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Inclusive Sport
Everyone should be able to participate in sport and physical activity in a welcoming and inclusive way – regardless of gender, sexual orientation, ability, cultural background, ethnicity, location or life stage.
Video Blog: #8 Choreography and Exercise Classes
There are many types of exercise classes that involve performing a set of movements to music. These classes are usually performed in a group setting
Fitness industry job statistics post-COVID
There is no denying that COVID has taken a massive toll on society and how we move forward with face-to-face jobs. The fitness industry was particularly affected, as during the national lockdowns all fitness facilities/centres and organised sports/ sporting events were closed / stopped / ceased. This proved to be an issue amongst the community as it put a stop to most of the sport for the period.
Resistance Band Training
Resistance bands are one of the most simple and effective ways to complete a strength workout. They can be used in a variety of ways to train each muscle group and are more accessible than a set of dumbbells.
For beginners through to advanced strength trainers, a resistance band can provide new ways of performing exercises that will continue to challenge you.
RPL: Recognition of Prior Learning
Did you know that you may be eligible to have your past studies and/or work experience count as RPL towards the achievement of units of competency in your courses?
This means that you could be exempt from some of the unit of competencies and/or subjects in your course, and be able to complete your qualification in a shorter period of time.
Gambling in Sport
Gambling in sport is defined as: “Irregularly influencing the course or result of a sports event in order to obtain advantage for oneself or for others and to remove all or part of the uncertainty normally associated with sport.’
It goes without saying that a fundamental aspect of why so many people love and enjoy sport is a belief in the fairness of the contest and the uncertainty of the outcome. When these things are compromised then sport becomes pointless.
Why do we always forget about Preventive Health?
What were the major party’s preventative health strategies? An internet search comes up with nothing. They were non-existent. We know that prevention is better than cure. Data, research, and history have continually shown a four-fold return on investment to the health budget. We know that exercise improves physical and mental health.
Video Blog: #7 What is it like to study online a Cert III and Cert IV in Fitness?
In this video you will learn what is like to study the Certificate III and IV in Fitness, and how long does it take to
Video Blog: #6 The 10 Commandments of a Personal Trainer
So you love being in the gym. You love being fit and strong, and everything related to physical exercise and training .
Does that mean that your ideal job is being a Personal Trainer?
Maybe.
Fitness Boxing Illustrated
Everybody wants a great body, but where do you start? You might have tried the latest diet or exercise fad and lasted maybe a month. There’s so much misinformation about how to get a lean and tight body that you’re ready to give up. Don’t give up. Fitness boxing might be the last exercise program that you’ll ever need.
Choreography and Exercise Classes
There are many types of exercise classes that involve performing a set of movements to music. These classes are usually performed in a group setting and are a great way to make exercise enjoyable.
Importance of Strength Training for Women
In order to create a well-rounded exercise program, elements of strength, flexibility and cardiovascular fitness are necessary. There are limited studies on the benefits of
The Case for Women Coaches: The Women’s Sports Academy
Within Australian sport research, there is a lack of information about women in elite coaching roles. This highlights the need for discussion and further studies that break down the disparity between male and female coaches and why this exists in the industry.
Video Blog: #5 The F****** Virus
This is a video directed to anyone thinking about working in Fitness. Young Grade 12’s fresh of High School and people of all ages looking for their dream job and working in jobs they don’t like.
Exercise and Mental Wellbeing
Mental health problems is one of the world’s modern pandemics, as it becomes the 3rd leading cause of chronic health problems in youth with the
Video Blog: #4 Pathway to a Career in Fitness in Australia
What could be better than being able to work in fitness, take that passion and turn it into a rewarding career that helps others? If
Video Blog: #3 Fitness Myths Debunked
There is a lot of misinformation in the fitness industry. As a personal trainer it is important to be able to understand the difference between
Video Blog: #2. Fitness Industry on the Rise
The pandemic has already taught us many lessons and it will continue to, as we navigate a post-COVID world. A key learning, and one well
How to become a Coach/Mentor Partner with Fit Education
Fit Education provides on-line learning and assessment opportunities for students to obtain their SIS20115 Certificate II in Sport and Recreation, SIS30321 Certificate III in Fitness, SIS40221 Certificate IV
Growth in the Fitness and Sport Sector
The Australian Fitness and Sport Industry The Australian Fitness and Sport Industry has undergone rapid growth rate in recent years and will continue to rise
Top 10 Myths of Female Coaching
#1: Women just want to chat It is a common misconception that females only want to chat. Social interaction is one of the most important
The Sports Industry Lacks Female Coaches
Women in coaching roles Within Australian sport research, there is a lack of information about women in elite coaching roles. This highlights the need for
Video Blog: #1. Help your teen decide what to do after Year 12: Is a Career in Fitness the right choice?
