LESLEY SNOWDON
Working with a professional who can motivate, encourage or let’s face it occasionally gently bully you into achieving your goal is what most people need. There are the ‘freaks of nature’ that find exercise enjoyable – who arrive fired up and ready to go but for the majority exercise can feel more like a visit to the dentist than a fun way to spend their day but it doesn’t have to be that way.
Everybody is different. Age, gender, goals, interests, personality, ability, commitment, and personal support network are just a few of the variables that need to be taken into account when designing a fitness programme. However, there are certain principles that are the same for everybody.