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High Intensity Interval Training – HIIT

High Intensity Interval Training – HIIT


High intensity interval training, commonly referred to as HIIT, is an approach to training that requires participants to undertake exercise at around 80-95% of their age predicted maximum heart rate.

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Success Stories: Zoe Raffety

Success Stories: Zoe Raffety


Join us as we sit down with HFE graduate and Yoga Teacher Zoe Raffety to discuss her motivations for becoming a yoga teacher, how she started her own studio and some key advice for once you have graduated.

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Causes and treatment of ankle ligament injuries

Causes and treatment of ankle ligament injuries


Ankle Ligament Injuries  According to a report published by the University of Edinburgh (Westwick-Stevenson et al., 2021), ankle sprains are...

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Principles of mat-based Pilates

Principles of mat-based Pilates


Introduction If you’re looking for a low-impact, core-strengthening workout which helps build flexibility and endurance, mat Pilates just might be...

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Common causes and treatment of forearm pain

Common causes and treatment of forearm pain


Introduction Forearm pain can be an incredibly uncomfortable and, in some cases, can even be a debilitating condition. The forearm...

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Understanding Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

Understanding Thoracic Outlet Syndrome


Introduction Thoracic Outlet Syndrome refers to a collection of symptoms in the shoulder, forearm and hands, which result in pain,...

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Age is an advantage, not a barrier: Success story

Age is an advantage, not a barrier: Success story


We spoke to one of our graduates about how it's never too late to start exercising or even change careers to become a fitness instructor.

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Implications for training prenatal clients

Implications for training prenatal clients


Exercise is crucial to wellbeing of both the mother and baby of pregnant women. Here are some of the top benefits of training during pregnancy.

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Hybrid training: Becoming an all-round athlete

Hybrid training: Becoming an all-round athlete


Traditionally, it has always been thought that you can only have one or the other, strength or endurance. It turns out that hybrid athletes are increasingly proving this theory wrong, with PB powerlifting and long-distance runs on the same day.

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New Year – Same Old New Me

New Year – Same Old New Me


How to overcome the ‘New Year new me’ mindset to make lasting changes to your health, habits and behaviours. The...

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A Tough Pill To Swallow – The Regulation of Nutrition Supplements

A Tough Pill To Swallow – The Regulation of Nutrition Supplements


If you thought that the manufacturing, marketing and sale of nutritional supplements was heavily regulated and closely monitored, think again!...

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Success Stories: Andrew Jancey

Success Stories: Andrew Jancey


Current HFE student, Andrew Jancey, had always hated the thought of even setting foot in a gym. After years of...

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