An exciting career in the fitness industry is just around the corner. CMS Fitness courses offer a range of health and fitness qualifications, from a Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training to a Level ...

Today’s fitness blog discusses the use of METS to estimate calorie expenditure. METS, or metabolic equivalents, are a highly effective way for personal trainers to measure their clients’ progress.

Ratio: the lactic acid ratio is: 1:4, 1:3 or 1:2. It is recommended you start on the highest ratio (1:4) and progress down the ratios as your lactic acid tolerance and lactic acid removal pathways ...

Flexibility refers to the range of movement possible at a joint or joints and will be influenced by the type of joint (ball and socket, hinge etc). The agonist or prime mover creates movement at a ...

Data protection is a term that refers to the process of safeguarding important data from damage, loss, or corruption. It also involves ensuring that the data is used in a fair, lawful, and transparent ...

Musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions are a group of conditions that affect the bones, joints, muscles and spine, and are a common cause of severe long term pain and physical disability. Special ...

Relevance to Personal Training As a personal trainer it is important to understand the benefits and limitations of plyometric exercises and to consider factors such as a client’s fitness level, goals ...

Understanding the stages of atherosclerosis and the treatments available at each stage is crucial for personal trainers and healthcare professionals. By being aware of the potential risks and ...

Forming effective relationships with clients and participants is an important factor in promoting exercise adherence. The client needs to gain trust in the instructor and feel supported during their ...

Introduction As a personal trainer, you must have a thorough understanding of the cardiovascular system and how it operates in order to design effective and safe exercise programmes for your clients.

In this guide, you’ll find a comprehensive overview of what constitutes total fitness. The emphasis is that total fitness is not just about physical well-being, but also includes other aspects such as ...

Relapse Movement out of the circle Loss of motivation and commitment. Barriers are presented [reasons for not continuing with change] Exercising decreases or ceases due to an injury, job change, ...