It seems to me that, apart from lacking motivation to get going in the first place, one of the main reasons most people don't get the results they really want is because quite simply, they don't know what they're doing.
I train a number of individuals from all over the world on a remote basis, which means that I never actually get to coach them in person, but I DO write them a 16 week program that is designed specifically for them and their goals, and I DO support them with motivation, nutritional advice and ongoing guidance. The result? Lost inches, improved fitness, healthier eating habits and a renewed sense of achievement and ability.
You see the thing is, understanding training methods, and what is going to work for you, takes time. And as we all know, time is something that most of us don't have a lot of.
So, if you are determined to reach your goals, but don't feel in the position to invest in personal training, consider a course of remote training. It doesn't matter whether you want to train at home, in the gym, in a hotel room, outside,with kettlebells, bodyweight or bags of sugar, you CAN acheive your goals with the right programme and guidance.
At Charlotte Ord Personal Training, remote training is valued at $120 for a 16 week programme, which includes a completely individualised programme delivered in 4, 4 week stages, nutritional and lifestyle evaluation, and ongoing support throughout the duration of your programme.
For more information please contact Charlotte at info@charlotteord.com
Training Videos
Thursday, 9 July 2009
Wednesday, 8 July 2009
Guildford Personal Training - 7 Day Free Trial!
The team of coaches at Charlotte Ord Personal Training are 100% dedicated to offering you the ultimate personal training experience, which is why we have introduced a 7 day, no obligation free trial to all new clients.
The trial includes a thorough functional movement screen and kinetic chain assessment to evaluate your biomechanics and correct any postural assymetries or limitations that may be holding you back, a 16 week programme that is tailored specifically to you and your goals, and semi-private coaching with our team of experts to ensure that you get the absolute most out of your programme and achieve the results you want and FAST.
That way, you can discover exactly what makes us Surrey's leading personal training company at no risk at all, and decide for yourself whether our systems are suited to you.
If you are serious about achieving your goals, whether it be to drop a dress size , improve your muscle tone or reach new heights of fitness, then our triple threat approach, which utilises the very latest physiological, psychological and nutritional practices, could be the answer you are looking for.
For more information please contact us at info@charlotteord.com or by telephoning 07525 052527
Success comes from daring to begin. Are you ready?
The trial includes a thorough functional movement screen and kinetic chain assessment to evaluate your biomechanics and correct any postural assymetries or limitations that may be holding you back, a 16 week programme that is tailored specifically to you and your goals, and semi-private coaching with our team of experts to ensure that you get the absolute most out of your programme and achieve the results you want and FAST.
That way, you can discover exactly what makes us Surrey's leading personal training company at no risk at all, and decide for yourself whether our systems are suited to you.
If you are serious about achieving your goals, whether it be to drop a dress size , improve your muscle tone or reach new heights of fitness, then our triple threat approach, which utilises the very latest physiological, psychological and nutritional practices, could be the answer you are looking for.
For more information please contact us at info@charlotteord.com or by telephoning 07525 052527
Success comes from daring to begin. Are you ready?
Wednesday, 1 July 2009
Wow, we're halfway through the year already!
Today's the 1st of July, which means that 50% of 2009 is gone already. Crazy huh?! This should also mean that you are at least 50% towards achieving your new years resolutions, and if you're not, well then it's time to put your foot on the gas before the next 25% of the year is gone and you still haven't acheived anything!
If your goal was to shift 50lbs, are you 25lbs down? If your goal was to be able to perform 10 pull ups, can you do 5 already?
Grab a piece of paper today and write down those goals you wanted to achieve this year and haven't yet, and perhaps add some new half year goals as well. It will help reaffirm them in your mind and refocus.
If your goal is is to look like a beach babe this year - TAKE ACTION
If your goal is to get fitter than ever and test your limits, TAKE ACTION
If your goal is to achieve more this year than you ever have before, TAKE ACTION
It's up to you, but if the first half of 2009 hasn't been as productive as you'd hoped then do something about it and turn it around. 6 months have gone, but there's still 6 months to go, and you can achieve a hell of a lot in that time!
Leave me a comment and let me know your number one goal that you'll achieve by the end of 2009. Mine is to have my own gym up and running.
Let's do this!
If your goal was to shift 50lbs, are you 25lbs down? If your goal was to be able to perform 10 pull ups, can you do 5 already?
Grab a piece of paper today and write down those goals you wanted to achieve this year and haven't yet, and perhaps add some new half year goals as well. It will help reaffirm them in your mind and refocus.
If your goal is is to look like a beach babe this year - TAKE ACTION
If your goal is to get fitter than ever and test your limits, TAKE ACTION
If your goal is to achieve more this year than you ever have before, TAKE ACTION
It's up to you, but if the first half of 2009 hasn't been as productive as you'd hoped then do something about it and turn it around. 6 months have gone, but there's still 6 months to go, and you can achieve a hell of a lot in that time!
