Rebel Wilson’s personal trainer, Jono Castano Acero, has revealed his top tips to help people lose weight.
Speaking to Daily Mail Australia, the gym buff thinks that people should be working out for at least 45 minutes a day to shed the pounds.
But Jono said that while calorie intake is important for weight loss, you don’t have to sacrifice cheat days.
EXCLUSIVE: Rebel Wilson’s personal trainer Jono Castano Acero has revealed his top tips to help you lose weight… and you don’t have to sacrifice cheat days! (He’s pictured with the Hollywood star)
‘At a minimum, I preach to always get in 45 minutes daily. Whether that be a workout, a walk or something else that’s physical that you enjoy doing,’ Jono said.
Jono said that high-intensity interval training (HIIT) is the best form of exercise you can do to lose weight.
‘What I do for most of my clients looking to shed some pounds is incorporating a mix of different exercises into their session. Short bursts of intense cardio combined with resistance training and weights is my special formula,’ he said.
Time to shred! Jono said that high-intensity interval training (HIIT) is the best form of exercise you can do to lose weight
‘It fires up the heart rate and calorie burn as well as builds lean muscle so your body continues to burn calories at a high rate throughout the day.’
Jono said that diet is just as important as exercise and recommends eating at a ‘calorie deficit’ if you want to lose weight.
‘Think about it, if you train one hour a day, it’s very important what you do in the other 23 hours,’ Jono said.
‘If you’re looking to shed some pounds, it’s important to eat at a calorie deficit meaning your total daily calorie expenditure needs to be higher than your calorie intake through what you eat.’
However, cheat days are okay, so long as you burn them off with exercise.
‘Find what works for you and stick to it,’ he said.
‘Try not to cheat during the suggested time until you feel confident enough to have a treat and know that you will get right back on it after.’
Diet and exercise: Jono said that diet is just as important as exercise and recommends to eat at a ‘calorie deficit’ if you want to lose weight. However, cheat days are okay, so long as you burn them off
Jono said that when it comes to motivation, ‘feeling good’ is his ‘number one priority’ for his clients.
He also said that taking photos of your progress can help keep you motivated and suggested that people should track their progress via a Fitbit or Apple Watch.
The former professional soccer player – who was born in Colombia but moved to Sydney with his family – has trained the likes of celebrity hairstylist Chris Appleton.
He also said that people should find what works for them when it comes to getting in shape, to have balance, start with small changes and goals and to stay consistent and persistent.
Star clients: The former professional soccer player – who was born in Colombia but moved to Sydney with his family – has trained the likes of celebrity hairstylist Chris Appleton (pictured)
Going for it: Jono recently shared Rebel Wilson’s workout routine with E!. During a typical week, Rebel works on high-intensity interval training, mobility, weights, resistance, technique and tempo, getting only one day a week for resting
Jono recently shared Rebel Wilson’s workout routine with E!.
During a typical week, Rebel works on high-intensity interval training, mobility, weights, resistance, technique and tempo, getting only one day a week for resting.
‘Rebel and I are just focusing on enjoying training and getting the body moving,’ Jono explained.
He encouraged everybody to get a personal trainer, so they can be ‘checking up on you all the time.’
He also revealed that it has been an ‘absolute pleasure’ to work with Rebel because of her sense of humour.
Jono has his own training app, which can be found at his Acero Training Series website.