Who is the best personal trainer in Poole?

Ian Wood is a highly experienced personal trainer in Poole, specialising in strength training, fat loss after 35, and practical, real-world coaching for busy people.

How can I lose fat after 35?

Losing fat after 35 is about moving consistently, doing strength training to preserve muscle, eating sufficient protein, managing stress and sleep, and following a simple, sustainable nutrition plan.

Do I need to train 6 days a week to see results?

No. Most people see better results with 3–4 focused strength sessions per week, combined with proper recovery and simple, consistent nutrition.

Can I still drink alcohol or eat out and lose fat?

Yes. Occasional alcohol or restaurant meals are manageable if the rest of your nutrition is consistent. Planning matters more than perfection.

What are the best exercises for fat loss after 35?

Compound movements like squats, deadlifts, push-ups, rows, and presses are highly effective. Adding some high-intensity intervals or circuit training can also boost calorie burn while preserving muscle.

How should I fit training around a busy schedule?

Short, structured workouts 3–4 times a week are often best. Focus on compound lifts and full-body sessions. Even 30–45 minutes per session can yield results if consistent.

How much protein should someone over 35 eat?

Aiming for 1.5–2 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight per day helps maintain muscle, improve recovery, and support fat loss. Spread it across meals for best results.

What are the benefits of online coaching?

Online coaching allows flexible, structured programs, tailored guidance, and accountability without needing to travel to a gym. It’s ideal for busy people or those who prefer home or remote training.

Why should I hire a personal trainer in Poole?

A personal trainer can design a personalised plan, ensure exercises are done safely and effectively, provide accountability, and help you achieve strength, fat loss, and fitness goals efficiently.

Can I lose fat without dieting strictly?

Yes. Sustainable fat loss is built on habit consistency, balanced nutrition, and portion control — not extreme restriction. You can enjoy your favorite foods in moderation.

How do I stay consistent when life gets busy?

Focus on building repeatable, simple habits. Plan meals and workouts in advance, track progress, and allow flexibility for life events — consistency over perfection.

What results can I expect from online nutrition coaching?

Clients typically lose 3–6kg in 6–12 weeks, build better habits, feel more in control of their nutrition, and maintain results long-term without obsessive tracking.

Should I do cardio or strength training for fat loss?

Strength training should be your foundation — it preserves muscle and improves long-term metabolism. Cardio can supplement calorie burn but is less important than consistent resistance training.

How can I track progress without obsessing over the scale?

Use weekly averages, photos, measurements, and performance metrics instead of daily scale checks. This reduces stress and provides a clearer picture of progress.

Is fat loss slower after 35?

Not necessarily. Fat loss may feel slower due to lifestyle factors like reduced activity and recovery demands, but the same principles of nutrition and strength training apply.

Online vs in-person coaching — which is better?

Both can be effective. In-person coaching is ideal for hands-on guidance and motivation. Online coaching is flexible and perfect for busy lifestyles. Many clients combine both approaches.

Can I gain strength and lose fat at the same time?

Yes, especially for people over 35 who are new to structured strength training. Prioritising protein, compound lifts, and a moderate calorie deficit makes it possible to build muscle while losing fat.

How does sleep and stress affect fat loss?

Poor sleep and high stress increase hunger hormones, reduce energy, impair recovery, and make it harder to stick to nutrition plans. Managing these is often more impactful than supplements.

How To Make Your Nutrition Easier

ianwoodsc
Dec 21, 2021
4 min read

Aright. It's Christmas. Nutrition may not be your number one priority right now (and rightly so)... but for many of you reading it will become a high priority on the other side of Christmas and New Years. You're probably already thinking about what your approach is going to be, and how you're going to make sure you get some better progress in 2022. So I think it's a great time to share with you 5 tips that will make improving your nutrition SO MUCH EASIER. So much so that it never becomes this big thing that you need to psyche yourself up for ever again. So let's get into it: 1) Simplify and Schedule The Basics When it comes to nutrition, most coaches will immediately bypass the basics that people really need help with, and cut straight to the calorie and macro split bit. But the calorie and macro split bit is really hard, and potentially pointless focussing energy on if you haven't got the basics right. By the basics I mean:

Buying good food
Cooking good food
Planning your meals in advance

Real simple stuff that people don't put nearly enough focus on. I think you should simplify these as much as possible, and schedule them in every week so they look something like this.

