by Claire Baker | Mar 14, 2014
1. Ensure the training company or tutor uses awarding bodies such as AIQ, CYQ or City and Guilds. This means you will get a genuine qualification which is aligned to the REPS register and Skills Active. 2. Does the tutor actively work in the fitness industry still? If...
by Claire Baker | Mar 14, 2014
1. Racing through qualifications As the tortoise said to the hare, it’s not a race! The majority of trainees who undertake modules spaced apart and actually apply their newly acquired knowledge in between courses generally do better and last longer in the industry. 2....
by Claire Baker | Mar 14, 2014
Being a personal trainer is the perfect antidote to a corporate desk job. No office,no deadlines and the opportunity to help people help themselves. But what does it take and what should you consider before re-training? 1. What do I need? A keen interest in heath and...
by Claire Baker | Mar 14, 2014
If I stop working out will all my muscle turn into fat? How do I turn my fat into muscle? These are just a few of the questions I get on a regular basis from clients looking to build muscle, decrease body fat, and/or loose weight. An end needs to be put to this myth...