It’s true that first impressions count, so it’s important to understand the role that an initial health screening has in securing a client. Regardless of the client’s needs or wants, initial health screenings are a sales meeting, with the opportunity…
So if you are anything like me, 2020 has been a whirlwind of a year both physically and mentally. I started the year on a high; work, family and fitness were in a great place until the dredded COVID took…
We all have our preferred methods of working out. Some may enjoy a fitness class, while others like to hit the gym equipment solo or with your pals. Either way, we are all feeling the longing for a weights room…
Below are three of the main ones we can expect to face: 1. PTSD from quarantine Before most of the world went into lockdown, the Lancet conducted a review on the psychological impact of quarantine and found post-traumatic stress symptoms,…
C25K, is a fantastic program that's been designed to get just about anyone from the couch to running 5 kilometers or 30 minutes in just 9 weeks. The popular exercise plan promises to get you in good enough shape to…
Won’t leave home without your smart watch, fitness tracker or GPS tracking device? If so, you’re not alone. More consumers and health and fitness professionals are using technology to monitor heart rate and collect other daily health metrics. Not surprisingly,…
Hectic as this time of year may be, staying active is still well worth the time and effort. In fact, a workout might be just the antidote you need before dinner with your in-laws or a long week of end-of-the-year…
For women, pelvic floor muscle training is an exercise not to be ignored. In fact, most women should practice pelvic floor exercise daily, even just for a five minute burst while driving the car. We have found that incorporating your…
There is no doubt that running has amazing physical and mental health benefits, but it does come with its own set of risks that ever personal trainer needs to be aware of. To start running, your client needs to be…
Here are his top tips for avoiding gym-inflicted injury, niggles and pain. Not warming up properly Given the fact that most people sit at a desk all day, a proper warm up is essential for optimising gym performance and safety…