Fitness Blog
The role of complementary medicine for fitness and health
Posted on Friday 20th May 11
Personal trainer courses online are the way to go if you want to fit in your study around other interests such as complementary medicine - and it will help to give your business an advantage. Chances are you’ve probably had a taste of at least one complementary health practice and found it to be beneficial! Complementary medicine is an alternative branch of medicine that is used sometimes in conjunction with conventional medical practice and includes various modalities such as naturopathy, physiotherapy, chiropractic treatment, acupuncture and aromatherapy
The Benefits of Walking for Health
Posted on Thursday 19th May 11
Hippocrates said “Walking is man's best medicine." Dust off your trainers and start walking to improve your health! It’s the simplest form of exercise, easy to schedule into your day and gets you outside to enjoy the scenery and fresh air.
Yoga For Health
Posted on Wednesday 18th May 11
Today the practise of Yoga as an exercise is widespread throughout the Western world. Practitioners of yoga carry out poses or postures and breathing techniques to bring about a state of relaxation and to strengthen the body
Exercise as part of a holistic approach to health
Posted on Tuesday 17th May 11
"Holistic Medicine treats the mind as well as the body". With that in mind, we can confidently say that exercise is an essential factor contributing to the process of an individual’s overall health. Exercise benefits not only our physical bodies but our mental and emotional wellbeing.
The benefits of Aromatherapy Massage
Posted on Tuesday 17th May 11
The phrase “Online Massage Courses” sounds a little strange doesn’t it? How do we learn massage online? Thanks to technology we can learn the physiology, theory and massage history online then apply that knowledge to the real world with a practical module!
The benefits of Lymphatic Massage
Posted on Monday 16th May 11
Massage Courses are back in vogue for many reasons. Massage improves circulation, stimulates muscle repair, provides relaxation from stress and helps to heal and nurture your mind and body. By introducing massage to your personal training business service, you can offer those benefits to the client and diversify your personal training business.
Part-time Personal Training Career Options for High School Leavers
Posted on Thursday 12th May 11
Are you one of those people who just loved physical education and sports at high school? Maybe you excelled in this area. Part time jobs for students in the gym or personal training field might be the very thing you’re looking into while you decide your next move. If you’re passionate about health and fitness and have a desire to learn more about this field, the Australian Institute of Fitness can provide you with many options from which to kick-start your career and business.
The one-stop women's guide to health, exercise and well being
Posted on Wednesday 11th May 11
There’s so much pressure on women these days. The best way to look after yourself is to, well, look after yourself! I’ve got some fitness tips for women, health and well-being wisdom to get you on the right track! So grab a cup of green tea or a nice espresso, sit down and read on
