Conjugate Periodization for Athletic Performance
Written by Stefan Ianev (Clean Health Research & Development Specialist) The Conjugate Sequence system or model is the most advanced form of periodization and is often misunderstood by most coaches and lifters. Conjugate sequence periodization is often erroneously associated with Louie Simmons and the Westside Barbell method. However, the Westside Barbell method is technically a […]
Does Your Client Need a Protein Supplement?
Written by Clean Health Accredited Clinical Dietitian, Astrid Naranjo You probably get asked this question quite often!. And even though this may not sound attractive, the answer is that it depends on what the context to this question is in terms of your client’s goals and preferences.To understand this better, let’s review the basics first! […]
Father’s Day Special: Balancing Career & Family With Clean Health Founder & Managing Director, Daine McDonald
Written by Lauren Irvine In 2008, Clean Health was founded by Sydney based personal trainer, Daine McDonald. Now, 12 years on, Daine McDonald is not just Clean Health’s Founder & Managing Director, but a dedicated husband with 6 beautiful children. To celebrate Father’s Day, we caught up with Daine to chat about how he balances […]
Clean Health Dads Spotlight
Written by Lauren Irvine FATHER’S DAY SPECIAL: CLEAN HEALTH DADS SPOTLIGHT To celebrate Father’s Day, we wanted to shine the spotlight on two of our incredible Clean Health Dads who, outside of work, are dedicated fathers to their beautiful children. We spent a few minutes with each, to find out how they balance being a […]
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 […]
