THE IMPORTANCE OF GETTING HEALTHY BEFORE YOU TRAIN
At BSpoke, we believe that true transformation begins with preparation. Before jumping into high-intensity workouts or strict training regimens, it’s crucial to lay a solid foundation—one that supports your body, safeguards your health, and sets you up for long-term success.
Intensive training demands more from your body—your heart, muscles, joints, and metabolic system all need to be ready. Without proper preparation, the risk of injury, fatigue, and even serious health complications increases significantly. That’s why we focus on getting you healthy first, not just fit.
Here’s how we help you prepare:
1. Health Assessments
Before you start any training program, we evaluate key health indicators such as:
This gives us a personalised view of your current health and identifies any red flags that need attention before you start pushing your limits.
2. Diabetes Testing & Management
Uncontrolled blood sugar can turn even basic workouts into a health hazard. That’s why we offer diabetes screening and management for both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.
Whether you’ve already been diagnosed or simply want to rule it out before training, we make sure you’re equipped to train safely and effectively.
3. Personalised Health Plans
Getting healthy isn’t just about checking boxes. We build custom pre-training plans that may include:
4. Train Smarter, Not Just Harder
Once you’re cleared and your body is ready, you’ll train with confidence knowing your system is working with you, not against you. You’ll recover faster, make real progress, and reduce the risk of setbacks.
Whether you’ve already been diagnosed or simply want to rule it out before training, we make sure you’re equipped to train safely and effectively.
HEAR FROM BSPOKE CLIENTS
“I’ve been in the fitness industry for more than 10 years, initially as a PT specialising in pre and post natal and latterly as a yoga instructor. When I found James I’d been stuck in a rut and dealing with some repetitive injuries. At 45 I suddenly felt lost, uncertain about my physical strength, disappointed in my body and not even slightly empowered. James is massively encouraging and has a way of turning any of my negative thoughts into positive ones! He has superb anatomical knowledge and has taught me a huge amount in terms of technique so I’m completely maximising my time training.”
Hatty, Highcliffe, Christchurch“I started to use James last year after being told I needed my lower spine fused. Before having this operation a friend recommended I went and saw James as he is good with sports injuries. Following 6 months of intensive strength and conditioning my back improved hugely, fitness was back, started running again and since cycled across New Zealand. James really knows the human body and his approach to getting me back on my feet has been superb and the doctors can’t believe how much I’ve recovered.”
Adam, Highcliffe, ChristchurchHIGH PERFORMANCE FACILITIES
