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If you’re looking to become a Personal Trainer, you’ll need to make sure you know exactly what your duties and responsibilities entail. Don’t worry - The Training Room are here to guide you through your new career and what you’ll need to do to be the best Personal Trainer you can be.

Global Administrator | 22/02/2021 10:00:00

Current trends show negative calorie diets (i.e. low calorie, crash diets) disrupt the balance to crucial systems of the body. As a way to prevent such negative occurrence we can look to effective coaching, exercise and nutritional support to serve the body and mind.

Global Administrator | 15/02/2021 09:00:00

If you haven’t heard the worrying, yet exciting news, buckle up; you’re in for a treat! Elon Musk, the rocket wizard, known for his self-driving cars and colonialism of Mars, has now been working on brain chips that make you smarter. According to CEO Elon Musk, a monkey is able to play video games via the linkup with his mind. The chip allows the user to operate gaming controls without the use of a controller or even a screen for that matter. The Monkey was basically able to play PingPong with its mind. 

The Training Room | 12/02/2021 11:12:17

How long is a Personal Trainer course? This blog explores the various options which The Training Room offer enabling you to become qualified in as little as six weeks! But becoming a Personal Trainer doesn’t have to be done on a full-time basis, with The Training Room you can take advantage of our various study options so that becoming a Personal Trainer fits around any existing commitments that you may have!

Global Administrator | 11/02/2021 10:00:00

With the current lockdown restrictions meaning clients are currently unable to visit the gym, for some, their New Year’s resolutions may feel like a distant memory, while others might still be looking for guidance on where to begin with setting their goals for 2021. So, what can we, as personal trainers (PTs), do to help our clients achieve their aims and keep on track this year? And when it comes to goal setting, what can we learn from the habits of professional athletes?

The Training Room | 04/02/2021 09:00:00

Are you looking to change your job but not sure where to begin? If you enjoy exercise and all things health and fitness, why not consider a Personal Trainer career? Working as a Personal Trainer is rewarding, fun and exciting. Also, 57% of Personal Trainers say they do not feel like they are stuck in a career rut, so if you are not enjoying your current job, this is something to consider. Personal Trainers are also 30% less likely to get stressed at work, compared to office workers.

Global Administrator | 01/02/2021 09:00:00

Returning to education is commonplace for many people who’ve had a break in employment, particularly if you are a parent who is going back to work after a baby. There are plenty of options for working mums looking to balance family life with education. Returning to work  can often raise some issues – you might find you no longer want to work in the same way you used to, with the same company, or even in the same industry! This is a great time to evaluate what you want to do and then put a little time into ensuring you achieve that.

The Training Room | 28/01/2021 11:00:00

Gyms, sports facilities and leisure centres across the UK were forced to close their doors when the latest lockdown was announced on 4 January. In truth, most gyms in England and Wales had already been forced to shut prior to Christmas, when the new Tier 4 areas and regional restrictions were introduced on 19 December. In Scotland and Northern Ireland, gyms had already closed on Boxing Day.
 

The Training Room | 25/01/2021 09:00:00

Many people don’t realise that proper nutrition is such a vital aspect of a healthy lifestyle. Find yourself feeling lethargic? Can’t get a great night’s sleep or always wake up feeling tired? Feeling hungry a lot of the time? Start by reviewing your nutrition and if there are any significant, or even small changes to your everyday life to help. After all, “you are what you eat”!

The Training Room | 18/01/2021 10:00:00

When teaching, you’ll be very much aware that no two children are the same when it comes to learning and there will be different learning methods that suit each of them. Well, when it comes to children with Special Educational Needs (SEN), they have an even more unique set of needs required to maximise their learning.

The Training Room | 11/01/2021 10:00:00