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What Is a Calorie Deficit? The Truth Social Media Doesn’t Tell You
Hannah Feeney Updated April 24, 2026
What Is a Calorie Deficit? The Truth Social Media Doesn’t Tell You
A calorie deficit is essential for fat loss, but social media often oversimplifies it, leading people to take extreme and unsustainable approaches. This blog explains that while the concept is...
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Hannah Feeney Updated November 20, 2025
How Personal Trainers Can Tailor Exercise, Nutrition & Lifestyle for Midlife Women
Menopause awareness is rising fast, and with more women seeking targeted support, personal trainers have a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact. Menopausal clients face distinct challenges - from...
Alternative Protein Sources: A Guide for Vegetarian and Vegan Clients
Jemma Walsh Updated October 13, 2025
Alternative Protein Sources: A Guide for Vegetarian and Vegan Clients
Okay, hands up if you’ve ever sat across from a new client who proudly announces they're vegan… and you immediately start panicking about how to hit their protein goals without...
Creatine for Women: What Personal Trainers Need to Know
Jemma Walsh Updated April 16, 2026
Creatine for Women: What Personal Trainers Need to Know
Alright, let’s dive into the world of creatine for women - because, spoiler alert, it’s not just for dudes with veins the size of garden hoses. If you’re a personal...
Most common and realistic career choices for nurses
Jonathan Buffard Updated October 23, 2026
Most common and realistic career choices for nurses
Nursing provides a great foundation for a range of career opportunities, both within and outside of healthcare. This blog explores different career paths available to nurses, from specialist roles and...
Keto and Exercise: Weight Training and Cardio on a Keto Diet
Jemma Walsh Updated October 13, 2025
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...
Eating Eggs Before and After a Workout (Pros and Cons)
Jemma Walsh Updated October 13, 2025
Eating Eggs Before and After a Workout (Pros and Cons)
There are all sorts of healthy foods that can aid with muscle growth and exercise performance, something at Study Active our trainers are regularly asked about, so today we are...
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...