The Best Stretches for the Hip - Increase Flexibility and Relieve Tight Hips and Pain
Article written by Louise Henderson, Personal Trainer and Study Active Assessor and edited by Jemma Walsh
Hip flexibility is something that we need to work on as we get older and less agile. Knowi...
Exercises To Strengthen Knees for Running - Runner Knee Exercises
Article by Jake Amos, Personal Trainer and owner of Hitchin Running Club & Burnt Hare Events and edited by Jemma Walsh
One of the most common injuries that occurs for those taking part in card...
Food for Muscle Recovery
Article by Rebecca Ireland, Personal Trainer and Tutor/Assessor for Study Active
Introduction to Food for Muscle Recovery
At Study Active we often get asked about the best foods for muscle recovery...
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 and how you’ll...
Plyometrics Workout: A Guide to Plyometric Exercises
(Article by Hannah Groves with Kelly O’Regan)
Plyometrics can be a great form of exercise especially when wanting to add in power and speed into workouts. Hannah Groves asked Study Active assessor ...
HIIT Workout – A Training Guide
(Article by Hannah Groves with Kelly O’regan)
A common misperception that many fitness enthusiasts have about exercise is that it is necessary to spend hours working out to get results. Nothing cou...
How to Lose Weight - Our Top Tips
(Article by Hannah Groves with Rebecca Ireland)
A common question asked by clients to Personal Trainers is how can I lose weight? Whilst this is a popular question there is a lot of variables invol...
The Best Glute Workouts for Women
We caught up with Millie Powles, Healthy Lifestyle Advisor for Barnsley Premier Leisure to give us her quick guide to glute workouts and their importance for women’s fitness.
Muscular Endurance for Sports
Article by Kari Fry with Kelly Pegler and James Luscombe
For athletes and those engaging in sports, muscular endurance can be an important factor to consider when looking to improve your performanc...
Post Workout Stretches: The Best Stretches After a Workout
(Article by Kari Fry with Louise Henderson)
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 ...
Barbell Workout for Women
(Article by Kari Fry with Louise Henderson)
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.
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Strength Training for Runners
Article by Kari Fry with Jake Amos
Strength training can be an important tool for runners to incorporate into their workout routines, helping them to exercise key muscle groups, develop a good core...