Scott Hingston Personal Training

16/12/2024

What started out as a bit fun 9 years ago has now transformed into an eagerly anticipated document around this time of year for the faithful audience. We can’t even walk down the main street of Mykonos without someone expressing their interest about this year’s top 10 excuses for not attending PT or group exercise sessions. So to quote Mike Munro during his stint as host of This Is Your Life….”Its there that we’re going go now…..so….let’s go”

Enjoy the 9th annual edition where we welcome back the fake tan excuse after a two year drought and say a big hello to our friends in Mykonos! Yamas 👋🇬🇷

We begin the lowlights highlights reel with an absolute beauty from one of our youngest warriors who momentarily put her plans to play rugby for Australia on hold to woo some of the fellas for the school holidays…..

1. Scott,

“Due to me having an appointment to get my hair dyed so that I look pretty for the holidays I have decided that we may need to change my gym day this week to Tuesday.
If all good I would need a time or to know if it’s the same time as usual”

Kind regards

2. “I won’t make it to training today. I just to need to take a day to find myself”

Me: “Where did you last see yourself? You can’t have gone too far?”

Them: “Thanks Dad”

3. “I’ve put some fake tan on (We’re back🎉🎉) for Dom Dolla tomorrow night and I’m not allowed to sweat with it on or it will run everywhere”.

Had a slight chuckle to myself when it bucketed down for the DD gig 🤣🤣🌧️🌧️

4. “I’m not coming to the gym today in this heat. I might just go for a run instead”

🤔

5. “I’m having hormonal issues and I won’t make it in today. That’s not an excuse either! it’s reality!!”

That’s an excuse my friend and here you are sitting boldly at No.5 😀

6. “I can’t make it to our session now. My pookie wookie has just fallen down the stairs and I think he’s hurt his leg. I need to stay at home to keep an eye on him”

I had no idea who they were referring to so I simply responded with an “Oookie Dookie”

7. This particular recipient usually trains on a Thursday afternoon but they had to switch to Friday afternoon on this occasion. Here’s how it went down….

“I’ve woken up feeling sick so I won’t come in this afternoon”

Through the power of social media they were spotted later that night cutting shapes on the the Beaches Hotel dance floor dressed as Raygun 🕺

8. “I’m out for today. I ate a ham sandwich yesterday. Although it didn’t look like ham and it didn’t taste like ham either. I’ve felt off ever since. It kind of makes me want to turn vegan. Although I still want to eat steak and eat meat at friends barbecues and stuff”

Me: 😴😴

9. “I’m going to cancel my session today. I don’t want to risk getting sick before going to Bali. Lots of people touch the dumbbells I’ll be using and I’ll be shattered if I get sick before I go”

Me: Yep and you are no chance of getting sick in Bali either 👎

10. “Mate I’ve got an all day painting bee today so I won’t make it in”

The anticipated duration of the bee was slightly off and went for 30 minutes. The post art beers went for 6 hours

Thank you to everyone for keeping this tradition alive. For those who finished outside the top 10 excuses your efforts certainly didn’t go unnoticed.

As our friends in Mykonos would say…

“Kalispera” (That’s good evening)

😊🎄

18/12/2023

The 8th edition of top 10 excuses for not attending PT or group exercise sessions can only be described as “One for the ages”!!
For the first time in history we have seen the fake tan themed excuse exit it’s way out of the the list of memorable yet uneventful cliches and gross exaggerations. Well done to all of those fakers not bakers who have found the right balance between product application and training sessions.

We shall begin proceedings with one of the all time greats. Delivered with slight embarrassment from one of our youngest crusaders 🍿🍿

1. “I can’t train today. My mum asked me to hang the washing out and I totally stuffed up. I was walking out to the clothesline then my uncle rang from LA. I dropped the washing basket in excitement and then forgot all about it when I got off the phone. The washing has since dried into a ball. Mum is really angry and won’t let me train”😔

Me: 👏👏👏👏👏🏆

2. (Note: This was in February)

Recipient: “I won’t be able to train today. I have to go to my friends place to organise our trip to Europe”

Me: “When are you going to Europe?”

Recipient: “November”

3. “Hey Scott. I was going to come to the gym this afternoon but then I decided to have a nap instead”. Smiley face

4. Me: “Hey mate. Are you ok to train at 5:15am tomorrow?”

Recipient: “Blind”!!!

5. “I won’t make it to the gym today. I’m so over tired from a big week of work. Although you’ll be proud of me. I went to the trampoline park yesterday and oh my god that is such a hard workout!! I was sweating!!

For someone who has the potential to go to the olympics for athletics we are going to need to lift. 5 months on and I’m still searching for the suggested pride.

6. Recipient: “Hey Scott! I had my school formal last night and I’ve woken not feeling well at all. It must have been something I ate”

Me: “Ahh the old dodgy oyster at the school formal trick. It’s been hovering around since the 80s. I remember my first beer”

7. “Hey mate! I’ve left my bloody gym bag at home. I won’t have time to go to my place and get it and then get to you”

Not once have I seen them with a gym bag.

8. “I don’t think I can make it to my session. There is a massive spider in my room and I don’t want to leave it unattended otherwise I won’t sleep for days. My dad is coming home soon to take care of it”

The recipient did end up making the session but on paper it was just too good to leave out😂

9. “I’m going to need to cancel our session. I’ve got a tonne of paper work to do and it’s stressing me out. I really just need to get out of the house and breathe”

Me: “How about you come to the gym if you need to get out of the house??”

10. “Hi Scott! I’ve had a shocker and burnt my hand on my hair straightener this morning. It’s very sensitive to touch so I wouldn’t be able to pick up any weights. Hopefully it will be better tomorrow”

Well done to everyone who made their way into the history books. Although more importantly….Well done to those who didn’t.