Super Deal 2021 for Year 12 graduates We are offering an exclusive super deal for all Year 12 graduates in 2021. It is a limited
Registration as a Student or Fitness Professional – What you need to know.
Registration for Students studying their group fitness and personal training certification It is recommended to join a registered body whilst you are studying. AusActive offers a student
The Australian Skate Federation (ASF) awards celebrated pro skateboarder Tommy Fynn with $15,000 Scholarship to study Diploma of Sport with Fit Education.
Sept 1st 2021 at JF O’Grady Memorial Park in Brisbane, Donny Fraser, ASF Director, presented Tommy Fynn with a Scholarship Award valued at $15,000 to study
Help your teen decide what to do after Year 12: Is a Career in Fitness the right choice?
Parents worry. That’s what we do. Sometimes we worry without a reason, and sometimes there is. There are specific moments in the lives of our
Warm Up for Resistance Training
A warm up before training is not only an important topic but an interesting discussion over the past years. Warming up is a fundamental process when optimising muscle performance, by mediating multiple physiological effects…
Core Training
Because the spine is so mobile and capable of many movements there is no universal exercise that equally stresses all of the muscles that surround the spine to create the desired stiffness needed in life and when lifting weights.
Health is Wealth.
Health is Wealth – In the recent 11th of May Federal Budget, the Treasurer stated that addressing the nation’s mental health ‘is a clear national
Fitness Industry on the Rise
I was lucky enough to attend our fitness industry associations recent information session in Brisbane, and it reinforced what I expected. The fitness industry is
What do you need to do to work in fitness in Australia?
Become a fitness professional in Australia: So, you’re thinking about becoming a fitness professional! Like us, you’re probably a little crazy, I mean, passionate, about
Tapering
Tapering : What do mangoes and tapering for competition have in common? I don’t think there is anything better than a ripe mango. Sweet, juicy,
Deadlift
The Deadlift is a simple exercise. Pick up a heavy bar off the ground then put it down again. It is one of the most
Seated Cable Row
The seated cable row is a pulling exercise that works the back muscles, particularly the rhomboids, latissimus dorsi, teres major, and middle trapezius. It also works the forearm muscles and the biceps. It is
Goblet Squat
goblet squat The goblet squat is a leg strengthening exercise. It can be used across all fitness levels and sports to develop muscle hypertrophy and
Bench Press
Bench press The Bench Press is a popular upper body strength training exercise. The movement consists of pressing a weight upwards from a supine position.
Fitness is an Essential Service
Exercise is essential for the wellbeing and physical health of all humans in conjunction with a proper diet. It is time fitness was considered as
Top 50 Fitness and Gym jargon to get the lingo right!
So, you’re eager to start your new career in fitness! Exciting times are ahead. Getting started with any new job can feel a bit intimidating
Battle Rope
The battle rope is an energy system training (conditioning) and muscle endurance exercise . It works muscles in the upper back, shoulders, arms, abs, back,
Overhead Barbell Squat
The overhead barbell squat is an advanced exercise that requires strength in the legs, and stability of the shoulders and core. It mobilizes the thoracic
Does Exercise Really Work?
With the demands of the workplace ever increasing, it would be comforting to know that exercise didn’t really matter to our health and wellbeing, and
Bulking Up and Gaining Strength
Want to Increase strength, achieve a suitable body composition, and maintain fitness levels? Read on. If you take your sporting performance (or health) seriously, you
Five Fitness Myths Debunked
Fitness Myths Debunked: There is a lot of misinformation in the fitness industry. As a personal trainer it is important to be able to understand
Weight Training: Why Everyone Should Lift
Weight training has many benefits including: Increasing overall strength. Weight training improves a person’s ability to perform taxing physical tasks as well as normal, everyday
Positive Outlook for Careers in the Fitness Sector Post COVID-19
The Importance of the Fitness Industry The fitness industry is important to Australia as a source of jobs, investment, spend, innovation and physical and mental
Circuit Training
Circuit Training: A circuit is 4 or more movements put together in sequence. Other movement combination definitions include: 1 movement is an exercise; 2 movements
Online Training Tips
Online training: There has been a lot of growth in online virtual personal training and fitness with COViD19 and the advancement of online real-time technology.
