The pursuit of optimization has instilled a curiosity for asking, "What is the best..." The best answer for us is...it depends. Context matters when giving the most informed answer. Follow up questions of what are you hoping to achieve by using the deadlift? What are you goals? What are you capable of executing? Get specifics. [...]
You got through the 1st major hurdle got yourself certified as a personal trainer. The next step is to become successful, but that begs the question, how do we do that? As a newly certified personal trainer, you may not have a lot of clients to train initially. There are many behaviors that contribute to [...]
You get the itch to help others through a career in fitness. You start to do your research only to feel overwhelmed with the information out there. You learn there are different certifications, they all sound the same, they have different pricing, structures, formats and locations. The more you search, the harder the answer can [...]
Here we have a guest blog post by Samson Back, one of Semiahmoo Fitness World's finest trainer is giving us insight into understanding training core. Posterior and Anterior loaded exercises are both great ways to get strong and stay healthy and functional. This post isn’t going to be pitting the two against each other and [...]
You took that step and got your personal training certification. Now you're wondering what's next? One of the greatest benefits of personal training is the flexibility to approach it however you want. As a personal trainer, you can decide to work in commercial, private, and/or online. Within each area, there are many opportunities for a [...]
Do you ever feel like a fraud or an imposter? Imposter syndrome is a common experience, often amplified by not understanding its origins. For many fitness professionals, especially those just starting out, feelings of inadequacy, doubt, fear, and anxiety can be overwhelming. It can affect client acquisition, closing of sales and lacking results. Imposter syndrome [...]
The barrier of entry into the fitness field is quite small compared to many other jobs. In fact, a recognized accredited personal training certification is all you need to get started. Getting into the field is the easier part, becoming successful is much harder. Becoming certified is different than being qualified. Before even considering in-person [...]
If you've ever trained with me, you'll know my favorite slogan is: "We strive for progress, not perfection." More importantly, sometimes we need to regress to progress. Understanding that perfection is not an immediate goal can transform both the coach-client relationship and the journey itself. Embracing imperfection with grace makes the process more enjoyable and [...]
Hi! I'm Sarah. I'm 27 years old and work as a Certified Personal Trainer and Nutrition Coach at Fitness World. Health and fitness have interested me since I was 15 years old, although I didn't start off having a very positive relationship with food and exercise. I used to spend hours doing cardio, didn't prioritize having [...]
As a fitness professional or someone who enjoys fitness, the pursuit of mastering various skills and techniques is a constant. Learning new skills, modalities, and knowledge better allow us to assist our clients in reaching their results. Today we are going to look at how movements like the clean and snatch can be accomplished using [...]
