretching to strengthen and support the area. Work at a desk all day? You need to gently stretch your spine with supported backbends to undo the sad C-spine which develops while you’re slumped at a screen! As for yoga, it lives up to the hype when it comes to connecting breath and body through a mindfulness practice. Jump on YouTube and start right now or join us on a Saturday with our delightful instructor Anne. Whatever you decide, start today!

How long should I stretch for?

A little bit of stretching every day is better than only doing a one-hour yoga class once a week (although you should do that too). But what should it involve? Well salute to the sun is a great beginner vinyasa (flowing yoga) routine, or you can Google for stretching ideas to suit your circumstances, whether you’re running, surfing, pregnant or confined to the office. The key is to listen to your body and follow what feels right. You’ll soon start to identify your preferred type of stretching!

In our personal training sessions we make sure you warm up and cool down appropriately so take this practice home and start and end each day with a gentle stretch. You won’t regret it!

Stretching is the prologue and closing credits of any exercise regimen – don’t skip it!

Well, if that’s where you’re at, we’re looking for you too!

At Recharged Personal Training, we thrive on helping people find their ‘fit fam’ and get motivated to move. If you’re looking for group fitness classes, we can deliver. Our classes:

• Are fun, vary in intensity and are delivered in a highly supportive and friendly environment;
• Include plenty of variety to work you hard without overdoing it in one area;
• Use high-quality, well-maintained equipment in a hygienic and thoroughly sanitised studio; 
• Are led by experienced instructors who offer guidance, adjustments and plenty of encouragement; and
• Cost just $10 a class with our 10-class pass for only $100.

‘I’m worried the classes won’t be hard enough/easy enough’ 

At Recharged Personal Training, our class regulars run the gamut from triathletes to over 60s with chronic health issues. It doesn’t matter where you are on your fitness journey – all bodies are welcome and capable. Our fully qualified trainers are experts in adjusting our fitness classes to your capabilities while still pushing you to get stronger and fitter than you may get just training alone. We also make sure you are teamed up with supportive regulars if it’s your first time. Before long you’ll be the one helping other newcomers! 

Mix and match to get results

Fitness classes are the perfect way to stay active, maintain your fitness and remain engaged (plus, free endorphins!). Then, if you feel like you need a boost, you can also book our sessions to optimise your strength and conditioning. We offer solo sessions or you can team up with a friend or two and split the costs. 

The next step

Want to know more about joining the Recharged family? Simply contact us to book a studio tour or pick one of our fitness classes and get straight into it! Just message us so we know to expect you! And don’t forget your towel and water bottle – these are studio essentials.

If you are on the northside of Brisbane, we have fitness classes for you.

Recharged Personal Training is a tight team of trainers who live fit and active lives in tandem with you. Choose a personal trainer who you get along with but who also trains in a way you respond to. Today we are talking with Brian about his fitness journey.

How did you become a personal trainer?
I initially trained with Gary at Recharged for a while. One day he said “You would be a great personal trainer (PT) – you should give it a go”. Before I knew it, I had completed my PT course and was training clients. That was approximately 8 years and thousands of PT sessions ago.

What has been your biggest fitness/sporting moment?
Training myself to compete in triathlons.

What has been your most challenging physical experience?
Overcoming a shoulder reconstruction operation to be able to train and play golf to an acceptable standard.

How do you motivate clients who are struggling to complete/commit to a workout?
I remind clients of why they do PT and the long-term benefits of being fit and healthy.

What have you learnt in your years of training other people?
How to connect with clients on all levels and be aware of their training needs. How to keep sessions interesting.

Who is your fitness idol? Why?
That would be Tiger Woods. Not for his off-course antics, but for his commitment to training to such a high level to help him be No. 1 in the world. Tiger endured numerous knee and back surgeries, then trained and returned to golf to win major tournaments. He was also the first ever billionaire golfer.

What is one exercise/skill you wish you could have/ do have?
I still hold the Recharged records for Wall Sit and Plank Hold, which I am proud of. I can also do one-armed push ups.