STUDENT SPECIAL


Using soſt skills to build relationships is a vital aspect of the role of a PT


High intensity interval training (HIIT) is becoming ever-more popular


Rich Millard Partnership director at Places for People Leisure and chair of the government-funded physical activity Trailblazer


“Te initiative has been designed to improve training standards and ensure appren- ticeships provide the adequate skills and training to staff in order for them to progress their careers – ideally in full- time employment. Trailblazer is now responsible for set- ting the industry standards in the training of personal trainers and leisure managers, with employers such as Places for People Leisure playing a leading role in the reformation process.


Tere will be much more


focus on the soſt skills that our sector is currently lack- ing – providing motivation and fostering behavioural change, thus making exercise dynamic and exciting to ensure that clients sustain exercise programmes in between PT sessions. Te challenge for our


sector is making physical activity the habit of a lifetime and the Trailblazer scheme will promote the skills that we need to achieve this. We’re aiming to bring better structure


to career pathways and provide more clar- ity on personal development opportunities, so PTs will know exactly what is required to progress to the next level. Continuing pro- fessional development is essential and will come to the fore, while we want to ensure personal training is accessible and easier to understand for those young people consid- ering a career in the sector. Tis is a broad and rewarding sector


which offers a raſt of opportunities and con- tinues to grow. Now is the perfect time to get our house in order and pave the way for a bright future.”


This is a broad and rewarding sector which offers a raft of opportunities to personal trainers and will continue to grow


Dave Kyle Head trainer for group fitness brand Les Mills UK


“Innovation will continue to be the watchword for the indus- try over the coming years. And by innovation we don’t just mean the workout, it’s about the entire experience – from music, styles of teaching and environment – so gone are the days of floor to ceiling mir- rors, ballet bars and bright lights. Te choreography and class content will also innovate and we are already see- ing this evolution today, with the relaunch of BODYVIVE3.1, which is three work- outs (strength, core and cardio) in one. We are also currently working on the launch of


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a new high intensity interval training HIIT) programme into our indoor cycling suite of programmes. From a club point of view,


more senior decision mak- ers are recognising the value of group exercise as a tool for member retention, with best in class facilities driving more


than 50 per cent of their membership base into group exercise classes each week and group exercise being cited as the biggest influence on how long people stay with a fitness facility. We are also working with operators across the board which are using


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programmes like GRIT (small team training) to feed their PT models. Technology will also be a huge influ- ence in the future. Firstly, using apps and wearable technology to accurately calculate calorie burn will enable participants to track their progress. Tere are also advances in the delivery of group exercise such as the TRIP via Les Mills IMMERSIVE and at home tech- nology such as Les Mills On Demand, where participants will be able to work out in dif- ferent environments to suit their lifestyle. Tis is within a social media savvy popula- tion which loves to share, update and ‘boast’ about its experiences, so greater integration with the online world will continue.”


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