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How to Encourage Professionalism in Your Fitness Instructors

Introduction Although this article is primarily focused on those working in the military fitness, fitness boot camp and outdoor fitness sectors, the principles can be applied to the wider fitness community. The requirements for working and making a career as a fitness professional varies across industries and employers. Health clubs and leisure centres usually hire certified personal trainers,…

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Recognising & Correcting Poor Posture

Recognising & Correcting Poor Posture

Being reprimanded for slouching or slumping may not be the best conversation starter, but good posture, also referred to as a neutral spine, is about more than just appearance.

This article outlines how exercise professionals can manage poor posture in their clients.

What is Posture?

“Posture is the position in which we hold our bodies while standing, sitting, or lying down. Good posture…

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Some Tips for Coaching Proper Form

Some Tips for Coaching Proper Form

Proper (or correct) form is essential to ensure your clients get the most out of their exercises and reduce the risk of injury. This quick article outlines the core principles of coaching good technique.

Whether you are coaching a client through a:

Basic plank, squat or lunge; or

More technically demanding move such as a snatch, plyometric press-up or burpee with a tuck jump,

Proper form is…

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Nashville Personal Trainers - The Boost You Need to Excel

Nashville Personal Trainers – The Boost You Need to Excel

Have you ever wondered why personal trainers seem to be so popular and very much in demand? If you have, then together we will try to determine in this article exactly what they do and how important they are.

What is a Personal Trainer (PT)?

Generally speaking, this name describes a person who has received some training in exercise and fitness, and is certified to prescribe fitness and…

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Registration as (an Australian) Exercise Professional

Registration as (an Australian) Exercise Professional

My exercise professional career started in 1996 when I became a British Army Physical Training Instructor (PTI) Class 3 trained to deliver a variety of indoor/outdoor training methods to groups of soldiers (varying from one individual to a whole Regiment of around 500, although typically Squadron-level at 50-150). A British military fitness instructor (initial qualification) is somewhere between…

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