5 things to do to get the best from your strength training
Strength and conditioning training has become a worldwide favourite for people who focus on improving overall general health. Besides strengthening the core and the muscles, it is also beneficial in enhancing the agility and endurance of the body. From obesity to metabolism and posture to movement, whatever be your health woes, strength and conditioning are largely […]
Benefits of Strength and Conditioning Training
Strength and Conditioning fundamentally is the cornerstone of practically applied sport science to create better movement patterns. It is no longer training related to elite athletes but can be utilized in Personal Training for your more advanced clients as well as better movement patterns for special populations. Strength & Conditioning is fast becoming popular culture due […]
Key skills which make it easier to become a certified personal trainer
Awareness about a healthy lifestyle has increased the demand for gym memberships, group and personal trainers and also the choice of workout. UAE’s growing interest in staying fit and healthy has opened a host of opportunities for people who are interested in pursuing a career in fitness. But is it really simple to become a […]
5 Simple Ways to Make Your Fitness Resolution Stick
As the New Year is upon us we are all ready to list down our resolutions. Year on year, fitness seems to top the list for most of us. We get all bucked-up and pen down our fitness plans, including the subscription to that gym membership! While gym membership lasts for the year, our enthusiasm […]
Stretching is important – Myth or Reality?
Our lifestyle today needs us to be in the best form and for most of us working out has become an integral part of the lifestyle. However, unlike usually believed, fitness is not defined by your stamina or strength alone. Optimal fitness encompasses a vital but less acknowledged factor…flexibility. Why Stretching is important? Our daily […]
Why is Circuit Training so popular?
Circuit training is probably one of the most frequently used and recommended formats of physical training these days. It is becoming a popular choice in the current fast paced environment we live in. Circuit training is typically an intense workout, rotating through several exercises focused at different muscle groups with specified timings, reps, sets or […]
Benefits of Kettlebell Training
Kettlebells, strength training equipment originally made of cast iron, are increasingly becoming one of the most popular training equipment for men and women alike. Kettlebell training is not only effective; it also adds a much needed variation to your regular training regimen. Here are 10 ways in which kettlebell training benefits you: Easy to use: […]
Top 10 Training Mistakes Beginners Make
It’s 2019 and that time of the year where countless people embark on the journey of fitness, health and wellbeing. Whether you are preparing for a sporting event, wanting to pack on some muscle or reduce your body fat, getting in shape is not an easy task and can be quite daunting for a lot […]
Interview with Regional Director – Judith Murray
What exactly is CareerSport Fitness Academy? CareerSport Fitness Academy is a Fitness Education company offering accredited UK fitness qualifications by the leading UK awarding body Active IQ. The certifications are recognised by all member countries of IC REPs (International Confederation of Registers for Exercise Professionals). IC REPs is an international partnership between registration bodies around […]
Why is CPD so important?
Have you finished your qualifications? Are you fully certified and industry ready? Well done! Your journey in the professional world has just begun. Stepping into the health and fitness industry can be exciting and rewarding since it is constantly changing and developing. So, as a fitness professional, how do you gain more knowledge and continue […]