If you’re looking to achieve your health and fitness goals, consuming the right nutrients is just as critical as the amount of exercise you complete, and protein is vital to seeing the results in your body composition. There are also some misconceptions around the role of protein in the body. We often think that it will only help us get bigger, and to a certain…
Tabata Training – What Is It & Why Does It Work?
If interval training is part of your regular workout routine, odds are you’ll be familiar with the terms HIIT and Tabata. From gyms to boutique studios and online workouts, HIIT and Tabata have taken over the fitness scene. This type of training is designed to get your heart rate up into an anaerobic zone for short periods of time. By doing this, you train all of your…
The Squat Cue That Needs Rethinking
I’m sure you’ve seen this before. The trainer telling their client to drive up through their heels when they squat to engage their glutes. On the surface there isn’t anything wrong with this, the client gets to feel their glutes turn on a bit more, that’s what you want your squats to do right? But what about the rest of your foot? What about your centre of gravity?
Weightlifting Belts – Friend or Foe?
One day I was training one of my athletes in the gym and I noticed that he had decided to use a weightlifting belt when attempting his heaviest squat set. I was at the same time excited, that he would be willing to use such an awesome accessory, as well as terrified that he had no idea how and why he was using the belt. As he approached the barbell…
How to Balance Your Time as an Online and Face-to-Face PT
The life and schedule of a Personal Trainer can look a little bit different to the average person working the usual Monday to Friday 9-5 grind. The opportunity to work independently and on a flexible schedule that works for you is one of the best things about a career in the fitness industry. You can be your own boss, set your preferred availabilities, and build a successful…
Activation Exercises To Add To Your Daily Routine
Activation and mobilisation can be easily over-looked in favour of just jumping in and warming up with a few sets with the bar or a bodyweight version of the first exercise. This mindset will only get you so far and can be a big reason for lack of progress. A great way to change this mindset is to incorporate these short and easy exercises into your everyday…
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…
10 Tips To Avoid Getting Injured During Exercise
When undertaking regular exercise, one of the biggest concerns is experiencing an injury that will keep you out of the gym for several days, or potentially weeks and months. Whilst we all think we know our bodies well enough to prevent an injury, sometimes we simply push ourselves too hard or don’t look after our body well enough…
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