After nearly a decade as a personal trainer, Goodlife Health Clubs’ Jason Vernon has heard all the usual questions from all sorts of clients about achieving fitness goals.
“They range from the simple to not so simple but there’s a common thread: how do I lose weight,” Jason says.
“My answer is always the same: consistency.
“Consistency is the key ingredient that 95 per cent of people seem to neglect on their health and fitness journeys.”
Keeping nutrition in check while also maintaining a consistent weight-training regime is sometimes overlooked, Jason says.
He recommends resistance training as the most-effective way of using stored energy.
“By using resistance to challenge the body it’s forced to respond by becoming stronger and more resilient to the stress of resistance training,” Jason explains.
“Putting ourselves under this kind of stress helps our muscles to efficiently utilise glycogen, or stored energy, leaving us with a much steadier blood sugar level throughout the day. Keeping on top of this helps tremendously with people suffering from diabetes, including onset diabetes, which is an ever-growing health issue in our society.”
Jason also recommends resistance training as “fantastic” for bone density, tendon strength and muscle elasticity, crucial for ageing people.
Many studies show the positive long-term effects of safe and guided resistance training with people over the age of 40.
“Whether it’s free-weighted movements or machines, having a resistance training program in your weekly routine will bring you tremendous benefits in both the short and long term,” Jason advises.
“Using the aid of experienced personal trainers to correctly guide you through the safest and most effective movements for you is highly recommended.
“I’ve been utilising resistance training with my clients at Goodlife Health Clubs of all ages and fitness levels for almost 10 years with great success. A good personal trainer will guide and support you to help ensure you reach your health and fitness goals.”
