Hunger Hormones & How they are Impacted by Diets
Written by Lauren Killey When it comes to your client’s success, COMPLIANCE IS KEY. One of the greatest impactors of a client’s compliance is hunger, more specifically their hunger and satiety hormones, GHRELIN and LEPTIN. Ghrelin (the hunger hormone) is produced predominantly by the stomach and the small intestines, pancreas and brain to stimulate appetite, leading to signals […]
The Science of Strength Development
Written by Education Manager, Stefan Ianev No matter what your goal is, anyone training with weights should be striving to get stronger! Strength is defined as the ability to exert force against a load or resistance. It is the quality upon which all other motor qualities are built. A good strength base can help increase […]
Fat Requirements For Optimal Hormonal Health
Fat has developed a bit of a bad reputation in the health and fitness industry; particularly to those who are dieting. Though fat as a macronutrient does not cause fat gain, it is the macronutrient with the highest calories per gram (1g = 9 calories) meaning it is very easy to over consume calories when […]
5 Reasons Why You Need an Online Coach
Written by Lauren Killey Due to the changes which have occurred across the globe in 2020, the fitness industry has seen a mass shift into the online space. This means there is less ‘personal trainer’ and ‘face-to-face’ coaching occurring, and more and more clients are seeking online coaches. So, what is the benefit of having […]
3 Tips to Become an Industry Leading Personal Trainer
Written by Education Manager, Stefan Ianev We often get asked by up and coming personal trainers what are our top tips or recommendations for becoming an industry leading personal trainer or coach. After all, considering that the annual turnover rate for personal trainers is around 80-90%, which is not due to lack of demand for […]
TYPES OF CARDIO AND IT’S BENEFITS
Written by Master Coach Kim Leggett When you hear the word ‘cardio’, you most likely envision pacing on the treadmill or cycling on the elliptical for hours on end, which rarely produces any excitement. Studies have shown that getting lasting results from excessive amounts of cardio and little to no resistance training, is not likely. However, […]
Undulating Clients’ Calories for Flexibility on Weekends
By Lauren Killey The deciding-factor between success and failure when it comes to your client’s goals, is compliance. Often, the weekend is when nutritional compliance becomes more challenging due to social events and celebrations, meals out or take-away after a long-week, alcohol or calorie dense food consumption. This can lead to intentional or unintentional excess calorie intake by your […]
The Principles of Specificity, Overload & Progression
By Jade Mckee When programming for your clients, there are training principles that need to be followed. These are the principles of specificity, overload, and progression. As always, these principles will need to be tailored to your individual client’s needs in order for them to get optimal results. The principle of specificity (or the SAID […]
The Importance of Protein
By Jade Mckee What is Protein?Protein is the most important of the macronutrients – which also include fats, carbohydrates, fibre, and alcohol. It is the building block of muscle, and is an ESSENTIAL macronutrient. This means your body NEEDS protein to function, but it is unable to produce it itself. Protein plays specific roles in […]
Top Training Systems for Fat Loss
By Jade Mckee When working in a fat loss phase with your clients – resistance training is key to getting results. As a general rule – training systems for fat loss will incorporate short rest periods, with increased volume. Keep in mind when programming for fat loss – every. Rep. Counts. Full body workouts, or […]
The Best Body Part Splits
By Stefan Ianev In the last few years body part splits or ‘bro splits’ as they have come to be known, have taken a bit of hit amongst those in the evidence-based community. The reason for that is because most body part splits train each muscle group directly only once a week. A 2016 review […]
Signs your Client has hit a Plateau
By Kimberley Leggett As humans, we are incredibly adaptive creatures and as such, respond and adapt to different stimulus incredibly quickly. Historically this has been to ensure our survival when faced with threats or danger, however the same principal applies to everyday modern life – even in the gym. By understanding this mechanism and recognising […]
