Raglan Gym’s new personal trainer David West has been getting rave reviews from his clients at the Raglan Gym and the Local Rag sat down to hear about his approach.
What is your philosophy on weight loss programmes?
Everyone has a different starting point, and a programme has to fit into an individual’s daily life in order to be sustainable. I approach weight loss by focusing on four key areas: nutrition, exercise, rest / recovery, and stress management. Learning to develop consistency and balance in those four areas will create life-changing results.
In your experience, what are the keys to achieving sustained weight loss?
Having a clear goal / target and a ‘why’ is really important
Getting organised. For example, always having the correct food prepared and on-hand is critical – especially in those moments of temptation
Support and accountability
What different approaches do you use with your clients? Is it just about the exercise?
I take a holistic approach with each of my clients. I provide guidance around the correct balance of macronutrients and meal timing so that the body can maintain good energy levels and get all the vitamins and minerals needed to repair itself.
Exercise is really important, but one hour in the gym won’t undo 23 hours of neglecting your nutrition, stress management, or rest. In my experience, at least 80% of weight loss comes from what the client eats. But…what and when we choose to eat is often impacted by our stress and energy levels. It’s important to understand how everything is connected.
Who would benefit from your services?
In my opinion, everyone would benefit from this service! My personal training clients range in age from 20 years old to 70 years old and they come from a wide variety of backgrounds, industries, and genetics. What they all have in common, however, is a commitment to show up for themselves.
The exciting thing about the transformation packages is that they are aimed at supporting clients to reduce body fat and tone muscle in a fixed timeframe. This type of package is ideal for someone who has reached a plateau, someone who doesn’t know where to start, or someone who wants to really kick start their vitality.
Question for Raglan Gym owner, Amber : What do you value about David’s input and have you seen the results?
David is a great Personal Trainer. He really cares about his clients and is also really good at problem-solving. He customises each programme, and he has the skills to tweak it until the client starts getting the results they desire. He also walks the walk and is very committed to his own training and nutrition. He has won bodybuilding competitions in the past and he definitely knows his stuff. He is an expert in the field of weight loss and strength building.
How do people get in touch if they are keen to pursue a weight loss journey?
The 6-week package supports you to lose 6% of your weight in 6 weeks and the 10-week package helps you lose 10% of your weight in 10 weeks.
If you are keen to do one of our transformation packages you can check out more info on them at http://www.raglangym.co.nz or call our Personal Trainer David West on 021575789
Client testimonial from Glenda Harris:
At my first consultation I said to David, “I just want to be in the best health I can be by the time I turn 65 at the end of this year – whatever that will look like.”
I had seriously high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and borderline diabetes. I had reluctantly been on medication for all 3 for about 2 years.
6 ½ months later I am 21 kgs lighter! My blood work is normal; normal BP, low end cholesterol, and sugar counts are ka pai.
I have achieved way beyond expectations AND six weeks before D-day (my birthday).
I could not have done this without having a Personal Trainer. David tailored my eating plan and training programme to perfection. He seemed to know exactly what I needed and when I needed it.
I am so happy! I feel the best I’ve felt ever and feel there’s more to come, although these last few weeks have been the hardest, trying to lose just another 3kgs and I would have gone from 106.6kgs down to 82kgs, a total loss of nearly 25kgs.
A huge shout out to David and Amber and the Raglan Gym. Thank you for your support and encouragement; it has been a real buzz of a journey.
