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Anna Vitug – Online PT

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Life has interesting way of presenting new experiences.

A recent one for me was Online PT. Online PT was something I had always been curious about; with the hiatus of face to face training this year, I thought why not fuel that curiosity and give PPT Online a go. I am glad I did!  

What made it worthwhile?

It was truly ‘On Demand’
True to the name, PPT online offered a range of On Demand strength, endurance and interval workouts. Workouts were cyclically updated and conveniently accessible. I often found myself training early mornings or post meetings; the best part was that I was always on time. Having structured  workouts at your disposal is a huge benefit. Workouts could also be regressed or advanced  to an intensity level that was suitable for you.

Personalised 
Geared with bodyweight, a single kettlebell, dumbbell and bands, my programs were tailored using whatever equipment I had available. Every new 4 week program remained aligned to the lifestyle and training goals my coach and I set at the beginning of the year. By supplementing Online PT with PPT On Demand, I was able to maintain a high level of training consistency that was challenging, rewarding and sustainable. Weekly NEAT targets and dedicated mobilisation sessions helped to create better habits, keeping me moving and injury free.

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PPT Coach Jason Holman – Keeping it human and personal even when online

Humanised
The app had a face. PPT Coaches regularly checked in on your progress. Coaches were responsive to questions and provided real post workout feedback. With the added benefit of a monthly zoom chat, the accountability and support familiar in face to face coaching sessions translated effortlessly into Online PT.

Technique Oriented
Nothing seemed too unfamiliar. Both Online PT and PPT on Demand were accompanied by videos of coaches demonstrating the technique required for each movement. 

Final verdict… 

A combination of personalised programming, On Demand workouts and the right level of support, PPT online mobilises you with the tools to proactively incorporate movement and better habits into your daily routine. Taken from the perspective of someone who enjoys the interaction, challenge and energy of a face to face coaching session, I certainly appreciated the value of the PPT Online services and would recommend it to anyone who is just that little bit curious.

To find out more information about our online coaching options, contact the PPT team.

What’s the secret to fat loss?

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What do all of our best transformations have in common?
If you’re expecting to find out the big secret to fat loss, that magical training plan, exercise, miracle food or even better, the food you must never eat again, then sorry to disappoint you, but it just doesn’t work that way.

In fact, you might be surprised to learn our top 5 tips that we’ve identified in those who absolutely kill it with results and progress. So, here it goes, our list of common factors we see amongst those who get the changes they are after with us at PPT.

  • They are consistent. The changes that you make that you can stay consistent with are always going to give better results than a drastic change that is so hard that you dip in and out. There’s no point in doing something so drastic that you can’t sustain it. Progress over perfection every day of the week will also get you where you want to go.
  • These clients are compliant, by that we mean they are listening to what their PPT coaches are asking of them and doing it. An extension to the above point, but really these guys don’t pick and choose when they will listen, they just straight up do what is asked of them. Does that mean their getting it 100% right, 100% of the time? Hell NO! But they’re doing it the majority of the time and the times that it’s not all text book perfect, chances are they’ve chatted to their coach and have worked through some sort of revised plan to stay on top of their game.
  • They’re viewing this as a lifestyle change, it’s not just “I want to lose X kilos”. The best results have come from those who know and have identified within themselves that they can improve. Whatever they are currently do is just is not working, they’re not happy and they want better. 
  • They are utilising all resources available to them to get the job done. Team PPT is a great community of clients and coaches and everyone wants each other to succeed so there is so much help, guidance and support. Anyone who has done really well always seems to be the person who has either asked the most questions along the way, or shared the most with others about how they feel. This is huge, can be a little uncomfortable for some people, but it is a huge contributor
  • Stepping outside of their comfort zone and opening their mind up to try something. Now this might be anything training, nutrition or lifestyle related, but they’ve all been willing to at least try something different to what they usually do. Is it a new veggie, a different style of training, maybe its meditation to help them relax, whatever it is, they are giving it a go

The next PPT8 is around the corner, and if you know you want to change and are ready for 2020 to be the year in happens, then jump on and pre register NOW so you don’t miss out.

To read from some of these amazing clients head to our transformations & testimonials

Jessica Pierce

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I started coming to PPT because I wanted to make a change in my life and get a more toned physique. I stayed at PPT because I realised the mental benefits I could recieve from regular structured training. However in striving to overcome mental barriers and pushing myself harder than I thought possible, I have also achieved some pretty cool physical changes which I am very proud of. Most significantly I lost 6cm around my waist and also trimmed down on my arms while actually improving my strength greatly. 

