I have been meaning to write another short blog post for quite sometime now. Luckily with the semester break and a few more followers asking for more content (thanks) I have found some spare time to write and share my opinion again, please feel free to comment / share as you like… Having been in […]
If I questioned 15 fitness coaches / personal trainers and asked them to define what “functional training” is, I know I will receive 15 different responses. The reason I know this is to be true is that I have written and delivered several functional training courses to coaches and PTs. One of my slides actually […]
Recently I have noticed a trend whereby Personal Trainers (PTs) are labeling themselves as Strength and Conditioning Coaches (S&C). I believe the reason for this is due to the amount of poor / unqualified trainers plaguing the industry causing a large portion of the public to develop a mistrust of the fitness professional. I have […]
It seems like almost everyone is becoming a Personal Trainer. People are looking for a fast, easy career change that pays well and one, which they believe, does not require much work. The result… an overcrowded fitness industry filled with people pretending to be ‘professional’ trainers. As a result, the general public is starting to see […]
My Personal Journey as a trainer…so far Having been active in the fitness industry for almost twenty years I have been asked by a few trainers I have taught to share my story. If you are new to the fitness industry or thinking of becoming a trainer you may think personal training on the surface […]
A friend of mine, and a great CrossFit coach has asked me to write an article for his clubs blog post. I have heard nothing but great reports from his gym (or ‘box’ for you CrossFitters) and as mentioned he’s a great coach so I have happily agreed to write a few words. Those who […]
Keeping it Simple, A Basic Workout Template From time to time I like to get a little less scientific and keep it simple. A few days ago one of my clients brought her husband along for a workout. I asked him how he normally trains and he told me that he usually does circuit training […]
I recently came across a blog post where a mother concerned with her 10 year old son’s sports experience wrote “I am not afraid that my son will quit sports by the time he is 13. I am afraid that he will be denied the opportunity to play. My child is coordinated and coachable. He […]
One thing I have noticed discussed time and time again is that many trainers are struggling to differentiate themselves from other trainers who appear less qualified. I used to feel exactly the same however, I now have the confidence, experience and maturity to separate myself from my love of scientific principles and quality training to […]
I recently came across an article (I think it was in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning research?) where the researchers asked “What type of exercise will elicit the biggest hormonal response, machines or free weights?” They chose the leg press and back squat to duel it out in a test of which could produce […]
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