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    Nutrition Certificates?

    I have also wondered about this. Without doing dietetics it seems that there isn't a whole lot of certificates covering nutrition but i would love to be proven wrong.
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    Had a good session? Post it here

    Wednesdays Challenge 500m run (10x 45kg bb squat press/thrusters 300m row) x 4 500m run fastest time out of the 5 who did was 13:17, mine was 13:36 I'm writting up next weeks session so if you got any ideas lets hear them.
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    Had a good session? Post it here

    Every wednesday a few of the trainers and I get together and do a bit of a crossfit session for example a couple of weeks ago was 50kg cleanx10 burpees x10 for 5 rounds last week - 100 15kg db cleans 100 jump squats 100 pushups 100 situps 1km row for time If you guys are interested I'll post...
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    Do you have good form?

    I coach all my clients on how to correctly squat, lunge and bend. Once that is under their belt they advance, whether it be bb squats, bb lunges, kb swings whatever is all dependant to their goals. with my own form I'd say I'm happy with it when working under 90%1RM, which is fine for me seeing...
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    About becoming a personal trainer

    I'd say its almost 6 months now since i started. before i signed (although i admit i was very rushed into it and didn't really get a chance to look around at options first) i was given a copy of the contract and urged to read it all, obtain legal advice and ask any questions i had. my...
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    About becoming a personal trainer

    I'm a personal trainer at FF in brisbane and pay approx $580 a fortnight rent. I found that as a junior trainer there I was REALLY well supported by being fed clients and helpful training info from a lot of experienced guys. I was also told a lot of crap and have seen people give clients...
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    Personal Trainers

    Name: Brent Paxton State: QLD About Me: Currently working at Fitness First Indooroopilly been there since november Qualifications: Cert III & Cert IV, kettlebell basics Areas that you specialise in : Introduction to weights - ladies, elderly, uneducated. basics of training, nutrition and...
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    Training At Melbourne Uni

    There is a comp on next sunday (27th) at jindalee by these guys.. no membership required and equipped and raw divisions too.
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    Training At Melbourne Uni

    Makes sense! good to know
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    Training At Melbourne Uni

    Just wondering about the spotting in the last squatting vid? what is the purpose of the guy directly behind the lifter? have never really seen anyone spot like that?
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    CCC- The "Cardio Complex Collection"

    I know its not kettlebells but lately i've been doing what i call 6's start with 1 min skipping holding a weight plate Overhead squat x 6 swings x 6 (grip inside both same handle) bent over rows x 6 (grip opposite sides) step back lunge + twist x 6 each side reverse woodchop x 6 tests me out...
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    About becoming a personal trainer

    Kyle I've got a client who wants to book in for 2 months of sessions and I'm looking to add some extras to the pack. I'm doing height, weight, BMI and all the basic girth measurements. Any ideas for some other extras I could do to add some value for this guy? He is looking at gaining size -...
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    About becoming a personal trainer

    Do people ever complain of you training them too hard? I've had a couple of people come to me saying they couldn't walk for 2 days after i made them do bodyweight squats..?
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    Need advise on my purchase

    I have the first rack you listed..Haven't had any problems with it. bought it 2nd hand but hadn't had much use. the only thing i don't like is the dipping attatchment - have found it quite uncomfortable to use.
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    What are YOUR meals at work!

    Most of the stuff isn't half as bad as people think... chicken breast fillets, real eggs.. the bad stuff is the stuff you imagine is bad - chicken nuggets, patties on cheese burgers etc.
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    What are YOUR meals at work!

    work at maccas ha! been getting into making scrambled eggs on the grills at work.. and seared patties on their own.. mmmmm!
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    Off Season, Preseason and Regular Season (Football) Wieghts and Nutrition

    Using an example of a Rugby season post season = rest offseason = bulk - low reps high weights pre season = power/speed - Sprints and long distance runs, mostly conditioning inseason = maintenance/skill - not trying to make gains here, just maintain what has been gotten from the offseason...
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    Weightlifting Training.

    Sounds really interesting. Where was it held? any requirements to attend?
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    Fitness cert logbook

    Well I've almost finished my Cert IV in personal training and I've really enjoyed all of it. I just have the last bit to complete which is a practical logbook of about 5 or so hours (if that) demonstrating: pre exercise questionnaire, programming, postural assessment and demonstrating exercises...
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    The off season

    Wow, Thats impressive!
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