Between the days and nights getting darker and the weather getting colder, winter can have a huge impact when it comes to your fitness routine. As salads are swapped for snacks and runs for a new Netflix box set, it’s important to keep fit during winter. You don’t want the…
If you were to walk past Chris Brickley in the street, you wouldn’t think that he is responsible for training some of the biggest stars in Basketball, music and general pop culture. Although having the biggest stars ringing his phone 24/7 was not always the case, as he stated in a…
Wednesday 26th September 2018 is National Fitness Day, and for fitness lovers across the UK, it’s a good opportunity to get involved with local communities and the campaign towards a fitter, healthier society. Its aim is to encourage everyone to enjoy and appreciate the fun of physical activity whatever their…
With the fitness industry growing, there are now more options for Personal Trainers and other fitness professionals to set themselves apart from the rest. This opens massive opportunities for professionals, but it can also lead to confusion when it comes to what really lets employers and clients know that you are…
Here at focus HQ it seems like fitness is never far from people’s minds but, according to the NHS are in an ‘epidemic of inactivity’, which is a problem that needs tackling sooner, rather than later. We couldn’t agree more. To help the falling rate of activity across the UK, the…
It is evident that social media has had a monumental impact on the majority of industries, from fashion to even logistics. Although, as many in and out of the industry know, fitness is one that was impacted most, with workout videos, progress pic’s and ‘athleisure’ being a common sight among…
With our reputation for delivering quality courses that set up both current and future professionals for their fitness careers; the UK Government recently asked us to send one of our tutors to carry out a training course in the Falkland Islands, opening up new opportunities for the locals by giving…
Everyone loves a bargain, right? Here at Focus Training, we definitely do and that’s why we’ve gone and bagged our students the chance to get their very own NUS Extra card. It’s jam-packed full of student offers and discounts… and it’s only £12 a year! What is it? The NUS…
Fancy becoming a Personal Trainer? You’ve probably got your own reasons for wanting to make the change, but here are a few more perks that you might not have thought about. Keep reading to find out why being a Personal Trainer could suit you, and how we can help you…
Are you guilty of giving out fitness advice without any actual qualifications? Focus Training recently carried out a survey of 1,000 UK Adults asking questions about their Gym and exercise habits. The specific focus was to understand if they gave advice to anyone without any formal personal training course qualifications….