What Makes a Good Personal Trainer? Becoming a Personal Trainer is about much more than knowing your way around a gym. While understanding exercise technique, programming and the human body are important parts of the job, the best Personal Trainers also know how to connect with people, understand their goals and support them through the…
Key Tips to Avoid Overtraining
Fitness goals are perhaps the best form of maintaining motivation for exercise. Many of us strive through so much to reach them and believe the more we train, the better the results. However, the problem is, often this enthusiasm in training can mean we step beyond our capabilities, which is where the body is exposed…
What Are Compound Exercises?
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…
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!
Exercise Progressions: The Push-Up
Are you bored with stock-standard push-ups? Want to try some new tricks and increase your upper body strength? If yes, we’ve got you covered with 5 push up progressions that will help take your form, strength and technique to the next level! Note: these are mostly suited for people who can currently complete 15+ push-ups…
Is Compression Gear Worth Investing In?
Compression garments have become an incredibly popular piece of fitness clothing. Worn by professional athletes, sportspeople and fitness lovers alike, compression gear has been marketed to provide multiple fitness benefits, including improved performance, enhanced recovery and reduced risk of injury. But, what does the evidence say? The theory behind compression clothing is that it increases…
Fundamental Compound Lifts to Master
A compound exercise requires several muscle groups and joints to be working at the same time to perform a movement. The benefits of compound exercises are exceptional, combining multiple fitness elements. The recruitment of multiple muscle groups helps to build strength and mass, while also burning more calories than isolation exercises. On top of this,…
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