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Upper Body Workout Ideas
Rob Spicer |
Upper Body Workout Ideas
A question we often get is what are the best workouts for the upper body? We thought we would ask the expert, so we caught up with Study Active Fitness...
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The Best Rope Skipping Workout Ideas
James Luscombe |
The Best Rope Skipping Workout Ideas
Whilst many pieces of fitness equipment can prove to be quite expensive, there is one age-old exercise that can be bought on a shoestring (no pun intended!) – skipping! This...
What is the difference between Yoga and Pilates?
James Luscombe |
What is the difference between Yoga and Pilates?
While there may be some similarities, the fact is that Yoga and Pilates are two completely separate disciplines. The question lingers however, what is the difference between Yoga and Pilates?...
10 of the best stretching exercises for the lower back
James Luscombe |
10 of the best stretching exercises for the lower back
As a nation we are facing an epidemic of lower back pain hence the need to take good care of our backs through appropriate lower back exercise and lower back...
Resistance Band Workout Ideas
James Luscombe |
Resistance Band Workout Ideas
Resistance band training can be a very effective method of training the body to improve muscular strength and endurance. It can be done very safely and effectively as long as...
What Skills Do You Need to Become a Nutritionist?
James Luscombe |
What Skills Do You Need to Become a Nutritionist?
A nutritionist is a title which involves someone working with a client and advising them on their dietary intake. They should not be confused with a dietician. A dietician is...
Study Active named as finalist for Education Provider of the Year award at ukactive Awards 2022
James Luscombe |
Study Active named as finalist for Education Provider of the Year award at ukactive Awards 2022
Study Active named as finalist for Education Provider of the Year award at ukactive Awards 2022 We at Study Active are excited to be shortlisted for the Education Provider of...
Study Active trains Everyone Active staff in GP Referral
James Luscombe |
Study Active trains Everyone Active staff in GP Referral
Study Active have been proud to work in partnership with Everyone Active, who recently chose our Active IQ Level 3 Online Diploma in Supporting Clients with Long-term Conditions for 13...
I Wanted to Know How to Write a Personal Trainer Bio - Here is What I Found Out (2026 UPDATE)
James Luscombe |
I Wanted to Know How to Write a Personal Trainer Bio - Here is What I Found Out (2026 UPDATE)
Edited by Liam Huggins - Fitness Blogger  For this article, I researched the latest information on what to include in a Personal Trainer’s bio to get the most up to...
Giving Nutritional Advice as a Personal Trainer – A Simple Guide
James Luscombe |
Giving Nutritional Advice as a Personal Trainer – A Simple Guide
Providing nutritional advice is an imperative skill for a personal trainer. Nutrition is incredibly important for any client’s goals and a very important aspect of the overall health and wellbeing...
A Fitness Education Expert's List of What You Need to Consider When Becoming a Fitness Instructor (2026 UPDATE)
James Luscombe |
A Fitness Education Expert's List of What You Need to Consider When Becoming a Fitness Instructor (2026 UPDATE)
Edited by Liam Huggins - Fitness Blogger When embarking on a career journey as a fitness instructor there are numerous considerations one must consider to make sure they have the...
How to get more Personal Training Clients
James Luscombe |
How to get more Personal Training Clients
Being a personal trainer is often a freelance position and therefore it is the responsibility of the personal trainer to find their own clients. It is very important for this...
What Skills Do You Need to Become a Personal Trainer?
James Luscombe |
What Skills Do You Need to Become a Personal Trainer?
Being a personal trainer requires great responsibility, and therefore a different level of skill is required to be able to do this particular profession. There are numerous qualities a personal...