Meet the trainers: Brian

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.

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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.
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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.
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Meet the trainers: Gary

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 like but who also trains in a way you respond to. Today we are talking with Gary about his fitness journey. man in cap and singlet running

 

How did you become a personal trainer? What other careers have you contemplated?

I’ve always been a lover of sport and fitness. At the age of 20, while driving a courier truck for a construction supply company I heard a radio ad for he Australian Institute of Fitness. Within a week I was enrolled in a 12-month full-time course.

What is your biggest fitness/sporting moment?

Running a marathon was one of the most physically and mentally demanding moments of my life. So after three of them in consecutive years I needed a break from them. Five years later, I’ve signed up for my fourth in mid 2021.

What has been your most challenging physical experience? 
Marathons.

 

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How do you motivate clients who are struggling to complete/ commit to a workout?

Building trust in each other. Our clients start on all different fitness levels and we need to train at different intensities. After a few weeks of regular exercise we find the sessions begin to flow well, one our clients get an understanding of what we’re about, and their induvial fitness/ strength can handle it.

What have you learnt in the last 12 years of training other people?

Every person is different, and every person has something they are dealing with in life. Exercise and feeling good within yourself helps them face adversity. Consistency is key with becoming fitter, stronger and healthier. Maintaining a safe, clean and professional space for all of our clients makes everyone feel like they can be themselves and never judged. May of our clients a nervous when they begin this journey, so we make sure they feel welcomed right away.man running in a park

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Spot Training: Inner Thigh Workout

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.
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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.

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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.

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

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How much does a personal trainer cost?

woman in white shirt holding money to the eyeRecharged Personal Training cost $60 for 45 minutes if you want a tailored 1 on 1 session in our private studio. You can team up with a friend or partner and do a 2 on 1 session (two clients and one trainer) for $35 each. We also offer 3 on 1 sessions for $25 each for a truly affordable session without compromising on technique and focus. If you are beginning a new fitness program, Recharged Personal Training recommends an initial 12-week period of 2 sessions a week to get your body accustomed to the program. You can then drop back to 1 session and supplement with our group classes or a home workout routine.

What makes up personal trainer prices?

Price and value have an interesting relationship with fitness. A gym membership may sell itself as $15 a week however if you don’t get out of bed, how much are you really saving? Personal training delivers one-on-one personal accountability. You book the time, you follow the instructions, you leave stronger and fitter every time. Unlike home gyms, the equipment in our studio is professional quality and well maintained. Unlike super gyms, we watch and guide you through the exercise program so your posture and performance stays in the challenge zone. Without micro adjustments you can easily injure yourself or plateau in a comfortable but boring program. Work harder and smarter with our tailored personal training!
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Are personal trainers expensive?

Value is a relative concept! If I told you it costs just $60 to feel strong, sleep well and feel proud of yourself I’m sure you’d want to know more. A $10 bottle of wine or tub of ice cream makes feel-good promises but doesn’t deliver week after week! We want you to feel great about your session before, during and after. When you decide to start your training program we will work hard to meet your budget. This might mean teaming you up with a 3 on 1 training program to keep costs down to start with or you might decide that a 1 on 1 session and a 10-class pass for our group fitness classes is the best value. The investment of better sleep, more energy and a healthier body quickly justifies the high quality service you receive. Don’t sleep on it, start your new life today!
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Bring your best excuses to us at the studio- we are ready!

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Best gym near me? See for yourself at our Open Day!

thre personal trainers looking at the cameraIf 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:

man looking at camera in sportswear 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. 

 

 

 

woman looking at camera in sportwear 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. 

 

 

man writing on whiteboardBrian: 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!

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What is the best workout plan to start in 2021?

word success on blackboardThere is one foolproof method to getting fit in 2021: it’s exercise. You need to do a little bit as often as possible. 30 minutes three times a week is better than 2 hours once a fortnight. You know this!

Did you know the 3 ways personal trainers get results?

Using a personal trainer offers 3 times the value of working out by yourself. The reasons are:

  • You will work harder. Your trainer will always push you harder than you push yourself. Having a safe, experienced professional oversee your workout means you’ll get an extra few reps when you need them. You are also protected from injury as your form is corrected by a second set of eyes.

