What’s the quickest way to shed weight, build lean muscle, and reveal a toned and sexy physique? The answer is simple: strength training with high-intensity intervals. Some women are hesitant to start lifting weights. They think lifting heavy weight equates…
When it comes to core workouts, no exercise beats the plank in terms of effectiveness and time (not even crunches). This move challenges the entire body and burns more calories than a traditional crunch. It's also much easier on the…
Eccentric exercise is not, as it may sound, an unconventional type of workout. It actually describes the lengthening portion of a strength training movement. Whereas the shortening phase is concentric exercise. (Think: the lifting or lowering of your arm in…
Ok, so we are going to dial it back to the basics of squat, hinge, push, pull, and core - our five fundamentals of training - to create a bodyweight circuit that you can incorporate in any space for any…
If it's been a minute (ahem, a year-plus) since you've been to the gym, figuring out where to begin again might feel daunting To help you ease into the process, here is International Fitness Academy’s four-step starter kit to take…
So, I know 10,000 steps is a healthy daily goal but will it help me lose any weight? You’ve got your watch that counts your steps, you’re actively taking walks on your lunch break. But why 10,000? It might surprise…
Two years ago, Joe Wicks was just another jobbing personal trainer. Then he discovered Instagram and a fitness phenomenon was born. So, Who is Joe Wicks? Joe Wicks, 33, is an online fitness and diet guru who has launched his…
We are all looking for those exercises that target specific body zones, like your core and legs, but when you've only got 15 or 30 minutes to sneak in some movement, full-body moves are golden. So lucky for you, we've…
The personal training industry is growing every day - with COVID pushing people to get back into fitness and listen to their bodies, the sector has become unstoppable. It might look tempting to join this fast-growing industry, but you’re going…
As a trainer, you’re in a special position to see a change in a client’s mood or attitude. Although your professional focus is on the body, mental wellness plays a big role in our overall health and fitness, so don’t…