Health Club Manager

Alister Chambers

I've spent the last 5 years working as a Personal Trainer & Gym Manager in some of London's most exclusive Health Clubs. During my time in the nation's Capital I also took on the role as Fitness Conditioning Coach for London Welsh Rugby Football Club.

In January 2005, I decided to leave the hustle and bustle of city life to return
home to West Wales. I am now hoping to pass on my expertise and knowledge to the local people, working as Health Club manager at this superb facility.

My experience in health, fitness and wellness fields spans over 9 years. As a personal trainer, I have dedicated my time to educating and motivating others. My practices and principles promote a true body and mind approach to fitness through behavior modifications.

I feel my diversified credentials put me on the cutting edge of health, wellness and fitness prescription, which in turn enables me to educate others and help my clients achieve whatever goals they set themselves by making them believe that anything is possible.

My Philosophy:

"My emphasis is on making exercise fun so that you have continued motivation to not only meet your goals but to exceed them. Personal training can change people's lives - make it change yours".

Qualifications:

• HND Sports Science
• YMCA Personal Trainer Award
• YMCA NVQ Level 3 Nutrition
• YMCA Advanced Instructor
• YMCA Weight Management
• YMCA Circuit Training
• YMCA Core Stability
• Sports Coach
• GP Exercise Referral Consultant

Fitness Tip

The exercise you should perform is the one you enjoy doing, any aerobic activity which you can do 3-5 times a week at a moderate intensity for at least 20 continuous minutes will help you burn calories e.g. walking, running, swimming and cycling. If your goal is fat loss then try to achieve a maximal calorie burn, work out for as long as you feel comfortable with. As long as you are expending more calories than you are consuming on a regular and consistent basis, then the fat/weight will come off. Body conditioning/weight training should certainly be considered as the leaner muscle tissue you have the easier and quicker it is for your body to burn calories. Be patient, you will soon feel the benefits of exercise after only a few weeks, don’t become disheartened at the fact that you may have only lost a few pounds, or none at all.

Nutritional Tip

Avoid the obvious such as fried foods, burgers and other fatty meats ( i.e. pork, bacon, ham, salami, ribs and sausage.) Dairy products such as cheese, cottage cheese, milk and cream should be eaten in low fat versions. Nuts and sandwich meats, mayonnaise, margarine, butter and sauces should be eaten in limited amounts. Most are available in lower fat versions such as substitute butter, fat free cheeses and mayonnaise. Thought for the day :Lean, mean, fat burning machine ….. Then be One!!