One of the most significant problems personal trainers faces is limited access to equipment. Whether training clients at home, in a small studio, outside, or on the road, not having access to a complete gym can make programming and conducting workouts overwhelming. But with the right approach, being limited in…
Read MorePersonal/Fitness Training Blog
An effective personal training program incorporates strength training. Whether you’re training with athletes, newcomers, or weight-loss and body-composition clients, the physical performance benefits of Resistance training are undeniable. But a question that many personal trainers grapple with is this: Should you work on functional training or traditional Resistance training? Both…
Read MorePlyo training has been an essential part of any trainer’s toolbox because it enhances athletic performance, challenges explosive strength and coordination and retrains muscle groups. Known in the vernacular as “jump training,” plyometrics are exercises that involve muscles exerting maximum force over short periods to increase power. Clients focus on…
Read MoreStrength training is a cornerstone of most personal training and performance coaching programs, but many clients and even some trainers misconceive strength gains as solely a function of muscle size. In fact, a lot of the strength gains that you associate with early-phase training are more from Neurological adaptations than…
Read MoreCreating a successful personal training template is much more than simply picking exercises. In order to achieve any tangible results, be it muscle growth, fat loss, endurance or strength, trainers need to be well-versed in and apply three foundational training variables: frequency, volume, and intensity. These three components are the…
Read MoreIn the dynamic world of fitness, exercising with resistance bands has become a fundamental part of today’s personal training regimen. Long dismissed as tools for rehabilitation or beginner workouts, exercise bands have gained acceptance in the lifting community as an easy and effective way to train, even outranking some pushing…
Read MoreWhen many personal trainers and fitness professionals perform those same exercises, they often lack the mobility to execute them safely on their own. Strength, conditioning, and endurance get a lot of press, but it is mobility work that enables clients to move better, perform safely, and progress effectively. It’s the…
Read MoreHigh-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) has taken the fitness world by storm and for good reason – it works! Its efficient and potent workout protocols have made it one of the most effective tools in personal training today. By mixing short bursts of high-intensity effort with rest or active recovery, HIIT…
Read MoreIn the high-speed realm of fitness, it’s easy to zero in on the workout itself —the sweat, the muscles, the pounds lost or gained. However, what many fail to realise is that the success of a personal training session is not determined solely by what happens during the workout, but…
Read MoreEvery good personal trainer should know that fitness success isn’t about making progress as fast as possible; it’s about making structured, safe and sustainable progress. Contrary to what naysayers claim, advancing one’s personal training client is both a science and an art. The idea is to guide people through each…
Read MoreWe live in a fast-paced, image-oriented society where individuals are increasingly concerned with their appearance and how they feel about themselves and their bodies. Self-esteem and body image are psychological factors that significantly impact quality of life. Most exercise programs tend to be group activities, but research has shown that…
Read MoreIn the health and fitness industry, effective communication is crucial for creating a positive participant experience. Workout is what you see, but communication is the missing element behind everything. Nowhere is this dynamic more apparent than in group exercise classes, where the dynamic between instructors and students can mean the…
Read More











