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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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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