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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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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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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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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