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Training Through Pregnancy

07 October, 2024

Finally, we’ve progressed into the 21st Century and realised pregnancy is not a debilitating circumstance, but rather a natural and normal condition where functional physical activity should be encouraged.

Gone are the days of wrapping pregnant women in cotton wool, confining them to a total state of rest and warning them to avoid all forms of strenuous activity through fear of complications!

7 Ways to Motivate Your Clients

30 September, 2024

Is your client about to drop out? What can you do to keep them connected to their exercise plan and to their work with you?
We believe fore warned is fore armed. Of course, you can stick your head in the sand and hope it’s all going to be okay, or you can take a deep breath and tackle the situation head on.
Here’s some ways you can discuss your concerns about commitment with your clients when you sense their motivation is waning.

Training Children – Keep them Captivated!

23 September, 2024

Kids are capable of some amazing athletic performances so why the need to underplay their achievements for the sake of political correctness? Many of them will practice for hours and will push themselves to the point of exhaustion in an effort to achieve a PB or master a new skill.

So what is the secret to getting kids involved and how do we encourage those less motivated to participate?

Setting up your PT business – Marketing!

16 September, 2024

Small businesses can now be very competitive on a lower budget mainly thanks to the internet. Gone are the days where you had direct mail, radio, print and TV as your major options. Having said this, the online landscape is highly competitive, especially in the Personal Training arena and while success may not rest solely on budget it does rest heavily on strategy and time invested (which does have a monetary cost at the end of the day!).

Pros and cons of Online Personal Training

09 September, 2024

Running an online personal training business can be an appealing career choice for fitness professionals. However, like any other endeavour, it has its own set of advantages and disadvantages. In this blog, we will explore the pros and cons of running an online PT business to help you decide if you should do it…

How to Add Variety to Your Workout With 21’s

04 September, 2024

If you’re looking to add some variety and change up your typical rep range to challenge your muscles, look no further than twenty-ones. While typically synonymous with bodybuilding and bicep curls, the 21s workout method can be successfully applied to exercises for the chest, shoulders, triceps, back and legs to take your workout to the…

Pallof Press Variations to Build Your Core

31 August, 2024

If you’re looking to add a functional core exercise to your current training program, look no further than the Pallof press. Named after physical therapist John Pallof, the Pallof press is an anti-rotation exercise that will work wonders in helping you develop a stable core, build strength and improve power. Why the Pallof Press? What…

How To Become a Personal Trainer in Australia

24 August, 2024

Turn your love for fitness into a rewarding career by graduating as a Personal Trainer. Enjoy the flexibility of being your own boss and feel the satisfaction of knowing you are making a difference to people’s lives, dictate your own wage and make the most of upskilling opportunities. As a reputable Fitness Education Provider we…

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The staff are exceptional and were always happy to help me understand what was required as a student and assist with any queries I may have had. I would recommend AFA to anyone looking to work in the fitness industry.

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