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Interval training involves alternating periods of intense exercise with periods of rest or lower intensity activity. It is known for its efficiency in improving cardiovascular fitness. This article will present the benefits of interval training, as well as its multiple different types. It will also ...
Perhaps you’re thinking of making the career change to personal training. If this is the case, then you may be starting to wonder how many hours do personal trainers work once they’ve qualified? And how much of that time is client facing vs behind the scenes? This article will answer your questions,...
The career change to personal training may seem like the right move for you. Perhaps you have all the essential skills to become a personal trainer, and you’re wondering what the next steps are with respect to qualifying to become a PT. This article answers your questions, presenting the qualificati...
SMART goals are a progression-focused, goal setting technique used in all areas of life; personal, career and fitness included. The acronym itself stands for Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time-Bound, and is commonly used by personal trainers in order to set realistic goals for the...
Becoming a personal trainer requires a certain set of skills in order to deliver the best service possible and thrive within the profession. In this article, we’ll explore seven of the most essential skills needed to become a successful personal trainer. Many of these skills align with traits requir...
Assuming that you’re considering a career change to personal training, and you’ve found a Level 3 Personal Trainer Course; you may have seen the acronym ‘CIMSPA’. Perhaps you’re wondering what this means? This article will explore who CIMSPA are, what they do and the role they play in the world of P...
Functional Fitness exists in the world, but broadly speaking, its definition has not been given much thought beyond the accepted practice of it, and therefore remains unclear beyond the collection of movements which tend to make it up.
We felt that this vagueness carried the potential to scupper th...
In recent years, the growing demand for personal trainers has significantly increased, driven by a variety of factors that highlight the increasing importance of health and fitness in people’s lives.
The modern lifestyle, characterised by long work hours, sedentary habits, and easily accessible but...