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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? To ge...
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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? To ge...
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 stretches. The question is, however, wh...
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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 the correct equipment ...
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 much more of a medical...
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 the Year award at this...
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 of their nat...
How to Write a Personal Trainer Bio
James Luscombe

How to Write a Personal Trainer Bio

A personal trainer bio is important for many reasons. You may need to do this as part of: a resumé or a CV a social media profile a website as part of an article when writing for a blog or a magaz...
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 ...
Considering Becoming a Fitness Instructor – Things You Need to Consider
James Luscombe

Considering Becoming a Fitness Instructor – Things You Need to Consider

When embarking on a career journey as a fitness instructor there are numerous considerations one must take into account to make sure they have the best chance of success. Personal Attributes to be...
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 reason that the person...
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 tra...
Getting the Most Out of Your Outdoor Personal Training Session
James Luscombe

Getting the Most Out of Your Outdoor Personal Training Session

Outdoor training is an incredibly appealing option for a personal trainer to use with a variety of clients. Not only does this mean that a personal trainer can avoid expensive fees associated with ...
Outdoor Workout Ideas for Your Clients
James Luscombe

Outdoor Workout Ideas for Your Clients

As a personal trainer it is important to be able to work in different environments. It is not solely about training in a gym and therefore very important that a personal trainer is comfortable trai...