What the Science Says About Supplement Choices for Men & Women Walk into any gym and it won’t take long before you overhear someone chatting about supplements. And it’s usually over a shaker full of something vaguely chalky. Whey protein, creatine and L-carnitine are the holy trinity of gym-floor chat….
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When we think about pollution, most of us imagine smoggy skies, car exhaust or maybe even a rubbish-strewn riverbank. But what if the biggest threat isn’t something you can see? What if it’s so small it slips past your body’s defences and starts causing damage at the cellular level? That’s…
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When clients come to us, they start out wanting it all. They want more muscle, less fat, better energy and maybe even a few visible abs. And they want it in the shortest possible time. And while resistance training has always been the go-to for body recomposition, there’s growing interest…
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It’s one of the most common misconceptions trainers hear from clients, usually mumbled while pinching a bicep or eyeing the guy curling next to them: “I’m just not built for muscle.” Or worse, “I’ve got skinny bones. It’s not worth trying.” If you’ve been coaching long enough, you’ve probably heard…
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Just a few years ago, no one could have predicted quite how popular online personal training (and online personal training courses!) would become. Fast forward to 2025 and the fitness industry has seen a huge shift, with online training not only being accepted but for some clients being a preference….
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When we think about menopause in the fitness space, we often focus on the physical. There’s weight gain to consider, changes in body composition, the battle to maintain strength and bone density. But what if we’re missing something just as important. Something that could be affecting a client’s consistency, energy…
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The Hidden Role of Muscle Fat When we think of performance decline, especially in clients with type 2 diabetes, we may chalk it up to age, poor recovery or not enough training. But what if we’re missing the real culprit? A recent study published in the Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia…
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Let’s explore an important aspect of training programmes that often goes unnoticed, the impact of the menstrual cycle on client performance. Whether you’re a seasoned trainer or just getting started, understanding how menstrual cycles influence performance, recovery and overall wellbeing can make a significant difference in how effectively you coach…
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If you’ve worked with clients for more than five minutes, you’ve probably heard a variation of this: “I just hate the way I look.” Whether it’s muttered under their breath or said outright during training session, body image concerns are deeply ingrained in the fitness world. Many clients sign up…
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