Why You Shouldn’t Skip Pre-Screenings & Client Assessments
Written by Master Coach, Kimberley Leggett When a new client comes to you for the first time, it is ESSENTIAL to run through a pre-screening assessment! Why? By doing so, you are going to be able to develop a training program that is tailored to accommodate the clients body type, health status as well as […]
What Motivates Your Client?: Intrinsic Vs Extrinsic Motivation
You know that feeling when you can’t WAIT to get out of bed in the morning, to get to the gym to train. When you have your mind set on a goal, and NOTHING is going to stop you from achieving it. Your motivation is at an all-time high! But did you know there are […]
Explaining Metabolic Adaptation
Written by Master Coach, Kimberley Leggett Does losing weight slow down metabolism? Absolutely. Does metabolism decrease more than expected? It depends! What is Metabolic Adaption? Metabolic adaptation is the process by which the body alters how efficient it is at turning the food you eat into energy1. It is an evolutionary biological process in response […]
Linear Periodization for Strength
Written by Stefan Ianev (Clean Health Research & Development Specialist) In accordance with the law of specificity, training for maximal strength requires the use of heavy loads. Studies have shown that at least 80% of 1RM is required to improve neural adaptations and strength gains during resistance training in experienced lifters (1). However, in accordance […]
7 Important Qualities of a Personal Trainer
Written by Lauren Irvine A personal trainer is more than just someone who trains clients in a gym. They are the missing link for someone who wants to achieve a fitness goal or create a healthy lifestyle. However, not all coaches are the same. To be a successful, personable coach who clients want to work […]
DESK TO GYM: Why You Should Make the Switch!
Written by Lauren Irvine Are you a fitness enthusiast who looks forward to going to the gym, smashing out your training program and then leaving feeling accomplished and better than you did when you arrived? What if it was your job to help people do the exact same? So often, people fall into the trap […]
Why You Should Be Incorporating Variety In Your Client’s Training Program
Written by Master Coach Jade McKee There are a number of reasons for including variety in a client’s training program. After a while, the well planned program you wrote for them is no longer going to be getting results, and they may start to plateau. And as you will be well aware, doing the same […]
Can You Prevent Excessive Fat Regain?
Written by Master Coach Jade McKee The thought of re-gaining excess body fat after stepping off stage or after a big weight loss can be terrifying for a client. They worked SO hard to get rid of that stubborn body fat, and with their ‘diet’ now coming to an end, the thought of calories increasing […]
How to Develop Power- Part 2
Written by Stefan Ianev (Clean Health Research & Development Specialist) In part 1 of this blog we discussed various concept in relation developing maximal power. Recall, that in order to maximize power you need to have an integrated plan that addresses both the force and velocity components of the power equation. Now, that doesn’t necessarily […]
Cueing 101: How To Effectively Cue Your Clients
Written by Master Coach Kim Leggett Being able to cue effectively is a vital skill that every coach needs to master as it can mean the difference between a client learning a movement pattern correctly and them also either enjoying or hating a session. No matter what clientele you work with, coaching proper technique with […]
Goal Setting With Clients
Written by Lauren Irvine When it comes to coaching your clients, setting measurable goals that they can track and tick off will no doubt make the process of training more enjoyable. Additionally, many clients who just want to “get fit” or “lose weight” have been working towards these goals for a long time with no […]
Top Tips for Coaching Gen Pop Clients
Written by Master Coach, Jade Mckee As a fitness coach you are likely to be working with a number of general population, or “Gen Pop” clients.When it comes to fitness, ‘Gen Pop clients’ refers to the General Population – those who aren’t athletes, or training for a specific sport. When you are also working with […]
