5 Practical Benefits of a Career in Fitness

5 Practical Benefits of a Career in Fitness

A career in fitness offers so much more than just staying active; it’s about making a real, lasting impact on people’s lives. Whether you’re already part of the fitness world or considering taking the plunge, the benefits of a career in fitness are...
The Benefits of Specialising in Group Exercise Classes

The Benefits of Specialising in Group Exercise Classes

If you are the participant in the class that dreams of being the instructor at the front, well you know what you can be. You could be the instructor inspiring others at the front of a group exercise class just like your instructor may well have inspired you. I...
Kickstart Your Career on National Fitness Day

Kickstart Your Career on National Fitness Day

Every September, the UK celebrates National Fitness Day, providing a great opportunity to embrace a healthier lifestyle and inspire others to do the same. For female fitness professionals or those aspiring to join this dynamic industry, National Fitness Day is the...
Essential Tips for Marathon Post Race Recovery

Essential Tips for Marathon Post Race Recovery

So you’ve just run a marathon and feel pretty pleased with yourself no doubt, well so you should. However post race you must look after yourself. Here are our tips for post race recovery after a marathon: 1.Walk it off. You may want to just stop, but walking for...
The Importance of Making Exercise Fun for Long-Term Success

The Importance of Making Exercise Fun for Long-Term Success

Do you have fun when you work out? In the world of fitness, Personal Trainers are crucial in helping individuals achieve their health and wellness goals. But what sets a great Personal Trainer apart from the rest? The answer: making exercise fun! Exercise...
Building an Olympic Mindset: Mental Strategies for Fitness Success

Building an Olympic Mindset: Mental Strategies for Fitness Success

The Olympic Mindset is a powerful tool that propels both professional athletes and everyday fitness enthusiasts to reach new heights. As the Paris Olympics capture the world’s attention, it’s an ideal time to explore how the mental strategies used by Olympians can...
Dive into the World of Water Exercise: Aqua Aerobics for the Win!

Dive into the World of Water Exercise: Aqua Aerobics for the Win!

Struggling to come up with fresh and exciting ideas for your group fitness classes? Well, look no further than the awesome world of aqua aerobics! This highly motivating water exercise class  is a total game-changer for people of all ages and fitness levels, making a...
Unlock Your Potential With Pilates Instructor Training

Unlock Your Potential With Pilates Instructor Training

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Pilates Instructor Training might be the perfect move for you. it’s a comprehensive fitness system that top athletes like swimmers, golfers, and footballers swear by for its incredible strength-building and...
Summer Fitness: Outdoor Workout Ideas for Fitness Professionals

Summer Fitness: Outdoor Workout Ideas for Fitness Professionals

As the days get longer and summer approaches, people start feeling more motivated to get moving. Let’s talk about some simple summer fitness workout ideas for trainers that take advantage of the longer days and warmer weather. Outdoor Workouts: Take your...
Start Your Fitness Career: Passion to Profit

Start Your Fitness Career: Passion to Profit

Many people dream of starting their fitness careers and making a positive impact while doing what they love. With dedication and the right guidance, you can turn that passion into a successful reality. At YBFit Training, we understand the journey from fitness...
Top Tips for Connecting with Your Clients

Top Tips for Connecting with Your Clients

As fitness professionals, connecting with your clients is crucial for building a successful fitness business. It’s more than just guiding workouts; it’s about forming meaningful relationships that inspire and motivate individuals on their fitness journey....
Supporting Clients During Mental Health Awareness Week

Supporting Clients During Mental Health Awareness Week

This Mental Health Awareness Week (May 13th-19th, 2024), the theme focuses on “Movement: Moving more for our mental health.” As fitness professionals, we play a vital role in promoting this powerful connection. We can empower our clients not only with...
Awesome Feedback: YBFIT Training Testimonials

Awesome Feedback: YBFIT Training Testimonials

Ever dreamt of hearing “That was an amazing class!” or “This course totally transformed my teaching!” from your clients? We at YBFIT Training get to experience that awesome feedback all the time, and it’s what keeps us pushing the...
First Aid Essentials for Gym Owners

