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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Back in 2019, no one could have predicted quite how popular (and sometimes outright essential) online personal training (and online personal training courses!) would become. Fast forward to 2025 and we learned the hard way that gyms can close at a moment’s notice, close-contact with PT clients can be risky,…
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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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We all know resistance training does wonders for older adults. Improved strength, better balance, greater independence. It’s a no-brainer, right? But while we often focus on what we can see, the extra reps, the heavier lifts, the steadier gait, there’s a whole lot happening on a cellular level that we…
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Cancer is a reality for millions of people across the UK. In fact, statistics from Cancer Research UK reveal that around one in two people will develop some form of cancer during their lifetime. As fitness professionals, we’re uniquely positioned not just to help our clients get fitter, but also…
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If you’ve ever seen an athlete pull on a pair of skin-tight leggings after a race, or even during a session, you’ve likely wondered what the fuss is all about. Compression garments (CGs) are everywhere: on elite runners, Sunday cyclists, gym-goers, and even in your average PT session. But do…
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Trunk strength often gets pushed to the sidelines in many training programmes, with most of the spotlight going to leg strength, speed, and endurance. But here’s something interesting: recent research on collegiate athletes found that trunk muscle mass actually has a stronger link to overall strength than you might expect,…
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In recent years, anti-obesity drugs have surged in popularity, with brand names like Saxenda, Mounjaro, Zepbound, and Xenical becoming household names. With obesity levels rising globally, affecting over 1 billion people worldwide according to the World Health Organization (WHO), it’s no surprise that many people are turning to these medications…
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