Gym Re-opening Checklist
Gym Re-opening : Gyms, personal training studios, boutique fitness centers are on the way back. There are a lot of things to consider as part
Swiss Ball Hamstring Curl
The swiss ball hamstring curl is a fantastic exercise to strengthen the hamstrings, glutes and core.
Ab Roller
AB ROLLER The abdominal roll-out is the primary exercise performed with an ab roller (a form of anti-extension core training). As the body rolls forward,
Endurance Training Jargon
Fundamental Concepts in Physiology Relevant to Endurance Training. To understand endurance training it is important to have an understanding of some basic physiological concepts. Five
Virtual Fitness
Virtual Fitness: The fitness industry has copped it through COVID-19 as shown in the diagram below. It has been one of the major industries affected.
The Role of a Strength and Conditioning Coach – Example Brisbane Broncos
Strength and Conditioning Coach: The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) definition of Strength and Conditioning is:‘Strength and Conditioning discipline provides services in the areas of
Single Leg Squat
The squat is one of the great exercises. It stimulates all the major muscles in the legs – the quads, hamstrings and glutes. The single-leg
Group Fitness – Something For Everyone.
Group fitness is a popular way to improve fitness. Group exercise is a generic term used to describe fitness industry exercise classes characterised by a
Running – Chris Wardlaw’s 12 Training Principles
Running – Chris Wardlaw’s 12 Training Principles Chris Wardlaw – dual Olympian and distance coach uses 12 Basic Principles as a checklist for any training
Lunge
The lunge is a staple resistance training exercise that works the hips, glutes, quadriceps, hamstrings, and core. It is a common weight training exercise that
Study Tips and Tricks To Study During COVID-19.
Study Tips: Here are 4 tips to help you study during COVID-19. 1) Prioritise your study Try prioritising sections of the course that are more
COVID-19 FAQ’s
FAQ’s Will Fit Education Remain Open During COVID-19? Yes, at Fit Education, we acknowledge current events and want to let all our students and friends
Deadbug – Abdominal Exercise
Deadbug: The dead bug strengthens the abs and core without putting strain on the lower back. (which can be a concern with sit ups and
Face Pull
Face Pull: The standing face pull is an isolation exercise primarily targeting the rear deltoids, traps, and upper back. It is most often performed with
Shoulder Press – Standing Barbell
Shoulder Press: The Standing Barbell Shoulder Press is a full body, compound exercise. The shoulders and arms press the weight over head while the legs,
Contrast Training – For Strength and Power Development
Contrast training involves performing a strength exercise followed by a power movement similar to the strength movement. Examples: a Deadlift paired with a Broad Jump,
Monster Walk
Monster Walk: The Monster Walk is a common resistance training exercises for strengthening / activating the glutes. Step both legs through the band . (Band
Gym Jargon
Gym Jargon: There is a lot of fitness industry specific jargon floating around. Brush up on your knowledge of the fitness lingo before you start
Lower Back Pain – 10 Helpful Tips To Help Manage LBP.
Low back pain (LBP) is the leading cause of disability worldwide, and is often associated with costly, ineffective and sometimes harmful care. What drives disability
What Happens To My Body When I Exercise? Aerobic and anaerobic exercise
Exercise is commonly divided into two types; aerobic (things like running, swimming and cycling) and anaerobic exercise (weight training and activities that last less than
The 10 Commandments Of A Personal Trainer
Here are 10 points all Personal Trainer need to consider and then reconsider! All Cert III and Cert IV students in our Personal Trainer course
How Much do Personal Training Courses Cost?
Cert 4 in Fitness: Personal training courses in Australia cost $4815, on average, according to data recently published by MySkills, a website run by the
How Long Will My Personal Trainer Course Take?