First Aid Essentials for Gym Owners

As a gym owner, the safety and well-being of your members need to be one of your most importance considerations. While ensuring an enjoyable environment for fitness enthusiasts, it’s crucial to be equipped with the knowledge and skills to handle emergencies...
Unlock Your Potential: Become a Fitness Course Tutor Today

Unlock Your Potential: Become a Fitness Course Tutor Today

Are you a fitness professional with a passion for teaching and guiding others? If so, the Level 3 Award in Education and Training qualification offers you a remarkable opportunity to become a fitness course tutor and educator.  This qualification (accredited by Active...
Exploring the Positive Aspects of the Fitness Industry

Exploring the Positive Aspects of the Fitness Industry

Imagine waking up each day with a sense of purpose. Knowing that your passion for fitness not only fuels your own journey but also inspires others. This is the reality for many people working in the  fitness industry. As professionals or aspiring enthusiasts, the...
Mums in Fitness: Flexibility for Career Opportunities

Mums in Fitness: Flexibility for Career Opportunities

Celebrating Mums in Fitness Picture a bustling gym floor, where mums juggle kettlebells and strollers with equal finesse. In the UK fitness scene, mums are not just clients; they’re becoming a significant force as trainers. Let’s delve into how the...
Explore Our Upcoming Fitness Courses Today

Explore Our Upcoming Fitness Courses Today

Dive into the world of fitness with our upcoming fitness courses designed to kickstart your journey or take your skills to the next level. Explore our course catalogue now to find the perfect program tailored to your ambitions and interests. Don’t miss out on...
The Role Of Fitness Accreditations In The Fitness Industry

The Role Of Fitness Accreditations In The Fitness Industry

In the world of fitness, where knowledge and safety matter most, fitness accreditations are key to being seen as a top professional. These accreditations aren’t just fancy titles; they show that you’re committed to being the best in the business. Whether...
Inspiring Change: How Fitness Instructors Make a Difference

Inspiring Change: How Fitness Instructors Make a Difference

As a passionate advocate for fitness, I’ve witnessed the incredible power we hold as instructors to inspire change in the industry. Take my journey, for instance—my role as the director of our company exemplifies the transformative impact we can have. Today,...
February – National Heart Month

February – National Heart Month

February – National Heart Month February is National Heart Month and organizations and charities like the British Heart Foundation are asking everybody to pay attention to their hearts and start living healthier lifestyles. Coronary heart disease is responsible...
How To Stay Active Over Christmas

How To Stay Active Over Christmas

Will you stay fit and Active over Christmas? Alcohol, sitting on the sofa in front of the TV and lots of food? Sounds like Christmas……. It’s the time of the year when it is very easy to put on weight and get lazy. We usually wait for Christmas to get finished till we...
Fitness Instructor Insurance

Fitness Instructor Insurance

Why is fitness instructor insurance important? If you’re an instructor teaching in gyms, studios, clubs, leisure facilities, community centres, village halls, private homes, outdoors and/or online, fitness instructor insurance is vital to protect against expensive...
Why You Should Become A Group Exercise Instructor

Why You Should Become A Group Exercise Instructor

Why become a group exercise instructor. Becoming a group exercise instructor can offer numerous benefits, both personally and professionally. Here are some of the advantages of pursuing a career as a group exercise instructor:1. Helping Others: Being an instructor...
Tips To Help You Pass Your Assessment

Tips To Help You Pass Your Assessment

6 Top Tips To Help You Pass Your Assessment Passing assessments successfully requires careful preparation, practice, planning and effective strategies. Here are some tips to help you: Plan your study/practice schedule: Allocate sufficient time to practice, study and...
Unlock Your Potential By Working In The Fitness Industry

Unlock Your Potential By Working In The Fitness Industry

How Working In The Fitness Industry Can Bring You Success The fitness industry can offer a variety of opportunities for a successful career. Here are some ways in which working in the fitness industry can provide a fulfilling and successful career: Growing Industry:...
Pilates or Yoga: Deciding Which Fits Your Fitness Journey

Pilates or Yoga: Deciding Which Fits Your Fitness Journey

Pilates or yoga the choice is yours Pilates and yoga are both popular forms of exercise that focus on improving flexibility, strength, and balance, but they differ in their origins, techniques, and goals. Pilates Pilates is a form of exercise that was developed by...
The Amazing Benefits Of Becoming A Fitness Instructor

The Amazing Benefits Of Becoming A Fitness Instructor

Fitness has become an integral part of our lives in recent years, and as a result, the demand for qualified fitness instructors has increased significantly. Qualifying as a fitness instructor not only helps you achieve personal fitness goals but also opens up...
What is there to LOVE about the fitness industry.

