One of our ambassadors, Shelley Lask of Body Positive Health & Fitness, has pulled together some common myths of being a Personal Trainer and walks us through the reality, check it out below: Myth: Being a Personal Trainer keeps you fit Reality: A good Personal Trainer will observe their client from all angles while they exercise in…
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.
Supporting fitness goals … on the non-workout days
Regardless of whether it is one long session, several smaller workouts a week or something in-between, a personal trainer needs to maximise face-to-face time.
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.
Encouraging your clients to keep fit through the depths of winter
The cold winter months can be a hard time for your client – keeping up that exercise program can be difficult! Here are a few ideas that will see them through.
Introducing medicine balls into a personal training program
Not to be confused with the softer exercise or Swiss ball, medicine balls can be used by a range of clients with different fitness goals.
Am I an exercise addict?
Personal trainers are not robots. There can be times when physical exertion takes its toll on the body.
The importance of looking professional when doing a work placement
Regardless of whether you are conducting practical placement in the gym or representing your own personal training business – appearance is everything.