Tempo Performance vs. Other London Gyms: A Real Look.

Tempo Performance vs. Other London Gyms: A Real Look.

by Central LondonFitzroviaGympersonal trainer

When comparing Tempo Performance to other gyms in London, it’s important to consider various factors such as facilities, classes, community, and pricing. Here’s a balanced overview of Tempo Performance in relation to other options:

1. Facilities

  • Tempo Performance: Known for its state-of-the-art equipment and training space, often tailored for performance-centric workouts, suitable for athletes and fitness enthusiasts.
  • Other Gyms: Many London gyms, such as PureGym or Fitness First, offer standard cardio and strength training equipment but might not have the specialized facilities that Tempo provides (like dedicated performance tracking systems).

2. Classes

  • Tempo Performance: Offers a variety of classes focused on performance, athletic training, and functional fitness, often led by experienced coaches.
  • Other Gyms: Other local gyms may provide a broad range of classes as well (yoga, spin, HIIT), but they may not be as specialized in performance-oriented training.

3. Community

  • Tempo Performance: Typically fosters a strong community among members, given its focus on reaching personal bests and performance goals.
  • Other Gyms: The atmosphere can vary significantly. Some gyms may have a friendly community feel, while others might feel more impersonal.

4. Pricing

  • Tempo Performance: Generally priced at a premium due to the specialized programs and facilities.
  • Other Gyms: Options like EasyGym offer more budget-friendly memberships, but may lack the specialized training experience of Tempo.

5. Location

  • Tempo Performance: Depending on where it’s located, accessibility could be a factor for potential members.
  • Other Gyms: Gyms in various neighborhoods may offer more convenient locations for the average commuter.

6. Overall Experience

  • Tempo Performance: If you’re serious about performance training and are looking for a community of like-minded individuals, it might be worth the investment.
  • Other Gyms: If you prefer a more varied workout routine in a less specialized environment, other gyms might suit you better.

Conclusion

Choosing between Tempo Performance and other London gyms ultimately depends on your fitness goals and preferences. If performance and specialized training resonate with you, Tempo might be the best fit. However, for a broader, more casual experience, exploring other gyms could be beneficial. Consider visiting a few gyms for trials to find the best match for your needs!

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How to look for a Personal Trainer in Central London?

How to look for a Personal Trainer in Central London?

by Central LondonGympersonal trainer

Looking for a Personal Trainer, it can be quiet looming. As starting in a new gym the membership team will most likely just forward you to a Personal Trainer who is most readily available not best suited for you. It almost likes shopping ”Don’t buy the first Item you see !!”

 

What to Expect from an exceptional Personal Trainer in Central London:-

  • Knowledgeable by educating yourself and themselves also willing to share their knowledge alongside having a Growth Mindset.
  • Perform an Assessment to try to understand your current stage of health + fitness.
  • Focuses on your Progression physiologically and psychologically for your Short / Medium / Long Term Goals
  • Listen to you and earn your Trust
  • Have Client Results
  • Include Nutrition
  • Being able to show Motivation when needed.
  • Have some sort of Personality, not just a textbook standing.
  • Looking like they actually work out.

What type of Trainers do you need to avoid?

The Hard-ass

This trainer just wants to make you feel sick and immobile, so you won’t be able to move the next day. Not paying attention to are your biomechanically or physically ready for that exercise.

E.g., are you a beginner trying to perform a Barbell Back Squat on your first training session? YES/NO

Can you perform a BB Back Squat with the correct form? YES/NO (cues- can you sit on your calves, on lifting/concentric phase does your shoulder lift first, knees not caving in)

If ‘NO’

Run!

The Workout selfie Guru

This person has no experience with working with a client but they are spectacular great at taking a photo of themselves pumped and posting with a good Instagram filter. They have been around for 5 years + and there is no post of results of clients. As this may show that they aren’t a great fitness trainer. As most fitness trainers online, have a pre-packed program for their online programs which does not take into account the individual’s goals and needs.

What to expect on feeds:

Males: Showing all their veins from head to toe and with their 20-inch arm developed in 6 months selling their secret arm program …. With no results except themselves?

Females: To be taking picture of their booty over 3 times a week … just to get a following you go back 5 years and booty still looks the same? Program must be working!!!

+ Trying to sell you their butt blaster program and their specially crafted booty bands to get the enormous booty you been waiting for!! With no results of other clients?

The Therapist

This person will care a great deal about you, will be great at conversation, progress will be very slow and if any. You might just be with them because you feel they are a genially a good friend. When it’s time to push your body, they will take a relatively super slow approach.

e.g., if you wish to add 10kg on your squat they will recommend something in the lines of 8 months to a year of training for strength

(with a current squatting max of 87% of body weight)

‘Which is Real Slow for a beginner focusing on strength’

 

What other Red Flags to see if a Personal Trainer is right for you?

  • Continuously late
  • Over booking your session
  • Cancels session without a 24h notice
  • Smells bad
  • In session Eating a Meal
  • Using the same program- are they using the same program on yourself as other clients for a 70-year-old, 38 women who is pregnant, 24-year-old looking to gain muscle and an obese 36-year-old trying to lose weight?
  • Ignoring – is your Personal Trainer talking to others in your session, looking on social media, texting, are they disengaged from the session?
  • Not Education yourself or themselves  :-

1) Have they passed their Certificate and that’s it?

2) Are they into training science?

3) Has training philosophy evolved?

4) Do they ever provide you to a why you are doing their session?

 

How to choose a Personal Trainer ?

  1. Talk to a range on Personal Trainers
  2. Research Trainers  (check reviews/Results/Philosophy) 
  3. Take up a free Trial session/s
  4. Find out how you can be helped
  5. Are they suitable for your needs
  6. Compare the trainers journey plan for yourself
  7. Weigh out the Positives to Negative and adaptability
  8. Dose their cost match their Knowledge/Results/Character
  9. Find out What your PT goals are they Fitness or health Related ?
  10. Make a decision.