What is there to LOVE about the fitness industry.

What is there to LOVE about the Fitness Industry? Well, there are so many things to love about working in the fitness industry and I must say I don’t think people realise this when they start or even when they first think about getting into it… Here are the 5 top...
Train to Teach Aqua Aerobics

Train to Teach Aqua Aerobics

Level 2 Certificate in Water-Based Exercise. There is a great demand for Water-Based Exercise Instructors out there and training to teach aqua aerobics is great way to Increase your earning potential as a Fitness Instructor and enhance the skills you already have....
Doing A Fitness Industry Qualification Is Hard Work

Doing A Fitness Industry Qualification Is Hard Work

Doing a fitness industry qualification is hard work but it is worth it! I’m not going to lie to you doing a fitness industry qualification IS hard work. But as they say if it’s worth doing, it’s worth doing well, so work for it and you’ll achieve certification...
Do You Love Fitness?

Do You Love Fitness?

Do You Love Fitness? Why not turn your hobby into a career A lot of people that come into the fitness industry because quite simply they love fitness and are regular gyms goers. Becoming a fitness instructor is not just a career change; it’s a journey fuelled by...
Transform Your Fitness Future with YBFIT Training

Transform Your Fitness Future with YBFIT Training

Embark on a fitness adventure with YBFIT Training! Wondering how we can assist you transform your fitness future? Our latest YouTube video delves into just that, as we showcase the myriad ways YBFIT Training is dedicated to empowering your journey. Transform your...
Essential Tips For Becoming A Personal Trainer

Essential Tips For Becoming A Personal Trainer

Embarking on the journey of becoming a Personal Trainer is like setting foot on an exciting path with endless possibilities. Your roadmap to success starts with defining what success means to you. Let’s delve into the essentials that will not only shape your...
This Halloween Feel The Fear And Do It Anyway

This Halloween Feel The Fear And Do It Anyway

Do you look forward to doing a training course or qualification or worry about going through the learning and then an assessment? If it’s the later here are my 5 top tips to help you ‘feel the fear’ of doing a course and going for it anyway. Now is the...

Pilates vs Yoga: Which Do You Prefer?

Navigating Mind-Body Fitness: Pilates vs Yoga At YBFIT Training, we deliver the Level 3 Diploma in Pilates Matwork and the Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Yoga. Here, we explore the age-old debate between Pilates and yoga, two pillars of mind-body fitness. Pilates,...
5 Essential Steps To Success In A Fitness Industry Career

5 Essential Steps To Success In A Fitness Industry Career

Are you ready to embark on a fulfilling journey in the fitness industry career? Whether you aspire to lead invigorating gym sessions, conduct dynamic studio classes, or delve into the serenity of yoga and Pilates, your path begins with clarity and commitment. In this...
5 Reasons You Should Take An Aqua Instructor Course

5 Reasons You Should Take An Aqua Instructor Course

At YBFIT Training, we know that taking an Aqua Instructor Course to become a qualified Aqua Aerobics instructor is one of the best career moves you can make. You’ll be keeping fit, inspiring others and having fun at the same time. What’s not to love? Read on to find...
A Wake-Up Call to Wellness

A Wake-Up Call to Wellness

In 2019, a government study delivered a resounding wake-up call to wellness, unveiling a startling reality. A staggering 1 in 3 men and an alarming 1 in 2 women weren’t meeting the activity levels crucial for good health. Now, stand with us as we explore a...
Do You Love Your Job? Hands Up If You Do.

Do You Love Your Job? Hands Up If You Do.

