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What type of PT job is right for you? | FEPT

If you’re starting out in the Fitness Industry it can be exciting and tempting to take the first PT job offer that comes your way. But one of the most common reasons Personal Trainers fail is lack of business skills and knowledge. It is so important to consider what are your strengths and weaknesses and... Read more »
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How much sugar are you drinking?

Recommended daily intake There isn’t currently a recommended daily intake for sugar, but the World Health Organisation has suggested that no more than 10% of our total energy intake should come from sugars. For an average Australian consuming about 8700kj a day, that equates to about 55g or 13 teaspoons of sugar per day. One... Read more »
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Exercises to prevent lower back injuries | FEPT

Lower back injury and chronic pain is a common complaint. Over time long periods of sitting can cause overly tight lower back muscles and poor posture, increasing risk of injury. Because of it’s position and role in certain movements, the lower back is subject to injury while lifting heavy objects, twisting, or sudden movements. There are... Read more »
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Benefits of Corporate Fitness for employees | FEPT

There are MANY benefits to exercise. Everyone understands that exercise helps with maintaining a healthy body weight, it increases physical abilities in cardiovascular endurance, muscle endurance and muscle strength. But there’s SO much more that exercise does for you. Let’s specifically talk about some ways that exercise can benefit employees who are participating in workplace... Read more »
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Can exercise help with anxiety?

Mental health is an issue that affects many Australians, it’s estimated that 45 per cent of people will experience a mental health condition in their lifetime. In any one year, around 1 million Australian adults have depression, and over 2 million have anxiety. Anxiety is more than just feeling stressed or worried. While stress and... Read more »
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5 Easy Exercises for Rounded Shoulders | FEPT

What does having ’rounded shoulders’ mean? Rounded shoulders are a very common postural issue. You’ve probably seen someone with a very bad posture with their shoulders slouching forward. Having rounded shoulders means that your shoulder position has moved forward from its ideal alignment. In general, having poor posture habits is the most common reason for having... Read more »
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Easy at-home seated stretches

Stretching is one of the easiest things we can do to improve our mobility, ability to perform daily tasks, relieve muscle tension, and prevent injuries. Stretching doesn’t have to take a long time or be difficult. In fact stretching should be relaxing, enjoyable and help to alleviate the aches and pains that come from overly tight... Read more »
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