Leg day. You either love it or you hate it. For many, the dread of the next day’s DOMS can lead to carrying out the same leg routine week in and week out. When it comes to building leg strength and fending off injuries, nothing comes close to the squat. Leg strength is the foundation…
Fitness Certifications Explained
So you have thought about becoming personal trainer, or you are currently on the path to completing your qualifications at the moment. Have you ever thought, what am I studying, and why am I studying this? The Certificate III and IV in Fitness that we teach are the nationally recognised qualifications in fitness. Across Australia,…
The Fitness Show Reviewed
Over the weekend just gone, we exhibited at The Fitness Show, the largest health and fitness expo and conference in Australia. Sarah Cantle, one of our lecturers, took some time to write about her experiences and why she loves it so much: I have been in the industry for 10 years now and every year…
The Fitness Show and FILEX: How to get the most out of it
If you were to pick one industry expo and conference to attend, the Fitness Show and FILEX should be that choice. Playing host to hundreds of companies and industry experts willing to give away their knowledge, expertise, demonstrations and product samples, for to you absorb. The Fitness Show, previously known as the Australian Fitness &…
Our top 12 Christmas gifts for fitness fanatics
Christmas is just around the corner and it’s time to start ticking off the list of presents for all your health conscious and fitness fanatic friends. Sometimes it can be hard to find the perfect present for our friends and family, however, if you know they are into fitness in any way then this is…
6 things you should know before entering bodybuilding competitions
Sarah Cantle, a Fitness Lecturer here at AFA, as well as the owner of Metacorr. She’s also an experienced Personal Trainer, and Corrective Exercise Therapist. Sarah competes in bodybuilding competitions and has shared some of her thoughts on bodybuilding with us: Bodybuilding competitions are all the rage at the moment and the amount of competitors entering…
A Day in the Life of a Mobile Personal Trainer
Ever wondered what it’s like to be a real life personal trainer? Check out “A Day in the Life…” by our fantastic AFA Ambassador – Shelley Lask.
Are your clients practicing these two important skills?
Sitting on the floor and rising unaided, along with single leg balance exercises are important indicators of various potential issues.
)