A lot of us begin working in the fitness industry as it is a hobby we enjoy. Some of us were sporty as children and so working in fitness became a natural progression. Something we hear a lot when teaching courses during ice breakers is “I love exercising myself and...
What to Expect When Pursuing a Fitness Qualification

What to Expect When Pursuing a Fitness Qualification

Are you ready to learn lots and embark on a fitness qualification? It’s an exciting step towards expanding your knowledge and expertise in the world of fitness. What You’ll Learn: Loads of Insights Await! When you enrol in a fitness qualification course...
Embracing Adaptability: A Guide for UK Fitness Pros

Embracing Adaptability: A Guide for UK Fitness Pros

In today’s fitness world, adaptability is crucial. How well can you adjust to change? This question is particularly important now, given the challenges we face. Let’s explore how fitness professionals can adapt and thrive in uncertain times. Adaptability:...
Can Personal Trainers Lead Group Training?

Can Personal Trainers Lead Group Training?

When it comes to the realm of fitness training, one question often arises: Can Personal Trainers Lead Group Training? The answer may not always be straightforward, and it’s essential to navigate this topic with clarity. If you find yourself pondering this...
How Prepared Are You To Step Out Of Your Comfort Zone?

How Prepared Are You To Step Out Of Your Comfort Zone?

To some people doing something different and stepping out of their comfort zone sounds horrific but have you ever considered this could be the only way to grow… Maybe you’re worried about what others will think, or you just don’t believe in yourself...
Taking Action: The Key to Achieving Your Goals

Taking Action: The Key to Achieving Your Goals

Embrace Taking Action Have you ever heard the saying, “If someone gives you an opportunity, say yes and then work out how to do it”? It’s a powerful approach to achieving your goals. Taking action, even when it pushes you out of your comfort zone, is...
Reasons To Love Working In Fitness

Reasons To Love Working In Fitness

Working in fitness is amazing for so many reasons. It’s not just a job; it’s a way of life that brings joy and fulfilment. Let me share with you the incredible journey and what I feel are the key reasons to love working in fitness A lot of us begin working...
A Day in the Life of the Personal Trainer

A Day in the Life of the Personal Trainer

As a personal trainer, each day presents its own set of challenges and triumphs. It’s a journey where reliability, flexibility, and consistency become your guiding principles. So let’s look at what a day in the life of the personal trainer is really...
Why You Should Ditch the New Years Resolutions!

Why You Should Ditch the New Years Resolutions!

New Years Resolutions: Start Anytime, Anywhere Why wait for New Year’s resolutions to try something new or set a goal when you can start right away! Yes, that’s right, just get on and do it… The Delay Tactic Is it just a delay tactic, another way of putting...
New Year, New Career?

New Year, New Career?

Happy New Year! The new year is often when people start reviewing current situations or plans for the future. Maybe it’s time for you to think about the following… Does your current career fulfil you? Does it make you happy? Does it really light your fire? If not why...
Taking the Leap: Exploring Fitness Career Options

Taking the Leap: Exploring Fitness Career Options

Are you someone who exercises regularly and loves it? Then why not consider turning your passion into a profession? Embarking on a career in the fitness industry can be both fulfilling and financially rewarding. Passion Fuels Success To succeed in the fitness...
How To Pass Fitness Industry Qualifications

How To Pass Fitness Industry Qualifications

Are you considering embarking on a journey to pass fitness industry qualifications or other certifications in the fitness field? It’s natural to have expectations, but let’s talk about the reality. The Challenge Ahead Some individuals believe it’ll...
Maximise Your Fitness Earnings: Claim Expenses Wisely!

Maximise Your Fitness Earnings: Claim Expenses Wisely!

Are you leaving money on the table when it comes to claiming expenses for your fitness business? The answer is probably yes! Let’s dive into the world of untapped opportunities and discover how you can maximise your fitness earnings while doing what you love. Beyond...
How To Choose The Right Fitness Course For You

How To Choose The Right Fitness Course For You

Choosing the Right Course: Passion and Interest First things first, always pick a course in something that you actually like or have experienced. Make sure you are really interested and passionate about what you are about to do a qualification in as there will be a...
Too Old – never!

Too Old – never!

