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What are the Personal Training Levels? An essential guide
Jonathan Buffard Updated June 17, 2026
What are the Personal Training Levels? An essential guide
Thinking of becoming a Personal Trainer? Understanding the different qualification levels is a great place to start. This blog explains the progression from Level 2 Gym Instructor and all the...
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10 of the Best Weight Training Exercises for Beginners
James Luscombe Updated October 13, 2022
10 of the Best Weight Training Exercises for Beginners
Starting strength training can feel overwhelming, but building a solid foundation is key to long-term success. In this guide, Study Active fitness expert Chris Walsh explains why weight training is...
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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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Making learning accessible via blended learning - Study Active - Personal Trainer Courses
James Luscombe Updated April 13, 2017
Making learning accessible via blended learning
Accessing training and education for today’s modern professional and/or family person can be a logistical nightmare. The desire is there, the willpower is there, the one thing missing is time...
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