5 Foundational Moves Anyone Can Do
Ok, so we are going to dial it back to the basics of squat, hinge, push, pull, and core - our five fundamentals of training - to create a bodyweight circuit that you can incorporate in any space for any…
Create A Strength Workout In Four Simple Steps
If it's been a minute (ahem, a year-plus) since you've been to the gym, figuring out where to begin again might feel daunting To help you ease into the process, here is International Fitness Academy’s four-step starter kit to take…
10,000 steps
So, I know 10,000 steps is a healthy daily goal but will it help me lose any weight? You’ve got your watch that counts your steps, you’re actively taking walks on your lunch break. But why 10,000? It might surprise…
Meet the Body Coach, the man with the million-dollar muscles
Two years ago, Joe Wicks was just another jobbing personal trainer. Then he discovered Instagram and a fitness phenomenon was born. So, Who is Joe Wicks? Joe Wicks, 33, is an online fitness and diet guru who has launched his…
Time Poor? Get Ready To Feel The Burn!
We are all looking for those exercises that target specific body zones, like your core and legs, but when you've only got 15 or 30 minutes to sneak in some movement, full-body moves are golden. So lucky for you, we've…
5 things you didn’t know about becoming a personal trainer
The personal training industry is growing every day - with COVID pushing people to get back into fitness and listen to their bodies, the sector has become unstoppable. It might look tempting to join this fast-growing industry, but you’re going…
How to help a client through depression
As a trainer, you’re in a special position to see a change in a client’s mood or attitude. Although your professional focus is on the body, mental wellness plays a big role in our overall health and fitness, so don’t…
The benefits of starting your own personal training business
Thanks to the pandemic, we’ve officially entered the age of self-employment and flexible working. With many of us making the switch to flexible working styles during recent lockdowns, it’s worth considering going the extra mile and starting your own personal…
Make the most of lockdown and further your personal training career!
With new COVID-19 restrictions rearing their heads again, it might be the perfect time to jump on board and further your personal training career. Regardless of where you’re at with its progression, there’s never been a better time than the…
Fast track your future with the IFA Fast Track course!
We get it - you’re poor on time, you’re stressed, overwhelmed and ready to jump into a new career as a personal trainer, but it all just seems too much. But what if we told you there’s never been a…