>> frequently asked questions
How much does it cost?
Prices
get fit:
How long will it take to see a difference?
Do you have to be fit to have a personal trainer?
Do I have to be fit to do the classes?
How often should I exercise?
What do I do if I have an injury?
What do I need to wear?
Can I exercise with someone else to reduce the costs?
Can I exercise whilst I'm pregnant?
Do you do post natal exercise?
Can my husband/boyfriend/partner exercise with
me as well?
lose weight:
How quickly will I lose weight?
What happens if I fall off the wagon?
What happens if I don't lose weight?
What is normal weight loss?
What is the difference between fat and weight loss?
get a life:
Why is the programme for a minimum of six
sessions?
general:
How do I pay?
When do I pay?
How do I pay for classes?
What times do you work?
What if I am sick or have to cancel a session at short notice?
back to top
get fit:
How long will it take to see a difference?
You should begin to look and feel better between two to six weeks.
Do you have to be fit to have a personal trainer?
No, we help you to get fit!
Do I have to be fit to do the classes?
No, we help you to get fit!
How often should I exercise?
Depends on how quickly you want to see results.
What do I do if I have an injury?
Depends on the injury. We can usually adapt exercises to your
specific needs
What do I need to wear?
A pair reasonable trainers (barefoot for yoga and pilates), T-shirt,
stretchy bottoms and a sports bra (stops your boobs from bouncing!).
Can I exercise with someone else to reduce the costs?
Yes,
see
platinum
level prices.
Can I exercise whilst I'm pregnant?
Yes, however you must be used to exercise. We can adapt
exercises for you, however you must have permission from your
doctor, and participate at your own risk.
Do you do post natal exercise?
Yes, although most women who have had a baby without complications
should be able to return to exercise after approximately six week.
You must have permission from your doctor, and participate at your
own risk.
Can my husband/boyfriend/partner exercise with me as well?
At the moment Absolutely Fabulous is for women only, but some of our
personal trainers may train men as well - please ask.
back to top
lose weight:
How quickly will I lose weight?
Depends on how good your are! Sensible weight loss should be
around 1kg (2lb) per week.
What happens if I fall off the wagon?
Regular coaching sessions will help you avoid these pitfalls.
What happens if I don't lose weight?
Everybody's age and metabolism is different, you may lose fat rather
than weight. This is why we measure you before you commence
the programme. We will also look at your food diary to see if
certain foods are inhibiting weight loss.
What is normal weight loss?
Sensible weight loss should be around 1kg (2lb) per week.
What is the difference between fat and weight loss?
Fat loss should show in your clothing size and weight loss on your
scales.
back to top
get
a life:
Why is the programme for a minimum of six sessions?
Successful life changes need this minimum time period to begin to
take effect.
Will I need to do anything else apart from these sessions?
Yes, your success requires a level of personal commitment from you
as well. It is a partnership that aims to help you succeed
quickly and efficiently, and we will also set you additional tasks
to keep the momentum going.
Can I contact you outside of the coaching sessions to share
successes and failures?
Yes, you have unlimited email access to us, and we will respond as
quickly as possible.
back to top
general:
How do I pay?
By cheque
made payable to Rachel McGuinness or by cash.
When do I pay?
Unless otherwise stated in your terms and conditions, for:
'pay as you go', at the end of each session
'paid in advance' blocks of sessions, in full before commencing that
block
(we reserve the right to ensure funds are cleared, if payment is
made by cheque).
How do I pay for classes?
Classes will generally be during school term times, and will be
charged at the beginning of the term. If you join during the
term, you
will be asked to pay for the remainder of the term.
What times do you work?
We try to be very flexible in order to fit in with your
schedule, however
as early morning and evening sessions are the most popular,
it will depend on our availability.
What if I am sick or have to cancel a session at short notice?
ALL cancellations less than 24 hours must be paid for at
the full rate
24 - 48 hours will be charged at half rate.
