FAQs | Personal Training in Armadale with Will Arias

FAQs

Here are 15 of the most frequently asked questions:

  • Yes, we provide a comprehensive 45-minute consultation to understand your fitness goals, needs, background, lifestyle and medical history. 

    During this session, we conduct a motion pattern analysis to identify potential imbalances and mobility / stability needs. You will take home valuable tips!

    Additionally, if you need further information or another "test drive," we are happy to offer you a second no-obligation and free consultation so you can decide if our approach meets your expectations. Contact us to book your first no-obligation session.

  • No. You are NOT required to pay a membership fee or sign lock-in contracts to have your personal training sessions in the WIARFIT Personal Training Studio.

  • The cost per session varies as every client has a unique schedule, priorities and budget.

    Following your free consultation, we will provide you with a price list to ensure the best possible option for you.

    Hint 1: Prepaid packages start at $100 per session.

    Hint 2: The most popular prepaid package costs $120 per session.

  • We are located at 1216 High Street, Armadale VIC 3143, in the same building as Goodlife Health Club.

    Although we share access and parking areas, the WIARFIT studio operates independently from Goodlife. Remember, there are no lock-in contracts to join us.

  • Yes. I have extensive experience helping clients with joint impingements, including those with pre / post knee and hip replacements.

    We modify movements and training gear to accommodate your needs.

    Check the testimonials section to see what some of my clients say about my approach and their sustainable results.

  • Yes. We design performance training based on the movement patterns and optimal strength required for your sport.

    In addition to addressing potential mobility or muscular imbalances, we tailor a plan to support your specific athletic needs.

    Based on this carryover approach, I've coached clients to achieve their conditioning goals in various sports, including golf, tennis, winter sports, surfing, cycling, football, Aussie rules, basketball, powerlifting, swimming, and motorsports.

  • No, you don't need to be fit before starting training with us. In fact, you'd be surprised how many people ask that question! The sooner we meet, the quicker we'll discover your current baseline and set up benchmarks.

    Regardless of your fitness level, our evidence-based methodology will identify your foundation level (with a zero-intimidation approach from the start). This allows us to design your tailored program and begin your gradual progression from day one.

    So, the right time to start is right now.

  • No, every person is different. I specialize in tailored personal training. When it comes to premium service, praogram templates don't have a place.

    During your 1 or 2 complimentary consultations, for instance, I listen to your story and fitness goals, assess your history, joint mobility/stability, and body proportions, and design a customized plan based on your desired outcomes.

    While adequate training gear provides structure, your coach's hands-on approach and resourcefulness, combined with your consistency and willpower, ultimately define your fitness progression.

    I might expose you unfamiliar conditioning techniques from the beginning but I always respect your fitness goals by tailoring a unique plan to help you achieve them.

  • Yes, in most cases, I’ve successfully bridged the transition between therapy and fitness conditioning.

    I have assisted many clients with muscular imbalances that contribute to low back pain and affect overall spine health, including the lumbar, thoracic, and cervical areas, even post-spine surgery.

    Depending on the severity of your issue, I may need recommendations from your medical practitioner or access to your radiologist's imaging report.

    You can read related success stories in the testimonials section on this site.

  • My expertise includes core and glute conditioning, low back care, safety and sustainable outcomes. For more details, see the Specialties section on this site.

    While timeframes vary from person to person, here's a glance at the sequence for most fitness processes:

    • Assess your potential imbalances

    • Identify your fitness baseline

    • Refine your motion patterns

    • Build movement endurance and consistency

    • Track fitness, sport, and aesthetic goals

    There are no quick fixes. Achieving your goals safely requires understanding your current condition and history to design the foundation of your specific plan.

  • “I don't want to get big muscles" is a recurrent statement I've heard during first-time consultations, not only from women.

    Resistance training doesn't necessarily get you bigger muscles. The type of program design, eating habits and lifestyle define your outcome.

    In fact, sometimes losing weight can be simpler than gaining muscle mass. Yes, I said it. Besides the physiological and hormonal differences between genders, in most cases, mainly if you are a woman, it takes more specialised training and specific nutrition to significantly increase your muscular development (particularly when it comes to the upper body)

    Let's leave it there for now, but if you want me to elaborate further on this intriguing topic, please contact me and reference the "I don't want to get big muscles" statement.

  • As part of my commitment to providing safe and effective training programs, I require new clients to obtain medical clearance from their healthcare provider before starting personal training sessions.

    This is to ensure that we are fully aware of any medical conditions or limitations that may affect your training and to tailor our program to suit your needs safely.

    The above is critical, particularly for preexisting heart condition, excessively low or high body weight, or any other medical condition that could affect your safety during training.

    Disclosing your health history is essential, as it allows me to shield the most comprehensive and specialised fitness plan for you. Rest assured, all personal information remains confidential.

  • Although training 2 times a week is the most popular option, while 3-4 is the ideal, everyone's case varies according to personal availability, goals, special needs, and budget.

    The complimentary sessions often help establish your fitness schedule.

    However, the main thing is getting started. The frequency can be adjusted as you go, based on recovery, sustainability and progress.

  • It all depends. As every case is different, there are numerous factors to consider (such as skeletal structure, joint mobility/stability, muscular imbalances, goals, age, current fitness level, and mindset).

    Some clients experience significant progress quite rapidly, but your foundation level, goals and requirements make you rather unique. There is not a magic number of days for all cases. However, what applies to most of us is that consistency and attitude give the rhythm to accelerate (or slow down) individual progress.

    So, there's no rush. Be patient and stick to the plan. The outcome will occur. If you bend my arm, based on my clients' experience, you might FEEL changes in a couple of weeks and SEE changes at the end of the first month.

    Ultimately, it will be all credit to your determination and persistence.

  • I've been working in the health and fitness industry for the last 35 years, 42,000+ coaching sessions, and 20+ years registered at the highest level as a fitness professional.

    My qualifications in human communication, continuous development, and proven methodology have consistently delivered positive outcomes for my clients. See some of their success stories on my testimonials page.

    Health practitioners trust me and refer their patients to my fitness studio. This unique facility allows me to tailor equipment and exercises to meet individual needs and convenience. For more details, see my facility page.

    Additionally, I "walk the talk" by personally testing and modifying exercises, which reduces the margin of error when tailoring exercise prescriptions to ensure sustainable results for my clients.

    See more on the About Page.

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