Thanks for the entertainment! It’s a been a ride!!

Until next year…..

15/12/2023

Before we reveal this years top 10 excuses for not training it’s only fair to acknowledge the efforts of this guy.

Luke will celebrate Christmas this year some 27kg lighter.
Determined to make a change Luke achieved this massive result through consistent hard work and pushing himself beyond what he thought was his limitations.

Today I asked Luke some questions about his journey and possibly some advice to others looking to achieve something similar…..Especially after the festive season.

1. Describe the position you were in before you decided to make a change?

I was sluggish and short of breath. I would lounge about and watch tv and eat a packet of chips in one sitting. I was my own worst enemy and I was the only person who could make the change. I wanted to go to the beach and feel comfortable in my own body.

2. Why did you want to make a change?

I was fat, bordering obesity and possibly other health risks and the unhappiest I have ever been. The motivation came through a reflection of my past few years and where I wanted to be in the future.

3. What motivated you to keep going so it wasn’t just a phase you were trying?

The change in my body and also feeling better about myself. Some of the big changes came in the first six months. It was hard, I was sore and in pain but I kept pushing through. Scott kept me accountable and set me challenges that took me well outside my comfort zone.

4. What is your next goal?

I plan on running my first half marathon in Newcastle in 2024. I also want to continue my journey as this is now routine for me and I would feel lost without it.

Amazing achievement Luke🎉🎉

Now to knock over the half marathon ✅

03/10/2023

08/02/2023

Have you got what it takes to win the March 30 day challenge??

There are limited spots available so DM us this week if you are keen to make a change for the better 💪

04/12/2022

What started as a bit of fun eight years ago has now become one of the most eagerly anticipated documents this side of Rio De Janeiro.

The 2022 top 10 excuses for not attending PT or group exercise sessions will once again brighten up your day although they frustrated the hell out of mine at the time......Enjoy the 8th annual edition!!

P.s. Big shout out to the fake tan themed excuse on getting a run for the 4th consecutive year👏👏

1. “ I won’t come to the group session today. I really don’t want to catch Covid before my bucks show. The last thing I want is for me to be waving 20 of my mates off while stuck at home”

My response was simply a YouTube link to the Ed Sheeran classic “Thinking out loud”

2. This recipient was training on a Tuesday afternoon. When they didn’t turn up I called them and this was their response.....

“I thought today was Monday”

Nope 🙅🏿‍♂️

3. “ I don’t think I’ll train this afternoon. I’m going on a date at 6pm and don’t want to look red faced after the session”

On this particular occasion they did complete the session although on paper it just looked too good to leave out.

4. “ Mate I won’t get there today. I’ve done my back in”

Me: “How did you do that?”

Them: “Making love” 😂😂😂

5. “ I’ll have to cancel today’s session. I hurt my toe last night playing basketball”

After 18 years in the industry it still baffles me that people question my ability to modify sessions when injuries occur. Especially in this situation where 99.9% of the body was still considered productive.

6. “ I can’t train today. I was practicing applying my fake tan for the school formal and it looks awful so I need to get rid of it ASAP. It’s mum’s fault! She’s hopeless! (Always blame someone else when you can)

7. “ Mate I’m not going lie, I’ve really turned one on for Melbourne Cup day so I’m no hope for tomorrow morning. I understand if this ends up in your top 10 excuses” (And here you are)

8. “ I’m not going to make it today. I have to leave for schoolies week at 6am in the morning and I still have so much to organise. I’m getting so stressed!!”

If preparation for 7 days in a row of drinking yourself stupid is considered stressful by the youth of today’s society then I’ll give it away!!

9. “ I ate something at the Christmas party last night. It must have been off. I feel terrible this morning”

To my knowledge no one has ever eaten Tequila!

10. This recipient is usually an afternoon session campaigner. This particular week we had to make an adjustment and get them to train in the morning. This is how it went down....

“ I didn’t think you were being serious when you said 530am. Who even functions at this time!!” (Apparently some of us)

Thanks to everyone for their contributions and once again providing the community with five star entertainment at this time of year. Silver lining to this a lot of these people achieved some amazing results in 2022. This was just a slight mishap on their pathway to success but overall they can be very proud of their efforts.

Until next year......

15/11/2022

Just 5 more weeks for your chance to feature in this year’s top 10 excuses for not attending PT or group exercise sessions. Just like the previous 7 years we have some absolute beauties 👌🏽

07/09/2022

09/07/2022

In the month of August we are searching for 10 people who are looking to shift some weight!!!

Since Covid began, the obesity rate in Australia has actually increased and a big part of this is due to the lack of focus and education that our fitness industry has delivered to the community as a whole.

Every day, I have the privilege of helping some amazing young athletes work towards some massive goals however it would be great to have an impact on improving our stats when it comes to obesity.

If you are interested in making a change to your life but don’t really know where to start then this is for you. It’s comforting to know that you will get to go through the process in a judgement free and non intimidating environment and the 9 other people around you are working towards the same goals.

We can only take 10 people so please send us a message ASAP if you are keen😊

17/03/2022

Join us for our April 30 day challenge!!!!

We will be provide you with an individual tailored program that aligns with your desired results.

As a personal trainer, my priority isn’t to dish out the latest fad or fancy training program....It’s to simply get you results.

If you put 100% effort (99% won’t do) and you still aren’t satisfied with your transformation then I’ll
not only give you your money back but I’ll train you for free until you are satisfied.

If you are still aren’t convinced we can help you in 30 days.....Then check out our September winners from last year!!