Articles within our Fitness Education category covers the latest release of fitness courses from Australia ATO’s, and new fitness workshops and fitness business seminars from leading industry authorities and experts – many offering WNiF readers with free entry! You’ll also find information relating to major fitness conventions and expo’s that provide the Continued Education Credits (CECs) for all fitness professionals.
Having worked with mums both pre and post natal since 2008, I have discovered that there are many myths around appropriate ways to exercise during pregnancy and recover postnatally. In this article I offer a different perspective on a number of these myths, providing tips for you to move forward with your clients more effectively […]
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Not many business partners strategize while trying on clothes, or hold meetings from their home Pilates reformer machines. But Becky Dyer and Jackie Steele, the Co-Founders of Body Beyond Birth, are women on a mission. Both working mums who juggle school drop-offs, client meetings, family meals, and five children between them, the pair are familiar
Body Beyond Birth: Helping new mums reclaim their body and health Read More »
In the fast-paced world of fitness and sports, preventing injuries is crucial for both professional athletes and casual fitness enthusiasts. One common injury that plagues many is the Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injury. This article will provide a comprehensive understanding of ACL injuries, their prevalence, preventive strategies that can be taken, and risk factors that
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Menopause brings about changes in various areas of a woman’s health. From shifting body composition and menstrual cycles to temperature fluctuations and emotional challenges, this period (which can go on for years) is often a challenging time. When it comes to menopause and exercise, women may find that what previously ‘worked’ for them, no longer
Menopause and Exercise: The Importance of Staying Active Read More »
This article was updated June 2025. Since ChatGPT started dominating conversations in around February this year, Australians have been wondering which occupations are going to become obsolete. AI has been working its way into the fitness industry for years now via some pretty awesome apps and wearable technology, but with the accessibility of customisable nutrition
Will AI Replace Fitness Trainers? Here’s what we think… Read More »
Diastasis recti is a common condition that occurs when the rectus abdominis muscles (the muscles that make up the six-pack) separate along the linea alba, the connective tissue that runs down the centre of the abdominal wall (1). This separation can lead to a bulge in the midline of the abdomen, a symptom sometimes referred
Close the Gap: Expert Advice on Managing Diastasis Recti with Exercise Read More »
Engage your beast mode and secure a spot at the Animal Flow® Level 1 Workshop in Sydney next month. Spanning across two days, this intensive training will teach you all 30 Level 1 movements, including modifications for increasing or decreasing the difficulty level and how to link movements together to create your own “flow”. What
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Article updated June 2024. Do you have a passion for health and fitness? Are you good at motivating others? If this sounds like you, becoming a personal trainer could be a good fit for you. A significant health boom across Australia isn’t showing any signs of slowing down. Aussies are putting more time and effort
Thinking about becoming a personal trainer in 2025? Read More »
This article was updated December 2025. Chemotherapy is a common treatment for cancer that involves using drugs to destroy cancer cells. While chemotherapy is one of the most effective tools in battling cancer, it can also cause side effects such as fatigue, nausea, weakness, peripheral neuropathy, and fluid retention. While traditionally patients undergoing chemo have
The Benefits of Exercise During Chemotherapy: A Guide for Fit Pros Read More »
At What’s New in Fitness, we love a freebie as much as the next person, so we wanted to share this government-funded opportunity to help you grow and develop your fitness business! If you’re currently running your own business and just trying to get it up and running, there is a fully government-funded Fitness Business
Free Fitness Business Boot Camp opportunity Read More »
New partnerships with Functional Training Institute, ph360, goXpro and Gyymi. Following its recent rebrand, Australia’s largest and longest established fitness training organisation, the Australian Institute of Fitness (AIF), proudly announces a range of new industry partnerships designed to bolster functional know-how, practical resources and career readiness for graduates looking to set themselves apart. Forming part
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The Australian Institute of Personal Trainers (AIPT) 7th annual Indigenous scholarship. The Australian Institute of Personal Trainers’ Indigenous Scholarship was established to empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians with the much-needed health and fitness knowledge and skills to help address the chronic health and socio-economic issues affecting the Indigenous community. The 2020 Australian Institute
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