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Leveraging Co-Creation to Increase Customer Retention

Pioneering research “The Influence of Co-Creation on Trust and Loyalty in Personal Trainer Services” was published on 1st November 2022 and stressed the significance of co-creation within the personal training industry. This article elaborates on the findings of the study and relates useful insights to personal trainers for enhancing the retention of clients through co-creation…

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Maximising Weight Loss Outcomes

The study “Health Coaching for Weight Loss Among Overweight and Obese Individuals in Saudi Arabia: A Retrospective Analysis” (Aldhamin et al., 2023) offers valuable insights for fitness professionals who double as nutrition coaches. This retrospective analysis underscores the effectiveness of health coaching in weight loss, particularly highlighting the roles of gender, coaching frequency, follow-up duration,…

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Postmenopausal Women’s Metabolic Syndrome Management

The prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MetS) in postmenopausal women is a growing concern, characterised by a cluster of conditions like increased blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess body fat around the waist, and abnormal cholesterol levels. These factors elevate the risk of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. A recent study published in 2023,…

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Harnessing the Benefits of Treadmill Exercise for Obese Adolescents

In the realm of adolescent fitness, particularly concerning obese adolescents, the role of exercise in mitigating pro-inflammatory cytokines and oxidative stress is gaining significant attention. A recent study, “ Single 30 min treadmill exercise session suppresses the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines and oxidative stress in obese female adolescents” by A. Pranoto et al., published on…

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Supporting Perimenopausal Clients with Meditative Movement and Biobehavioural Models

Perimenopause is a transitional phase for women, often marked by physical and psychological changes that can affect overall wellbeing. Fitness professionals play a crucial role in supporting their perimenopausal clients. A recent study titled “Mechanisms of improved body composition among perimenopausal women practicing Meditative Movement: a proposed biobehavioural model” offers valuable insights into how exercise,…

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Encouraging Inactive Individuals to Embrace Physical Activity

As fitness professionals, we often encounter the challenge of motivating inactive individuals to start and maintain a regular exercise regimen. A recent study, “The Effectiveness of an Autonomy-Based Exercise Training on Intrinsic Motivation, Physical Activity Intention, and Health-Related Fitness of Sedentary Students in Middle School” by Behrouz Sfandyari et al., sheds light on effective strategies…

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Intermittent Fasting for Post-Holiday Weight Loss

One of the most common challenges we face as fitness professionals, is helping clients shed the extra pounds gained during the festive season. With New Year’s resolutions in full swing, many are seeking effective and safe weight loss strategies. Recent studies suggest that intermittent fasting (IF) could be a promising approach. Understanding Intermittent Fasting Intermittent…