Fitness and Exercise

The Ultimate Guide to Lunchtime Workouts: Maximise Your Break for Fitness and Productivity Imagine turning your lunch break into a powerhouse session that boosts productivity, lifts your mood, and helps you stay fit. Sounds intriguing, right? Welcome to the ultimate...

In the ever-evolving world of health and fitness, the internet has emerged as a treasure trove of advice, inspiration, and community. No longer do we rely solely on gym trainers or nutritionists for the latest workout trends and meal plans....

7 Steps to Stick to Your Fitness Resolutions At the outset of every new year or on the cusp of a personal transformation, we often find ourselves fervently jotting down fitness goals that promise a healthier, more active lifestyle. However,...

When it comes to fitness, many of us have ingrained the belief that 'more is better'. We imagine ourselves slaving away in the gym for hours on end, picturing that the longer we endure, the closer we are to our...

Pregnancy is a remarkable journey of transformation and growth for both the baby and the mother. It's a time filled with anticipation, wonder, and joy as new life blossoms within. Staying active during pregnancy brings immense benefits, promoting physical wellbeing,...

Embarking on a workout routine whilst battling an illness can lead to a crossroads of sorts, with many fitness enthusiasts grappling with the question: to exercise or not to exercise? This common conundrum touches on concerns such as exacerbating symptoms...

Many of us have been there – you hit the gym religiously for weeks or months, seeing results and feeling great. Then, life gets in the way, and before you know it, that well-trodden path to the treadmill is overgrown...

Embarking on a fitness journey that involves torching 1,000 calories a day is no small feat. It necessitates commitment, strategy, and a comprehensive understanding of your body's energy supply and expenditure. As we surge into 2024, prioritising this level of...

When it comes to strength sports, two disciplines come to mind: Olympic lifting and bodybuilding. Both are challenging, rewarding, and require consistent discipline and hard work. But when it comes to sheer strength, which of these two sports reigns supreme? Olympic...

Gone are the days of noting down the number of reps and sets on a piece of paper and trying to remember your last workout. With the rise of wearable technology in fitness, the way we approach working out has...

Hypertrophy training, a type of strength training, is all about boosting muscle size and strength through progressive overload. By subjecting muscles to muscle damage, metabolic stress, and mechanical tension, the ultimate aim of hypertrophy training is to increase muscle size....

Delve into the world of cardiovascular training as we explore the ins and outs of this dynamic discipline! Also known as aerobic exercise, cardiovascular training encompasses a wide range of activities that elevate your heart rate and breathing for an...

If you're serious about maintaining an active lifestyle or improving your fitness performance, you've likely heard of tracking your heart rate. But have you ever heard of heart rate variability (HRV)? HRV is becoming increasingly popular in fitness circles as...

Pregnancy and childbirth, while incredibly beautiful, can place significant demands on a woman's body. As a trainer for pregnant and postpartum clients, providing extra care and attention is crucial during this transformative time. Prioritising self-care is essential, and one of...

As a personal trainer, it is your duty to provide your clients the most extensive and reliable fitness advice and fitness programs. Even so, with the large amount of information available online, it can be challenging to know which sources...

When it comes to keeping track of the intensity during resistance training, personal trainers need to be well-versed in the different methods available. Three of the most commonly used methods are Repetition Maximum Percentage (RM%), Repetitions in Reserve (RIR), and...

In the world of exercise, it is important to understand the difference between structure and function. These two concepts are closely related, but they refer to different aspects of the body and its capabilities. What are Function and Structure? Structure...

Have you ever heard that we are all products of our surroundings? This logic states that we are all influenced by the environments that we operate in, shaping us into the people who we are today. That got us thinking:...

Have you ever been in this scenario with a client: you're counting down the minutes or the reps in a workout, but your client keeps falling short of the target? They had 10 more minutes to go, but only made...

You certainly don't have to look far to find research explaining the physical benefits of exercise - weight control, reducing the risk of cancers and strengthening bones and muscles, just to name a few advantages. However, did you know that...

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]   Do you ever feel like no matter how hard you train, nothing seems to change? Perhaps even for months at a time? Well, you’re not alone. This is a common phenomenon which occurs for many people, and can...

As a Personal Trainer who’s been in the industry for over 12 years, I’ve learnt how to build client relationships for the long term. I love my job and feel like I’m living the dream…well most of the time.  Of...

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text] It's time to mix up your training [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text] Sticking to one type of sport or training may actually be doing you harm, rather than good. Constant repetitive movements create stresses on the same muscles and joints whilst others remain...

Functional training is a term that is used a lot in the fitness industry of late. Everyone seems to either want to do functional training, or every fitness professional is claiming to be a functional trainer. So what exactly is...

Written by Onfit Tutor Claire Watson Most of you would never have heard of Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome (CECS) as a sporting injury before, but as this injury has plagued me for some 8 years now, I thought it might...

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Written by Onfit E-tutor Claire Watson [/vc_column_text][dt_gap height="10"][vc_column_text] It’s very likely you have heard the words “Make sure you are breathing!”, when training, whether it’s come from your Gym Instructor, Personal Trainer or spotting buddy. But, have you ever wondered...

Written by Jeff Cook, Education Manager at Onfit Training College In resistance training, the term ‘training to failure’ is used to describe what happens when you are unable to continue a set of an exercise due to muscle failure. Often...

There’s not a single person reading this who hasn’t lost motivation during the winter months. It’s hard work to get out of bed when it’s cold, damp and dark. Yet, sticking to your exercise regime is even more important during...

[vc_row][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text]Written by Onfit Tutor Rob Gardener [dt_gap height="10" /] There has always been debate as to what exercises beginners should and shouldn’t do when it comes to resistance training and why. Body weight, machines, or free weights, which ones should...