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…
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…
Our society places a lot of value on the beauty of youth, but for fitness instructors looking to expand their training audience, it’s important to understand how you can effectively cater to the elderly population. As one of the most…
One of the positives to come out of the COVID-19 era is our forced refocus on community and togetherness. Many of us now have a renewed appreciation for connection and its benefits, including when it comes to fitness and staying…
The front lunge is all about your lower-body strength. It's a simple move that you can do anywhere and anytime, but if you’re not doing it right, then what’s the point? Here is the mistake most people make: Not focusing…
Skipping. It’s not just for girls with blonde ringlets, or professional boxers. Yes, every single person can benefit from a bit of skipping or jump rope. You only have to do a few minutes to start reaping benefits. In fact,…
What are your client’s fitness goals? To create rock-solid abs, recover from an injury or to run a ultra-marathon? No matter what their “big picture” fitness goal is, there are two main forms of exercise that you can use to develop…
What do you know about strength training? That it builds big muscles and makes your stronger? As a personal trainer, have you ever asked your clients what strength training means to them? And, why they want to work on their…
How many clients come to you with the goal: "I want a six pack."? It's this pursuit of a flat stomach and noticeable abs that keeps us Personal Trainers awake at night because there really is no one-tick-fix for a…
Tabata is a high-intensity, short workout that has enormous health and fitness benefits, and it has taken the fitness world by storm. Is it like CrossFit? Yes. Is it like circuit training? Yes. Actually, it is a bit of both…