Since personal training is synonymous mainly with gyms, weights and structured indoor workouts, it might be easy to write them off — but there’s a strong contender on the horizon that’s quickly becoming more popular: outdoor workouts. A workout in the great outdoors is just that – great! For clients and trainers,…
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Though there are many great perks to personal training — think, better fitness, more one-on-one attention — it’s not always easy to continue. Large numbers may begin strong but encounter obstacles, lose momentum, or stop showing up altogether. Be it time constraints, financial concerns, lack of confidence or burnout, these are the challenges…
Read MoreAs stress, distraction, and disconnection become ever more salient in our lives, the idea of mind-body wellness is becoming more and more applicable. Mind-Body Connection: The heart of wellness starts from your core. While group exercise is becoming increasingly popular, it is also proving to be quite a game-changer in this area,…
Read MoreInclusivity in fitness and wellness. Access to supportive and effective fitness solutions can be hard to find for people living with physical challenges. But Fitness classes can be an empowering, connecting, positive force for us. Group exercise is not only a physical workout, but it offers a sense of belonging, provides motivation and meets…
Read MoreIn our sedentary lifestyles today, bad postures and misalignment have become a widespread problem that can cause discomfort, limited mobility, and chronic contortion. Extended time spent staring at phones or sitting at desks and moving through repetitive labour compromises the body’s natural alignment. The good news is that Fitness classes provide a vibrant…
Read MoreFitness can be a hard thing to keep to in a fast-paced world. Motivation ebbs, routines become stale, and the path to better health can seem lonely. This is where Group Exercise enters the picture. Combining social interaction, motivation, and structured routines, Group Exercise has emerged as an increasingly powerful means of…
Read MoreStrength training isn’t just for bodybuilders or athletes anymore. The past few years have seen an increasing number of women who find lifting weights and resistance training integral to a balanced, healthy lifestyle. The physical, mental and emotional benefits are well-known — from faster metabolism and increased bone density to more confidence…
Read MoreIn a world of data-driven fitness, monitoring athletic performance happens beyond counting reps or checking time spent on the treadmill. But for the fitness student preparing to enter a career in personal training, learning the art and science of sports performance analysis can be a game-changer. It provides them with the tools and…
Read MoreSetting evidence-based practice is more vital than ever in today’s data-driven fitness industry. For personal trainer professionals, having access to accurate, evidence-based information is essential to creating safe, effective, and result-oriented programs. As the field continues to grow and evolve, fitness professionals, students, and academics must have at least a basic understanding of…
Read MoreTravel, vacations, and the like are usually viewed and marketed as a time to escape, refresh, and take a break from life. While these times away from everyday life are essential for our mental and emotional well-being, they can also break healthy habits, particularly our commitment to moving our bodies. Long hauls…
Read MoreWhile personal training is vital to reaching exercise goals, incorrect techniques, overtraining and insufficient recovery can cause injuries. Regardless of your training experience level, knowing how to prevent and treat personal training injuries is essential to enjoying long-term fitness and performance. After all, injury prevention is not suitable for everyone as it…
Read MoreFunctional personal training focuses on building strength, mobility, and coordination for movements performed during daily activities. Functional exercises are progressive movements that are repetitive and stimulating all over the body rather than just one target like traditional weightlifting. These movements are important to any Fitness Training program as they reflect natural patterns…
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