As a Personal Trainer, you have the capacity to lead a very different lifestyle compared to your typical 9-5 job either working for someone else or behind stuck in an office or behind a desk all day! There are no doubts that successful Personal Trainers are well known for having that work/life balance all sorted out, and in the opinions of many others this balance is said to be the ‘ideal lifestyle’, and why wouldn’t it be! When you commit to
Is becoming a Personal Trainer your chosen career path? With the ability to be your own boss, follow your passion, motivate others to lead a healthy lifestyle and control your own work hours, it is becoming quite apparent that a Career in Personal Training is a very fulfilling and rewarding career that can open up a vast array of opportunities within the Fitness Industry! So, you decided to take a leap! You have your heart set on becoming a qualified trainer, but
What is a good Personal Trainer Salary? The above sentence is one of the most frequent questions our Academy receives from people looking to join the Health and Fitness Industry. As a result, we compiled a guide to how much a Personal Trainer can make in 2023. Potential Salary as a Personal Trainer: The reality is, it is up to you. With the power of social media and its broad reach, you are no longer confined to your local gym training clients. Therefore
Name: Amy Fox (FB: Amy Fox IFBB Pro Physique, IN: TheAussieFox) Specialisations: Bodybuilding & Competition Exercise Programming Quick & Sustainable Fat Loss Formulas Posing and Postural Enhancement for Stage Personal Trainer Mentoring & Elite Coaching “Don’t underestimate how much time and effort you will need to invest in yourself and your personal training business in the beginning.” How long have you been a Qualified Personal Trainer for? 14 years Why did you become a Personal Trainer? Initially I wanted a flexible job that I could
Name: JOE PITT (FB: joepittfitness, IN: @joepitt_, W: http://www.joepittfitness.com) Specialisations: Building lean muscle and competition preparation Location: Brisbane, Qld “Starting out building clientele can be tough, If you can push past this rewards will come.” How long have you been a Qualified Personal Trainer for? I’ve been a Qualified Trainer for 4.5 years. Why did you become a Personal Trainer? Like many it was an evolution, I’d played professional rugby and fitness/training became my new passion once the finished. From there I developed my knowledge
To gain optimal results from our training sessions, why do our bodies require adequate sleep? Let me explain… Sleep is an important part of training as it serves many dynamic functions. In regards to weight training, the two primary functions of sleep are growth (obviously) and mental alertness. In other words, while we are sleeping and dreaming, our body produces natural Growth Hormone (GH), and protein synthesis (the process of building proteins) takes place. Therefore, without adequate sleep, our bodies will
WHAT ARE THEY? You may have read our previous article about a Ketogenic Diet explaining what ketosis is and how ketones are produced naturally inside the body. Well, this article focusses on Exogenous Ketones, ketones which are produced outside the body. Endogenous – Originates from a source internal to the body Exogenous – Originates from a source external to the body Ketones, aka ketone bodies, are a result of
It’s important to know the difference between overtraining and muscle soreness and to remember that they are not one in the same. So, what is muscle soreness/pain? Let’s look at it in more detail. Delayed muscle soreness or better known as DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness) is a natural response to unfamiliar efforts that the body exerts. It is an important part of the body’s adaptation process if you want to improve strength and stamina within your muscles and to build
Goodlife Health Clubs
Fitness First
Membership expires 3 months after course start date.
