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My Story — Why I Became a Personal Trainer
I wasn't always the person standing in front of you today. For most of my life, I was the overweight kid — the one who got picked on, the one who avoided mirrors, the one who sat on the sidelines. Being bullied because of my weight wasn't just painful in the moment. It shaped the way I saw myself for years. At 25, something shifted. I made a decision — not a New Year's resolution, not a quick fix — a real, committed decision to take control of my health. I didn't have a coach
R Janssen
Apr 62 min read
How Many Days a Week Should You Train? The Evidence-Based Answer
One of the most common questions I get from new clients is: “How many days a week should I train?” And while the science gives us ranges, the honest answer is always the same — it depends on your life, not just your goals. The minimum effective dose Research consistently shows that 2 to 3 strength training sessions per week are enough to build muscle and improve body composition in most people. You don’t need to be in the gym every day to see results. What matters far more th
R Janssen
Apr 62 min read
Protein 101: How Much You Actually Need and the Best Ways to Hit Your Targets
Protein is the most talked-about macronutrient in fitness — and also the most misunderstood. People either eat far too little of it, thinking it’s only for bodybuilders, or go overboard with shakes and powders, thinking more is always better. The truth is simpler and more practical than either extreme. Why protein matters more than you think Protein does more than build muscle. It keeps you full, stabilises blood sugar, supports hormone function, and helps your body recover f
R Janssen
Apr 62 min read
Why Most Fitness Routines Fail (And How to Build One That Actually Sticks)
Every January, gym memberships spike. By March, most people have quietly quit. Not because they lacked motivation — but because they built a routine on willpower alone. And willpower is a finite resource. After 15 years of coaching clients across all fitness levels, I’ve seen this pattern repeat itself constantly. The people who succeed long-term aren’t the most disciplined — they’re the ones who built the right systems. The #1 mistake: going too hard, too fast New clients of
R Janssen
Apr 62 min read
5 Training Principles Most Coaches Get Wrong (And What to Do Instead)
As an AIF and RTS Global certified coach based in Bangalore, I've worked with hundreds of clients and reviewed countless training programs. Here are the 5 most common mistakes I see — and the science-backed fixes.
R Janssen
Mar 63 min read
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