Welcome to Inform Personal Training
Update 29 June 2022
Pilates Class Videos can be accessed here.
Pilates Technique Videos can be accessed here.
Forty-five short videos now available!
These focus on one aspect or one exercise. These are short 3-5min videos. The first ones focus on finding pelvic/lumbar alignment and pelvic floor activation.
Perfect for beginners as well as more advanced students wanting to fine-tune their technique!
These will be handy when you are time poor and only want to do one or two exercises.
I recommend doing at least the first three technique videos (total of 16min) before attempting any of the classes. Always work at your level and listen to your body. You should never struggle with any exercise or movement.
If you enjoy the videos, you can choose to make a Donation of your choosing. There is no obligation to do so. The videos are free resources for you.
More than a whole term of classes now online!
Thirteenth 30min class now online! All-round class with aspects of mobility, stability and hips, shoulder and ab strength. (No warmup).
Twelfth 30min class. All-round class with aspects of mobility, stability and strength. (No warmup).
Eleventh 30min class. Focus on mobility and general strengthening. Includes warmup.
Tenth 30min class. Focus on hip and shoulder (especially) strength and mobility. (No warmup).
Ninth 30min class. An all-round class with Stability, Strength, Mobility and another Strength sequence. (No warmup).
Eighth 30min class. A mobility and stability class with a focus on strength work through the abs. Includes warmup.
Seventh 30min class. A strength and mobility class focusing on butt, abs and shoulders. (No warmup).
Sixth 30min class. A challenging strength class focusing on hips, shoulders and abs. Finishes with back mobility and stability. (No warmup).
Fifth 30min class. A low-level class focusing on lower back mobility, stability and relaxation. Includes both the warmup and one-legged standing at the end.
Fourth 30min class. All-round class with aspects of mobility, stability and strength. (No warmup).
Third 30min class. Focus on mobility and strength. (No warmup).
Second 30min class. Focus on hip and shoulder strength and mobility, as well as glut max and abs strengthening. (No warmup).
First 30min class. Focus on stability and mobility. Includes warmup.
Plus the short warmup video. See Technique videos for more in-depth analysis of this important part of your class.
You may wish to follow the class plans on the Pilates CDs pages.
The handouts of the exercises and a copy of the Principles of Pilates are available as a free download.
We specialise in Pilates matwork classes and outdoor Personal Training to help you attain and maintain your health.
Pilates is offered in a mat class format at various venues and workplaces around Canberra.
If you are interested in a class being held in your workplace click here.
Ken Telfer is a fully qualified Pilates Instructor (Cert IV in Fitness Pilates) as well as a fully qualified Personal Trainer (Cert IV). He is fully registered with Fitness Australia, fully insured and qualified in First Aid.
Payment Online for Term 3 classes available now!
Term 3 2022 dates for all classes: Commence Monday 18 July (Week 1 of the ACT School Term) for ten weeks until Friday 23 September.
Term 3 will be an ten week term.
All classes run for an hour.
Note any used classes can be carried over to subsequent terms.
Dept of Education at 50MC
Tuesday 12.15pm (half Matwork/half Fitball)
Note: All classes are an hour in duration.
Personal Training can be done in your home, outdoors or in a fitness centre one-on-one or in a small group (2-4 people).
Discover the fun and enjoyment of training with a top personal trainer who is dedicated to you reaching your goals in the most time efficient and safe manner.
Article of the Week
I am regularly asked "what is the best type of exercise to lose weight/get fit, etc". The simple answer is the best exercise or activities for you, are the things you enjoy.
If you have a sport you enjoy playing, especially if it is a team sport which you play with friends, you aren't going to feel like you are exercising, you are simply doing something you enjoy, and you will look forward to it.
Training with a friend or a group is a great way for you and them to stay motivated. The accountability of knowing someone else will be turning up for the walk/run/swim/cycle/whatever, is sometimes all the motivation you need to keep up your exercise regime. Of course, the social aspect can't be underestimated, too. Just don't get carried away with the after match drinks!
Similarly, if you have activities, such as dancing, that you enjoy, you will also get a great workout.
On the other hand, if you love swimming, but hate running, for example, then it is difficult to keep up an exercise program if that is based on lots of running. This is especially true for children.
Listen to yourself. You know what you like and what you don't like. Find something you enjoy, and make exercise fun, not a chore.
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Testimonials
“I have learnt more in the past few months with Ken than in all my previous years of training. My technique and fitness have improved in leaps and bounds and there is still no sign of slowing down-with Ken the sky’s the limit!”
- Geoff Foster, 45yrs, Public Servant
“I have no hesitation in recommending Ken to anyone who wants to improve their fitness, lose weight, find out how to develop healthy eating and life style habits, learn correct weight training and aerobic training technique. Thank you very much Ken for all of your guidance and support and helping me achieve my goals.”
- Paul O’Dwyer, 35yrs, CEO DeakinKM Pty Ltd
"I felt comfortable with Ken from our first meeting. I really look forward to our weekly workouts because Ken maintains my motivation.”
- Denise Dunn, 46 yrs, Army officer
“Ken has enabled me to achieve levels of strength and fitness I felt were unattainable. He is extremely encouraging and always mindful of my goals and how best we can achieve them. My workout program is very varied to ensure that my interest and progress in maintained. Ken is personable, professional and totally focussed on his work. My PT sessions with him have really been the best investment in me. I recommend him highly.”
- Kim Ristic, 36yrs, Mother of three