You could approach this question with a simple answer, find out exactly how much it costs to enrol on a PT training course, maybe even work out your monthly repayments with an interest free loan over 12 months. You could create some complicated spreadsheets that will inform you how many clients you need to train […]
In the gym where I PT I have a poster directly in front of the squat rack with a poem on that I often read when Im struggling through a workout or just through life in general! Reading the words and thinking about their meaning has helped me get myself out of a tough spot […]
Customer complaints shouldn’t be taken personally. Instead view them as valuable customer feedback and always deal with them in a positive manner. Customers that are making complaints may be upset, angry, confused, even delusional, so to prevent the complaint from escalating it is important that a good customer complaint procedure is followed. The following is […]
Making the transition from being an employee to becoming a self employed personal trainer can be a little scary so we always recommend that you do your research first and ask the right questions before you enrol onto your course. A question we get asked a lot is ‘How long does it take to qualify […]
Unlike our dynamic stretching that we discussed in a previous post, static stretching is stretching without movement. Which does not make it the most effective form of stretching for warming up before a training session but it does make them very suitable for cooling down at the end of a training session. What are the […]
One of the biggest barriers we hear mentioned when people are excusing their lack of exercise is ‘TIME’. We all live such busy lives that squeezing in a regular exercise routine can be a challenge. However, research over the last few years suggests that ‘time’ need not be such a big barrier after all. Thanks […]
It’s not a coincidence that roughly two thirds of our body is made up of water AND two thirds of our planet is covered with the stuff. All living things need it. If you are looking to adopt some more healthy habits into your life then drinking plenty of water is the best place to […]
When we are trying to get continuous improvements in our fitness, whether its improvements in body composition or muscular strength, in order to do this we need to challenge ourselves and sometimes that can be tough. So, I like to use on myself and my clients a little mind tool I call ‘The Million Pound […]
After discussing the benefits of boxing & padwork, now we are going to focus on two particular punches ‘the jab and cross’. Your jab is your lead hand and your cross is your rear hand (also your dominant hand). They are the most commonly used punches in boxing for their long range, accuracy and speed. […]
It is essential that before you begin incorporating boxing & padwork into your training that you learn how to stand correctly with good posture and where to position your fists and arms to protect your chin and your ribs. You also need to learn how to move correctly to avoid being caught off balance and […]
