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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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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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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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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What do you want to achieve as a personal trainer? If your answer is to “make it big”, whatever that might mean for you, here are a few tips to help you achieve your goal in less time. Develop Your Expertise as a Personal Trainer There are experts in every…
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Strength Beyond the Barbell When we talk about resistance training, we usually focus on the obvious benefits such as building strength, gaining lean muscle, and improving bone density. And rightly so. These outcomes are valuable, measurable and easy to communicate to clients. But for those of us in the fitness…
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The Other Side of Weight Loss When most people think about successful weight loss, they picture shrinking waistlines, better-fitting clothes, and improved overall health. And it’s true, effective weight-loss treatments including modern medications like GLP-1 receptor agonists (such as Ozempic and Wegovy) and surgeries such as gastric bypass, have transformed…
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When we think about what it takes to get stronger, faster and more powerful, we usually picture long training sessions, clean diets and maybe the occasional protein shake. What we don’t always think about is the quiet role of vitamins, especially vitamin D. But as it turns out, getting enough…
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You’ve probably heard the question at least once, and if you train women regularly, maybe a dozen times: “Should I train differently depending on where I am in my cycle?” It’s a fair question and one that’s been floating around fitness circles and social media feeds for years. There’s this…
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