No. People are guilty of being super enthusiastic about their health and fitness journey at the beginning, they end up over-doing it and burning out. I recommend performing vigorous/weightlifting workouts for 2 days, then rest the following. Repeat.

Rest is the time when your muscles repair and fitness improves, but doesn't mean you spend your rest days as a couch potato!

My goal is to help people live healthier lives by moving better, developing good habits and living pain-free.

I deal with people wanting to lose weight, gain muscle, pre and postnatal, rehab after a surgery or injury etc.

When new to weightlifting, how much weight you use is pretty nominal. Instead, focus on your percieved rate of exertion (how hard it feels)

The weight should be challenging but does not allow you to break form. In an RPE scale, this is a 7 or 8 out of 10.

Great question!

Food is extremely important regardless of your health and fitness goal. If you want to lose weight but are over-eating, you will not lose weight.

There are many diets and diet fads out there, but diets are temporary, instead you should change the way you eat normally. You don't need to cut out your favourite foods, just eat in moderation and promote wholefoods in your diet.

You should eat a small meal 45-90 minutes before your workout. Anything that fits a small plate and isn't stacked higher than your fist. An example is a banana milkshake, or 2 eggs on toast.

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The majority of us personal trainers are professionals, who live by the standard we preach on a daily basis. We have the knowledge and experience to help you progress quickly and keep you motivated. Most importantly, we screen you and find out what's best for you, considering your body type/past injuries/dietary habits/schedule etc.