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Time off happens. Whether it’s due to injury, illness, a holiday gone on too long, or just life getting in the way, even the most motivated clients (and coaches) sometimes end up skipping training. What comes next? Usually, a slightly panicked look at the mirror or the squat rack, followed...
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Why Training Type Should Shape Your Nutrition Strategy Let’s get one thing straight, your body isn’t a machine that runs on the same settings day in day out. The way you train, whether that’s long-distance running, Olympic lifting, CrossFit or a steady programme of strength and hypertrophy, places unique demands...
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What Muscle Science Says About Fat-Burning, Stress, and Adaptation For years, the fitness world has gone back and forth on the question, should men and women train differently? Some say women should lift lighter and do more reps. Others argue that men should avoid cardio if they want to keep...
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It’s a familiar worry among clients and trainers, that working out makes you ravenous. The assumption is that the harder you train, the more you’ll want to eat. Before long any calorie deficit will be wiped out by an uncontrollable craving for crisps, pasta or that mysterious third helping of...
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When we think about pollution, most of us imagine smoggy skies, car exhaust or maybe even a rubbish-strewn riverbank. But what if the biggest threat isn’t something you can see? What if it’s so small it slips past your body’s defences and starts causing damage at the cellular level? That’s...
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What the Science Says About Supplement Choices for Men & Women Walk into any gym and it won’t take long before you overhear someone chatting about supplements. And it’s usually over a shaker full of something vaguely chalky. Whey protein, creatine and L-carnitine are the holy trinity of gym-floor chat....
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It’s one of the most common misconceptions trainers hear from clients, usually mumbled while pinching a bicep or eyeing the guy curling next to them: “I’m just not built for muscle.” Or worse, “I’ve got skinny bones. It’s not worth trying.” If you’ve been coaching long enough, you’ve probably heard...
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When clients come to us, they start out wanting it all. They want more muscle, less fat, better energy and maybe even a few visible abs. And they want it in the shortest possible time. And while resistance training has always been the go-to for body recomposition, there’s growing interest...
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The Hidden Role of Muscle Fat When we think of performance decline, especially in clients with type 2 diabetes, we may chalk it up to age, poor recovery or not enough training. But what if we’re missing the real culprit? A recent study published in the Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia...
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When we think about menopause in the fitness space, we often focus on the physical. There’s weight gain to consider, changes in body composition, the battle to maintain strength and bone density. But what if we’re missing something just as important. Something that could be affecting a client’s consistency, energy...
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If you’ve worked with clients for more than five minutes, you’ve probably heard a variation of this: “I just hate the way I look.” Whether it’s muttered under their breath or said outright during training session, body image concerns are deeply ingrained in the fitness world. Many clients sign up...
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Let’s explore an important aspect of training programmes that often goes unnoticed, the impact of the menstrual cycle on client performance. Whether you’re a seasoned trainer or just getting started, understanding how menstrual cycles influence performance, recovery and overall wellbeing can make a significant difference in how effectively you coach...
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Let’s face it, becoming a fitness professional studying your fitness course isn’t always easy. Whether you’re training to become a personal trainer, yoga instructor, Pilates coach, or group exercise instructor, you’re likely juggling your studies alongside work, family commitments and personal life. Many learners make the mistake of thinking more...
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When most people think about getting stronger or more athletic, they usually picture weight training, including barbells, dumbbells, machines, the works. And that makes sense. Strength training is the cornerstone of any serious programme. But if your goal is to move better, feel more powerful or help your clients build...
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What do you want to achieve as a personal trainer? If your answer is to “make it big”, whatever that might mean for you, here are a few tips to help you achieve your goal in less time. Develop Your Expertise as a Personal Trainer There are experts in every...
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Back in 2019, no one could have predicted quite how popular (and sometimes outright essential) online personal training (and online personal training courses!) would become. Fast forward to 2025 and we learned the hard way that gyms can close at a moment’s notice, close-contact with PT clients can be risky,...
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Frailty might not be the sexiest topic in fitness, but it’s an important one, especially if you’re working with clients over 40. Most people think of frailty as something that only affects the very elderly or those in care homes. But in reality, it starts earlier and progresses gradually. Reduced...
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One of the most common concerns I hear from women when they first start training is, “I want to get stronger, but I really don’t want to get bulky.” It’s an understandable worry. For years, the idea that lifting weights would automatically lead to big, bulky muscles has shaped the...
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The Other Side of Weight Loss When most people think about successful weight loss, they picture shrinking waistlines, better-fitting clothes, and improved overall health. And it’s true, effective weight-loss treatments including modern medications like GLP-1 receptor agonists (such as Ozempic and Wegovy) and surgeries such as gastric bypass, have transformed...
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Strength Beyond the Barbell When we talk about resistance training, we usually focus on the obvious benefits such as building strength, gaining lean muscle, and improving bone density. And rightly so. These outcomes are valuable, measurable and easy to communicate to clients. But for those of us in the fitness...
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