SIX OF THE BEST

Every so often, an idea comes along that gets me really excited about my job, because I know it will help a lot of people enjoy their training. The 6XM programme is exactly that. Based on six concepts of movement, I believe it’s all you need to reach a higher level of strength and general physical conditioning.

I’ve been a full-time personal trainer since 2007, and in that time the challenges in helping people enjoy their exercise and see results have not changed. There have always been three problems to solve: getting started, maintaining effective training, and avoiding injury or loss of interest.

In the pages that follow, I will outline how to tackle each problem head on and introduce the 6XM system, which I believe has the power to totally transform your training.

CHALLENGE #1

The first challenge, always, is getting started. There are still so many people who resist the natural need to exercise their bodies. In my head, that probably comes down to two things.