Frequently asked questions
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Yes, provided you have clearance from your doctor if you are postpartum.
If you are NOT in a high-risk pregnancy we can discuss some options regarding training. It will depend on your previous experience and if you were already training before falling pregnant.
But usually yes there are options to train while pregnant and postpartum and can be of great benefit, especially Pilates.
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I am happy to have a chat about your location. Mobile training would incur higher rates due to travel.
Otherwise, I offer online coaching & programs too. -
Nope! You never need to have any equipment. It is beneficial to have some smaller items to help you progress. However I can give you guidance on this, but it still isn’t essential.
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Nope, there are no ‘gym’ fees to train with me in my home studio.
You only need a gym membership if that’s something you want to be doing outside of our training sessions, or if you’re choosing an online coaching option and want access to a gym to do these sessions.
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Yep! Unless you have specifically been told not to do any form of exercise by a health professional.
Most injuries can be worked around. And can even help to improve/quicken the recovery by strengthening and moving the muscles around the injured area.
Pilates in particular is very low impact and gentle on the body. Perfect for these concerns.
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Most of my clients do a mixture of bodyweight, weight training, and high intensity training. I usually incorporate some pilates work into their sessions too as both work hand in hand nicely with each other.
But depending on the client, what they’re looking for, and their goals the sessions all vary.
I have clients that only do pilates, and I also have clients that will only do weights.
I always take into account what my clients ENJOY doing first & foremost.
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Yes. I offer 2:1 sessions. They can be great fun having someone join in alongside you and share some of the cost of having me as your trainer!
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Legally I cannot give my clients specific meal plans as a personal trainer.
But I do give my clients guidance and suggestions for nutritional changes that may help them get to their goals quicker.
I encourage changes that are realistic and feasible for their current lifestyle, allowing flexibility to be human & enjoy life!
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While my current client base is mostly females. I have trained males in the past and I am happy to have a chat with you to see if we are the right fit for each other.
But my speciality is in training and educating women.
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I am available for personal training/coaching in person at my home studio for both pilates and regular training (weights, cardio, bodyweight). I provide all the equipment.
Or virtually via zoom (some clients even do a mix of both in person and zoom) and this can be for both personal training & pilates.
I also offer;
Once off custom training programs.
Online coaching with check ins & support.
App only access to my netflix style video portal for follow along Pilates & workout videos.
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Face to face & online training sessions range between $70-$115. This is dependent on which training/coaching options you are going with. Includes app access to 22+ videos including at home workouts, Pilates & meditations (no equipment necessary)
Online weekly coaching options are available at $49 p/week.
And app workout video only access is currently $14.99 p/week.
I am always happy to have a chat with you regarding your goals, where you’d like to train & also your budget. To then be able to let you know a package that might work for you.
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Absolutely! I have trained clients who are experienced, never exercised before in their lives, and those in between. And all have walked away with benefits of hiring a trainer.
Whether that's having someone to keep you accountable. Educating you on correct exercise techniques, better nutrition choices, or just to help you feel nurtured & held in a training space.
Having someone there in your corner to educate, motivate & keep you accountable is always worth having.
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Come dressed comfortably to exercise! Otherwise you’ll only need a towel and some water with you.
If you have a bit of travel for after the sessions some clients like to bring snacks for post training to replenish.
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This will depend on your goals, and the style of training you enjoy the most. But this can range from a mix of cardio, bodyweight, weights or Pilates.
At the start I like to check in with my clients on how they are and how they’re feeling. How they’re going outside of our sessions & what I might be able to offer support wise to help them feel like they are looking after their overall wellbeing.
While sessions pre planned and programmed around your goals. I allow for flexibility and structured flow to our sessions. Some days we just need a good stretch, slow down, chat about nutrition, or do a bit of meditation.
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This will depend heavily on your goals. Most of my clients train between 2-3x per week. Although some come to me 1x per week and train on their own outside of that session too.
I can give you a more accurate idea once I have spoken to you regarding your goals, current lifestyle & most of all what you WANT to do.
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Usually a larger meal 1-2 hours before a session is helpful to give you the energy you will need to work hard. With a mix of protein & carbohydrates.
1-2 pieces of fruit is a quick and easy option to have just before training if you’re short on time or training first thing in the morning.
Fueling your body with a larger meal after the session has finished is usually a good idea to replenish energy levels and to help encourage recovery.
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Depending on when you ate last, it could look like a larger more satiating meal of protein and carbohydrates.
But similar to pre-training. Trying to have at least something small such as fruit or a quick protein shake afterwards (if you can’t get in a proper meal) is helpful for recovery and to bring your energy back up.
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Unfortunately there is no specific timeline for results. It will really depend on what goal/s you are reaching for.
It will depend on your priority of the goal/s, your previous experience with training, and other lifestyle factors that may contribute.
There are so many variables that will differ from person to person and how quickly they get there.
I am always happy to have a chat, get to know you better, find out a little more information. And then can give you a more specific idea and help set a realistic timeline for you personally.
You can book in a complimentary consultation to discuss further.
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There is a huge misconception with lifting weights and getting ‘bulky’ as females. Our bodies respond very differently to lifting weights than it does for men.
A lot of my female clients come to me wanting to feel and look tightened and ‘toned’ and the best way to do that is by resistance training. By strengthening the muscles we build a leaner, more toned physique.
This can be using small Pilates props, bodyweight and weights.