We all know that designing effective programmes starts long before the first rep or run. It begins with understanding each individual—their preferences, their motivations, and what truly makes them enjoy being active. A recent study sheds light on just how important a client-centred approach can be when designing exercise programmes,…
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In the ever-evolving world of fitness, we’re constantly discovering new benefits of resistance training (RT). What once was considered just a means to build muscle and gain strength is now showing promise as a powerful tool in supporting overall health and longevity. Recent studies are shedding light on its impressive…
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In recent years, there’s been a noticeable shift in the way cancer treatment is approached. Traditionally, cancer treatment has heavily relied on medical interventions such as chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and surgery. However, a growing body of research is turning the spotlight towards a more holistic approach—one that integrates exercise and nutrition…
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If you’ve ever wondered how different ranges of motion (ROM) in the bench press affect your clients’ performance, fatigue levels, and metabolic stress, you’re not alone. Recent research has shed some light on how we can manipulate ROM to target specific outcomes, whether it’s hypertrophy, strength, or endurance. Let’s take…
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Cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) is rapidly becoming one of the most valuable tools in understanding overall health and longevity. For us as fitness professionals, it’s something that should be at the core of our client assessments, right up there with body measurements, strength, and flexibility tests. Why? Because research shows that…
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When it comes to maximising fat oxidation during exercise, the debate between training in a fasted or fed state has intrigued those of us in the fitness industry for years. Recent research sheds light on how different states of energy availability (fasted vs. fed) affect fat and carbohydrate metabolism, and…
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