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Social Media in the Fitness Industry: What’s the Problem?

Social Media in the Fitness Industry It's no surprise that exercise and movement have a positive impact on your mental health. Regular physical activity is strongly linked to positive mental health outcomes, with research showing it…
Fit Mind Matters
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The (Pedal) Power of Unexpected Friendship

  Friendship is born at that moment when one person says to another: 'What! You too? I thought I was the only one.' - C.S. Lewis Generally, I enjoy spending time alone, and I believe that it's healthy to be content in your own company.…

Season 2 of The Health First Podcast

Season 2 of The Health First Podcast with Naomi McArdle is now LIVE Click the Link Below to Listen   Season 2 Podcasts Health First Team PTI
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Health and Fitness Myths

A lot of "evidence" regularly does the sounds suggesting things about health and fitness that are very widely believed. Today, we thought we'd look at a couple of them and some real evidence to debunk these myths. Morning Workouts are best It…

Tag Archive for: Exercise

Award in Supporting Mental Health: Early Intervention

By completing this qualification, learners will gain the knowledge and skills required to: Understand mental health, mental ill health and factors which contribute to poor mental health. Understand risks associated with poor mental health and mental health conditions. Support individuals using a person-centred approach. Signpost individuals to access appropriate services and interventions to support mental health.

Award in Supporting Participation in Physical Activity: Menopause (Practitioner)

Learners completing the optional unit below will be acknowledged with the addition of the term ‘practitioner’ on their certificate to confirm that they have demonstrated relevant skills delivering exercise for this population.

Award in Nutrition for Physical Activity and Exercise

This qualification provides learners with knowledge and skills to provide clients with reliable, evidence-based nutrition and healthy eating guidance. Working within their scope of practice they will be able to assist their clients in understanding the relevance of official guidelines to their individual personal food preferences and needs, directing those individuals who participate in physical activity and exercise to reputable sources of information when required.

Award in Supporting Participation in Physical Activity: Menopause

This qualification will equip personal trainers with a deep understanding of: The Menopausal Experience Personal trainers will explore the stages and effects of menopause, delving into the physiological and psychological impacts of decreasing hormone levels.

Award in Supporting Participation in Physical Activity: Disability and Impairment (Practitioner)

Learners completing this unit will be acknowledged with the addition of the term ‘practitioner’ on their certificate to confirm that they have demonstrated relevant skills delivering exercise for this population. Learners must have completed: Award in Supporting Participation in Physical Activity: Perinatal