Leave me a comment and let me know your number one goal that you'll achieve by the end of 2009. Mine is to have my own gym up and running.
Let's do this!
Saturday, 27 June 2009
Lateral Knee Pain Rehab
With the summer months upon us and even the UK experiencing nice weather, I've noticed a lot more people are out running more often, which spells an increase in knee pain for many.
Unfortunately due to the repetition of the running motor pattern and the fact that the majority of the movement occurs in the saggital plane, the knee is one of the most common sites of injury or discomfort associated with the activity.
Illiotibial band syndrome (ITBS) is the primary cause of lateral knee pain and can be caused by a number of factors including increased mileage, excessive pronation, uneven training surfaces and hip abductor weakness.
Because running occurs primarily in the sagittal plane, the hamstring and quadricep muscles of the upper leg contract frequently whilst the hip abductor muscles (such as the gluteus medius) are not strengthened, which hence results in muscular imbalance and weakness. As the gluteus medius has to exert a force three times body weight in order to maintain pelvic alignment, weakness in this area consequently results in the ITB (a fibrous band of tissue that runs from the lateral hip to the lateral knee) having to work extra hard to keep the knee in alignment. Runners with weak gluteus medius are therefore more likely to have increased internal rotation on impact with the ground than those who do not. Over time, this can result in irritation of the ITB and hence lateral knee pain.
In order to rehabilitate ITBS, and prevent it occuring, focus should be placed on strengthening the gluteus medius. Below are a few exercises that can easily be performed at home using a step and elastic resistance band.
1) Lateral walks - place an elastic band around both ankles, flex (bend) your knees and hips slightly and, maintaining that position, side step for 10-15 yards. Repeat for 2 sets.
2) Clams - Lie on your side with both knees flexed to 90 degrees and abduct your hip (raise your knee away from your body), like a clam opening up. Return the knee to the start position and repeat for 2 sets of 15 reps, increasing to 3 sets of 20. The addition of an elastic band around the knees will result in greater resistance if required.
3) 45 degree abduction/ hip extension. With the elastic band around your ankles, stand with feet hip width apart and extend the hip behind you at a 45 degree angle (halfay between out to the side and straight backwards). Start with 2 sets of 15 reps and progress to 3 sets of 15 reps.
Unfortunately due to the repetition of the running motor pattern and the fact that the majority of the movement occurs in the saggital plane, the knee is one of the most common sites of injury or discomfort associated with the activity.
Illiotibial band syndrome (ITBS) is the primary cause of lateral knee pain and can be caused by a number of factors including increased mileage, excessive pronation, uneven training surfaces and hip abductor weakness.
Because running occurs primarily in the sagittal plane, the hamstring and quadricep muscles of the upper leg contract frequently whilst the hip abductor muscles (such as the gluteus medius) are not strengthened, which hence results in muscular imbalance and weakness. As the gluteus medius has to exert a force three times body weight in order to maintain pelvic alignment, weakness in this area consequently results in the ITB (a fibrous band of tissue that runs from the lateral hip to the lateral knee) having to work extra hard to keep the knee in alignment. Runners with weak gluteus medius are therefore more likely to have increased internal rotation on impact with the ground than those who do not. Over time, this can result in irritation of the ITB and hence lateral knee pain.
In order to rehabilitate ITBS, and prevent it occuring, focus should be placed on strengthening the gluteus medius. Below are a few exercises that can easily be performed at home using a step and elastic resistance band.
1) Lateral walks - place an elastic band around both ankles, flex (bend) your knees and hips slightly and, maintaining that position, side step for 10-15 yards. Repeat for 2 sets.
2) Clams - Lie on your side with both knees flexed to 90 degrees and abduct your hip (raise your knee away from your body), like a clam opening up. Return the knee to the start position and repeat for 2 sets of 15 reps, increasing to 3 sets of 20. The addition of an elastic band around the knees will result in greater resistance if required.
3) 45 degree abduction/ hip extension. With the elastic band around your ankles, stand with feet hip width apart and extend the hip behind you at a 45 degree angle (halfay between out to the side and straight backwards). Start with 2 sets of 15 reps and progress to 3 sets of 15 reps.
Friday, 26 June 2009
Speed Training Interview With Ben Dearman
Speed training is an essential aspect of fitness for sports people and those seeking good health throughtout life. As well as being an enormously important aspect in injury prevention and performance, it also is an incredibly effective method of increasing metabolism and hence burning fat.
I recently interviewed US based speed and agility coach Ben Dearman on the benefits of speed training for youths as well as adults;
For more information about Ben you can visit his website by clicking here.
I recently interviewed US based speed and agility coach Ben Dearman on the benefits of speed training for youths as well as adults;
For more information about Ben you can visit his website by clicking here.
