Expert Articles

At Vision Personal Training we have an amazing interactive client portal that assists our clients to maintain their motivation 24/7. It’s not just a food diary but a complete resource that encompasses our 4 E’s –Emotions, Education, Eating and Exercise.

It is important to set goals, so you know where you are going in life, are able to make a plan to get there and also and most importantly satisfy the human need to achieve in life and give us purpose. Here is a little ‘food for thought’ on how to think about your health and fitness goals.

There is a common misconception that carbohydrates 'make you fat'. They don't! I mean sure if they are eaten in unnecessarily large portion they could contribute to weight gain, but then again this can be said for almost any type of food - all good things in moderation. Carbohydrates are actually one of the most undervalued sources of energy which, when added correctly to your diet plan, can help you achieve your weight loss or body transformation goals.

A massive part of Vision Personal Training is our commitment to building community. This is something we are truly proud of and we work tirelessly to serve not only our client community but the local community that surrounds us.

First we must understand that fruit is a carbohydrate, it contains fructose also known as fruit sugar therefore if not burnt immediately it will be stored as fat and slow down the weight loss process.

When my clients come in for their initial consult with me they often ask why my questioning goes into so much depth about sleep and stress. They ask

There is no doubt that alcohol and weight loss are enemies but does that mean we have to totally avoid alcohol forever?

Women are often looking for that fountain of youth or the best and most effective way to lose weight and "tone up" and more often than not will embark on a health and fitness plan with an excessive amount of  lettuce and cardio exercise to help them get there and they often over look weights training because they "don't want to get big" or "bulk up".