Technical coaching ability is essential in personal training, but long-term success also depends on business acumen. Many trainers enter the industry with strong practical skills yet a limited understanding of financial and operational systems.

Fitness facilities have traditionally been viewed as places to train, somewhere between work and home, where people exercise. Increasingly, however, research in behavioural science and public health is highlighting the importance of “third spaces”: environments outside of home (first space) and...

You’ve finished your studies, you’re on the gym floor, and suddenly the real world of fitness feels a lot bigger than the classroom ever did. The jump from newly qualified trainer to manager, coordinator, or even franchise owner can seem massive — but with the right mindset and habits, it’s a very...

You’ve finished your studies, you’re on the gym floor, and suddenly the real world of fitness feels a lot bigger than the classroom ever did. The jump from newly qualified trainer to manager, coordinator, or even franchise owner can seem massive — but with the right mindset and habits, it’s a very...

Motivation is a key ingredient in fitness success, yet it’s one of the most challenging factors to maintain—for both clients and trainers. Understanding why people start, stop, or stick with exercise requires more than enthusiasm. Behaviour change models offer practical insights that can help...

Motivation is a key ingredient in fitness success, yet it’s one of the most challenging factors to maintain—for both clients and trainers. Understanding why people start, stop, or stick with exercise requires more than enthusiasm. Behaviour change models offer practical insights that can help...

Burnout is a growing concern in the fitness industry—for both personal trainers and their clients. With high energy demands, back-to-back sessions, and the pressure to stay constantly motivated, it's easy to overlook the signs of fatigue and mental overload until it's too late.

Burnout is a growing concern in the fitness industry—for both personal trainers and their clients. With high energy demands, back-to-back sessions, and the pressure to stay constantly motivated, it's easy to overlook the signs of fatigue and mental overload until it's too late.

Clients often ask personal trainers in Australia for advice on food and nutrition. While nutrition is vital in supporting exercise performance, recovery, and overall well-being, personal trainers must ensure they provide evidence-based information within their professional scope of practice....

HYROX is an exciting new fitness event that has gained popularity worldwide and made its Australian debut in Sydney in August 2023. Combining endurance, strength, and functional fitness, HYROX is designed to appeal to a wide range of participants, from casual gym-goers to competitive athletes....