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Barbell Workout for Women
Kari Fry Updated April 16, 2026
Barbell Workout for Women
We sat down with Personal Trainer and Study Active assessor Louise to get her thoughts on barbell exercises and how to create a winning barbell workout. Introduction to Barbell Workouts...
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Strength Training for Runners
Kari Fry Updated April 16, 2026
Strength Training for Runners
Strength training can be an important tool for runners to incorporate into their workout routines, helping them to exercise key muscle groups, develop a good core strength and improve endurance....
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How to Gain Muscle
Kari Fry Updated October 13, 2025
How to Gain Muscle
Many people often enter the gym or work with a personal trainer with the goal of gaining muscle. We spoke with Personal Trainer and Study Active assessor Colin Archer to...
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The Best Ab Workouts for Women
Kari Fry Updated April 16, 2026
The Best Ab Workouts for Women
Ab workouts are often a focus for women in their fitness training and a popular question asked of Personal Trainers is which exercises are the best ones. We caught up...
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Training: Treadmill vs Running Outside
Kari Fry Updated April 16, 2026
Training: Treadmill vs Running Outside
Many people like to include running in their workout routines. We asked Personal Trainer and Study Active assessor Louise Henderson to talk us through some of the differences and benefits...
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Best Exercises to Lose Belly Fat
James Luscombe Updated December 22, 2022
Best Exercises to Lose Belly Fat
A common question asked by clients to Personal Trainers is how they can best lose belly fat. Whilst spot reduction unfortunately does not exist we asked Personal Trainer and Study...
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What is Hypertrophy Training?
Kari Fry Updated April 16, 2026
What is Hypertrophy Training?
Hypertrophy with regard to muscle and exercise/training is defined as "an increase in the size of muscle cells" (Quinn, 2021) In essence, the theory of hypertrophy training is to make...
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How to Get Better at Pull Ups
James Luscombe Updated November 23, 2022
How to Get Better at Pull Ups
Pull ups are a great example of an upper body exercise and having the correct form can make all the difference to the results they can provide. We sat down...
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Squat Alternatives
James Luscombe Updated November 14, 2022
Squat Alternatives
  Squats can be an excellent form of exercise, but they aren’t always suitable for everyone and for some people, they may be looking for the best squat alternative to...
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We Asked A Personal Trainer Their Advice on How to Find Clients for Personal Training
James Luscombe Updated June 18, 2026
We Asked A Personal Trainer Their Advice on How to Find Clients for Personal Training
Finding clients is always one of the main challenges new personal trainers face, but there are many effective ways to grow your business. This blog discusses practical ways to attract...
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10 of the best stretching exercises for the lower back
James Luscombe Updated August 20, 2022
10 of the best stretching exercises for the lower back
Lower back pain is a common issue, but the right exercises and stretches can help improve strength, mobility, and overall spinal health. In this blog, Study Active's low back pain...
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Funding your course with an Advanced Learner Loan
James Luscombe Updated October 24, 2021
Funding your course with an Advanced Learner Loan
This blog discusses how the Advanced Learner Loan can help you fund your fitness qualification without paying upfront costs. It covers who is eligible, how the loan works and what...
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Why personal trainers with a Level 3 or Level 4 nutrition qualification should not be writing meal plans or providing non-generic or specialist advice - Study Active - Personal Trainer Courses
James Luscombe Updated June 11, 2026
Can Personal Trainers Write Meal Plans? Understanding the Limits of Level 3, 4 and 5 Nutrition Qualifications
Can personal trainers write meal plans with a Level 3, 4, or 5 nutrition qualification? The answer may surprise you. In this article, Study Active and the Association for Nutrition...
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