Getting started on your fitness journey or progressing to a higher level of fitness can be confusing with so much information out there regarding health and fitness. However, instead of mining through the vast amounts of social media videos or tips from people who have completed their own fitness goals online, it is best to talk to the experts. Fitness instructors have a bank of knowledge regarding all things fitness and that’s why they are the ideal people to turn to in order to achieve your fitness targets as they can help cater a fitness programme just for you. So, with that in mind, and if you need any more convincing here are four top reasons you should get a personalised fitness programme from a fitness professional.
It Doesn’t Matter What You’re Goals Are
Whether you’re starting from scratch on your fitness journey or a seasoned gym-goer, everyone has their goals, which can be anything from losing weight to building muscle, training for a marathon to improving general fitness. With so many different targets for people to hit and with everyone’s body, diet, schedule, etc being personal, it only makes sense to get a personalised programme. Fitness instructors have seen it all and contain a wealth of practical as well as mental knowledge on achieving fitness goals. So, what that means is that no matter the goal, a fitness instructor will put together a programme that caters to your needs and lifestyle, making you far more likely to succeed.
Safety First
When it comes to reaching your fitness goals there is plenty of advice out there on the best exercises to perform, how long to do them for, what to eat or drink, and so on. However, all that information is not necessarily easy to put into practice as what one person might be able to lift in a bench press for example will be completely different to another person. This is where having the guidance of a fitness instructor with a set programme can prove a game changer, as they will show you how to adjust your exercise form correctly, what tempo to use, advise you on the number of reps you should do to begin with, mistakes to avoid and help you achieve your nutritional needs in a safe manner. We should all be doing our bit to stay fit, but with the assistance of a fitness instructor and programme you can rest assured that what you’re doing is not only ensuring you reach your goals but also meaning you do it safely.
Expert Guidance
Linking in with the above as well as helping you cater your fitness needs and making sure you do so safely, having a personalised programme can also help you learn more about your body with expert guidance along the way. Having a personalised programme will allow you to understand what exercises you like, what your limits are, the targets you should set that are achievable, whether you should try group fitness, and much more. None of this would be possible without having the structure in place set out by a personalised fitness programme, as a fitness professional will be able to see first hand what level you’re at when you start and then create new programmes as you progress. There is much more than just working out and diet involved in getting fit as you must account for rest periods, time constraints, injuries, plus more, all of which a fitness instructor can cater for in building a programme just for you, who knows, you may become a bit of an expert yourself too if you take note.
Added Motivation and Accountability
For many people the main barrier for them achieving their fitness goals is a lack of motivation or accountability when they head to the gym or pool. That won’t be a problem once you have a personalised fitness programme as firstly you will be working towards an achievable goal set out by a professional, but you will also have someone to get advice from when times are tough and have regular catchups with to prevent your routines from becoming boring. You are far more likely to have that motivation, accountability, and consistency when someone else is looking out for you and has spent time putting together a plan all for you. As mentioned above you won’t have excuses for a lack of time or not knowing what to do in the gym as you’ll have the guidance of someone who knows exactly what they’re talking about to help you succeed at each and every step along your journey.
The Main Takeaways
So, as you can see there are plenty of benefits to getting a personalised fitness programme made up just for you no matter what level of fitness, you’re at or what goals you want to achieve. Fitness instructors are the experts in the field so getting a programme from them should be your first port of call when it comes to reaching your targets. They will know how to help, the exercises to perform, the tempo you should work out at, the diet for you, and so much more, taking the stress off you. Take advantage of their expertise as that’s what they’re there for, and they will ultimately help you succeed in taking your fitness to where you want it to be.
How Aura Leisure Can Help
At Aura Leisure our team of fitness experts are always here to help no matter what your goal is and have personalised fitness programmes to help. For those of you at the beginning of your fitness journey our personalised Fit for Life programme is the perfect starting point, while for anyone at a more advanced level our Lean3 programme is exactly what you need. Even better still our members get access to our personalised programmes for free along with our InBody analyser to keep track of your progress. Not only that but Aura members also have free access to our state-of-the-art gyms, fantastic swimming pools, and fitness classes ensuring you have plenty of variety in your personal fitness programme.