FAQs

Yes! In fact, it's a great way for you to learn about exercise and fitness, as you'll have someone knowledgeable teaching you right from the start in a private gym facility!  

Not if you don't want to! An important goal for me is that you're comfortable during your workouts. The one on one, small group / semi private or paired training packages for example eliminates the need for gym membership completely! Inclusions in these great packages is structured training tailored to your goals with the added value of fantastic nutrition packages. I guarantee you will have my undivided attention (and workouts will be tailored to achieve your fitness goals).

It all depends on you! We'll go at your pace to reach your goals. How fast we do that depends on the time and effort you put in! 

I can calculate your individual energy requirements, taking into account your body mass index, physical activity levels and desire for weight loss (calorie deficit). Individual macronutrient requirements will also be calculated to optimise nutritional adequacy. I can provide assistance and education to you throughout the process, to ensure ongoing nutritional adequacy while in a caloric deficit.

Absolutely, I am happy to work out your individual nutritional requirements and come up with a meal plan that ensures adequate nutrition. In this process I will also consider your current supplement intake and/or medication to ensure that the nutritional plan I create does not have a negative impact on your health.

Muscle growth (and recovery after exercise) depends heavily on adequate protein intake throughout the day. Depending on the intensity and frequency of exercise, this determines the number of grams of protein needed per kilogram of body weight. We can definitely work that out for you, as well as when the best time to consume that protein would be to ensure you are meeting your requirements. For example, a 90kg male doing football training/games 4-5 times each week would require approx. 1.4- 1.7g of protein per kilogram of body weight (Australian Sports Commission, 2009). This would equate to the athlete requiring between 126-153g of protein on a daily basis.

Eating to be healthier is a matter of ensuring all nutritional requirements are being met, including protein, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins and minerals. In order to eat healthier, we need to calculate your individualised nutritional requirements and create a healthy meal plan based on this information.