Are you prepared? Adapting the General Preparation Period for the fitness industry
The fitness industry has much to gain by following the tried and tested principles of General Physical Preparedness that have been used for decades in…
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Injury & Rehab: What causes ankle pain and how can it be fixed?
Do you train clients with ankle pain? You should look to both exercise and non-exercise related strategies for decreasing pain and improving dorsiflexion, writes corrective…
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Easy and Healthy Meal Prep Ideas
Why meal prep? Because no one wants to cook breakfast, lunch and dinner every single day... especially if you’re studying - who has time for…
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Become a Personal Trainer at Any Age
Are you sick of your day job? Ever thought it would have been cool to be a personal trainer, but that it’s too late for…
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How can exercise help ‘chemo brain’?
Oncologist and clinical researcher Dr Nick Zdenowski discusses ‘chemo brain’ and how exercise can benefit cancer patients affected by the condition. A recent research study…
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Training at Maximum Aerobic Speed
You may have heard the term ‘maximum aerobic speed’ floating around in the gym, but what does it mean and how can you use it…
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How To: Score a Massage Therapist Role Before Graduation
You’re studying your HLT42015 Certificate IV in Massage Therapy or your HLT52015 Diploma of Remedial Massage because you want to help others through the power…
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Gender equality in sports coaching
The coaching space in the competitive sporting world is overwhelmingly populated by men, prompting Dr Kotryna Fraser, an expert in sport and performance psychology, to…
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How to Improve Flexibility
There are a number of benefits to improving flexibility, such as: Reducing the risk of injury during sport, exercise and activities of daily living due…
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