Wednesday, 24 June 2009
Guildford Personal Trainer's Message to Britain's Fattest Teen
Yesterday the UK papers were filled with the uplifting story of Britain's fattest teen, 15 year old Georgia Davis, who, having used food as an emotional crutch throughout her childhood, managed to lose a whopping 14 stone (89kg), almost half her bodyweight, at a fat loss school she attended. (To read the full story click here)
All good news. I was, however, rather confused as to why she needed to go all the way to the USA to achieve this life-changing feat, when the UK has its own fair share of hugely sucessful fat loss experts who would undoubtedly help her achieve the same results, and most probably in far less time. It strikes me as a little odd that we are sending our nation's young obese to the world's largest obesity hub, when for a fraction of the price kids, and adults, can stay at home and receive the ongoing support, coaching and lifestyle education they need to transition to, and maintain, a healthy weight and mindset.
Admittedly, all coaches were not created equal, with some offering a holistic apporach and others focusing solely on the physical training angle. For the majority of individuals with a significant amount of fat to lose, the latter is simply not enough, which is why as a coach I draw on my background in psychology, life coaching and nutritional expertise, as well as extensive physiological training research in order to produce significant and, most importantly, maintainable results.
Whilst it is heartening that the NHS are now considering investing £23,000 for Georgia to return to the US-based Academy, I can't help but feel it is money poorly spent if the UK's primary care provider is overlooking the wealth of expertise we have in our own country in favour of the same, higher-priced service overseas. If Georgia can lose that much weight in the diluted environment of a school setting where everyone there has weight issues and needs attention, imagine her progress were she to receive daily one-to-one coaching with a fat loss expert here at home.
The grass isn't always greener folks!
All good news. I was, however, rather confused as to why she needed to go all the way to the USA to achieve this life-changing feat, when the UK has its own fair share of hugely sucessful fat loss experts who would undoubtedly help her achieve the same results, and most probably in far less time. It strikes me as a little odd that we are sending our nation's young obese to the world's largest obesity hub, when for a fraction of the price kids, and adults, can stay at home and receive the ongoing support, coaching and lifestyle education they need to transition to, and maintain, a healthy weight and mindset.
Admittedly, all coaches were not created equal, with some offering a holistic apporach and others focusing solely on the physical training angle. For the majority of individuals with a significant amount of fat to lose, the latter is simply not enough, which is why as a coach I draw on my background in psychology, life coaching and nutritional expertise, as well as extensive physiological training research in order to produce significant and, most importantly, maintainable results.
Whilst it is heartening that the NHS are now considering investing £23,000 for Georgia to return to the US-based Academy, I can't help but feel it is money poorly spent if the UK's primary care provider is overlooking the wealth of expertise we have in our own country in favour of the same, higher-priced service overseas. If Georgia can lose that much weight in the diluted environment of a school setting where everyone there has weight issues and needs attention, imagine her progress were she to receive daily one-to-one coaching with a fat loss expert here at home.
The grass isn't always greener folks!
The Bestest Sport Socks!
I have some great news for you today, I want to tell you about some anti-blister sports socks I discovered a few months ago.
A friend of mine, James Davis, is an online retail entrepreneur and owns an
online shop selling technical sports socks, his shop is www.buyXsocks.com
. Back at the early part of this year James offered me the chance to test out
some X-Socks and knowing that I would be almost the perfect person with the
amount of training and workouts I do he knew the socks would be thoroughly tested.
James kindly sent me some womens's X-Socks , these were the X-Socks
Speed One Lady Socks I had not tried X-Socks before and I was quite
skeptical as to the benefits of these socks, they are quite highly priced and
I wasn't sure how they would benefit me.
The x-socks arrived neatly packaged and, once opened, I was immediately impressed
at the presentation and I got to work reading the technical aspects about the
socks. I was going training later that day so popped on the socks and my feet
felt extremely comfortable straight away, but I thought to myself, "Good so
far, but let's see what they're like when I'm running and training hard".
During my training my feet felt cool, comfortable and cared for and where I
usually got hotspots or blisters I had nothing of the sort. What I am interested
in is how these socks can improve performance: there's lots of technical stuff
on the packaging but essentially it boils down to this...
...X-Socks reduce blisters, reduce overheating and reduce muscle cramps and
I am sure that if you haven't got to worry about your feet you're sure going
to be concentrating more on your training and after all that's what it's all
about.
I suggest you check out my page on James' web site and use a voucher code which
gives you 5% off all your orders through his online shop. Yep, that means that
you can order a pair now and get 5% then using the same voucher code again as
many times as you like and you'll always get 5% off your orders. You'd best
check it out:
=> My Page at James' shop is here: http://www.buyxsocks.com/page/charlotteord
=> Voucher code to get 5% off is: CharOrd
Thanks for reading,
Char.
PS: I wouldn't just email you about random socks, I really do rate highly the socks in James's shop.