Tag: Personal Training

An adult walking uphill outdoors while wearing an evenly fitted weighted vest

Weighted-Vest Walking: Useful Progression or Overhyped Shortcut?

Weighted vests can make walking more demanding, but evidence for bone, …

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An adult climbing an outdoor staircase beside a modern building during the day.

Exercise Snacks: Can a Few Minutes at a Time Improve Fitness?

Very short bouts of exercise can improve cardiorespiratory fitness in physically …

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An adult exerciser sitting on a gym bench during a rest interval.

How Long Should You Rest Between Sets?

A practical, evidence-informed guide to choosing rest intervals that preserve load, …

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A bowl of oats with milk, banana, apple and pomegranate, viewed from above.

What Should You Eat Before Exercise? A Practical Guide

A practical, evidence-informed framework for choosing a comfortable pre-exercise meal or …

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Adult client and fitness professional completing a standing warm-up in a gym

How to Design a Warm-Up Without Creating Fatigue

A practical, evidence-informed method for building a task-specific warm-up that improves …

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Adult runner checking a fitness tracker and smartphone after outdoor exercise

Heart-Rate Zones: Useful Guide or False Precision?

Heart-rate zones can organise aerobic training, but they are estimates rather …

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Personal trainer coaching an adult through a controlled front squat

Progressive Overload: What Should Personal Trainers Actually Progress?

Progressive overload is not simply adding weight. Learn how to progress …

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