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Understanding Somatotypes: Level 2 Principles Revision

If you are chest-high in Level 2 Principles Revision, here’s a quick way to simplify somatotypes and also test your knowledge. Understanding Somatotypes is foundational for understanding the individual requirements that each client has when programming to achieve a goal. Look out for the mock question at the end and your opportunity to download 50 more for free. There are three Somatotypes: Ectomorph: ✅ Tall and Slim ✅ Low Body Fat % ✅ Easy to Burn Fat ❌ Hard to Bulk ✅ Type 1 Muscle Fibres ✅ Aerobic & Endurance Endomorph: ✅ Tall and Slim ✅ Longer Torso ✅ Shorter...

Why you are not getting results: Personal Trainer Exams

Have your Personal Trainer exams got you saying any of these …? “I don’t get it” “It’s not sinking in” “I’m rubbish at revision” “I’ll never remember this” “I’m just gunna give up” “There’s no point trying” “I’m too old to learn” “I just can’t find the time” “I’m too busy” “It takes me longer than everyone else” “It’s been too long since my course” “I’ve already failed” Or maybe you have failed once, and cant brings yourself to go through it again. There is a simple solution to this feeling, a simple solution to getting better results. And no,...

3 Essential Facts About The Heart

There are a lot of facts about the heart, but this video will cut out the confusion and strip it down to 3 essential facts about the heart. 1. Two Sides: There is a left side and a right side, separated by the septum. The Left side is your right as you look at it, and the right side is your left as you look at it. Imagine you are a heart surgeon – it is the patients right and left, not yours. This is the top of the essential facts about the heart, and helpful for both level 2...

How to overcome Low Self Esteem and Confidence as a PT – 3 part formula

The 3 Part Formula of How to Overcome Low Self Esteem and Confidence as a PT… Have you ever found yourself saying any of these comments: “Who am I to teach them” “Why would they pay me that” “I feel underconfident with planning and nutrition” “I just lack confidence” “How do I know if its right?” “I will never be perfect” “I lack confidence” “Why would anyone want to work with me?” “I’m too scared to do my first session” These are all classic phrases that are used by hundreds of trainee Personal Trainers and newly qualified fit pros alike. In this...

What are Type 1 muscle fibres?

What are Type 1 muscle fibres? If you are struggling to remember the difference between Type 1 muscle fibres and Type 2 muscle fibres – this blog is for you. We use a really neat acronym to help you remember the key features of Tye 1 muscle fibres Watch the video here: It only takes one awkwardly worded question on your exam paper, totally throw you…. before you know it, you are doubting your answers and struggling to make a decision. This quick trick will help you remember the difference between Type 1 and Type 2 muscle fibres – using...

Have I left My Revision Too Late? 5 steps to make the most of the time before the exam

Have I left My Revision Too Late? We hear this question so often, in fact, it is the question that most commonly arrives in our inbox… well here’s our answer. Firstly it isn’t too late!!! As long as you don’t give up! So in this video, I share the 5 steps to make the most of the time that you have left before the exam, even if you feel you have left it too late… Have I left my revision too late? Step 1. Time Firstly, you need to know how long you have until your exam… in hours, not...

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