A common myth about training as a fitness instructor or getting a fitness qualification… Being too Old!!! When people enquire with us at YBFIT Training about doing a fitness qualification I often get asked am I too old?? Oh wow you’d be surprised! This is so not...
Top Tips To Improve Your Study Skills

Top Tips To Improve Your Study Skills

There is no magic answer when it understanding the best way to improve your study skills. Not everyone learns the same way. So, not everyone will study the same way. Some people need absolute silence to review textbooks, lecture notes, and handouts to prepare for an...
Why am I doing this, how did I get here?

Why am I doing this, how did I get here?

Well I kind of fell into running this business (YBFIT Training) and I can certainly tell you it hasn’t come naturally and really was / is a case of learning on the job! I took over YBFIT Training initially with someone else in August 2012. We were offered the chance...

Inside The World Of An Exercise to Music Instructor

For me, obtaining an Exercise to Music (ETM) qualification stands as one of the best investments I’ve made. Yes, it was £500 for the course 28 years ago. Exploring the ETM Path Gaining an ETM qualification opens doors to various opportunities within the fitness...
Why You Should Train To Become a Yoga Instructor

Why You Should Train To Become a Yoga Instructor

One of our most popular fitness courses is the Yoga Instructor courses. This Active IQ Level 3 diploma in Teaching Yoga is the ‘must have’ Yoga qualification, but if you are not sure about becoming an instructor here are 5 great reasons why you should...
The Top Fitness Trends For 2019

The Top Fitness Trends For 2019

Every year, the worldwide survey of fitness trends is sent to around 30,000 fitness professionals to rank exercise trends for the year ahead. As a result of this survey, check out the top fitness trends that are predicted for 2019. Streaming Workouts Streaming...
How To Avoid Over-indulging This Christmas

How To Avoid Over-indulging This Christmas

Christmas is the season for eating, drinking and being merry, however that doesn’t mean that we have to go over the top on food, however tempting it may be. From mince pies and chocolates, to mulled wine and champagne, everyone has their favourite seasonal treat...
Inspiring Fitness Quotes for Fitness Pros!

Inspiring Fitness Quotes for Fitness Pros!

Welcome to YBFIT Training, where we believe in the power of inspiring fitness quotes to fuel your fitness journey. Even on tough days, these quotes remind us to stay motivated and push towards our fitness goals. Join us as we find strength and inspiration in the words...
How to Set Achievable Goals

How to Set Achievable Goals

We all have fitness goals that we want to achieve, whether they are personal, or for our personal training clients. However, so often we jump in too fast, giving ourselves targets that are just not achievable. In this blog post, we look at SMART goals; what they are...
5 Reasons To Take Your Workout Outdoors This Summer

5 Reasons To Take Your Workout Outdoors This Summer

With summer in full swing, it seems a shame to be stuck indoors at the moment and as a result for many of us, the gym is becoming less appealing by the day. Want to keep up with that all-important exercise regime and catch some rays at the same time? Why not take your...
8 Superfoods to Compliment a Healthy Lifestyle

8 Superfoods to Compliment a Healthy Lifestyle

We all know that it’s important to maintain a healthy and active lifestyle. This involves a balanced diet and regular exercise. However, do we know which foods will compliment an active lifestyle? It’s all about balance and these 8 superfoods really do give you...
How to create meaningful relationships with your clients

How to create meaningful relationships with your clients

Your clients provide the longevity and credibility you need for your career as a Personal Trainer so developing great relationships with them is a must. Your client needs to feel comfortable enough with you to be vulnerable in front of you – you need to know their...
Why am I doing this, how did I get here?

Maintaining High Standards in the Fitness Industry

How to keep your standards high in the fitness industry As a director of a fitness training company, ensuring our courses meet industry benchmarks is crucial. At YBFIT Training, we prioritise excellence and maintaining high standard in the fitness industry/ But how...
Are You Looking To Take Your Fitness Career That Bit Further?