Personal Trainer Course Length We regularly get asked how long it will take to complete a personal trainer course. A lot of people are keen
Weight Room Safety Tips
This article provides advice on weight room management, safety, and how personal trainers can protect themselves from liability and accidents in the weight room. Do
Programming For Sports Specific Training
Programming: Over the years there has been much debate over the effectiveness of sports-specific resistance training, likewise, the effectiveness of not engaging in it. This
Are Deep Squats Bad For Your Knees?
A look into the bio-mechanics of squat depth Squats: 90 degrees or ‘ass to grass’? Squats are one of the great exercises. However there exists
Bone Health In Young Women
Concern for Bone Health in Young Women: A Synergy Between Nutrition and Exercise. On a daily basis do you drink 3.5 cups of milk? Eat
Pro Guide on How to Become a Successful PT
Don’t like working in an office, having to wear a suit and sitting through boring meetings? Do you want to have a PT career to
What You Need to Know to Become a Certified Personal Trainer
If you have a passion for exercise, health and fitness, perhaps you’ve thought about becoming a Certified Personal Trainer. But where to begin? It’s fairly
Darn Well Jogging Around: Polarised Training
THE CONCEPT OF POLARISED TRAINING AND SUCCESSFUL ENDURANCE TRAINING A review of the literature on polarised training for endurance training. ABSTRACT There are many ways
12 Tips for Successful Sport Coaching
Sportspeople regularly comment on the impact their coaches have had on them as athletes and people (both positive and negative). To excel in Sport Coaching it
Strategies for Success in Strength and Conditioning
In your practice of strength and conditioning, what are the core principles of your philosophy when managing athletes? One of the early principles I learnt
Youth Coaching Advice
What advice do you have for youth coaching in terms of analysing the demands of their sport before designing their youth programs? Coaching young athletes
Core Training
What is your ‘core’ and what are the best ways of ensuring core training in this area of your body to be strong at all
Youth Sport
Youth Sport. What are the key principles of program design for young athletes?
Sports Injuries
What advice should youth coaches tell athletes that are returning from sports injuries?
Gym Managers – Employment Statistics
Gym Managers, personal training managers and group fitness managers manage fitness centres, personal training studios, and sports clubs. They may coach, instruct and train clients.
Thinking of Starting a Career in Fitness Industry?
Are you looking for a job that’s fun, flexible and rewarding? Having a career in the fitness industry could be for you. There’s an almost
Passed Certificate 4 Fitness Course – Now What?
Tips, Tools & Career Opportunities you need to know after completing Certificate 4 Fitness Course. Congratulations on passing the cert 4 (IV) fitness course! You’ve
Interval Training – Improve Your Running Race Pace
Research has repeatedly proven that interval, fartlek, and repetition training should form a regular part of your weekly schedule, and will improve your race pace.
Become a Fit Education Partner
Thanks for your interest in becoming a partner. This program allows fitness professionals to help clients, friends or acquaintances that have shown an interest in
How to Become a PT
Don’t like working in an office, having to wear a suit and sitting through boring meetings? Do you want a career that makes a real
Sport Coaching – Employment Statistics
Sports Coaches, Instructors and Officials coach, train and instruct participants in sports, and officiate at sporting events. Job tasks include: coaching, training and instructing sportspersons
How To Be a Great Personal Trainer. The 10,000 Rule Applied To Personal Training
It requires 10,000 hours of specific practice for sportspeople to attain top-level success. This rule also applies to every Personal Trainer. Talent obviously also plays a
Employment Statistics for Personal Trainers
The Australian population is becoming more unhealthy. While this is bad news for Australia and the taxpayer, it is good news for Personal Trainers, as
12 Tips for Getting Clients After Completing Your PT Course
Any successful personal trainer will tell you that having a broad and loyal client base is essential. This can be challenging fresh out of the PT
Turkish Get Up
The Turkish Get-Up works the entire body developing stability, mobility, balance, and strength . This is one of many resistance training exercises covered in Fit
Front Squat
The front squat is a lower-body exercise that will strengthen the legs and hips, particularly your quadriceps and glutes. It is a staple resistance training
The Effects of Resistance Training on Bone Mineral Density and Osteoporosis
Resistance training can be defined as any exercise which creates a force or muscular contraction. It also places a load onto the bones. By loading
Passed Cert 3 in Fitness Course – Now What?
