Should you get your Vitamin D from sunlight or diet?
The question Vitamin D is absolutely integral to human health! This vital ‘nutrient’ provides many benefits to the body. Even though we still refer to it as a vitamin or […]
Big News! Accredited fitness education online
We are very pleased to announce that our 5-star rated, online personal training course has now been recognised by the international fitness standards organisation, Europe Active! We can now state with some pleasure that […]
Top 3 Principles to become a successful online student
Introduction Whilst taking an online course can be a great idea, becoming a successful online student may require a little more self-discipline and self-organisation than working as a student in […]
In defence of processed food! Is it really that bad?
Introduction The inclusion of processed food in our diets has for many years been commonplace. In the United States research has shown that more than 60% of the daily diet[1] comes […]
Sleep chronotypes, training adjustments, trackers and more: How do you feel podcast
The author of our Sleep Recovery Specialist course, Ben Pratt, recently featured on the How Do You Feel Podcast, hosted by Casey Zavaleta, from Toronto Canada. Casey asked some great questions that led […]
37 fascinating facts about sleep and health
Sleep and health book A few months after the release of our short online course, the Sleep Recovery Specialist, Academic Press published a significant scientific reference book titled Sleep and Health, edited […]
Personal Training students feature in International women’s football match
H 7, 2019COMMENTS 0 The Algarve Cup 2019 tournament The 2019 Algarve Cup was the 26th edition of the international women’s invitational football tournament held in Portugal between 27th February […]
Exercise for weight loss – is this the best strategy?
Scientific observations across many years, thousands of individuals engaging in regular exercise, and a European fitness industry worth more than €26 billion serve as a clear indicator of the great […]
Perk up your posture
JUNE 5, 2018COMMENTS 0 We are living in a modern world that often requires us to engage in repetitive movements. Often we may need to adopt long-term fixed positions that […]
Protein problems? Food and Powders revealed (Video)
In the quest for bigger muscles, increased sporting performance and greater nutrient density many people turn to protein-rich foods and powdered protein shakes. With the widespread knowledge that protein is […]
Breaking the Paradigm on Personal Training Products and Pricing (Video)
There is a real need in the fitness industry to move forward from the ground up on personal training products and how we sell these to our clientele! Trainers need […]
High Intensity Intermittent Training (HIIT) science – fact or fiction?
High-intensity training has been a hot media topic over the last couple of years, from magazine and newspaper articles to prime time television shows on the BBC. It seems that […]
Sugar – The Sweet Taste with Bitter Effects
A subject within nutrition that continues to catch people out in their efforts to switch over to a better diet is sugar consumption, the addictive sweet taste with bitter effects. […]
Professional limits to Nutritional Advice?
The modern-day Personal Trainer is becoming a much more holistic practitioner, it is true. Many PT’s now offer more than just fitness training advice and programming. It is not uncommon […]
Personal Training Products/Services that Really Attract
So you are a qualified personal trainer or fitness professional! You have gained the knowledge, skills and passion to help others succeed in achieving their health and fitness goals. Full […]