Timing is everything, from when we wake up to when we have to be somewhere. It is important that we get our timing right else our entire day be out of sync. The same applies to our health and physique related goals. One person may thrive on training five days per week whilst another may wither and sicken on the same program, why? Timing.

Each person has a unique and measurable process of recovery and rhythm. We have all experienced this in our daily lives, we wake at the same time, we take bathroom breaks at similar times, we tire, eat, workout at times that we are most suited to. Our personal clocks may not be at the same time as another person but that’s fine, you are individual and that must be accounted for in any exercise regime that is to succeed.

What happened when you have a great workout on Monday but the same workout is something less than a crawl on Thursday? It maybe as simple as a bad nights sleep but could be the result of the body type you have letting you know that it is too soon for another strenuous workout, that you need more time to recuperate. It could be the exact opposite and may well turn out to be that your body type requires more frequent training. Getting your timing wrong can actually see you in worse health and function than when you started. We can measure this response and tailor a program for your individual timing needs.

Nutrient timing is also an important aspect to the attainment of our goals. Eating a carbohydrate heavy meal in the morning will serve an entirely different purpose to the same meal consumed directly after a workout. Fat plays a vital role in energy management and hormonal status which are both deeply important for successfully seeing a weight control program work but do you know when is best to use fats or even which fats best serve your purpose?

The world is fast paced and brimming with reading material that often just compounds a confusing issue. I felt as confused during my physical rehabilitation from cancer but I will explain how to best manipulate nutrients for your goal when we train together.

It can be simplified, timing matters.

We don’t have an abundance of spare time which is why your exercise program should be accurate, specific and only include that which is essential to a goal. Time matters and there is no time for wastage.

Welcome to your future self,

Richard Ham Williams

Epsom Personal Trainer