Tips, Tools & Career Opportunities you need to know after completing your Cert 3 in fitness Course. Firstly, congratulations on passing your Cert 3 (III)
Offline vs. Online PT Courses: Which One to Choose?
As the demand for health and fitness-based careers continues to increase, more options are becoming available for the average person to switch jobs. In order
12 Fitness Tips for the Time Poor.
Too often we hear the excuse, “I just don’t have enough time” in relation to physical activity. Read this Fitness Tips if you are someone
Five Fitness Myths to Avoid
Fitness Myths: Whether you’re a Personal Trainer, Strength and Conditioning Coach, or just someone wanting to lose weight, fitness is a state of well being
Strength and Conditioning – Training Characteristics of Elite Athletes
Strength and Conditioning: Elite athletes’ are extraordinary people that do superhuman things, right? A portion of this statement is correct, the other is debatable. Elite
Nutrition – The Secret Behind The Perfect Body Composition
Nutrition: Ever wondered how the Cristiano Ronaldo’s, Usain Bolt’s and Laura Geitz’s of the world got their bodies to look like a work of art?
Twelve Training Tips to Make Exercise Routines Stick
Training Tips: Too often as fitness trainers we hear the excuse, “I just don’t have enough time” in relation to physical activity and/or starting an
Five Tips for a Healthier Easter
Christmas, Birthday, New Year, Easter. Is there ever a time throughout the year that we are not celebrating with a little indulgence? The team at
Be Efficient With Your Time When You’re Studying Online
Considering signing up, already enrolled, or just starting an online fitness course? Many find enrolling in an online course a scary proposition, as they are
PT Course – Living Financially Fit
PT Course: Always loved fitness and had the dream of making a living out of it, but then had others tell you or just assumed
Myths: Eating Carbohydrates On A Diet
Carbohydrates: One of the biggest misconceptions around is that you should limit your carbohydrate intake when trying to lose weight. Myths like these have been
What a Certificate IV in Fitness Means for You
By earning a Cert 4 in Fitness, you gain the necessary skills to work as either a full or part-time trainer anywhere in Australia. It
Nutrition – What Advice Can Personal Trainers Provide?
Nutrition: Is it illegal for personal trainers to give nutritional advice and programming to their clients? There is a lot of attention in the
Exercise Selection for Perfect Programming
There is an art / skill to choosing the right exercises for your clients. The most important consideration of exercise selection is to select exercises
Studying for a Personal Trainer Course
If you’re looking to be a personal trainer, certification will give you the necessary skills. The concept of studying to be a personal trainer, though,
Graduate Case Study: Jamie Duke – DUKE’s Youth & Fitness
Graduate Jamie Duke explains how studying with Fit Education helped her to establish her own organisation helping troubled young people. Feeling ambitious? Study a Cert
Strength Training For Masters Athletes
STRENGTH TRAINING FACT: Veteran athletes lose strength as they age. Humans start losing muscle mass after the age of 38. Research suggests that this age-related
The Importance Of Olympic Lifting For Personal Trainers
Triple Extension and the Importance of Olympic Weightlifting. Olympic lifting is one of the oldest Olympic sports, and its variations are used by many athletes
Top 9 Tips to Succeed in Online PT course
Personal training has become one of the hottest career areas to pursue and it’s not hard to see why. You get to set your own
Do Compression Garments Work?
The use of compression garments are becoming more and more common at all sporting levels, with skins, body armour, 2XU and generally all major sporting
Pregnancy And Exercise
Introduction Exercise during pregnancy has become more popular during the last 10 years than it had previously (Brown, 2002; Mudd et al, 2009). As a
Gordon Pirie’s Laws Of Running
Running: Gordon Piries’s Laws of Running Gordon Pirie (10 February 1931 – 7 December 1991) was an English long-distance runner. He competed in the 5000
Ten Training Tips To Help Prevent Sports Injuries
Sports Injuries – Ten Training Tips To Help Prevent Injuries Sports Injuries: Following is a list of 10 training tips to reduce your chance of
Shin Splints
There is much confusion over the difference between shin splints and stress fractures in the running community. The term shin splints is a name often
Core Stability: Is It A Myth?
