Careers in Fitness

The Client-Coach Relationship: Obedience for Adherence

Ask any fitness coach and they can attest that a harmonious client-coach relationship is critical to progress in the client’s fitness journey. More often than not, a client will remember the coach’s attributes in terms of communication, understanding, rapport and approachability, sometimes even more than the results they have seen.…

Fitness, Training

5 Effective At-Home Exercises to Build Muscle

With gyms opening after a long time after the lockdown, there is one pertinent question on the minds of many fitness enthusiasts. “Is it safe to go back to the gym?” Unfortunately, this question doesn’t have a very clear answer. While some argue that if safety precautions are in place as per protocol, going to the gym is as good as going anywhere else.…

Nutrition

Impact of Cheat Days on Weight Loss

When you start out on a weight loss journey, being told by your coach or nutritionist that ‘you can have a cheat meal once in a while’ can sound like music to your ears. Usually on a calorie deficit, it becomes a challenge to include your favourite meals every day and therefore, the concept of a cheat meal is to basically allow you a window of flexibility which in turn helps you stay on track.…