Great habits get great results

The structured classes offered by PPT have helped me create a maintainable routine where I exercise 4-6 times a week. I think PPT is very maintainable because the classes are only an hour long and I get far more benefit from one hour at PPT than two hours training by myself at a regular gym. 

Doing PPT for a short amount of time before my trip has been great because it kickstarted my fitness journey and has taught me skills that will enable me to live a healthy lifestyle overseas. 

I would recommend PPT for people, who like me, want to exercise regularly and consistently with the right technique. PPT taught me how to lift which is very cool and fun and something I would shy away from when training by myself at the gym.

The Best Program for you? We’ve got it

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What is the best training program to build muscle?

What is the best training program to drop some body fat?

What is the best training program to gain strength?

Does the best training program for any of these even exist?

If you get out there and look around, you will see so many fitness influencers telling you that it does, in fact they’re trying to sell you on it. You know the ones, a standard cookie cutter program that will solve EVERYONE’s problem. 

Well we’ve got a different perspective when answering that question and it 100% puts you in the centre of it.

Everyone’s different – work, family, social life, eating habits, sleeping habits, stress levels, the lot. No two people are ever the same, so if you take that knowledge and apply it to training we’ve got a lot of differences to take into account, so how can there be one BEST program?

Enjoyable training

Instead we want to present to you a better approach on how to judge if a program is in fact the right one for you. To do this, lets look at its suitability! If it suits you, your goals and life, then you’re winning. 

Sound good? Great, then keep reading and we will share the 3 basic principles, to help you make this judgement. 

Principle #1 – REALISTIC

Is the training realistic for you? Think of everything that makes up your training program, exercise selection, intensity, frequency, duration, the lot. No point having the best program out there if it says you to train 5 days a week and you’re lucky to make 2 sessions

Principle #2 – ENJOYABLE

The peak training times for most are either before or after work. It’s their leisure time, their opportunity to unwind so this time should have an element of enjoyment otherwise you know what that means? It won’t get done! 

Principle #3 – FLEXIBLE

News flash, clients live in the real world with real demands. As coaches we’d love to hear that a client’s training is their number 1 priority, but we know that’s not true. While we go to a lot of time to think through and plan a client’s program, there needs to be some wiggle room for those moments when it might not go to plan. 

Now, if you’re to go back and revisit some of your most successful programs that got the best results, you’ll probably find that they tick all these boxes. Look to get more of this into your training and you’ll get where you want to be sooner!

NOTE: REF principles and concepts adapted from the The Muscle and Strength Pyramid – Training

Rheanan Callaghan

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Training at PPT has been one of the best investments in my health I have ever made!

When I first started training at PPT I had goals to improve my body composition, strength and achieve consistency and diversity in my training. Although I had been training for some years and having achieved significant weight loss, I was still suffering pain from an old knee injury and was seeing a physiotherapist regularly. My knee pain inhibited me from performing squats and lunges without significant pain.

I was also lacking confidence in the way I felt about myself and my appearance. Overall, I was feeling pretty stagnant and frustrated in my progress.

Now, over seven months later I feel completely different! I feel strong, focussed and confident.

Daniel is a fantastic coach who has worked with me on my structural balance, bracing, breath work, stretching, nutrition and mindset to achieve some incredible results! Daniel always offers encouraging support with extensive knowledge and in-depth detail on correct ways to perform movements. Daniel has taught me the importance of bracing, breathing and engaging particular muscle groups when performing movements to maximise my results. Daniel has a great ability to identify stretches or variations of exercises that achieve increased mobility, and through Daniel’s approach to my programming I am now able to perform squats and lunges with no knee pain. I haven’t been to the physiotherapist in over four months and I feel great.

Daniel always offers helpful cues to assist me to focus and push through my sets and his personable and positive approach is always really uplifting. My programming blocks are always challenging and diverse and I feel refreshed and motivated to train every day!

When I started at PPT I struggled to deadlift 60kgs. Now I can deadlift 100kgs, I have improved body composition and can see and feel a change in my overall self-confidence and appearance.

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The PPT environment always radiates positive energy from the moment you step in the door where the coaches and support staff always greet you with a welcoming smile right through to feeling consistently supported in the online platform/Fitness App.

Training at PPT is unlike any other gym. It is a unique experience in the industry and training at PPT has significantly improved my health & supported me to achieve my goals!