Robin Barratt
Personal Training, Lifestyle Coaching, Mental Health Support.
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"Hi, I'm Robin, I'm in my early 60s, and I provide affordable one-to-one personal training, lifestyle coaching, and mental health support, for fellow seniors in Norwich, and across the county of Norfolk."
Personal Training
for Seniors
We all know our bodies significantly change as we get older: muscles atrophy, our joints tend to ache more; we don't recover as quickly as we used to; we are not as flexible as we were; and we can no longer train in the same way, with the same weights, and with same the intensity, as we did in our 20s, 30s and 40s (although sometimes we like to think we can!).
But we can stay in shape and stay strong, no matter what our age, and it is never too late to start either! No matter your gender, age or strength level, whether you have trained before but have had a long break, or have never trained a day in your life, strength and fitness exercises using dumbbells, barbells and resistance - either at a gym, at home, or out on location (for example a park), is an excellent way to stay fit, healthy and in shape in your 50s, 60s, 70s and even beyond. Plus it is excellent for your mental health too!
"No matter your age, gender, or your current level of fitness, it is never too late to get fitter, stronger and develop a much healthier lifestyle!"
BENEFITS
Physical benefits of strength and fitness training for both male and female seniors include:
- Increased upper and lower body strength and mobility.
- Improved joints.
- Helps strengthen your posture, balance and stability.
- Enhanced metabolic fitness and (combined with a good diet) helps you control a healthy weight.
- Develops skeletal support and bone density, which helps reduce breaks and fractures.
- Develops self-esteem and confidence; physically as well as emotionally.
Also, developing strength and improving fitness levels helps with many other medical conditions including osteoporosis, arthritis, pulmonary diseases, obesity and type II diabetes, as well as significantly improving mental health.
There are a huge number of studies showing how strength training for seniors not only builds up bone and muscle, but counteracts the weakness and frailty that usually comes with ageing.
In addition to choosing the appropriate exercises and training plan according to your goals, and current strength and capabilities, it's really important to also give your body enough time to rest and recover between training sessions; as elders our bodies take longer to recover than someone much younger!
Individual exercise plans tailored to your goals and ability:
As a senior personal training myself, I understand completely the challenges, difficulties and limits of training when you get a bit older, which many much younger personal trainers don't yet know. For example: it is vitally important to note that as you get older, your knees, lower back and neck can become increasingly vulnerable, so this should always be taken into account when planning a routine, and not follow routines that involve putting significant pressure on these areas. Remember, as an elder, you are much more likely to sustain an injury than someone much younger, and a lot more likely to take a lot longer to recover, so training must take this into consideration.
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Cardio & Fitness
From brisk walks in the park, to tailor-made circuits; exercise plans designed specifically to develop your level of fitness.
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Strength
Using barbells, dumbells, weights and resistance machines, exercise plans designed specifically to increase your strength and muscle tone.
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Bodybuilding
Contrary to popular belief, it is possible for seniors to build muscle. Where strength training is primarily aimed at getting stronger, bodybuilding exercise plans aim to develop and change bodyshape.
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Combination
Exercise plans designed to incorporate all three: cardio, strength and bodyshaping.
Nothing will be gained by trying to do too much too soon, so it'll take a while to develop a pattern of training, but once we've established a routine together, we will then continually develop your workout by extending resistance and intensity in order to continue building muscle, strength and endurance. Training will soon become an essential and integral part of your life and lifestyle, and you will experience a significant improvement in both your physical and mental health.
Location & Fees
I charge just £25.00 per session within the Norwich outer ring-road, and £35.00 per session across the rest of Norfolk. Sessions last between 45 - 60 mins. Depending upon what you want to achieve, and your personal situation, I can train you in your home (if you are not ready to go to a gym), in an open area outside (for example power walking, outdoor circuits etc), at your local gym (pending membership), or a Pure gym in your area.
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