Comments on: 5 interesting things I’ve learnt training to becoming a personal trainer

By: Charley Radcliffe

Charley Radcliffe — Mon, 18 May 2015 21:01:17 +0000

I have really felt the benefits of a protein shake post-exercise too, I’m just guilty of forgetting the amount of protein in it and jumping on a burger or rack of ribs thinking I need to get more protein in later!

Rest is still something I’m massively learning with, we are all different so it’s a personal journey we all need to take.

By: Luke

Luke — Mon, 18 May 2015 14:40:34 +0000

Really interesting on the rep count. I guess I knew about low reps / high weight and high reps lower weight but splitting it into the 3 really makes some sense. Interesting the difference between strength and hypertrophy.

Re supplements, I put a piece on this on my blog. There are a lot of views that Protein is just for the beefcakes but I found it so critical to recovery, I sure notice it when I don’t drink it – we even take it skiing now to help the recovery (prior to traditional Apres Ski 🙂

Fully agree with your comments on rest also, its that fine balance of pushing on, but not pushing over!

By: Charley Radcliffe

Charley Radcliffe — Sun, 17 May 2015 17:46:18 +0000

Ah, yes, will follow up with my thoughts on Guinness and whisky… Mental and emotional training and R&R is very important to a sustainable training plan and I believe those two are a fine choice. Everything in moderation 😉

By: Eric Winstone

Eric Winstone — Sun, 17 May 2015 17:34:40 +0000

Good write up…..after 45 years of keeping fit and competing in various sports …..I believe :-
– 10-15 strength training reps is perfect
– rest is hard to do …but essential !!
– a scoop of protein powder and fresh berries / bananas with soya milk is yummy
– stretching is an art and what most athletes don’t do enough off
– a few pints of guiness and a whisky are great for keeping your training in perspective