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Michael started his career in the fitness industry in 1985 as a group exercise instructor. He started one of the very first Personal Training companies in Brisbane, Australia in the late '80s. He then shared his knowledge and skills, moving into education and training in the early '90s, opening his first training company, The Institute for Fitness Professionals (Queensland). After many years of presenting at international fitness conventions, in '98 he moved to the United Kingdom and started TRAINFITNESS. Under Michael's stewardship, TRAINFITNESS has become one of the largest training providers of fitness qualifications in the UK. He has a passion for fitness which he applies to every aspect of his life.
We all know that lifting weights builds stronger muscles, improves posture and helps with fat loss. But what if it could also sharpen your memory? Improve your focus? Maybe even reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s? Turns out, it can. More and more research is uncovering a fascinating connection between resistance…
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A PT’s Guide to Dosing for Performance If you’ve been going to the gym for a while, you may have noticed that caffeine is the unofficial mascot of the fitness industry. Whether it’s in your client’s morning coffee, their pre-workout or the energy drink they’re clutching at 7pm (eeek), caffeine…
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We’ve all seen it, clients buzzing with excitement because they’ve finally shifted a few kilos. The number on the scale is going down and everything seems to be on track. But then the complaints start trickling in. “I feel a bit weaker,” “my lifts have stalled,” or “I just feel…
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When we talk about resistance training, most people picture barbells, protein shakes and twenty-somethings flexing in the mirror. Rarely does the conversation start with someone in their seventies squatting confidently or doing a solid chest press on the gym floor. But maybe it’s time that changed. Because resistance training isn’t…
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Why Training Type Should Shape Your Nutrition Strategy Let’s get one thing straight, your body isn’t a machine that runs on the same settings day in day out. The way you train, whether that’s long-distance running, Olympic lifting, CrossFit or a steady programme of strength and hypertrophy, places unique demands…
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