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How you know that you’re overtraining
When it comes to volume of exercise, there is a “dose-response relationship”. This means that the more time you spend training, the increased benefits you will achieve. However, there is a tipping point outside which the amount of physical activity which performs can do more harm as opposed to good.…
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How to train an ectomorph body type
Models who are on the covers – and in pages – of most fashion magazine incline towards having an ectomorph body type. As well as being tall, ectomorph individuals have a thin build, long limbs, small joints as well as fragile bones. Many ectomorphs are flat-chested and, although they appear…
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How Fitness is Linked to Longevity
It has long been understood that there is a relationship between fitness and longevity. Since an active lifestyle ensures reduced risks of mortality in a number of ways, even mild to moderate forms of exercise have been shown to be advantageous to people regardless of age, gender, health-conditions or lifestyle.…
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Why a personal trainer needs to know about anatomy
Most trainee personal trainers study anatomy because they have to rather than because they want to. This means that once the exams are over, the book gets closed, and anatomy becomes a distant memory. However, having a thorough understanding of anatomy can go a long way towards helping a personal…
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What exactly is strength and conditioning training?
The term ‘strength and conditioning training’ refers to the format of exercise which highlights building the strength, size as well as endurance of skeletal muscles. To undertake strength and conditioning training, you need to utilise resistance to muscular contraction so that you can achieve the desired results. There are several…
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What are the best heart rate trackers?
Wearable technology has made it so much simpler to track vital statistics like our steps, calories as well as even sleep. A heart rate monitor, which comes standard with this type of technology, allows you to assess your fitness and spot any irregularities that your doctor should be aware of.…
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What is a gym instructor?
A gym instructor’s job involves assisting people to improve their health and fitness. They will do this by leading and organising group exercise programmes that cater to multiple participants. A gym instructor will lead a range of activities or specialise in a particular area such as keep fit and weight…
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What is a bootcamp class?
A bootcamp class is a group exercise programme that may be conducted by gyms, personal trainers, gym instructors or, alternatively, other organisations. Bootcamp classes are planned with the aim of building strength and fitness with the use of a variety of types of exercise. The activities in a bootcamp class…
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Is Being a Personal Trainer Your Destiny?
Selecting the ideal career path for yourself is tricky. When we finish school, our parents put a lot of pressure on us to choose ‘something to do’ be this studying towards a particular profession, taking a gap year or finding a job.  Not many of us, at 18, know what…
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How do I get fit? Read this article to find out more.
Sadly, there’s no single response to this. There are various types of fitness – cardiovascular, muscle strength and endurance in addition to flexibility – and you get to develop fitness in these three areas by doing different forms of exercises. In this article, we’ll give you some suggestions about how…
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How Many Times Per Week Should I Practise Yoga?
Many new yogis have asked us how often they should practise yoga. There is actually no short answer to this query. This is because if you’re interested in becoming stronger, gaining increased flexibility or losing a couple of kilograms, there isn’t a quick yoga fix. Yoga is not just another…
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