After a challenging time for the fitness industry, we are at last experiencing some light at the end of the tunnel. With Victoria re-opening health and fitness facilities later this week, all Australian state and territory governments are now allowing people back in the doors of our fitness centres. And while gyms and fitness centres…
4 Tips To Improve Your Programming
Programming can be a complex topic as there are many different ways to design a program and many different methods to follow. Sometimes having so many options can make it hard to make decisions on how to best structure one for yourself or your client – What exercises should be included? How many exercises should be included? How often should…
Fitness Services To Be Covered Under Private Health Insurance
In a landmark announcement for fitness professionals and consumers, the industry’s national association, Fitness Australia, has been recognised by BUPA as an “Accredited Association”.In the first of what’s expected be a number of agreements with private health funds, eligible customers with Bupa will be allowed to claim the costs of gym memberships…
What is Periodisation in Sport?
Athletes need to program their training year carefully so they can improve fitness, optimise performance and peak during competition, as well as reduce their risk of injury. Training for strength, speed and cardiovascular conditioning are essential components to preparing an athlete for their competitive part of the year…
The Perfect Icebreaker Game for Bootcamps
This tennis ball game is in an ice-breaker designed to promote team work and camaraderie which is a great start to any Bootcamp group! This will not only help to reduce nerves of any newcomers but can also boost retention rates. Encouraging friendliness, fun and laughter is a perfect recipe for any Bootcamp…
Things to Consider Before Setting Your Price as a PT
Here at AFA HQ we are blessed to have had many students come through our facility with a passion for helping people towards their health, fitness and life goals. While there is copious amounts of new information they take in there is always one question that is asked in class as students get ready to…
How To Help Overcome Your Client’s Barriers
What’s the best excuse NOT to exercise you’ve heard from a client? I’m too tired I’m too busy I’m really sore It’s too cold I’m sure if you’re currently training clients, you’ve probably heard all of these excuses before. If you’re new to Personal Training then I guarantee you’ll be hearing some of these at…
Understanding What Drives Your Client
Is there really more to Personal Training than just physically training a client? Absolutely! Our job as a PT doesn’t just start and end at training our client’s alone. There’s much more to it than that. One of the other important roles we have as a PT involves us encouraging our clients to change their…
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