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Last week I shared maxim number 1 with you: We all need a strong sense of purpose. As promised, here is this weeks maxim for you. #2 Nobody is truly self-made. We all get by with a little help from our support network. Don’t be afraid to ask for help. It took me years to learn […]

As a trainer of trainers, I often get asked: how to be a personal trainer without a gym. I have worked in the fitness industry since 1999 and have only been a gym-based trainer for 10% of that time. If, like me, the idea of being stuck in the same environment for your entire career […]

I don’t know about you, but I feel super motivated and excited for 2022. A new year always feels like a new adventure. It’s an opportunity to make it your best year yet. So to help you make 2022 your best year yet, I am going to share with you my 12 maxims.  Not all […]

End your client’s training plateau with drop sets. If your client wants their body to change, they have to subject it to stress it is not accustomed to. In other words, you must give it a reason to adapt. The best gains begin outside your comfort zone! And a very effective method for taking your […]

Being a fitness professional can be challenging. Which makes it an exciting profession. However, if you don’t stay on top of things, you will become an overwhelmed fitness professional. Fear not! You no longer have to feel overwhelmed if you implement some weekly habits. Furthermore, your productivity will explode like The Hulk on Steroids! Habit […]

I often get asked what my book recommendations are. This isn’t easy because I have read so many, but I can certainly help give you some direction.  When I qualified as a fitness professional, I read everything fitness related that I could get my hands on.  However, you need to be more than just an […]

Tri-sets and giant sets are advanced bodybuilding techniques and a natural progression in intensity beyond super setting. Tri-sets A tri-set usually consists of three or more exercises that stimulate the same muscle group in slightly different ways and are performed back to back without rest.  An example of a tri-set for the deltoid muscles could […]

Luis Souza is one of our Academy graduates and now a successful personal trainer. In this video, he offers some advice for any new and aspiring PTs.

As a fitness professional, client testimonies and reviews are essential.    Looking after an individuals health and fitness needs is a privileged responsibility.  But before clients trust you with that responsibility, they need to be confident that you provide a safe service that will effectively meet their needs. Therefore, you will need to provide social proof […]

I have been quite fortunate in my career as a personal trainer as most of my clients have chosen to stay with me for many years. Once you help your clients achieve healthy levels of strength, mobility, CV fitness and body composition, many trainers will suggest that you now let your clients leave the nest! […]