THE PERSONAL TRAINER IN BATH
Located in Bath, Tony is a former competitive rower having competed at national and international level. He has over 20 years of personal training experience, knowledge and practical application to ensure your goals are achievable whilst balancing the pressures of day to day life.
Whether you are a complete beginner to exercise or a seasoned athlete, Tony will prescribe an evolving exercise programme and a natural healthy achievable nutritional plan to ensure that your efforts are rewarded. Contact Tony to kick start your fitness and health goals for 2020 and receive a 45 minute taster session.
“My clients come from an array of backgrounds with different goals but all want the same outcome. To be fitter, healthier and happier.”
Personal Training
Fitness PLANS
Nutrition plans
THE WORKOUTS
Workout of the Day (WOD)
Compound strength
Kettlebell Tabata
BOXFIT
FF – Functional Fitness
Cardio Pump
As many rounds as possible (AMRAP)
Bootcamp
Plyometric Isometric Circuit
STRENGTH
Weight-training including supersetting, giant sets, try sets, drop down sets, pyramid sets, split body routines, dynamic strength, isolation training, compound lifts, Olympic lifting, strength endurance, power explosive speedwork training and bodybuilding
FITNESS
HIIT (high intensity interval training), MISS (middle intensity steady state straining) & LISS (low intensity steady state training) including plyometric exercises, medicine ball, VIPR workouts, kettlebells and use of the cardio machines with detailed programming and rest periods
CORE
Including flexibility & mobility: core stability work, glute activation exercises, foam rolling, yoga holds, swiss ball workouts, TRX core suspension, medicine ball exercises and workouts in different planes of motion to strengthen the core in every direction.
FUNCTIONAL
Medicine ball training, kettlebells, TRX suspension training, resistance band work, bodyweight training, balancing, VIPR training, jumps, tyre flips, rotation movement and speedwork.
Latest news
FODMAP
FODMAPs are different types of carbohydrates that are found in certain foods like wheat and beans. Studies have shown strong links between FODMAPs and IBS.
Low FODMAP diets can provide relief from IBS symptoms. However, these diets are only temporary. Read on to find out what foods you should be eliminating and for how long.
A very good year 2019
Great 2019 training for the 2020 regatta season. Managed to win a gold medal at the British Rowing Indoor Champs in my age category and collect 3 British records. Nice to be back training again.
NICK – DECEMBER 2019 CLIENT OF THE MONTH
Nick has won December 2019 client of the month. A great mindset, professionalism and an all round nice person. After suffering from anterior pelvic tilt and chronic back pain for years, Nick has improved posture, strength and mobility to reverse the condition. What a quick transformation. Read on.
WHY SLEEP IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN DIET & EXERCISE
2020 New Years Resolution of better fitness and healthier food. But have you thought about your sleep and how it interferes with diet and exercise.
Listening to your internal clock will enable you to lose weight, feel energised and achieve greater fitness and well-being. It’s all about your circadian clock.
12 workouts of Christmas
12 workouts for the 12 days of Christmas designed by Tony Larkman, Bath’s personal trainer to keep you fit, strong, active and lean over the festive period.
MEL & CHING (ROWING, FITNESS AND PERSONAL TRAINING) – NOVEMBER 2019 CLIENTS OF THE MONTH
Mel and Ching, rowing lightweights in the Masters category from Bath have worked hard over November to achieve personal bests on the big compound lifts and as a result, improved their speed in the boat. Find out how they achieved this and how they will continue to improve into 2020.