Home or Gym workouts – which is best for you?
The decision to work out at home or at the gym depends on several factors, including personal preference, budget, and fitness goals. Working out at home can be convenient and cost-effective. You don't need to travel to a gym, and you can exercise whenever you have time. Home workouts can also be tailored to your […]
How much does a Personal Trainer in Galway cost?
The average cost of a personal trainer in Galway is €40 per gym session. Do you think this is expensive? Let's break it down and see if it's worth the cost... 1. Expertise: Personal trainers are experts in fitness and can provide guidance on proper form, exercise selection, and program design. If you decide to […]
Common mistakes people make when hiring a personal trainer
Hiring a personal trainer in Galway can be an excellent investment in your health and fitness journey, but it’s essential to choose the right one. Unfortunately, many people make common mistakes when hiring a personal trainer that can lead to a less-than-ideal experience or even result in injury. In this blog post, we’ll discuss some of the most frequent errors people make when hiring a personal trainer and how to avoid them. Whether you’re new to working out or looking to switch trainers, keep reading to ensure you make an informed decision Not being clear about goals: Many people hire […]
Independence day: When are you ready to go it alone?
Hiring a personal trainer is a working relationship that is supposed to end at some point. But how do we know you have reached that point? I am very happy and proud to say that I have great client retention. I have worked with the same clients time and time again as I get results […]
Tracking your personal training progress
How do we track your progress… Once we have started working together with our personal training and we are confident that the fundamentals of movement patterns, exercise technique have been completed and your confidence has grown in these areas, we move to tracking progress. This can be done in a variety of methods, my personal choice is whatever works best for each individual client. Some peoples’ main goal is to lose weight so we use the weighing scales, if your goal is to drop a dress size we will use measuring tape. If your goal is to get stronger we […]
Our first personal training session
The following paragraphs will outline what our first PT sessions in Galway will look like. As many people can be slightly intimidated by the gym environment and even the concept of hiring a personal trainer in Galway, I try to meet my clients at the entrance door and give them a brief tour of the facilities, changing room location, lockers, and the gym floor where we will be doing the bulk of our work. The next step is to get started with gentle warm up, we will tend to use the treadmill but any preferred piece of cardio equipment will of course […]