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 of these principles are: VO2 […]
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. However, through the tough times […]
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 speed, agility, endurance, strength, stability, […]
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 version aids balance, mobility, co-ordination […]
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 group format, and an instructor […]
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 has many variations. Lunges are […]
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 many other common ab exercises.) […]
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 a rope attachment. Set up […]
Shoulder Press – Standing Barbell
The Standing Barbell Shoulder Press is a full body, compound exercise. The shoulders and arms press the weight over head while the legs, lower back and abs provide balance. How […]
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 studying your personal training course […]
