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Spicy food eases tendinitis and arthritis

Posted on Tuesday 4th Oct 11

Could a simple curry be the answer to your inflamed tendon? New research has found that a derivative of turmeric, a commonly used spice in Indian curries, could help the common condition.

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The three biggest mistakes Personal Trainers make with their websites

Posted on Tuesday 4th Oct 11

Every Personal Trainer needs a powerful online presence, generating a steady stream of high quality leads into their business. Here, Victoria Judge, a speaker at PT Biz next month gives you an insight into her presentation on how to turn leads into sales through your website.

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Turning your passion into a career

Posted on Thursday 29th Sep 11

Daniel Hoy digs deep and discusses the fundamentals of keeping up with changes and developments as a personal trainer

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Olympic Rower to Personal Trainer

Posted on Tuesday 20th Sep 11

Amber Bradley is a successful sportswoman with a number of international rowing medals under her belt. Now, since completing a Master Trainer qualification at the Australian Institute of Fitness she is able to help others achieve their health and fitness goals.

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Love fitness and massage? Make them your career

Posted on Friday 9th Sep 11

If the idea of working in an office from 9-5 is your worst nightmare, but you’re not sure what else you could do, how about a career in fitness and massage? This is a wonderful pathway for those with heaps of energy who love being around people, as these traits can be put to good use in helping others lead a healthy lifestyle.

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Yoga reduces fibromyalgia

Posted on Friday 9th Sep 11

In a study of women with the chronic pain condition fibromyalgia, the practice of yoga was found to reduce both physical and psychological symptoms of pain.

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Improved body image can increase fat loss efforts

Posted on Friday 9th Sep 11

Fat loss is one of the main reasons that people contract the services of a personal trainer. But did you know that peoples’ poor perception of their bodies may hinder their chances of losing weight, rather than acting as an incentive?

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Fork size affects food portion intake

Posted on Friday 9th Sep 11

Researchers from the University of Utah conducted a field study in an Italian restaurant, in which diners were provided with either a smaller or a larger fork. Those eating with the smaller forks surprisingly ate more food than their larger forked counterparts.

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