Personal Training Methods

Whatever you put into your body has a direct impact on the results you can expect to enjoy from your hard work in the gym. For that reason, another vital consideration at Beyond Best is diet and nutrition.

Every client is different. From your specific goals to training regimes, to the techniques you respond to the best.

Some clients already follow a healthy diet that’s proven successful for them, and are simply looking for the advice to help take their results to the next level.

Others are looking to make more significant changes to their nutrition. While the very thought can set alarm bells ringing, there’s no need to panic. If you’re not ready to say goodbye to that occasional sweet treat or Friday night takeout, that’s fine by us. Our team does not believe in eliminating the things you love altogether. In our experience, that frequently serves to set people up for failure.

Fundamentally, we’ll work with you and develop a tailored nutritional strategy that you feel able and willing to stick to. And always remember, it’s ok to slip up from time to time. We’re all human! At Beyond Best we’re all about progression over perfection.

Many factors are taken into consideration when developing nutritional plans.

Some clients might have a specific issue to be addressed – late night eating, for example, or simply not drinking enough water throughout the day.

Lifestyle and other practical considerations also play a big role. If you have a poor diet currently, a high-stress job and/or hectic family life, with very little time to cook, the added pressure of counting calories can be counterproductive. We find a slowly-slowly approach comprising small and gradual steps is often the best way to go.

We approach your nutrition in much the same way as we approach your training regime. Our clients benefit from honest, straight-forward advice, with tactics designed specifically for them. Sometimes this might involve keeping a food diary, or the development of meal plans. We might also look at psychological or social triggers, and consider the best methods to address them.

Above all else, we believe in sustainability. We’re not into quick fixes or short-term gains. Your main concern should not be the photo you’ll be able to share once you’ve hit your goal, before quickly sliding back into old habits. We want to empower you to develop great nutritional behaviours, that can be realistically maintained over the long-term. The result? An ongoing beneficial impact on your overall health!

While our approach varies from client to client, one thing that doesn’t change is the important role discussions around diet play during every session. This is vital to help us help you fuel your body in the best way, to boost the long-lasting progress and results you’re striving for.