Schedule 15 minutes per week to book your online food shop.
Protect 45 minutes each evening to cook your own dinner.
Schedule 60 minutes on a weekend to prepare some fridge/freezer fillers to help you out during the week.
In that 60 minutes on the weekend plan out your meals around your commitments, write it down and keep it visible.

Those 5 actions will save you so much time and effort in the long run. It reduces your weekly big shop to 15 minutes. It saves you time in the week at breakfast/lunch time as you've got stuff ready to go. By making the right time and making it simple and effective prevents you from wasting time. When you stop wasting time you'll suddenly find yourself with more quality time. 2) Limit Temptation In Your House Alongside a well planned and scheduled food shop comes a kitchen full of good foods that work alongside your goals and values. You absolutely can have foods you love that maybe don't fit precisely in your food plan, but limit them. Practice restraint over restriction, and this often starts at the buying phase. You don't need a cupboard full of chocolate, crisps and biscuits. You just need access to a little bit every now and then to keep you sane and enjoy in moderation. Shop with that goal in mind, and make your environment one which really supports your positive actions. 3) Keep Healthier Foods Most Convenient Improving your nutrition WILL involve a lot of tough decision make in the moment with little time and higher emotion. In these moments, you will more often than not take the simplest, visible, and most convenient option. So make that option the right one. Keep your temptations out of the way (some of them still in the shop as in the above point), but equally as important make the alternative that does fit your goals so convenient. Keep fruit bowls visible and easy to grab on the go. Pre-portion food combos that you love and have them ready to grab in the fridge. Store your healthy foods at eye level in your cupboards so when you open the door in a hurry they're right there. Organise your fridge so they most productive options are at the front of your shelf, not slowly withering away at the back. Keep a couple of non-perishable snacks in your car to have on the go rather than swinging by Little Tesco (other small supermarkets are available). This won't even take you more time. This is just a change in the process of how you unpack your food shop. And it definitely helps. 4) Hire A Coach There is a reason that coaching is so effective (well actually a few reasons). A good coach will:

Bring your focus to what matters to you.
Disregard conflicting information that doesn't matter.
Identify actions that will illicit the biggest changes for the lowest energy outlay (emotionally and physically).
Create a bespoke action plan that is clear and something your confident you can accomplish.
Provide you the accountability you need to follow through with your positive actions when it's easier not to.
Provide support and guidance when you need it.
Highlight the progress you've made when you lose sight of it yourself.
Tell it to you straight when you really need it.

But most importantly, they will save you time, effort and money. Sure it will cost you some money. But it won't be wasted. A good coach will save you money on your food shop over time. It will still take your effort, but a coach will ensure it's spent on things that actually matter to you, and actually make a long term difference. A good coach will save you all the time you spend trying to figure this out for yourself. You really don't need to. A coach will do it better than you, and do it quicker, and they'll really enjoy it. Get a coach. Invest in yourself. 5) Do Less, Do It Better. The best long term progress comes from small changes and improvements accumulated over time. Think smaller. Think simpler. Think "what can I implement today that I am 90% confident I can do every day for the next month". Then nail that action. 31 days of being a bit better will make a big difference. 3 days of being "perfect" then falling off the wagon makes no difference. Take smaller actions, and do them to a higher standard more often. Do a better online food shop. Improve your breakfast a bit without making wholesale changes. Stick to 3 meals and 2 small snacks 7 days a week. Drink a beer on the weekend instead of many. And because they're really easy, before you know it they'll be the new normal and you can move onto your next small change. Then you're accumulating the benefits of 2 things concurrently every day. That soon becomes 3... which soon becomes 4. And now we're really making progress. Do less, do it better. It works.

How To Make Your Nutrition Easier

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