Personal Training with KAL
KAL now has personal trainers in eight of its centres to benefit even more customers.
Personal training is no longer the preserve of celebrities and footballers wives, but they are here to help you reach your goals.
The professionally qualified trainers are available for both members and public, although they would need to pay for gym usage as well as the PT session.
Fitness manager Kelly Potts said: "Personal trainers look at your whole lifestyle, they are not just about taking you through your paces in the gym.
"They help you with nutritional advice, keeping more active outside the gym, sleep patterns and healthy habits, such as reducing your alcohol intake.
"Although all gym users have instructors and programmes to follow, you will work harder with a personal trainer. You feel more confident knowing you are doing the exercises correctly and more effectively. Also a personal trainer can see any problems arising, for instance if you are working one side of your body more than the other, and take steps to address that."
Most people have at least six weekly hour-long sessions, but some use one each time they train several times per week. You can train on your own or why not have group training with a friend or group of friends to spread the cost.
Kelly added: "Everyone goes to the gym or exercises for a reason and they don't always achieve what they wanted to, if they have a personal trainer, they are guaranteed results."
Personal training is now available in:
- Huddersfield Sports Centre
- Spenborough Pool & Fitness Complex
- Batley Sports & Tennis Centre
- Dewsbury Sports Centre
- Stadium Health & Fitness Complex
- Colne Valley Leisure Centre
- Scissett Baths & Fitness Centre
- Whitcliffe Mount Sports Centre
Many people begin with a personal trainer to achieve a specific goal, examples include:
new mums wishing to get their pre-pregnancy body back
preparing for a wedding or big event or party
taking part in marathons or other challenges
recovering from a recent illness, operation or injury.
Read how personal training is changing the life of Rosey, who works in KAL head office here
Meet our personal trainers:
Jo at the Stadium Pool & Fitness Complex.
Joanne is 40 and lives in Elland. She is the Health & Fitness manager at the Stadium Pool & Fitness Complex. She is a personal trainer, boxercise and boot camp instructor and has been a fitness instructor for 23 years. She entered a bodybuilding competition in 1998.
Her specialist areas are general fitness, sports specific, weight gain/loss, body building and nutritional advice.
"I love the feeling I get when my clients tell me thank you, when I know that I have given them a sense of achievement in reaching their goals. "It makes me all warm inside.... that I was put on this earth to make people feel good about themselves."
I played for England Football North East Ladies and I once leg pressed 320kg, in my early years a long time ago!
Jo Hartley
07724 898370
Joanne.hartley@kirklees.gov.uk
Rob at Batley Sports & Tennis Centre and Spenborough Pool & Fitness Complex.
Rob Smith has worked in the fitness industry for nine years.
He said: "I have worked with people of all fitness levels and experiences to achieve a wide range of goals such as weight loss/gain, muscular strength and conditioning, toning, endurance, postural and re-alignment exercise and general health and wellbeing as well as sport specific development.
"I've worked with a diverse population from pre-adolescents upwards and I'm passionate about working with people not only to improve their fitness but also more rewardingly to see them gain self confidence from achieving their goals.
"My devotion, passion and enthusiasm for helping other people are key factors in my own physical training and ongoing education. It is my belief that anyone can achieve results with the right expertise and guidance.
"With an understanding and wide variety of training principles to draw upon, my training programmes will be rich in variety, so even if you're starting from scratch or are accomplished in training, I will work with you to develop a challenging and fun programme to help you achieve your goals."
Rob Smith
07729 829491
RSPersonalTraining@Yahoo.co.uk
Greg at Scissett Baths & Fitness Centre and Colne Valley Leisure Centre.
"Hi, my name is Greg Boothroyd and fitness is my passon! I come from a Thai boxing and MMA background but recently I got into bodybuilding, changing the way I train, giving myself new challenges.
"I have in-depth knowledge on all things fitness and nutrition and I'm about providing a lifestyle change. I eat, sleep and breathe fitness and thoroughly enjoy what I do.
"My key areas of knowledge are intense cardio for fat loss and weight management, resistance training whether to build muscles or simply tone and shape and also nutritional information.
"I am also a qualified kettle bell instructor and deliver Boot Camp fitness sessions. I have been all shapes and sizes and know what works because I've done it myself! If you want it, we will achieve it! Please contact me for a free 30 minute lifestyle consultation, I look forward to working with you."
Greg Boothroyd
07702 244104
greg.boothroyd@kirklees.gov.uk
Louise at Colne Valley Leisure Centre.
"I will work with you to maximise your abilities, focus on your goals and ensure you achieve them.
"My passion for the fitness industry and personal training grew from a 10 year career as a professional dancer. During which time I had to overcome and manage various injuries. This has given me the knowledge and experience to help if you suffer from back, knee or shoulder pain, if you're training for an event, want to lose weight or simply lack energy.
"As an NASM Level 3 qualified trainer I will inject fun into your sessions; while achieving results quicker and safer, giving you the tools for a happier healthier lifestyle.
"I specialise in Weight management, Corrective exercise, Injury prevention and rehab, Sports specific training, Pre and post natal training and Kettle Bell Training"
To book for a FREE 30 minute consultation contact
Louise Barbuti
07841 652301
louise@barbuti.co.uk
Heather at the Stadium Pool & Fitness Complex.
I am a 43 year old mother of 3 and qualified personal trainer. Prior to having a career break to bring up my children I worked as a musculoskeletal physiotherapist rehabilitating people post hip, knee, shoulder and back injury. I have been a keen runner for the last 25yrs completing the Great North Run several times and I enjoy swimming, hill walking and skiing, whilst ensuring that I remain strong via a toning and strengthening programme. I am an advocate of healthy living via exercise and healthy eating.
Whilst I am no longer able to offer physiotherapy treatment I come with a wealth of experience in joint and back care. I am passionate about getting the most out of exercise by ensuring what is done is done really well with skill and confidence. Body awareness skills learnt with me will be carried over into everyday life. I can improve posture and faulty movement patterns whether they are in sport or every day movement. I understand the pressures of work/life balance and design person specific programmes to ensure that an individual maximises the benefits of whatever exercise time they have available to achieve their own personal goals.
Heather Reddiough
07867 947178
Heather.reddiough@gmail.com
Chris Beech at Huddersfield Sport Centre.
Hi my names Chris, Im 26 years old and from Huddersfield. Fitness has been a big passion of mine for over 10 years whether it be through my own training or helping others achieve there goals.
My own training evolves round a balanced, structured workout, good nutrition and a healthy lifestyle and its using these main principles and some hard work and motivation that i can guide you to the body you desire!
I offer a wide range of programmes to meet all needs and levels of fitness, whether you're new to the gym or a advanced trainer I will provide you with the motivation and knowledge to get the most from every workout.
Feel free to ask me for ANY advice in the gym or to book a complimentory taster session to see if personal training could be for you!
Chris Beech
07554 426488
chrisbeech008@hotmail.co.uk
Become a Personal Trainer!
Could you join our team of personal trainers?
To find out more, please contact Kelly Potts via email on kelly.potts@kirklees.gov.uk and take your first step towards joining a winning team.
