Today’s podcast episode is a Deep Dive into the Quadriceps Muscles, where Neale and I add depth to and understanding to the four muscles of the anterior upper leg.

Learning the muscles can be seen as a chore,

Maybe you are just learning them for your exam, and see little benefit in knowing the detail for training clients in the future

Or maybe you are trying to learn the muscles from a list of facts in your manual, without applying it to movement; which is tough going.

Today we are going to explore the Quadriceps muscles in-depth, and not just the origins and insertions that you need to know for your exam, but joint actions and exercises that work the quads too.

Training clients is about MOVING the body, so you need to know about the body.

Not knowing about the muscles in-depth as a FitPro, is kinda like a Car Mechanic that doesn’t know anything about car parts.

You need to know the car parts in order to make the car work. You need to know the body parts and muscles in order to make the body move effectively.

In today’s FitPro Sessions podcast you’ll learn all the Quadricep facts you need to know for your Level 3 anatomy exam, and how to apply this knowledge to training clients and planning exercise programs.

https://parallelcoaching.co.uk/episode-037-a-deep-dive-into-the-quadriceps-muscles

1:00 Intro to FitPro Session 037 and the Quadriceps Muscles

Rectus Femoris

Learning all of the muscles can feel overwhelming and frustrating. Staring at a manual and learning from the smallest of images.

Here’s How Any Trainee Fitness Professional Can Remember Everything To Do With Muscles In As Little As 15-Minutes Every Day (Without Getting Overwhelmed Or Relying On Your Course Manual)

https://revision.parallelcoaching.co.uk/muscle-memory-sprint

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Hayley “The Quadriceps Muscles” Bergman

Parallel Coaching

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Amid the coronavirus lockdown, we have had loads of messages from learners asking “How do you Reignite Your Revision Spark?”

Trainee FitPros, Personal Trainers, Pilates and Yoga Teachers are all losing their motivation to study and revise. Each told us BEFORE the lockdown that they were making good progress in preparation for an exam date.

Then POOF

The Exam was canceled and they lost motivation

Sound familiar?

This episode will give you 4 strategies to reignite your revision spark

Using these 4 strategies you will be able to pick up the books and start learning/ revising again, even without an exam deadline booked in.

https://parallelcoaching.co.uk/episode-036-four-strategies-to-reignite-your-revision-spark

0:30 Introduction to Episode 036 of the FitPro Sessions Podcast

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Hayley “Reignite Your Revision” Bergman

Parallel Coaching

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“What Makes a good Bootcamp Instructor?” That was the question posed to us inside our Inner Circle Facebook group this week.

Instead of talking about what characteristics and practices make a GOOD instructor, Neale and I give you tips and advice that will make you OUTSTANDING as a Bootcamp Instructor.

These qualities are not just great for boot camps, virtual classes and Personal Trainers, but the same applies for Pilates, Exercise To Music, Yoga…

This is for all FitPros.

In today’s podcast, Neale and I give clear actionable advice to help YOU improve as a coach and a FitPro leader, as we answer “What makes an Outstanding Bootcamp Instructor?”.

https://parallelcoaching.co.uk/episode-035-what-makes-an-outstanding-bootcamp-instructor

0:30 Introduction to Episode 035 of the FitPro Sessions Podcast

Join our Parallel Coaching Inner Circle with other FitPros like you

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Learn all the skills you need to stand out as an exceptional Bootcamp Instructor. Join us on our next Level 2 Circuit Training Instructor Course

If you want to learn more about how we can help you BECOME a OUTstanding coach, leading effective and fun circuit classes with confidence, hit the link below:

Click To Become a Bootcamp Instructor

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Hayley “OUTstanding” Bergman

Parallel Coaching

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Revision procrastination could be the BIGGEST reason why you fail on your upcoming exam day.

This is has become even more of an issue during the Coronavirus Lockdown, whereby all routine and urgency has been eliminated.

In today’s podcast episode, Neale and I give you 5 Tips To Crush Revision Procrastination in our Coronavirus Lockdown Special.

