Are Probiotics Necessary?
Written by Astrid Naranjo (Clean Health Accredited Clinical Dietitian) Probiotics are a trendy topic when it comes to gut health and there’s a lot of misinformation out there. The term probiotic is derived from the Latin preposition “pro,” which means “for” and the Greek word “biotic” meaning “life”. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the […]
Our Guide To Exceeding In The Fitness Industry
Written by Lauren Irvine Did you know that the global fitness industry is worth nearly $100 billion? (1) While that may seem like a large number, the industry as a whole is made up of some very successful personal trainers – and some who are not so successful. So, what can you do to ensure […]
Intermittent Fasting: Is It Suitable For Your Client?
Written by Stefan Ianev (Clean Health Research & Development Specialist) The Trends:In recent years there has been a trend shift from consuming smaller, more frequent meals, which most people falsely believed would increase their metabolism, to eating fewer meals over a confined time period. The theory of having fewer meals over a smaller eating window […]
Female Physique Athletes: Myths Busted!
Written by Jade McKee (Clean Health Online Master Coach) A new client has come to work with you. Her goal is to compete, but she has heard some ‘horror stories’ – as she puts it, that are making her second-guess her decision. As a coach, how do you respond to this? As there are myths floating […]
Is Your Client Drinking Enough Water?
Written by Astrid Naranjo (Clean Health Accredited Clinical Dietitian) Water, like oxygen, is essential for life. Besides, water also performs several other important roles in the human body, including: Maintaining blood volume Transporting glucose and oxygen into your muscles. Serving as a critical component of your brain, blood, muscles, and bones. Aiding digestion of food, […]
Fitness Instructor Vs Personal Trainer
Written by Jade McKee (Clean Health Online Coach) Have you been contemplating making a change? A switch from your 9-5 desk job, into the fitness industry – working each day in an area you are passionate about? The thought of making such a big change in your life can be quite frightening and stressful. Thrive […]
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 […]
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 […]
