PROGRAMMES
EXERCISE PROGRAMMES
As an expert in the field, Tom's exercise programmes are underpinned by an evidence-based approach, following Sport and Exercise Science principles, the latest research and guidance from clinical bodies such as the British Association for Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation (BACPR) and the Wright Foundation for Cancer Rehabilitation. Tom's methods have led to exceptional outcomes for his clients and have featured in publications such as The Sunday Times Magazine.
Discover how Tom’s personalised exercise programmes work and explore his specialist areas of expertise below. Contact Tom to find out more or discuss how a personalised exercise programme could support your individual health, fitness and wellbeing goals.
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Personalised Exercise Programme
Tom then works with individuals on a one-to-one basis throughout their programme, meticulously monitoring them within their training sessions and adapting the programme as necessary to ensure the optimal physiological outcomes are achieved to progress the client towards their physiological goals. Tom's work extends beyond the exercise sessions, with Tom on-hand to provide advice and support remotely as well as providing a holistic approach by helping to create a training and recovery schedule, providing advice and analysis on nutritional choices and monitoring physical activity levels and recovery.
At regular intervals, Tom assesses his client's health and fitness markers and reviews the progress made with the client before using the data to help to adjust his prescription for the exercise programme and goals with the client.
Tom accepts self-referrals and referrals from your medical team, with whom he can communicate with, and provide regular reports to, throughout your programme.
All exercise programmes are able to be followed remotely, via video call consultations and exercise sessions, via his app Tom Cowan Exercise Physiology, or a combination of the two, allowing you to structure your programme in a way that best suits you. Being remotely delivered, programmes are accessible to, and are followed by, individuals all over the world and provide the flexibility required by those who travel frequently to be able to adhere to their programme wherever they may be.
HOW IT WORKS
Initial Consultation
Tom prides himself on his meticulous approach. To create a completely bespoke programme, tailored to your specific individual needs, firstly Tom holds an initial consultation with his clients to thoroughly understand their clinical history, current health and fitness and to establish the client's goals for their programme, for them both to work towards together. Tom then devises a safe and effective exercise programme that works towards the client's goals and takes into account their diagnosis, treatment cycles, medications and side-effects.
Exercise Programmes
Tom is a specialist in Cancer and Exercise Rehabilitation, with extensive experience supporting individuals before, during and after cancer treatment. He holds an advanced specialist qualification in Exercise for Cancer Rehabilitation, enabling him to design and deliver personalised, evidence-based exercise programmes tailored to each individual's needs including the specific cancer treatment and side effects they may be experiencing.
Frequent, appropriately prescribed exercise can play an important role throughout the cancer journey, helping to manage treatment-related side effects, reduce cancer-related fatigue, maintain or improve muscular strength and cardiovascular fitness and support physical function and quality of life.
Through individually tailored exercise programmes, Tom helps individuals maintain or rebuild their physical fitness, manage the effects of treatment and improve their long-term health and wellbeing. He supports safe and effective exercise that is adapted throughout and following treatment to remain appropriate to any changes in treatment or side effects.
Exercise Programmes
Tom holds a specialist Level 4 qualification in Cardiac Rehabilitation through the British Association for Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation (BACPR), enabling him to design and deliver personalised, evidence-based exercise programmes for individuals living with cardiovascular disease.
He supports individuals recovering from cardiovascular events, such as heart attacks, and procedures including coronary stent insertion, pacemaker implantation and coronary bypass surgery, as well as those living with conditions such as heart failure, arrhythmias and other cardiovascular conditions.
Frequent, appropriately prescribed exercise plays a vital role in cardiac rehabilitation, helping to improve cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength, physical function and quality of life, while reducing the risk of future cardiovascular events.
Through individually tailored exercise programmes, Tom helps individuals safely rebuild their fitness, restore confidence in physical activity and exercise and improve their long-term cardiovascular health and wellbeing.
Exercise Programmes
Tom provides expert, evidence-based exercise guidance to individuals looking to improve and optimise their health, fitness and physical performance.
Whether your goals involve weight management, improving body composition, increasing cardiovascular fitness, building muscular strength or reducing risk factors for chronic diseases, such as high blood pressure, Tom can design personalised exercise programmes tailored to your individual needs and objectives.
Regular exercise and physical activity play a vital role in maintaining long-term health, reducing the risk of chronic disease and supporting healthy ageing, physical function and overall quality of life.
Tom also works with recreational and amateur athletes preparing for physical challenges, sporting events and endurance competitions, helping them improve their fitness, optimise their performance and achieve their goals safely, effectively and sustainably.
Exercise Programmes
Tom holds a specialist qualification in Developing Physical Activity and Weight Management Strategies for Diabetic Clients, enabling him to design personalised exercise programmes for individuals living with diabetes.
Regular physical activity play an important role in managing diabetes, helping to improve insulin sensitivity, support blood glucose regulation, manage body composition and weight and reduce cardiovascular risk.
Through tailored, evidence-based exercise programmes, Tom can help individuals with diabetes improve their health, fitness and long-term wellbeing, while taking into account their individual needs, medical history and any diabetes-related complications.
Exercise Programmes
Tom holds a specialist qualification in Pre- and Post-natal Exercise through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), enabling him to design personalised exercise programmes for women during pregnancy and following childbirth.
Frequent, appropriately prescribed exercise during pregnancy can help maintain cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength and overall wellbeing, while supporting physical health throughout pregnancy and recovery after childbirth.
Through tailored, evidence-based exercise programmes, Tom can help women remain active throughout pregnancy, adapt their exercise routines to the physiological changes associated with each trimester and safely and progressively return to exercise following childbirth.
Exercise Programmes
Tom is qualified to prescribe exercise for women during peri-menopause and menopause, designing personalised exercise programmes that take into account the physiological changes associated with these stages of life.
The menopause transition involves significant hormonal and physiological changes that can affect bone density, muscle mass, strength, body composition and cardiovascular health. Regular exercise plays an important role in maintaining physical health and function, supporting long-term wellbeing and reducing the risk of conditions such as osteoporosis.
Through personalised, evidence-based exercise programmes, Tom helps women navigate the physical changes associated with peri-menopause and menopause, maintain muscular strength and bone health, improve cardiovascular fitness and support their long-term health, physical function and quality of life.