Fit to play with TJ

I wasn’t always a fitness nut, in fact most of my childhood years were spent being a real chubster! Then in pursuit of my first passion rugby I was handed a weights programme and the rest, as they say, is history.

I endlessly read and researched all things training and nutrition, got a university education, found the biggest global authority (the American College of Sports Medicine) and obtained its highest certification (Health Fitness Specialist).

I’m still unsure of what I think of the fitness industry, there’s so much nonsense and deception, there was a stage in my life that, disillusioned, frustrated and confused, I was close to giving up on it. But if I was giving up, what does that say about people who are more confused than I am? I had to stick around and help as many people as I could.

A science-based approach will provide the most optimal results and can also account for making sure you enjoy it too, but you must realise that I am a massive advocate of hard work!

I have since seen the light in the fitness industry and whilst I may not agree with a lot of the complete nonsense I often see, I am proud to have found that there are many inspirational people in my field.

More next week, ON TRAINING PHILOSOPHIES: EVERYONE IS DIFFERENT.

TJ Jankowski - performance@bahrainrfc.com