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Many vegetarians worry about getting enough protein for training and recovery. The good news is that a well-planned vegetarian diet can provide a good amount of protein. …
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Online learning lets you study from home, at your own pace and around other commitments. The flexibility is a big advantage, but it also makes it easy to postpone. If you…
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A niche is a focused area where you help a particular group of people with a particular need. Choosing one early can feel limiting, but it often makes your career easier.…
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Getting your first job in fitness can feel difficult when employers ask for experience and you are just starting out. The good news is that gyms and studios hire people w…
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A personal brand is not a logo or a catchy slogan. It is what people say about you when you are not in the room. For a fitness trainer, a strong brand comes from knowledg…
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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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Almost every new client starts with enthusiasm. A few weeks later, work, travel, tiredness and doubt begin to interrupt the routine. The trainers who help clients succeed…
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Good technique makes exercise safer and more effective. Most form errors are not carelessness. They come from a lack of body awareness, limited mobility, fatigue or simpl…
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Many clients arrive late, rush through the first exercise and leave straight after the last set. As a trainer, protecting the beginning and the end of the session is part…
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