The Power of Exercise Referral

What is exercise referral? Exercise referral literally means when a medical professional, like a GP, refers a patient to a fitness programme. Although many GP’s will advise that you do exercise, a referral is a formal arrangement between the medical professional and...
Unlocking Success: Strategies for Fitness Pros

Unlocking Success: Strategies for Fitness Pros

As fitness professionals, we’re driven by our passion for helping others lead healthier lives. But what does success really mean to you? Is it reaching a certain number of clients, achieving a specific fitness milestone, or simply finding fulfillment in your...
Unlock Your Potential By Working In The Fitness Industry

5 Tips To Attract Personal Training Clients

Congratulations you are another one of our amazing students who have passed their Diploma in Personal Training.. Now the task in hand turns to how you can attract personal training clients. Fear not we have some top tips to help you get started…. 1.Know your...
Long or Short Workouts – Your Ultimate Guide

Long or Short Workouts – Your Ultimate Guide

Long or Short Workouts, What Really Is Best? With so much information around about how to exercise, where to do it, what to wear and even how to breathe whilst you do it, it’s pretty hard to know what’s going to work for you. We thought we would bring together some...
Top Tips To Improve Your Study Skills

Overcoming Procrastination for Fitness Professionals

Facing Procrastination Head-On Are you stuck in the cycle of procrastination? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. We all dither, delay, and find reasons to stall on tasks we know we should tackle head-on. But hey, if you’re reading this instead of...
Taking Action: The Key to Achieving Your Goals

5 Tips for Self-Care and Mental Health

5 Simple Tips To Help You Prioritise Self-Care So we’ve put together five simple tips for some good old fashioned self-care for your mind that anyone can participate in. 1. Sleep! It might sound simple but getting a good nights sleep can seriously help your...
20 Years in the Fitness Industry – What’s Changed!?

20 Years in the Fitness Industry – What’s Changed!?

Our director Claire has just celebrated 20 years in the fitness industry and below here are some of the changes she’s seen over her career… We now have virtual workouts available Fitness classes used to be ran at your local gym or, personal trainers could come...
7 Things I’ve Learnt as a Business Owner

7 Things I’ve Learnt as a Business Owner

Our director Claire Baker shares her advice for entrepreneurs after celebrating 20 years in the fitness industry… It’s okay not to be good at everything Ask for help in the areas that you’re not sure about. When I started running YBFIT Training i had lots of...
New Year, New Career?

5 Reasons to Love Group Exercise/Exercise to Music

Step away from solo routines and leap into the vibrant realm of Love Group Exercise! At YBFIT Training, we’re committed to igniting your passion for fitness alongside fellow enthusiasts who love group exercise, all while grooving to the beat of energising music...

Inflammation isn’t always visible…

Does this sound Familiar? Are you Juggling kids, your job, your marriage, the dog, the house, a hobby and a (somewhat struggling) social life? You could be suffering from inflammation caused by stress. Pretty much every ailment causes inflammation somewhere in your...

Social Jet Lag

Social Jet Lag… Could this be you? How are you feeling? Groggy? Tired? Can’t glug enough coffee to make today a success? Maybe you have social jet lag Well, you’re not alone. New research from the academic journal Sleep has found that going to bed and waking up...
Start Your Fitness Career: Passion to Profit

Big Yourself Up: Embrace Your Achievements

Do you big yourself up enough, or even at all? When was the last time you really heard a compliment—no, I mean really heard it? If you think about it, we receive compliments more often than we realise. It could be as simple as someone saying thank you for holding a...
Should I Become A Personal Trainer?

Should I Become A Personal Trainer?

Should I become a personal trainer? Let’s start by busting a common misconception about being a personal trainer… You do not need to be super toned and muscular to be a personal trainer. Ladies, I’m talking to you! Yes, you need an interest in fitness and yes,...

How physical Challenges can help your Business!

How Physical Challenges can help your Business! I’ve been working in the fitness industry for over twenty years and throughout that time I’ve undertaken a number of physical and mental challenges outside of my work life. Now, I’m a busy woman, I run a successful...

Could you be more productive…?

3 Easy, Productive Morning Routines! What we do during those first early moments of the day can set the tone for your whole day! Cultivating healthy, productive habits to do first thing can have a huge impact on the rest of your waking hours. With this in mind, I...
Understanding Different Body Shapes

Understanding Different Body Shapes

Body Shape and Fat Distribution Understanding different body shapes is crucial for tailoring health and fitness routines. Your body shape influences where fat accumulates, determined by factors like metabolism and hormones. Men typically store weight in the upper...