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What is the best pre workout meal?
Hannah Groves

What is the best pre workout meal?

A common question asked by clients to Personal Trainers is what should be eaten prior to a workout as good nutrition can help people perform better and recover faster after each workout. Whilst the answer depends on the clients goals Hannah Groves asked Personal Trainer and Study Active Assessor Heather Walker how she would approach the question of ‘what is the best pre workout meal and what advice she would give.

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Resistance Training Exercises
Kari Fry

Resistance Training Exercises

(Article by Kari Fry with Heather Walker) Resistance training is a popular form of exercise, providing a number of benefits as well as increasing muscular strength and endurance. We spoke to Person...
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Strength Training Exercises for Women Over 50
Kari Fry

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 and asked her thoughts on streng...
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How to Gain Muscle
Kari Fry

How to Gain Muscle

Article by Kari Fry with Colin Archer 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...
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