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Katie Higginbotham

My journey in the fitness industry began in 1998 with studies in Sports Studies and Health Studies at Worcester University. After graduation, I further honed my skills by completing a Diploma in Personal Training & Sports Massage. Over the past 20 years in the industry, I've had the pleasure of working for several colleges, educating and supporting learners. This included setting up and developing gym facilities for students, instructors, and sporting academies. I also gained extensive sports coaching experience during an 8-year stint working with a rugby team. My role ensured the physical fitness of both their senior and youth teams, providing valuable experience in rehabilitation work. In 2006, my career transitioned towards education and assessment within the private adult education sector. Taking on the role of a Fitness & Sports Massage Therapy Lecturer, I delivered a wide range of courses in both areas while assisting in the development of both tutors and curriculum. As I've progressed, a strong desire to maintain the highest standards of education and delivery has led me to my current role in quality assurance. Beyond my professional pursuits, my passion for health and fitness extends to personal challenges. Over the years, I've been an integral member of several hockey teams, completed marathons, and even competed in Athletic natural bodybuilding. These experiences have pushed me to my physical and mental limits.

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26 May, 2025 • Strength & Conditioning /

Strength & Conditioning Course Series: Layering Strength and Plyometric Training

When most people think about getting stronger or more athletic, they usually picture weight training, including barbells, dumbbells, machines, the works. And that makes sense. Strength training is the cornerstone of any serious programme. But if your goal is to move better, feel more powerful or help your clients build…

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26 May, 2025 • Study Skills /

Fitness Course Series: Study Smarter, Not Harder

Let’s face it, becoming a fitness professional studying your fitness course isn’t always easy. Whether you’re training to become a personal trainer, yoga instructor, Pilates coach, or group exercise instructor, you’re likely juggling your studies alongside work, family commitments and personal life. Many learners make the mistake of thinking more…

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19 May, 2025 • Personal Training /

Personal Trainer Course Series: Women Can Lift Without Bulking

One of the most common concerns I hear from women when they first start training is, “I want to get stronger, but I really don’t want to get bulky.” It’s an understandable worry. For years, the idea that lifting weights would automatically lead to big, bulky muscles has shaped the…

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19 May, 2025 • Personal Training /

Personal Trainer Course Series: Exercise Now to Beat Frailty Later

Frailty might not be the sexiest topic in fitness, but it’s an important one, especially if you’re working with clients over 40. Most people think of frailty as something that only affects the very elderly or those in care homes. But in reality, it starts earlier and progresses gradually. Reduced…

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How to Become an Online Personal Trainer
19 May, 2025 • Personal Training /

How to Become an Online Personal Trainer

Back in 2019, no one could have predicted quite how popular (and sometimes outright essential) online personal training (and online personal training courses!) would become. Fast forward to 2025 and we learned the hard way that gyms can close at a moment’s notice, close-contact with PT clients can be risky,…

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