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Stability, the opposite of flexibility, describes the state of being rigid and stable; too much flexibility renders a joint unstable whilst too much stability increases the risk of tissue strains and tears. In relation to kinesiology and exercise, the degree of stability explains one’s ability to be able to resist and oppose external forces and movement. The core is the most important stabilising mechanism in the body- not only does it protect the organs but it also provides a solid foundation from which the arms and legs move from.   What is the Core?If we were to remove the arms and legs, we would be left with the trunk- the core describes all of the muscles that are involved in the stabilisation of the trunk; thus ‘core stability’ refers to one’s ability to recruit these muscles in their capacity as stabilisers (usually called fixators).... more info

A career as a Personal Trainer is one of great privilege, reward and immense satisfaction but its not all glitz and glamour. Achieving the qualifications is the easy part, the hard work starts once you are qualified. Ask most people what they think of Personal Trainers and it doesn’t take a great deal of imagination to anticipate their response! The modern day Personal Trainer has to overcome these old stereotypes and set a new standard, one that conveys an image of professionalism, passion, enthusiasm, care and competency. Prospective clients need assurance and confidence that their Personal Trainer can meet their needs and solve their problems. All great businesses have the same thing in common; they are the solution to people’s problems and Personal Training is no different.... more info

If you have recently been to a modern health club, you won’t have been able to ignore the rather peculiar looking vibrating contraptions that appear to be trying to ‘shake their users into shape’.  Are these machines credible? Do they work? In this 3 part article will explore the facts surrounding this type of exercise and provide some guidance on how you can incorporate vibration training into your workouts. Alternatively, if you are a Gym Instructor or Personal Trainer looking for some new information to share with your clients, you may also find this useful. The content of this edition will primarily focus on how vibration training related to resistance training. Vibration training or whole-body vibration (WBV) is an exercise phenomenon that has recently emerged into mainstream fitness clubs and has become increasingly popular throughout the European health and fitness industries.... more info

The Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) is a regulatory body for the fitness industry and has been established to safeguard anyone using the services of an exercise or fitness professional. Essentially REPs aims to ensure that anyone teaching exercise or fitness has sufficient skills, qualifications and insurance to do so. Whilst membership and accreditation of REPs is not yet a legal requirement, it is most certainly considered ‘best practice’ and many fitness industry employers are now starting to demand it!   Once qualified, Fitness Instructors and Personal Trainers must provide evidence of their qualification status before they can be added to the ‘Register’.... more info

A career in the health and fitness industry is one of great fun and reward. The opportunities for qualified Fitness Instructors and Personal Trainers are no longer confined to the gym floor and are literally endless. In this brief article we will discuss the role of a ‘Fitness Instructor’ on board a cruise liner. The amenities offered onboard cruise ships are vast and include a range of health, fitness and sporting facilities. While many guests will want to spend the majority of their time relaxing, it is also important for passengers to be able to leave the ship feeling energised and invigorated. Thus the Fitness Instructor’s role onboard the ship is to motivate the passengers to remain active, and to ensure that they do so in a safe and effective manner.... more info