As the Summer holidays come to an end, our Bristol PTs tend to get clients asking about workout routines for different fitness goals at our Clifton gym.
Choosing the right workout routine for bespoke and different fitness goals at our Clifton Active8 fitness centre involves working closely with one of our qualified and experienced personal trainers. All fitness plans are unique.
We start by understanding each client’s individual fitness goals.
Different fitness goals can include building muscle, losing weight, improving athletic endurance or becoming fitter and stronger in general for daily life.
When it comes to preparing workout routines for different fitness goals with our clients in Clifton, we consider the following elements:
Workout routines for weight loss
If a client’s goal is weight loss, it is a good idea to combine regular exercise with a balanced approach to nutrition. Our PTs help clients with nutrition plans.
We recommend a mixture of strength training and cardiovascular exercise.
A good, simple and effective strategy is three to four weekly fitness sessions, combining activities such as walking at a fast pace, running, swimming and full-body workouts.
HIIT workouts are useful for clients who like shorter, intense fitness sessions.
To find out more about our workout routines for weight loss in Clifton, read this.
Strength training for muscle building
Clients focused on building muscle opt for strength training as the foundation of their workout routine for this fitness goal.
Exercise plans devised with our Clifton PTs will include squats, lunges, rows and deadlifts to target and activate multiple muscle groups.
We aim to get clients to train consistently, but gradually increase the challenge through adding weights, repetitions or sets.
This is all carried out under our expert guidance and supervision, with recovery time being carefully factored in that is client-appropriate.
A muscle-building workout routine in Clifton will be supported by sufficient protein, nutritious food, minimum sleep levels and rehydration protocols.
To find out about our strength training workouts in Bristol, visit here.
Cardio workouts for increased endurance
If a client wants to focus on improving cardiovascular fitness, we focus on activities that keep their heart rate elevated for sustained periods.
Running, cycling, rowing and swimming are among the best options for this.
As with all workout routines for different fitness goals in Bristol, we start clients at a manageable intensity and increase the duration and difficulty of sessions.
To find out more about workout routines for increased endurance and longevity-focused fitness, visit here.
Workout routines for general fitness
If a client wants to get fitter, stronger and have more energy, we provide them with a balanced programme. This will combine strength training, cardio, mobility exercises and rest days throughout the week.
For example, this could incorporate strength training on Monday and Tuesday, cardio sessions on Tuesday and Saturday, mobility on Wednesday, and then the remaining time for rest and recovery.
We have written about recovery guides – visit here to find out more.
To find out more about how our PTs can help you create workout routines for different fitness goals in Clifton, please email paul@brcjobs.com.