It is well established that a good night’s sleep is a foundation for maintaining good health and a positive frame of mind. Sleeping well has a direct effect on our mental and physical health, impacting our energy levels, productivity, emotional balance, immune system and weight. Research shows that poor sleep has immediate negative effects on your…
5 Functional Exercises for Older Adults
Older adults can be loosely defined as anyone 65 years or older, and are a great demographic to train for the following reason – we can help improve their quality of life. Older adults are also at increased risk of disease such as high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease and diabetes. It is therefore imperative that older adults continue to be active…
Student Spotlight – Siennah Pirona
Siennah completed her Cert III & IV in Fitness online with AFA and is now a Personal Trainer at Core Fitness and LionFit Newcastle. She coaches a range of class types including functional training and CrossFit and is passionate about all things health and fitness and loves helping people achieve their goals. Check out her story!
The Role of Protein in Health & Fitness
If you’re looking to achieve your health and fitness goals, consuming the right nutrients is just as critical as the amount of exercise you complete, and protein is vital to seeing the results in your body composition. There are also some misconceptions around the role of protein in the body. We often think that it will only help us get bigger, and to a certain…
Tabata Training – What Is It & Why Does It Work?
If interval training is part of your regular workout routine, odds are you’ll be familiar with the terms HIIT and Tabata. From gyms to boutique studios and online workouts, HIIT and Tabata have taken over the fitness scene. This type of training is designed to get your heart rate up into an anaerobic zone for short periods of time. By doing this, you train all of your…
The Squat Cue That Needs Rethinking
I’m sure you’ve seen this before. The trainer telling their client to drive up through their heels when they squat to engage their glutes. On the surface there isn’t anything wrong with this, the client gets to feel their glutes turn on a bit more, that’s what you want your squats to do right? But what about the rest of your foot? What about your centre of gravity?
Weightlifting Belts – Friend or Foe?
One day I was training one of my athletes in the gym and I noticed that he had decided to use a weightlifting belt when attempting his heaviest squat set. I was at the same time excited, that he would be willing to use such an awesome accessory, as well as terrified that he had no idea how and why he was using the belt. As he approached the barbell…
How to Balance Your Time as an Online and Face-to-Face PT
The life and schedule of a Personal Trainer can look a little bit different to the average person working the usual Monday to Friday 9-5 grind. The opportunity to work independently and on a flexible schedule that works for you is one of the best things about a career in the fitness industry. You can be your own boss, set your preferred availabilities, and build a successful…
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