Great news for those of you that hate cardio exercise, and just news for those that don’t. Recent research found that push ups and situps, or other strength exercises, could add years to your life according to a study of over 80,000 adults led by the University of Sydney. That’s right, this study, the largest…
Health Assessments for Clients: Why, How & What to do as a PT
Health and fitness assessments are a series of practical physical tests that can be used to assess and monitor the client throughout their training lifecycle. Health and fitness assessments are commonly completed in addition to the initial client orientation and health screening process as part of the client’s induction to a physical activity program. They…
How to get the most out of the Fitness Show
This weekend the biggest Fitness Conference and exhibition in Australia, The Fitness Show, Sydney, takes place. We’ll be exhibiting there, so if you want to find out more about our Personal Training Course, additional workshops, or speak to some of the team, come on over and say “hi”. We’ll be on stand N26. The show…
Principles of Plyometric Exercises
Plyometric exercises are a training method that are dynamic and explosive in nature. The exercise aims to train the force and speed of the muscles, producing characteristics of the muscles through the stretch–shortening cycle (SSC). The types of movements involve rapid explosive concentric movements, preceded by eccentric contractions. These explosive movements elicit enhanced force production…
How Much Do Personal Trainers in Australia Make?
Becoming a personal trainer is a very fulfilling career. You get to spend every day doing something you love, keeping active, but you’re also helping others. When you see a client make real progress and achieve their goals, that sense of accomplishment that you had such an impact on someone’s life is hard to beat. Not only…
How to Fit Personal Training Study Around a Full Time Job
Everyday is life busy. Especially if you’re trying to juggle a full time job, keeping fit, time for friends/family and all the other things you love, as well as trying to add studying for that dream job on top. We get it. It’s hard. It takes dedication and commitment, but it is all very possible…
Fitness Tests for Personal Trainers and Their Clients
Fitness testing is extremely popular and important amongst professional and even serious amateur athletes. They will undergo regular fitness testing to see where and how they’re improving and to identify any areas that might be lacking. The coach can use this data to adapt their training program to ensure their athlete is going to continue…
How to Become a Fitness Blogger – Part 2
In part one of how to become a fitness blogger we went through setting up a blog and choosing how to plan and approach it. In this part we’ll talk more about how to run your blog, from writing your content to promoting it. Write often, consistently and well One thing that is often overlook,…
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