How to Choose a Personal Trainer in Kamloops (7 Questions)
You’ve decided you need help. Maybe the gym membership has been quietly draining your bank account for months. Maybe a doctor told you something you didn’t want to hear. Maybe you just looked in the mirror and decided enough. So you Google “personal trainer kamloops” and get a wall of options. Some are at […]
Weight Loss Questions Kamloops Clients Ask Their Personal Trainer
Every week, clients walk into my Kamloops gym with the same questions about weight loss. After 10 years of personal training and over 151 five-star reviews, I have heard nearly every question there is. This post answers the most common ones honestly, without the generic fluff you find on most fitness websites. These are […]
Why Personal Training Beats the Gym for Weight Loss in Kamloops
Personal training produces faster, more sustainable weight loss than a standard gym membership because every workout, nutrition habit, and progression is built around your body, your schedule, and your goals. After 10 years of training clients in Kamloops, I have watched people spend months on treadmills at Anytime Fitness or GoodLife with nothing to show […]
New to Personal Training in Kamloops? What to Expect at Your First Session
Most people who walk through my door have never worked with a personal trainer for beginners before. Some have tried the big-box gyms. Some haven’t worked out in years. Some are coming back after an injury. Some are TRU students who want to start strong and not waste time guessing. They all have one […]
What Is Fascia Stretch Therapy? A Kamloops Trainer Explains
If you’ve heard the term fascia stretch therapy and weren’t sure what it actually means, you’re not alone. Most people have no idea what fascia is until something starts hurting — and by then, it’s already causing problems. I’m Jake Richardson, owner of JR Training Systems in Kamloops, BC. I’m FST Level 2 certified, […]
What Does a Personal Trainer Actually Do? (And Is It Worth the Money?)
Most people think a personal trainer is someone who counts your reps and tells you to do more push-ups. That’s the stereotype. And honestly, at some gyms, that’s not far off. But a good trainer does something completely different. And understanding the difference is how you figure out whether it’s worth the investment. What a […]
The Four Foundational Tenets of a Successful Training Program
Whether you are a seasoned gym veteran or new to the gym, you need a plan to take to the gym. Now there are so many different type of programs out there, all geared toward different goals, abilities, schedules, needs, and skill levels. The structured fitness programs I run are built around exactly those variables. […]