The 5 tips include everything from note-taking and timing to a free template you can use to organise your week and eliminate revision procrastination.

If you suffer from Revision Procrastination, then watch the full video and check out the show notes below:

https://parallelcoaching.co.uk/episode-034-5-tips-to-crush-revision-procrastination

0:30 Introduction to Episode 034 of the FitPro Sessions Podcast

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Hayley “Revision Procrastination” Bergman

Parallel Coaching

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Episode 033: 7 Money and Business Tips for Self-employed Fitpros During Coronavirus Lockdown

Self-employed Fitpros across the UK are facing a whole new platform of problems as they approach one week of official Lockdown. Gyms are closed, outdoor bootcamps and Pilates classes stopped and one to one PT halted.

In today’s podcast, Neale and I give 7 clear money and business tips to help Self Employed Fitpros during the coronavirus lockdown. The 7 tips include everything from how to pivot online, and other government-based support that is available.

This was filmed on 23rd March, so please note that changes to government guidelines and rules, may have taken place since recording.

If you have asked, “I’m self-employed what the hell do I do?” Then listen the full podcast and check out the Show notes below:

Grab the FitPro Sessions Podcast show notes:

https://parallelcoaching.co.uk/episode-033-7-money-tips-for-self-employed-fitpros-during-coronavirus

0:30 Introduction to Episode 033 of the FitPro Sessions Podcast

Grab the FitPro Sessions Podcast show notes:

https://parallelcoaching.co.uk/episode-033-7-money-tips-for-self-employed-fitpros-during-coronavirus

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Hayley “7 Money Tips” Bergman

Parallel Coaching

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The coronavirus has turned the fitness industry upside down at a massive scale, here’s how to make the most of uncertain times as a Fit Pro.

In today’s podcast, Neale and I talk about the problems and possibilities that come from the coronavirus epidemic and how this is appropriate to you as a FitPro.

This was filmed on 18th March, and the coronavirus is a fluid situation, so some rules will have changed.

We hosted this podcast as a Live training session inside our closed Inner Circle Facebook group, where we went on to answer questions. If you want to see the full version of the podcast, with questions and answers, join us here:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/parallelcoachinginnercircle

https://parallelcoaching.co.uk/episode-032-coronavirus-how-to-make-the-most-of-uncertain-times

0:30 Introduction to Episode 032 of the FitPro Sessions Podcast

1.Make sure you solve a problem with your new product offering

2.Follow the online STEPPS formula

3. Reverse engineer a campaign

Action steps to make the most of uncertain times:

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Hayley “Coronavirus” Bergman

Parallel Coaching

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You need to understand the three energy systems at both level 2 and level 3 for your anatomy exam, and can expect 3-8 questions on this in your exam.

However, you don’t just need this knowledge for EXAM DAY. Not knowing the three energy systems has a cascade effect to your planning for clients.

If you cannot plan for clients effectively for the appropriate intensity then they won’t adapt physiologically as intended.

Which means you don’t get their goal

Which leads to making less confident package sales or settling for lower rates for your session

This affects your income,  and eventually your family/home life

It may even mean that you bounce out of the industry and return back to the job or career you wanted to leave originally.

In today’s podcast, Neale and I talk all about the three energy systems and explain how this relates to PLANNING great cardiovascular sessions for your clients, that can guarantee a result

https://parallelcoaching.co.uk/episode-031-understanding-the-three-energy-systems

0:30 Introduction to Episode 031 of the FitPro Sessions Podcast

Test your knowledge here: https://parallelcoaching.co.uk/episode-031-understanding-the-three-energy-systems

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Need More Help with your Fitness Learning and Exam Revision?

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Hayley “understanding the energy systems” Bergman

Parallel Coaching

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You’ve put in all the effort, time and money into becoming a newly qualified PT or FitPro

Revised hard and learned smart

Done some extra study then you needed to, and even overcome more obstacles than you expected along the way

The certificate arrives on your doormat… YOU’RE QUALIFIED what now?

Where the hell do I start as a fitpro?

