If you’ve ever seen a sequence of numbers such as 3-1-1-0 pop up in a program and are wondering what that means for the bench press set you’re about to complete – let us explain the concept of tempo training. Whether you’re an experienced lifter looking to improve your max strength, a newbie to weight training that wants to build more muscular…
Online vs. Face-To-Face Fitness Course – What’s The Difference?
If you’re thinking about studying a fitness course, one of the first choices you’ll need to make is whether to complete the qualification online or on campus. Whilst the outcome will usually be the same across both study methods, there are some differences between the two, as we’ll explain in this article.
Student/Athlete Profile: Shayna Jack
Shayna Jack is an Australian swimmer who has a passion for fitness and is determined to get the most out of herself as an athlete and perform to the best of her ability in the pool. After having some forced time out of the pool, Shayna decided to study her Certificate III in Fitness with AFA to further her knowledge and upskill herself in a field she loves…
How To Create A Stretching & Mobility Database As A PT
A fundamental element to being a professional Personal Trainer is having a data base of resistance exercises, e.g.: Deadlifts, bench press, assisted chin ups, plank etc. But what about your data base of stretching and mobility techniques? Before you put together your stretching and mobility data base, understanding the benefits of client mobility…
3 Common Gym Mistakes & How To Fix Them
Working out seems easy enough, right? Go to the gym, try out a few weight machines, add in some cardio, and call it a day. If only it were that simple! To help you get the most out of your time at the gym, and ensure you’re getting bang for your buck with your workouts, Tom from our Education Team has highlighted some common mistakes he sees…
Benefits of High Intensity vs. Low Intensity Exercise
There’s a common question when it comes to achieving our fitness goals – how hard should we work when we exercise? And second, what will we get from working that hard? The intensity at which we exercise will bring about different results, and we should plan that around what health and fitness goals we’re looking to achieve. For example…
Cable Machine Exercises For A Full Body Workout
If you’ve spent any time in a gym, there’s a good chance you’re familiar with the cable machine. This functional piece of exercise equipment, also referred to as a pulley machine, is a staple in many gyms and fitness centres. Cable machine exercises give you a great balance between convenience, versatility and performance. If you’ve arrived during peak hour…
Why You Should Start Your Fitness New Year’s Resolutions Now
Every year there are people who swear that the next year will be theirs and they will make fitness and exercise their focus for the next 12 months. The majority of these people though will forget this vision by the time Easter rolls around and then it is the comfort of warmth in winter that pushes exercise to the back of their mind. The time to start…
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