Anytime we talk about Crossfit, who’s listening will largely depend on what’s heard. The proponents of Crossfit will often hear any criticism as the views of a ‘hater’ and the critics will often listen for anything that supports their beliefs and ignore anything else. In order to keep this post…
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Before we get into the specifics of how to teach a great group exercise class, it’s important to clarify that ‘great’ is going to mean different things to different people. There are commonly three reasons that people come to a group exercise class and understanding these a little better may…
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With the rise in the use of smartphones, more and more people are turning to online coaching. But as a personal trainer, is it something you should incorporate into your business model? To help you answer that question, I’m going to explore benefits and pitfalls of both. Face-to-Face PT The…
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With pro-choreography, it is possible to modify the exercises to suit all participant skill levels. With this in mind, there are five key considerations when teaching jump squats:- Focus on form and technique – Squatting will no doubt be very familiar to regular pump fx attendees. Hopefully they will have…
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Why Small Group Training? By Tom Godwin Small Group Training (SGT) is also known as semi-private training and usually consists of 2–10 participants. It is rapidly becoming one of the hottest trends in the fitness industry, showing an increase in its popularity over the last 5 years….
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I had completed my undergraduate degree in speech science and did not want to go down that path. Instead I went travelling and I hate to sound cliché but I “found myself” so to speak. I decided to pursue my love of all things health and become a PT! It…
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For many of us it’s at a “certain age” that exercise with a more mindful approach becomes enormously appealing. The knees all of a sudden are less resilient, the back won’t go where it used to and the hips feel worryingly stiff. In our 20’s, 30’s and maybe even 40’s…
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