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Is Fast-Track to Becoming a Personal Trainer a good choice?
Jonathan Buffard Updated June 18, 2026
Is Fast-Track to Becoming a Personal Trainer a good choice?
Fast-track personal trainer courses offer a quicker route into a career in health & fitness without sacrificing quality. This blog explores how these intense programmes work, what qualifications they bring...
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Most common and realistic career choices for nurses
Jonathan Buffard Updated June 18, 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...
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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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Here is My List of the 15 Best Female Bodybuilders of all time (2026 UPDATE)
Jonathan Buffard Updated June 09, 2026
Here is My List of the 15 Best Female Bodybuilders of all time (2026 UPDATE)
Discover the top 15 female bodybuilders of all time, who have pushed the boundaries of strength and inspired generations. From iconic pioneers to modern champions, these remarkable women have redefined...
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Boxercise with Andy Wake
Jemma Walsh Updated October 13, 2025
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...
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Study Active acquires the Premier Global brand name and select brand assets
Jemma Walsh Updated March 09, 2026
Study Active acquires the Premier Global brand name and select brand assets
Study Active is delighted to announce that earlier this month an agreement was reached with Assessment Technologies Institute L.L.C (part of Ascend Learning) for the acquisition of the Premier Global...
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Intermittent Fasting and Exercise
Jemma Walsh Updated January 31, 2024
Intermittent Fasting and Exercise
Intermittent fasting is a growing fitness trend, but how does it work alongside exercise? This blog explores the popular 16:8 fasting approach, the potential benefits often associated with fasting and...
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A Guide to Interval Training
Hannah Groves Updated November 16, 2023
A Guide to Interval Training
  (Article by Hannah Groves with Katie Brick) Hannah Groves and Personal Trainer/Study Active Tutor Katie Brick are here to tell you everything you need to know about interval training...
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Study Active tutor Heather Walker promotes inclusivity in fitness for Deaf Awareness week
James Luscombe Updated May 25, 2023
Study Active tutor Heather Walker promotes inclusivity in fitness for Deaf Awareness week
Creating an inclusive fitness environment means ensuring every client feels supported, understood, and confident. In this guide, Study Active fitness educator Heather Walker shares practical advice for working with deaf...
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Why Does a Personal Trainer Need Insurance?
Kari Fry Updated June 11, 2026
Why Does a Personal Trainer Need Insurance?
Being a Personal Trainer is all about helping people achieve their goals, but things don't always go to plan. This blog outlines why having insurance is so important, from protecting...
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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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James Luscombe Updated June 15, 2026
I Wanted to Know How Much Personal Trainers Earn in the UK - Here is Everything I Found! (UPDATED 2026)
This blog explores how much Personal Trainers can earn in the UK and any factors that can influence their incomes. From working in a gym to having your own client...
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