There are two main classifications of exercises: compound exercises and isolation exercises. In this post, we will cover exactly what a compound exercise is. A compound exercise is one that uses multiple muscle groups at the same time to perform a movement. A good example of a compound exercise…
How Exercise Benefits the Mind
Everyone knows that physical activity is good for the body. The physical benefits of regular exercise are well known and sought after by all. What most people probably don’t think of when they are physically active is the impact it is having on their mind and overall mental health. While exercise is of course a…
5 Tips To Help Manage Stress & Anxiety
It is fair to say that the current situation we are faced with has caused uncertainty among many Australians. The unknown of what is happening around us is a strange and unsettling feeling. All of a sudden changes are happening around us – events are being cancelled, the streets are much quieter than usual, many people are working…
Should you get your Fitness Qualification Online or In-Person?
If you’re thinking about getting qualified as a personal trainer, you might be wondering whether online study is enough to prepare you to work with clients at a gym. In this article, we will look at the pros and cons to studying online, and what you need to consider when making your decision.
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome as a Personal Trainer
One of the biggest questions we hear in private is how to overcome feeling like an imposter in the gym, especially when people are exposed to so many experts, influencers, and fit people online. Read below for valuable insider tips!
The Importance of Recovery
People and clients are always interested in what their program looks like, which exercises they are doing, how many sets and reps they are performing, and how many times a week they should train. An important aspect that is often not focused on or prioritised enough is recovery. Recovery is one of the most important…
How to Bench Press Properly
The bench press is one of the most important upper body exercises. You can be forgiven for thinking it is a chest exercise, a lot of people do; however, it is so much more than that. It is a compound exercise, and that is because it recruits many muscles throughout the body. It might not…
Keeping your paperwork organised
Chances are us trainers aren’t really the paperwork type – but we have to find a way to manage the admin side of things, regardless of what type of employment or business arrangement we have or what kind of location we work from.
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