Kettlebell training has been around for decades, and has increased in popularity with the rise of functional fitness training programs. Offering a combination of strength training and cardiovascular exercise, kettlebell training is an efficient and effective way to workout and improve fitness levels. What makes a kettlebell different to a dumbbell or barbell is its…
7 Shoulder-Burning Exercises
With the shoulder being the most moveable and unstable joint in the body, shoulder training has several benefits beyond the aesthetic. The muscles, ligaments and tendons surrounding the shoulder are what keep it stable, making them important tissues to strengthen to keep the shoulder strong, flexible, more coordinated and conditioned to handle stress. To train…
How to Fit Personal Training Study Around a Full Time Job
Everyday is life busy. Especially if you’re trying to juggle a full time job, keeping fit, time for friends/family and all the other things you love, as well as trying to add studying for that dream job on top. We get it. It’s hard. It takes dedication and commitment, but it is all very possible…
The Complete Dumbbell Workout
Dumbbells are one of the most versatile and accessible pieces of equipment found in a gym. Do you remember the famous tag line, “if you’ve got a door, you’ve got a gym”? Well, the same thing applies with a set of dumbbells. Not only are they extremely practical, they can be seriously effective in building…
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…
Health Benefits of Yoga
Yoga, an ancient practice and meditation, has become increasingly popular in today’s busy society. With many forms of exercise and training coming and going, yoga is one that has stood the test of time, having been around for more than 5,000 years. The word yoga means ‘to join or yoke together’. It brings your body…
Personal Training: TAFE Courses vs RTO Courses
Further education is a great way to help launch yourself into a new career and increase your earning potential. There are numerous ways of doing this, the most common being to study at a University, TAFE or Registered Training Organisation (RTO). Going to University is the more traditional path and generally provides students with an…
Principles of Plyometric Exercises
Plyometric exercises are a training method that are dynamic and explosive in nature. The exercise aims to train the force and speed of the muscles, producing characteristics of the muscles through the stretch–shortening cycle (SSC). The types of movements involve rapid explosive concentric movements, preceded by eccentric contractions. These explosive movements elicit enhanced force production…
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