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How to Lose Weight - Our Top Tips
Hannah Groves Updated September 28, 2023
How to Lose Weight - Our Top Tips
Losing weight is about more than dieting - it's about creating sustainable habits. In this blog, Study Active Assessor Rebecca Ireland shares practical advice on combining nutrition and exercise, creating...
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Muscular Endurance for Sports
Kari Fry Updated October 13, 2025
Muscular Endurance for Sports
For athletes and those engaging in sports, muscular endurance can be an important factor to consider when looking to improve your performance. We caught up with Fitness Educators, James Luscombe...
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Functional Strength Training
Kari Fry Updated October 13, 2025
Functional Strength Training
We use our bodies every day in a myriad of ways, such as lifting and carrying, bending, sitting, and stretching. But how often do we think about those muscles and...
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Post Workout Stretches: The Best Stretches After a Workout
Kari Fry Updated October 16, 2025
Post Workout Stretches: The Best Stretches After a Workout
Have you ever been tempted to skip those post workout stretches? Wondering which stretches are best for each area of your body after a workout? We spoke to Study Active...
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The Best Tricep Exercises for Women
Kari Fry Updated April 16, 2026
The Best Tricep Exercises for Women
Incorporating tricep exercises into your workout routine can provide a number of benefits, and there are many different exercises you can choose from to mix up your workouts each week....
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Strength Training Exercises for Women Over 50
Kari Fry Updated April 16, 2026
Strength Training Exercises for Women Over 50
Strength training can provide many benefits, and for women over 50 it can be a great tool to add into their fitness routine. We spoke to Personal Trainer Karen King...
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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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The Best Arm Workout for Women
Kari Fry Updated October 13, 2025
The Best Arm Workout for Women
We sat down with Personal Trainer and Study Active assessor Hannah Groves to get her thoughts on toning and strengthening your arms with focused arm exercises and targeted workouts. Introduction...
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Effective Kettlebell Workouts
Kari Fry Updated April 16, 2026
Effective Kettlebell Workouts
We asked Personal Trainer and Study Active assessor Rebecca Ireland to share her advice and recommendations for getting the most out of using kettlebells and creating effective kettlebell workouts. IMPORTANT:...
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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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