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...5 Healthy Habits for the New Year and beyond…
5 Healthy Habits for the New Year and beyond… Drink lots of water Yawn. I know, you’ve read it a million times before but it really does help! Thirst can often come disguised as hunger, as the symptoms are similar and the brain gives out similar signals for both...What Challenges you…?
Does it motivate you to be challenged? Definition what is a challenge? From the Cambridge dictionary… challenge noun The situation of being faced with Something that needs great mental or physical effort in order to be done successfully and therefore tests a...Tips on how to schedule study time
Do you ask yourself how on earth can i fit in all this study i have to do? Not sure where to start… well let us help you with out tips to scheduling study time. Be realistic with your time – Consider the other things in your life and what free time you...
Mastering the Art of Setting SMART Goals for Fitness Professionals
SMART Goals Do you struggle with setting SMART goals? Wonder where to start? Well first lets make sure they are SMART! Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic & Time bound Be SPECIFIC and state exactly what the goals is Identify how you will MEASURE the...
Get Work as a Group Instructor: A Guide for Fitness Professionals
So, you’ve qualified as a group exercise instructor—congratulations! Now, it’s time to translate that qualification into actual work opportunities. Here’s how you can start building your career and securing those coveted class slots. Approach Local Health...Employed V’s Freelance
Employed V’s Freelance Have you ever wondered on the difference between being employed or working self employed on a freelance basis in the fitness industry? These points below may give you an idea… Employed Freelance Regularly paid. Either salary or...5 Things you can expect from working in a gym or health club environment
5 things you can expect from working in a gym or health club environment? Shift work/Sometimes unsociable hours. This can be anything from 6am starts to 11pm finishes! Although with the increase of 24 hour gyms opening up this could also vary. Variable rates of pay....10 Ways to generate more leads for your business!
10 Ways to generate more leads for your business! How much do you promote online? How easy is it to find your business from the street? You have to make it as simple as possible for people to stumble on your business otherwise they will simply pass you by. 1. Have you...What it’s really like being in the Fitness Industry…
As I used to say when I first started out working in a gym ‘This is great you get paid to talk to people!’ and we all love to talk don’t we… ‘Fun’ ‘Great for own motivation & fitness. So much better than an office job!’ ‘Inspiring…seeing clients...
Mastering Imposter Syndrome: A Guide for Fitness Pros
Understanding and Conquering Imposter Syndrome Have you ever thought, “People will soon realise I don’t know as much”? If so, you’re familiar with imposter syndrome, a common experience among high achievers in the fitness industry. The Imposter...Do you prefer to be on top?
WIFE Rising Stars Event Our very own Claire is due to speak at an upcoming event WIFE Rising Stars. This is all about empowering women in fitness so if you are a woman in the fitness industry then come along and be empowered. The event is due to be held in guildford...Our Top Marketing Tips for a Fitness Professional
Our Top Marketing Tips for a Fitness Professional Utilise Social Media – The obvious ones are Facebook, Twitter and Instagram but there are so many more… Get your self a business page or account o these sites and you’ll find this is the best way to reach people...Understanding your Pre/Post Natal Clients……………
Understanding your Pre/Post Natal Clients… It’s the moment many instructors dread…… someone comes up to you at the start of class and tells you they are pregnant. Do you; A) Panic and ask them to leave; B) Panic and tell them to just listen to their...10 Ways to generate more leads for your fitness business!
10 Ways to generate more leads for your fitness business! How much do you promote online? How easy is it to find your business from the street? You have to make it as simple as possible for people to stumble on your business otherwise they will simply pass you by....Preparing for a charity event
Preparing for and Completing a Charity Event. So do you want to do something for charity or an event but not sure where to start… Here are some useful tips for you: Select your event – Pick something believably challenging/out of the ordinary (for you at...10 Books you should really read to be an amazing fitness leader
10 Books you should really read to be an amazing fitness leader Anatomy of Movement (Calais-Germain ) – Understanding muscular anatomy and its application to human movement is an essential component of exercise program design. This is amongst the best texts on the...How To love Your Job…
Love working in Fitness? A lot of us begin working in fitness as it was a hobby we enjoyed. Some of us were sporty as children and so professional fitness became a natural progression of sport. Something we hear a lot when teaching courses during ice breakers is “I...Pilates – Not just the easy option to exercise…
Why top athletes including swimmers, golfers and footballers are turning to Pilates to keep them strong and injury free… Pilates, far from being ‘a girly easy option’ is a tough workout with it’s foundations rooted in an interesting history....10 Reasons to Love Exercise to Music……
10 Reasons to Love Exercise To Music…….. A participant or an instructor? We are sure you can relate to all of the following. The key message here is that music can and will heighten your enjoyment to exercise. 1. Exercise to Music classes are a social...Turn your passion into a career, but how?
Turn your passion into career! But how? Being a fitness instructor 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....Tips to improve your study skills
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...Where to find a Great Tutor?
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...Becoming a Personal Trainer, 4 mistakes to avoid
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....Want to be a PT, but what now?
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...Fat to Muscle – Myth or Truth
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...Download our
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