There is no magic bullet when it comes to developing good study habits. 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 exam. Others study better in a group bouncing ideas off one another.…
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 they don’t how can they tell you…
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. The big pretender Never pretend to know something you don’t! Especially…
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 fitness Good people skills Knowledge of how the…
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…
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