Deciding on which fitness college to attend is a life-changing decision. It could make or break your career in health, fitness and sports management. Some institutions will give you a head start that you can truly benefit from. There are those that simply cannot provide you with the support and…
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Becoming a personal trainer and running a successful business is a lot of hard work. Furthermore it is one of the most rewarding careers. Those who are active and committed enough are finding ways to fill gaps in the fitness market. You can take advantage of training courses that offer…
Read MoreNot all personal trainers make great group fitness instructors. That’s because it takes a special kind of fitness instructor to lead a group of people through a workout. Six traits of exceptional group fitness instructors 1. They’re self-motivated and are also master motivators The best group fitness instructors are passionate…
Read MoreWhether its managing and marketing sports clubs or fitness centres, timetables, signing up new talent, representing athletes; and helping them develop personally and professionally, strong sports administration skills are critical. It is definitely worth while to consider studying a sport administration course. To be a successful sports administrator you must…
Read MoreIf you are passionate about health and fitness, and want a fitness career, there are many different career paths that you can consider before embarking on your journey as a fitness professional. There are many different factors to consider before making your decision. This is because not every fitness profession will suit…
Read MoreIf you thought that there isn’t a difference between a personal trainer and a gym instructor, you couldn’t be more wrong. Personal trainers and gym instructors can actually work hand in hand with each other but it is possible to have one without the other. Personal Trainer vs Gym Instructor What does a gym…
Read MoreIs it your life’s ambition to work within the sports industry? The field of sports administration is growing in leaps and bounds because of the current need for professionalism in the sports and fitness arena. Many sports coaches worldwide are well known for their skills and expertise in a particular…
Read MoreYou’ve worked very hard to build up your personal training client base. So it’s especially frustrating when a client disappears (more so when it’s a client who’s been with you for a long time!). Not only have you lost the regular income from this client, and also the referrals they…
Read MoreResistance training (also called strength training or weight training) is the use of resistance to build strength, anaerobic endurance and the size of skeletal muscles. It is based on the principle that body muscles will work to overcome a resistance when they are required to do so. When you do…
Read MoreAbdominal exercises are integral for building your body’s core strength. These are an essential part of your workout routine if you want to stay in shape and feel good. Though, as important as routines that target your abdominal muscles are, very few people actually do them correctly. So, to help…
Read MoreThe ‘traditional’ food pyramid, which was developed by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) some 20-odd years ago, presented the food groups as a hierarchy. It recommended that foods such as bread, pasta and rice make up the bulk of your diet. Unfortunately, these guidelines didn’t give any definite pointers…
Read MoreYour gym sessions can become quite boring and monotonous. This is especially if you constantly do the same routines and exercises. There are only so many kinds of exercises you can do per muscle group, right? Slight adjustments – like the way you grip the bar – are all ways to completely…
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