You might not want to hear this, but spot training isn’t what you think it is. Yes you can target specific muscle groups and build up bulging biceps or a peachy butt however that involves a tightly managed diet and exercise combination. If you are searching for a specific thigh gap or an 8-pack then it is probably easier to develop body positivity and love your unique shape than use spot exercises to chase someone else’s body shape. Recharged Personal Trainers understand the science behind body composition and won’t promise results we can’t deliver.

Understanding your leg muscles.

The legs are made up of interconnected muscle groups such as the quadriceps femoris, the central rectus femoris, and the three vasti: the vastus intermedius, medialis, and lateralis. You might be more familiar with terms like quads, glutes and calves. Bulking up muscle means working with a calorie surplus and converting those calories to muscle. Stripping fat means eating to a calorie deficit but maintaining enough protein to preserve muscle.

If you want toned, shapely legs you need to balance your workouts across all the muscle groups and above all, SQUAT!

Squat till you drop.

Squats can come in many forms but they all leave you trembling if you do them right. A personal trainer will lead you through weighted squats using a cage or barbell and offer complementary exercises like leg press, bulgarian lunges and crab walks. Resistance bands are a great way to keep up your inner thigh workout at home. You can buy them online or at Big W or K-Mart for a few dollars and then just google ‘resistance band exercises’ or ‘booty band exercises’ to find some inspiration. Pinterest and TikTok have some great ideas too! Make sure you keep your trainer informed of your home routine so they can balance out areas of strength and weakness in your one-on-one sessions.

 

Your inner thigh workout needs the support of your whole body to be successful. Luckily we are here to support you too.

Get started on a flexible routine with one of our personal trainers.

If you are looking to start a fitness program on the Brisbane Northside then come to Recharged Personal Training at 5/4 Lathe St, Virginia this Saturday 6th February between 9am and 11am. You will know when you meet our personal trainers if we are the right gym for you. It’s vital the client/ trainer relationship is genuine and fun! Come to the studio and see if Recharged is the right fit for you!

Choose your trainer!

Most trainers understand how to keep you safe and find your challenge zone when exercising. As a trainer, we want to be fun enough to keep you coming back and scary enough that you show up. What a fun mix!

To help you get a sense of what to expect, here are our trainers:

 Gary: Gary is the charismatic leader of Recharged Personal Training. He runs the studio and will guarantee a full session that gives you your money’s worth! His relentless positivity is pure steel. You don’t want a personal best today? Too bad, you got one. 

 

 

 

 TC: Behind a super friendly and supportive exterior is an even kinder and more supportive interior. TC takes her sports seriously and understands the mental game behind physical performance. If you want a coach who gently guides you to your best fitness, choose TC!

 

 

 

Bryce: If you like a relaxed approach supported by precision technique, Bryce is for you. His laid back manner will have you deep into a bench press before you realise how much you have improved. His knowledge of nutrition is expansive and he can easily set up a nutrition program to support your workouts, as well as make adjustments as you progress. 

 

 

Brian: Meet the bullet with butterfly wings. You will be immediately charmed by Brian’s affable nature and then suddenly you are in a VORTEX of focus as you push out three. more. reps. If you secretly want to find your limit but are scared to go for it, chat to Brian.

 

Make up your mind and your body will follow!

If you are looking for a sign to start exercising, this is it!

Make sure you visit Recharged Personal Training at 5/4 Lathe St, Virginia this Saturday 6th February between 9am and 11am! Grab a free coffee, meet the trainers and go in the draw for some fitness prizes.

Saturday 6th February 9am – 11am, see you then!

What is Cross Training?

Cross training is simply a way to use different modes of exercise to focus on or enhance a particular area. Examples of cross training might be:

• Weighted leg lifts, flexibility routines and stamina-focused cardio workouts for dancers.

• Modified squats and lunges to work up to unassisted pistol squats or improve soccer agility.

• Building shoulder strength through weighted and body weight exercises to reach a pull-up goal or improve your rock-climbing.

• A focus on leg strength and endurance exercises to prepare for a long hike.

Here are 3 ways cross training can help you reach your fitness goals:

I want to do a triathlon

Many New Year’s Resolutions involve a feat of athletic glory. To reach this glory with a minimum of pain and injury you can partner with a personal trainer to develop areas of weakness and ensure your technique is effective. As well as your face to face session, Recharged personal trainers can set ‘homework’ or challenges to keep you motivated and accountable. There are a number of fun runs throughout the year where you can be part of our crew before you unleash the new, fitter, you.

How do I get better at surfing/ skating/ roller skating?

If you are a passionate surfer/ skater you know the urge to keep improving and trying new moves. A lateral approach to improving is to use cross-training to develop skill-specific muscle groups. This could mean:

• deep squats with weights for strength,

• resistance bands for endurance and

• bosu balls for balance.

Building core stability and overall strength will help you pull off your next ‘shoot the duck’ or ‘smith grind’ even faster.

Can I fix a sore back?

Chronic back pain is familiar to many however long term problems require long term solutions. Improving posture through cross-training has been shown to alleviate chronic pain as well as prevent further issues. Our personal trainers are skilled at identifying ways to work with your condition and adapt workouts to meet your needs. We welcome suggestions from your supporting GP and/ or physiotherapist and our one-on-one sessions can be a cost effective way to support your physiotherapy.

Message us with a short summary of your fitness goals and we will set up a studio tour!

You don’t wanna know…

If I had a dollar for every client wanting to do the ‘abs workout that gets rid of belly fat’ I could do my job for free. My clients refer to the rippling 6-pack (or 8-pack if you are ambitious) you see on the front of ‘Health’ magazines and in movies. Those lean toned tummies are often accentuated with an aesthetic strategy of dehydration prior to the photo shoot (don’t try it at home). A toned middle section doesn’t exist in isolation. Muscle is what sits under fat and you need to balance diet and exercise to achieve such idealised physiques. Or maybe there is a better way?

The saying “abs are made in the kitchen” also applies to the bottle shop.

Core strength is vital to balance, back strength, mobility and should be a part of your fitness routine. A ripped ab workout refers to an aesthetic ideal which requires low body fat, rigorous exercise and if you are lucky, helpful genetics. We can absolutely help you look fitness model fresh if that is your heart’s desire but let’s take a gentle path instead of going hard and blowing the program in week five. Most get fit quick ‘fitness overhauls’ mean you will need to permanently replace champagne and camembert with creatine and coconut water- is that how you want to live the rest of your life? Booze and belly fat are best mates. As you feel better it gets easier to make better choices for your body.

Keep track of your body and mind.

No one likes being told what to do- especially you. That’s what happens every time you say to yourself “right, it’s just kale and green smoothies until I get on track and then I’ll focus on my fitness!”. As if! Your workouts need to be fun and motivating to keep you coming back. Once you feel those endorphins rushing it’s easier to make wholefood choices to keep that body buzz going. Get in touch with us to start a new plan and ease into a whole new way to live. 

Our workouts are abs-olutely the best!