  • External accountability. If you have someone waiting for you, you turn up. No matter how tired or annoyed or over it you might feel, I promise the days you have training will be your most consistent exercise schedule. The most well-intentioned New Year’s fitness plan will mostly look like a downhill slope. Skip the fantasy and book in reality with us!

  • Results. Probably the most motivating force behind personal training is that it gets results. If you begin a workout plan now, even if you start doing zero push-ups you’ll be doing at least 5 by mid-year. Once your energy improves, lifestyle and diet changes become easier to manipulate. What are you waiting for?

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Set a goal and see the results for yourself.

The best fitness goals are SMART goals:

  • Specific: what change do you want to see? Increased strength? Endurance? Weight loss? Increased skills in a particular sport?

  • Measurable: Will it look like increased weights on specific exercises? Longer endurance or faster speed on the rowing machine? Cm’s lost around the waist? Let us know so we can track, measure and work with you.

  • Attainable: what is your current fitness benchmark and what are reasonable improvements? Reducing time or increasing weights are reasonable. Making the team for the next Olympics may be a bit ambitious (or maybe not!).

  • Relevant: If you don’t want to lose weight, don’t make it a goal. Your goals are personal however share them with us to make sure we are tailoring your fitness program accordingly.

  • Time-bound: Stay accountable with regular check-in’s. Ideally you have 3, 6 and 12 month fitness goals we can work towards and celebrate when they are achieved.

If you want to see the impressive changes a dedicated fitness regime can yield, let us help you set the benchmark and track your improvements.

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Book in for a studio tour and start your next success story.

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3 Ways Cross Training Will Improve Your Fitness

man climbing fake rock wall in orange helmetWhat 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?

two skateboards stacked on top of each otherIf 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!
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Use training bands for a weights free workout at home!

If you aren’t getting targeted ads for resistance bands, you will now. These training bands are stretchy latex or fabric you can use to get targeted, deep muscle workouts. With the correct technique your workouts produce a deep burn and targeted strength workout to condition your body using precise movements. 

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How do I get started with training bands?

There are lots of videos and websites outlining how to use resistance bands. You can easily patch together some exercises you like and create a total body workout which may or may not suit you. OR you can outsource the expertise and experience to establish a good workout routine to our resistance band star, TC!

TC uses training bands to build strength for her clients since before they were Insta-cool. She is our perky American trainer who distracts you from the burn with her charm while you push out 5 more reps than you knew had. Her expert eye can spot improper posture and correct sloppy technique without throwing you off the last few reps. Start your resistance band workout with the best habits!

Build your technique and tone your training

 

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The first eight weeks of a training schedule are vital. If you are about to buy training bands or already have resistance bands which you aren’t using, why not book a session with TC to get started. She will guide you through a personalised workout to establish correct technique and you can continue to workout at home, using the tailored program. For $60 dollars a week (or less if you team up with a friend) you could be building peachy glutes and strong shoulders by next week!

Book your session with TC today! Message us to find a time.

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Looking for ‘small group personal training near me’? We got you. 

The motivation to work-out comes naturally to some people but for others, the conditions need to be just right i.e. rare as a blue sky in England. Small group personal training is how many clients stay motivated and accountable. Our small, rigorously cleaned studio is set up to keep you moving from one activity to the next without boring you or exhausting the same muscle group. To access this free motivation, you can bring a friend to our one-on-two or one-on-three personal training sessions and/or join in our group fitness classes. It’s that easy!
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I want a tailored program but hate attention: help!

Some clients confess how going to the gym made them feel like they were the new kid at school- everyone was watching AND ignoring them until they wanted to sink into the carpet and disappear. At Recharged Personal Training we run our studio like a big house party (BYO water bottle). Everyone gets introduced and then we are too busy having fun (sweating is fun, right?) to feel shy. Many of our clients are now friends while others come in, work hard, and head off in a haze of smiles and endorphins. You choose how much you want to interact while we pay attention to getting the best performance from your workout.
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Can I be flexible with days and times?

Because we run a small studio, we have clients with regular sessions so grabbing your prime day and time can sometimes be tricky. Luckily, we have a team of talented and charismatic trainers who can mix and match sessions to suit your availability. We understand work commitments and illness can happen, however, we’ve found our clients are rarely sick once they train! Talk to us about your situation and we can work out a timetable to suit you.

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No more excuses left? Then message us to book a studio tour!

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