There are so many people and companies talking about different diets and eating plans. Talking about macronutrients, fasting, high fat / low carb, Atkins, paleo and what seems to be hundreds of other different diets—we even have a workshop devoted to Supplement and Fad Diet Facts to help explain the landscape. It’s no wonder many people are left searching…
The benefits of pistol squats for strong and functional legs
Firstly, it looks awesome. Pulling out a pistol squat in the gym makes people look over and wish they could do it. But that aside, pistol squats have so many benefits that most other leg exercises just can’t compete with. It is an extremely challenging exercise that requires very strong leg muscles, a high level…
How to Become a Spin Cycle Instructor
If you’ve ever taken an indoor cycling class, or commonly known as a spin class thanks to Spinning® brand that owns the term, you’ll probably be in awe at the fitness level of the instructor. The dedicated indoor cycling instructor will do around 4 classes per day, granted, they’re probably not going as hard as you in every…
Fitness Certifications Explained
So you have thought about becoming personal trainer, or you are currently on the path to completing your qualifications at the moment. Have you ever thought, what am I studying, and why am I studying this? The Certificate III and IV in Fitness that we teach are the nationally recognised qualifications in fitness. Across Australia,…
8 tips to choosing the best online fitness program
With the World Wide Web, access to online fitness programs is becoming more and more popular, and the best part about it is you can get these workouts from the click of a button and start straight away in your very own home. Because there are so many programs out there it can be difficult…
Australian Guidelines to Healthy Eating
The Australian guidelines for healthy eating aim to promote the health and wellbeing of Australians and apply to all healthy Australians, as well as those with common health conditions such as being overweight. The recommendations outlined in the guidelines aim to help in reducing in the risk of diet-related conditions (such as high cholesterol, high…
Suspension Training: The advantages and disadvantages
As a fitness course provider, it is vital that we are keeping up to date with the latest industry trends. One of the more popular trends over the last decade has been the introduction of suspension training. Suspension training is considered a resistance based training method involving a system of ropes, straps and handles to…
Weight Loss Diet Plan: What You Need to Know
When starting out a weight loss diet plan, you need to make sure you understand the difference between the following: Weight loss diet vs. Fat loss diet Lifestyle vs. Diet Quick fixes vs. Sustainability In 2011-12, over 2.3 million Australians (13%) aged 15 years and over reported that they were on a diet to lose…