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Hannah Feeney |
The Truth About Online Study: Busting the 3 Biggest Myths
Thinking about studying online - but not sure it’s for you? Online learning has opened the doors for thousands of people to retrain, upskill, and build new careers. This can...
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Spin Instructor vs. Personal Trainer: Which Career Is Right for You?
Jemma Walsh |
Spin Instructor vs. Personal Trainer: Which Career Is Right for You?
So, you love fitness. You’re the one your mates ask for gym tips, and you practically live in activewear ( don’t worry, same here – I’ve accepted it as a...
Tricks for Avoiding Knee Pain When Squatting: Advice from Personal Trainers
Jemma Walsh |
Tricks for Avoiding Knee Pain When Squatting: Advice from Personal Trainers
Okay, hands up — who’s ever been mid-squat and thought “Hmm… is my knee meant to sound like a bowl of Rice Krispies?” Yeah , me too. And I’m not...
What Should Your Resting Heart Rate Be? Insights for Personal Trainers
Jemma Walsh |
What Should Your Resting Heart Rate Be? Insights for Personal Trainers
Alright , let’s talk about something that’s literally at the heart of fitness—your resting heart rate (RHR). As personal trainers, we’re all about the numbers: reps, weights, macros, PBs, and...
Music and Workouts: How Personal Trainers Can Create the Perfect Playlist
Jemma Walsh |
Music and Workouts: How Personal Trainers Can Create the Perfect Playlist
Let’s be real—there’s nothing worse than hitting the gym, getting ready to smash a workout, and then... silence. Or worse, someone else's questionable taste in music (yes, I’m looking at...
Gym Workout for Rugby Players
Jemma Walsh |
Gym Workout for Rugby Players
Rugby is a full-contact sport, and no, I’m not just talking about friendly high-fives. It’s about power, endurance, and resilience. A solid gym workout for rugby doesn’t just build muscle;...
Workout for BasketBall Players
Jemma Walsh |
Workout for BasketBall Players
Okay, so you’re looking to level up your basketball game, huh? Whether you're aiming to dunk like LeBron, block shots like Giannis, or simply outrun your friends in a pick-up...
Fitness with Strava: Your Essential Guide
Jonathan Buffard |
Fitness with Strava: Your Essential Guide
The app becomes a beacon for your health data, transforming mere numbers into a story of your exertion, endurance, and evolution. Dive into the seamless integration that brings your workouts...
Sprinter Training: Exercises for Sprinters
Jemma Walsh |
Sprinter Training: Exercises for Sprinters
Let’s be real for a second—sprinter training isn't just about running as fast as you can for 100 meters (though it’s part of it). You’re going to need explosive power,...
Football Gym Workout: Gym Exercises For Footballers
Jemma Walsh |
Football Gym Workout: Gym Exercises For Footballers
Hey there, fellow football fanatics! So, here I am, sitting at my desk, contemplating what it takes to elevate my football game to the next level. After some deep dives...
How to create a home gym
Jemma Walsh |
How to create a home gym
Whilst a gym membership has long been seen as the standard action to take in order to get fit, since the pandemic (when gyms closed) the concept of a home...
Boxercise with Andy Wake
Jemma Walsh |
Boxercise with Andy Wake
Study Active are delighted to be partnering with the nationally established fitness company Boxercise. Boxercise, who have been operating since way back in 1992, specialise in providing an exercise concept...
Keto and Exercise: Weight Training and Cardio on a Keto Diet
Jemma Walsh |
Keto and Exercise: Weight Training and Cardio on a Keto Diet
A Keto diet is one of the most popular diet trends and something that is a regular topic of conversation amongst those participating in weight loss and personal training. (Tell...