The physiological response of the body to heat When you exercise strenuously in even moderate heat, your body’s core temperature rises. In response, your blood flow is rerouted so more of it goes to your skin surface to help your body let off your internal heat, and you break a sweat (it is the evaporation…
Technology in Sports Clothing: Do we really need it?
The use of sporting specific apparel is often brought into question. High performance outfits have made headlines in the past, when their design was considered to give athletes an unfair advantage. The Speedo LZR swimsuit was launched in February 2008. Made of woven polyurethane and spandex, the suit allowed for better oxygen flow to the muscles…
6 things you should know before entering bodybuilding competitions
Sarah Cantle, a Fitness Lecturer here at AFA, as well as the owner of Metacorr. She’s also an experienced Personal Trainer, and Corrective Exercise Therapist. Sarah competes in bodybuilding competitions and has shared some of her thoughts on bodybuilding with us: Bodybuilding competitions are all the rage at the moment and the amount of competitors entering…
A Day in the Life of a Mobile Personal Trainer
Ever wondered what it’s like to be a real life personal trainer? Check out “A Day in the Life…” by our fantastic AFA Ambassador – Shelley Lask.
Are your clients practicing these two important skills?
Sitting on the floor and rising unaided, along with single leg balance exercises are important indicators of various potential issues.
Encouraging your clients to keep fit through the depths of winter
The cold winter months can be a hard time for your client – keeping up that exercise program can be difficult! Here are a few ideas that will see them through.
Keeping up to date with fitness trends in 2016
Staying up to date with the current trends in health and fitness is important as a personal trainer.
The anatomy of a career in fitness
Are you interested in changing career in 2016?. If so, the fitness industry is booming and offers a great career for those passionate about fitness and/or a positive journey for your personal development.
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