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How to Improve Your Deadlift
Kari Fry |
How to Improve Your Deadlift
Not an exercise for everyone, but for many, the deadlift is a favourite and challenging part of a workout routine. The deadlift is a complex move, so it is important...
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Post Workout Stretches: The Best Stretches After a Workout
Kari Fry |
Post Workout Stretches: The Best Stretches After a Workout
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 to Study Active...
Core Stability Exercises
Kari Fry |
Core Stability Exercises
We asked Personal Trainer and Study Active Assessor Rebecca Ireland to talk us through the importance and benefits of core stability exercises, how to start off as a beginner and...
Resistance Training Exercises
Kari Fry |
Resistance Training Exercises
Resistance training is a popular form of exercise, providing a number of benefits as well as increasing muscular strength and endurance. We spoke to Personal Trainer and Study Active Assessor...
Study Active tutor Heather Walker promotes inclusivity in fitness for Deaf Awareness week
Kari Fry |
Study Active tutor Heather Walker promotes inclusivity in fitness for Deaf Awareness week
According to the Royal National Institute for Deaf People (RNID) there are 12 million adults in the UK with hearing loss greater than 25 dB HL, and there are at...
Why Does a Personal Trainer Need Insurance?
Kari Fry |
Why Does a Personal Trainer Need Insurance?
We asked the team at FitPro to talk us through why a Personal Trainer would need insurance and some of the common questions that might arise when considering this important...
The Best Tricep Exercises for Women
Kari Fry |
The Best Tricep Exercises for Women
Incorporating tricep exercises into your workout routine can provide a number of benefits, and there are many different exercises you can choose from to mix up your workouts each week....
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...
Barbell Workout for Women
Kari Fry |
Barbell Workout for Women
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. Introduction to Barbell Workouts...
Strength Training for Runners
Kari Fry |
Strength Training for Runners
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 strength and improve endurance....
The Best Arm Workout for Women
Kari Fry |
The Best Arm Workout for Women
We sat down with Personal Trainer and Study Active assessor Hannah Groves to get her thoughts on toning and strengthening your arms with focused arm exercises and targeted workouts. Introduction...
Effective Kettlebell Workouts
Kari Fry |
Effective Kettlebell Workouts
We asked Personal Trainer and Study Active assessor Rebecca Ireland to share her advice and recommendations for getting the most out of using kettlebells and creating effective kettlebell workouts. IMPORTANT:...
How to Gain Muscle
Kari Fry |
How to Gain Muscle
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 Archer to...