Category: For the Trainer

MSFT | Bleep Test (20m)

MSFT | Bleep Test (20m)

The 20m multistage fitness test is a commonly used maximal running aerobic fitness test. It is also known as the 20 meter shuttle run test, beep or bleep test among others. equipment required: Flat, non-slip surface, marking cones, 20m measuring tape, beep test, cd player or other playing device, recording sheets. procedure: This test involves continuous [...]

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The complete FITNESS TEST list

The complete FITNESS TEST list

This is a comprehensive look at fitness testing.  Here you can look at the various tests and match the best suited test to your client. Listed in alphabetical order with also the top 10 most popular tests for your convenience. There are over 250 individual tests, with a few tests listed more than once in [...]

06/05/2012 | 0 Comments More
Researchers Find Light Weights Are Just as Good for Building Muscle, Getting Stronger

Researchers Find Light Weights Are Just as Good for Building Muscle, Getting Stronger

Lifting less weight more times is just as effective at building muscle as training with heavy weights, a finding by McMaster researchers that turns conventional wisdom on its head. The key to muscle gain, say the researchers, is working to the point of fatigue. “We found that loads that were quite heavy and comparatively light [...]

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Jordan Fitness support Welsh community gym project

Jordan Fitness support Welsh community gym project

Commonwealth games gold medallist boxer, Jamie Arthur and functional fitness specialists, Jordan Fitness have helped regenerate a local community gym in rural South Wales creating opportunities for aspiring boxers in the area. Following a string of titles, including Welsh Super Featherweight Champion in 2008 and gold at the Commonwealth Games in 2002, Jamie Arthur’s vision [...]

04/05/2012 | 0 Comments More
Jordan Fitness Continue to Build European Brand @ FIBO

Jordan Fitness Continue to Build European Brand @ FIBO

Jordan Fitness strengthened ties with European distributors at the recent FIBO 2012 exhibition, whilst showcasing new functional fitness products. Experiencing rapid growth in the European market over the past 12-18 months, Jordan Fitness seized upon the opportunity to meet with distributors and launch new products in their line-up. New kit on display included the new [...]

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BOKWA Revolution Hits Swindon

BOKWA Revolution Hits Swindon

BOKWA Fitness is the new up and coming dance fitness program comprised of cardio respiratory endurance, muscular strength, and flexibility to hit the Dance and Fitness Industry. BOKWA Fitness is energetic, exciting, exuberant and exhilarating and consistently remains challenging, however is tailored for every type of individual to guide and assist with weight loss. BOKWA [...]

09/03/2012 | 5 Comments More
Remove The Barriers, Boost Your PT Business Today

Remove The Barriers, Boost Your PT Business Today

You probably have a limiting factor in your life, barriers that are holding you back. A limiting factor may be a habit, a preferred chemical or an attitude that hinders your advancement, your happiness, your future. Can you think of a creative way to remove the limiting factor from your life? By the way, creative thinking may [...]

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PEOPLEskills | Human Insight – Enhancing Your PT Business

PEOPLEskills | Human Insight – Enhancing Your PT Business

As a personal trainer, you are a service provider; your client base will reflect how you work with your clients, so understanding key PEOPLEskills is imperative to a successful career. How we Learn and Buy… 83% Through SIGHT 11% Through HEARING 3 ½ % Through SMELL 1 ½% Through TOUCH 1% Through TASTE   How [...]

03/03/2012 | 1 Comment More
Principles of a Good Trainer By Mike Buss Celebrity Trainer

Principles of a Good Trainer By Mike Buss Celebrity Trainer

Clients will be compelled to learn and put 100% in to the training you provide for them if they are interested and have incentive and can see the reason behind the training you are putting them through. To be a successful trainer, you must have a thorough knowledge of your subject and be aware of [...]

29/02/2012 | 1 Comment More
Sell The Dream | By mikebuss Celebrity Trainer

Sell The Dream | By mikebuss Celebrity Trainer

Part of the job of a personal trainer is to sell the dream and have the ability to back it up with the skills and experience our job and training has given us.  Most people’s dream is to lose weight and get fit in the quickest possible time. It’s your job as their trainer to [...]

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