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Balance is something most people take for granted until it declines. Good balance and stability help with walking, climbing stairs, playing sport and avoiding falls. Like…
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Functional training focuses on movements that mirror what we do in daily life: squatting to sit, bending to lift, pushing, pulling, carrying and balancing. The aim is to …
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Resistance bands are among the most useful pieces of training equipment. They are light, cheap and easy to carry, and they allow clients to train at home, outdoors or whi…
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You do not need a gym to get fitter. Bodyweight exercises use your own weight as resistance and can be done in a small space. For beginners, they are an excellent way to …
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Clients over 50 are among the most rewarding to train. Many want to stay active, keep their independence and feel strong. They may also have health conditions or past inj…
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Cardiovascular exercise strengthens the heart and lungs and improves stamina. For beginners, the aim is to build a habit and a base, not to exhaust yourself in the first …
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When people hear core training, they picture crunches. The core, however, is a group of muscles around the trunk that stabilise the spine and help transfer force between …
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Many clients say they feel stiff, yet very few include stretching or mobility work in their week. As a trainer, you can show them simple, safe ways to improve how they mo…
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Starting strength training can feel confusing. Which exercises should you do, how heavy should the weights be and how sore is too sore? The first four weeks are about lea…
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