Core Stability: Personal trainers; gym instructors, Pilates and yoga instructors; and exercise physiologists regularly talk of the importance of having a strong core, especially the
Periodisation – The Make Up Of An In Season Week
Periodisation – The Makeup of a Normal Training Week – Leeds Carnegie – Professional Rugby Team Post match recovery and injury assessment Second recovery session
What Happens To Your Brain When You Exercise?
A Look At The Importance of The Brain and Proprioception In Regards to Training Performance. Intrinsic improvements to exercise performance involve a combination of neural,
Are Running Shoes Doing More Harm Than Good?
Running shoes or bare foot running? As all technical areas of running are accelerating in relation to research and performance the newly adapted running shoes
Tai Chi: A Combat Martial Art
Tai Chi: Article by Luke C Gregory as published in Blitz Magazine. Many martial artists may not see tai chi – or tai-ji, as it’s
Fat Burning Exercise: The Facts
Fat Burning: Health magazines are always full of new ways to burn fat faster then ever before. Modest to wild claims occurs on a monthly
Single Set – Super Slow Resistance Training – An Alternative to 3 Sets of 10?
Single Set Resistance Training – High Intensity Training (H.I.T.) is a popular training technique that has evolved since the 1970’s. It was properly advocated by
Training Tips – Keeping Fit at Home
Training Tips – Everyone needs to try their best to keep fit. But how easy is it on cold winter days, after a long day
Personal Training: Make Your Living Doing Something You Love
Personal Trainer Course: If you’re a fitness fanatic and cherish the impact that being fit has had on your life, then perhaps there’s a way
Barefoot Training and Foot Mechanics
There are many terms used to describe feet and foot types. The most general and common are ‘Pes Planus’ (flat foot) and ‘pes cavus’ (high
Improved Core Stability Will Improve Your Cycling
FACT: Improving your Core Stability will improve your Cycling. FACT: Most professional cyclists do core stability training weekly. Having stiff segments to transfer force, is
“All Day!” – Quotes you can Use for Training
“A positive attitude may not solve all of your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort” (Herm Albright) “It
Hydration Issues – Preparation And Recovery
Hydration: In the heat and humidity of our tropical climate, it is very important to begin an event or training session well hydrated and have
Tips to training in winter
Everyone has trouble staying fit and motivated during the colder months of the year. Not only is it harder to stay motivated to train in
Asthma – Is Swimming A Solution?
Asthma currently effects around 12% of the population (over 2 million people) in Australia. Young people are more commonly affected by asthma, with 14% of
Endurance Training – Preparing For Endurance Events
Endurance Training: Preparing for Endurance Events The focus of this article is the investigation into the current training methods utilised to enhance endurance running performance.
What Is Missing In A Personal Trainer’s Knowledge?
The Missing Link in the Personal Trainer’s Knowledge Why is it that some trainers have long waiting lists whilst others struggle to retain the few
What Running Shoes Should I Buy?
Running Shoes: At Stanford University, California, two sales representatives from Nike were watching the athletics team train. Part of their job was to gather feedback
Barefoot Running v Running With Shoes
For many the idea of running barefoot would seem counterproductive or even dangerous however barefoot running has a strong cult following. It would be an
Shoulder Injuries – (Rotator Cuff)
Shoulder injuries are very common in many areas of sport and fitness. They are particularly common in swimming, shoulder workouts and other overhead activities (Javelin
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Iliotibial Band Syndrome – What is the Iliotibal Band? The Iliotibial Band (ITB) is a band of collegen fibres that extend from the Tensor Fascia
The Tarahumara Men: The men who run forever
The phantom Taraumara Indians are said to have found a way to party all their lives, living on a diet of carbs and beer.
Sport Psychology – Emotional Intelligence And Mood Affect On Exercise
Sport Psychology – Mood has an affect on exercise and sport performance. The mind set a client is in ultimately determines the results they achieve.
The Importance Of Exercise And Ageing.
The importance of exercise and ageing: Getting started in your 40s & 50s Exercise and Ageing: You may have heard the phrase, ‘move it or
Learning to treat your body with respect – Short Story
The human body is an intricate machine. When it’s in peak condition, mental alertness and productivity is high, performance improves. Here is an interesting story
