In this day and age, it’s important to be a well-rounded PT in the fitness industry, as there are so many different types of clients we may end up training. Using PT Tools and advanced resistance exercises are a great way to progress your sessions and show off your skills set. When we talk about…
Free Weights vs. Fixed Weights: Which Is Better?
When it comes to exercise equipment, there are more options available than ever before. Walk into just about any gym and you’ll notice the floor being separated into three different sections: cardio, free weights and resistance machines. Common cardio machines found in a gym include treadmills, rowers, steppers, spin bikes and skiergs. The free weight…
7 Foam Roller Exercises for Recovery
Want a deep tissue massage without the big price tag? Let us introduce you to foam rolling. Foam rolling is a type of self-myofascial release that can be used to help relieve muscle knots and trigger points. Our fascia is the thin tissue that wraps and connects our muscles, bones, nerves and blood vessels. For a…
5 Ways To Get The Most Out Of A Negative Client
A positive persona is one of the most important qualities of being a Personal Trainer. It is our job to ensure that our clients stay motivated, upbeat and focused on achieving their goals. A client, on the other hand, might arrive at their session grumpy, unmotivated and inattentive. Maybe something has happened in their personal…
The Ins and Outs of Intermittent Fasting
Intermittent fasting has become an increasingly popular health and fitness trend, with many trialing the regime for weight loss, improved health and to simplify their lifestyles. Scroll through any social media platform or online health and fitness publication, and you’re bound to read about someone doing intermittent fasting. So, what exactly is intermittent fasting? Let’s…
Exercise Progressions: The Push-Up
Are you bored with stock-standard push-ups? Want to try some new tricks and increase your upper body strength? If yes, we’ve got you covered with 5 push up progressions that will help take your form, strength and technique to the next level! Note: these are mostly suited for people who can currently complete 15+ push-ups…
Is Compression Gear Worth Investing In?
Compression garments have become an incredibly popular piece of fitness clothing. Worn by professional athletes, sportspeople and fitness lovers alike, compression gear has been marketed to provide multiple fitness benefits, including improved performance, enhanced recovery and reduced risk of injury. But, what does the evidence say? The theory behind compression clothing is that it increases…
Key Tips to Avoid Overtraining
Fitness goals are perhaps the best form of maintaining motivation for exercise. Many of us strive through so much to reach them and believe the more we train, the better the results. However, the problem is, often this enthusiasm in training can mean we step beyond our capabilities, which is where the body is exposed…