Body hooks, like head hooks, are also a round stopper. In fact a good body shot can be more devastating than a head hook. I have been hit in the head and across the jaw countless times and luckily I haven’t even seen stars but I have been caught of guard with a bodyshot at […]
Boxing & Padwork | Head Hooks
Our last Boxing & Padwork article focused on the jab and the cross, now we are going to focus on hooks, particularly short range hooks to the head. Why Hooks? Ok so little background on the hook first. As with all punches throwing some head or body hooks at a bag or focus pads […]
FOUR QUESTIONS EVERY PERSONAL TRAINER SHOULD ASK THEMSELVES
So many places to be seen So many things to say So many wrong ways to say them So many ways to waste money So little time Marketing a small business can be a minefield! On one hand, it’s now so easier than ever to reach your audiences (thanks to mobile phones and social channels) […]
What is Pyramid training?
Pyramid training systems are widely known and are often utilised in resistance training programmes – but what are they? Well it depends which pyramid we are talking about as “Pyramiding” can actually be performed in three different ways 1. Ascending pyramids Ascending pyramids adopt a light-to-heavy approach, whereby each successive set is performed with a […]
Breakfast | Jamie Oliver’s Granola Dust
If you’re looking for a nutritious and convenient breakfast that tastes great then I highly recommend you invest some time into preparing a big stash of Jamie Oliver’s Granola dust. After seeing it on Jamie’s Facebook page a couple of years back, we decided to give it a whirl and loved it. I don’t know […]
THE POWER OF A WINNING FIRST IMPRESSION
A bad first impression will lose you more business than any other factor! Despite this – business owners spend almost no time time cultivating a great first encounter with their customers. I don’t mean a personal impression here – eye-contact, firm-handshake, punctuality etc… – rather, the far more important impression people have of your brand when […]
How to Shine as a Personal Trainer
There’s so much competition! Why would anyone want me to be their trainer? Maybe working on your communication skills, emotional and social intelligence might just be the key. Not all Personal trainers are equal However, successful personal trainers all have certain traits in common. It isn’t hard to picture this person. They are ALWAYS smiling […]
Is cholesterol good or bad?
First of all let’s just cover what cholesterol is. Cholesterol is a waxy substance known as a large lipid molecule which is produced and released into your bloodstream by cells in your liver. It is also found in certain foods. Cholesterol cannot be used by your body for energy, instead it is used for the […]
GROW YOUR CLIENT LIST THROUGH MICRO-INFLUENCERS
Are you looking for ways to generate strong leads for your PT business? There is a really simple way to make a huge impact. The answer is Micro-Influencers. What is a micro-influencer? A micro-influencer is a social-media user that has attracted of following of between 1,000 and 10,000 people. They are no longer mere consumers […]
Developing your Social Conscience as a Personal Trainer
You might think, ‘what’s the point?’ But can developing your social conscience really help you become a better Personal Trainer? Social Conscience, another aspect of Social Intelligence If you Google social conscience it comes up with the following definition, ‘a sense of responsibility or concern for the problems and injustices of society.’ At this point […]