It’s reported that only 20% of all qualified fitpros will actively working in the industry after 18 months

Granted some peeps qualify for their own knowledge, not to actually leave their career.

But most signed up to the pt course in order to make the career change and shift to working in the fitness industry, and it doesn’t happen.

Today, Neale and I explore where to start as a newly qualified PT or FitPro, and give you a 4 principles to help you kickstart with confidence and stay in the fitness industry for longer…

https://parallelcoaching.co.uk/episode-030-newly-qualified-pt-where-the-hell-do-i-start

0:30 Introduction to Episode 030 of the FitPro Sessions Podcast

The World’s #1 Fitness Professional Start-Up Kit … It’s Time To Get Clear…. And Kick-Start.

FitPro Start-Up Kit is for Fitness Professionals who want to:

All The Documents & Forms You Need To  Set Up & Start Training Clients Immediately (Without The Hassle Of Creating Them From Scratch).

You can also Bolt-on our Fitness Business Kickstarter to get all of the business help you need as a newly qualified PT or Fitpro:

https://revision.parallelcoaching.co.uk/fitpro-start-up-kit-details

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Hayley “where the hell do I start” Bergman

Parallel Coaching

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Today’s FitPro Sessions Podcast explores your limitations of a FitPro. Neale and I rant about what you can and cannot do with the qualifications you have.

Although this is a rant, its kina more of a helpful guide, giving you the clear black and white rules that you sit within as a FitPro

Many Fitpros are unsure who they can work with and what their qualifications allow them to do. As a result they are taking unnecessary risks with clients and drawing a blind eye to limitations.

This results in a sub-standard service to clients and a gap in confidence and quality. Not to mention that this creates a gap in legal protection too.

Today, Neale and I explore the limitations of a FitPro, so stay tuned… 🙂

https://parallelcoaching.co.uk/episode-29-rant-the-limitations-of-a-fitpro

0:30 Introduction to Episode 029 of the FitPro Sessions Podcast

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1. What’s the difference between Level 2 Fitness Instructor and Level 3 PT?

2. Group or one to one

3. Specialist populations

What is the Level 3 Exercise Referral Qualification?

Gaining the Exercise Referral qualification will not only allow you to train ANY CLIENT,  it will also give you the confidence to train effectively with clients that have controlled conditions.

https://revision.parallelcoaching.co.uk/level-3-exercise-referral-qualification-details

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Hayley “Limitations of a FitPro” Bergman

Parallel Coaching

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Today’s FitPro Sessions Podcast is the FitPro Guide To Bones.

FitPros often see the SKELETON as something that they need to know just for the anatomy exam;

this means that as soon as your exam is over

poof!

All the information disappears from your brain

The biggest problem with this is that forgetting the info learned about the BONES effects your ability to be an outstanding coach

It’s a cascade effect:

Without knowing the bones of the body, it is tricky to learn the origin and insertions of muscles.

If you don’t know the origin and insertion of muscles then its hard to understand muscle actions,

If you don’t know muscle actions then you don’t know which muscles worked on exercises.

If you don’t know about muscles worked on exercises then your planning for sessions is GUESSING

Today, Neale and I explore the FitPros guide to Bones, everything you need to know about bones and the skeletal system… with a bit of extra chat about Honeycomb icecream 🙂

https://parallelcoaching.co.uk/episode-28-the-fitpro-guide-to-bones

0:30 Introduction to Episode 028 of the FitPro Sessions Podcast

Discover How 6500+ Fitpros In Training Are Walking Into Their Exam With Confidence And Guaranteeing A Pass

Are you tired of staring at your manual and not knowing where to start?

Our revision mastery bootcamp breaks everything down into a clear and easy to follow structure.

You can then download the videos to MP3 and MP4 to slice your revision time in half and finally understand the key principles of exercise.

This is not another course with more exams – it HELPS pass the course you’re already enrolled on!

“EVERYTHING You Need To Learn, Revise And Pass Your Fitness Exam”

https://revision.parallelcoaching.co.uk/fitness-exam-revision-courses

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Hayley “guide to bones” Bergman

Parallel Coaching

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