Having overheard a conversation recently about how a client was constantly left waiting for their Personal Trainer to arrive I started thinking about what traits every Personal Trainer simply must have to make it in the industry!
Considerations when training the elderly
The number of individuals aged 65 years and over is the fastest growing segment of our population. Recent ABS figures show that between 1990 and 2010 the medium age rose by 4.8 years with the total population aged over 65 years increasing by 2.4% in the same period. These rates are projected to continue, and increase.
As a Fitness Professional, this means that an ever-increasing portion of your clientele are likely to come from an older demographic, bringing a unique set of training considerations that you need to be aware of.
Training Trends for 2015
What are the fitness trends that we believe will be popular in 2015? Read on to see what makes the list.
Fitness Industry Success Story
Fiona completed her Certificate III & IV in Fitness with Australian Fitness Academy in 2011 and has gone on to achieve such wonderful success both professionally and personally. This is her Fitness Industry Success Story.
AFA proudly supporting START Foundation
The START Foundation has been created to assist others with disabilities to achieve their own sporting dreams and recognises the key benefits for people with disabilities participating in sport, including a sense of achievement, improvement of health, social interaction and community engagement.
AFA is proud to be supporting The START Foundation…
Tackling the Eureka Stair Climb
The Eureka Stair Climb is Australia’s biggest vertical race held at one of the world’s tallest residential buildings, Eureka Tower in Southbank, Melbourne. Held on Sunday 16th November, it will play host to thousands of entrants all hoping to raise money for Interplast and Whitelion, two worthy charitable organisations committed to helping disadvantaged young people.
Setting non-performance based goals!
Having measurable outcomes can be a useful tool to help keep clients motivated about their exercise programs, especially when their numbers are moving in the desired direction, but we all know that sometimes things don’t go quite to plan.
Training Clients with Arthritis
We all know arthritis is a common musculoskeletal condition affecting the mobility and strength of the joints and is often experienced by the elderly. As fitness professionals, we’re taught to be aware of the physiological changes occurring with age and secondary conditions, such as arthritis, commonly associated with the aging process. This awareness allows us to adequately accommodate and appropriately supervise clients with these limitations.
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