Hypertrophy Mechanisms: Part 1
Written by Stefan Ianev (Clean Health Research & Development Specialist) In 2010, Brad Schoenfeld published a study titled ‘The Mechanisms of Muscle Hypertrophy and Their Application to Resistance Training’, which has since become one of the most cited studies on the topic of hypertrophy (1). In the study, Schoenfeld proposed that there are 3 primary […]
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Conducting a Client Nutrition Assessment
Written by Astrid Naranjo (Clean Health Accredited Clinical Dietitian) In many countries, including Australia, there is currently an expectation amongst clients for fitness/PT services to have some level of nutrition service/advice included, particularly with regards to weight management, performance and dietary supplementation. Since this sounds simple to do, asking what your client eats in a […]
Bench Press: How Much Arch is Too Much Arch?
The arch we see often used by powerlifters during the bench press is often a cause of controversy – that is causes injury and that it is ‘cheating’. So this begs the question, “how much arch is too much?” The answer is – in a powerlifting competition, you’re allowed to arch as much as you want. […]
The World Needs Personal Trainers Now More Than Ever Before!
Written by Kim Leggett (Clean Health Online Master Coach) According to the World Health Organisation, the global prevalence of obesity has nearly tripled since 1975. Sadly, the trend is even worse for our children. Over the same four decades, childhood and adolescent obesity increased by TEN-fold. In Australia, almost two-thirds of adults are overweight, and […]
The Positive Effects of Exercise on Mental Health & Well-being
Written by Lauren Irvine The need to talk about our mental wellbeing and looking after our mental health has never been more important than it is right now. World Mental Health Day on October 10th is an annual day with the aim of raising awareness about mental health issues on a global scale. On average, […]
Is Your Client’s Training Program Safe?
Written by Kim Leggett (Clean Health Online Master Coach) All coaches have a responsibility and code of conduct that they must keep in mind when programming for clients. You have to remember that you’re in a line of work where you’re helping another person and instructing them to do things. This also works both ways […]
Does Your Client Have a Healthy Stomach?
Written by Stefan Ianev (Clean Health Research & Development Specialist) Gut health is a hot topic these days. Although this is a complicated area and it is beyond the scope of a personal trainer or fitness professional to diagnose or treat clients with serious digestive or gut issues, it is still important to understand the […]
Training Your Client Like a Pro Physique Athlete
Written by Jade McKee (Clean Health Online Master Coach) If you are working with a client who has a goal to turn Pro – whether it be in the bikini, physique, or bodybuilding division – you need to train them like a pro. It doesn’t matter if they compete in the IFBB PRO League, WBFF, […]
10 Things To Know Before You Begin A Career In The Fitness Industry
Written by Lauren Irvine According to market and consumer data company Statista, the global fitness industry is expected to bring in a revenue of US$22,537m in 2020. With a revenue growth rate of 30.9% year on year, the fitness industry is rapidly growing. If you’ve been on the fence about starting a career in fitness, […]
Cueing Clients: Do & Don’t
Written by Kim Leggett (Clean Health Online Master Coach) Effective cueing is a vital skill that every great coach has mastered. It can make or break how your client learns a new movement pattern and whether or not they get value out of their sessions. Regardless of the clients level, coaching proper technique with the […]
The Key to Successful Transformations
Written by Jade McKee (Clean Health Online Master Coach) Clients want to know that you get RESULTS. How do you show this? Through amazing transformations, of course! If you are just starting out in the industry you might be wondering HOW to get these successful transformations with your clients. Ultimately, it all comes down to […]
