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Pocket PT is a new and innovative way to have a personal trainer with you wherever you go.
Pocket PT is a website devised for users to interact with a personal trainer who designs a workout specific to your requirements. You feel able work out in confidence knowing that the exercise routines have been developed by REPs(Register of Exercise Professionals) Level 3 qualified trainers.
Workouts and nutritional advice can be downloaded to a ‘Pocket Video Device’ (a Mobile phone or iPod to you and me) meaning that you have the ability to train when and where you want, which includes around the office if you’re a member of our team! It’s suitable for all ages (the only requirement is that you are over sixteen – which is common with most personal trainers) and all abilities. Each exercise is demonstrated fully and explained through text on the internet, and verbally in the form of the videos.
You can use the training programme in the privacy of your own home, the park or at the gym, as different exercises are available to suit each location. Pocket PT is on hand when you are and at your convenience (providing you’ve downloaded it to your ‘Pocket Video Device’ correctly) so is easy to take away on business trips or holidays and fit in with the lifestyle you lead.
After you have completed your workout you sign in online and the website has the ability to track and record your progress, which is motivational and informative, but you have to remember it can also tell you haven’t been working out – so be prepared for an email! You are also able to ‘swap’ exercises if you find that they are not suitable or that you don’t have the correct equipment to hand. After 4-6 weeks new exercises become available for you to have a go at while challenging your body meaning that you continue to gain results.
The videos are easy to follow, exercises are explained in great detail and you have the ability to work out positively and effectively as you are able to read through the exercises on the website if you are not entirely sure you’re your technique is correct.
To use Pocket PT its best that you have lots of self-motivation as there is no-one present getting you to ‘push out another rep’ or congratulating you when you reach the end of your programme. When signing up to Pocket PT it’s best you sit down when you won’t get disturbed and take your time to explore the website fully, meaning that you get the best use possible.
Results were seen after just one week and after a month's use an improvement in strength, muscle tone and weight loss was obvious.
A month subscription to Pocket PT is currently £12.50 a month and if you sign up for a three, six or twelve month contract then you receive a free gift.
Reviewed by Sarah Lloyd, Topgayer www.topgayer.com
