FITPRO Blog
Exercises in the Pool
Derek Archer looks at the benefit of Aquatic exercising and some tips on how go about doing full body exercising in the pool. https://omny.fm/shows/weekend-breakfast-702/tips-on-some-exercises-to-do-in-the-pool
Fitness Trackers and Health Gadgets
Derek Archer chatted to Gugs Mhlungu on 702 Weekend breakfast about the best fitness trackers and health gadgets for 2023 in South Africa. Listen to the podcast below. https://omny.fm/shows/weekend-breakfast-702/best-fitness-trackers-and-health-gadgets-for-2023
Grip Strength and Health
Director at Fitpro- Institute of Fitness Professionals, Derek Archer on what your grip strength says about your overall health. https://omny.fm/shows/weekend-breakfast-702/what-your-grip-strength-says-about-your-overall-he
Are waist trainers effective?
Refiloe Mpakanyane was in conversation with the Director at Fitpro, Derek Archer, about the pros and cons of this modern-day corset. More and more people are looking for quick fixes when it comes to changing their body image. They are now turning to waist trainers to...
How do I become a Personal Trainer?
To be a Personal Fitness Trainer, you need to complete an accredited certification. FitPro is an Accredited and well sought out Education and Training Provider. The Personal Fitness Training Certification is a 6-8 month online programme that is aimed at developing the...
What is the National Certificate in Fitness?
The National Certificate in Fitness develops the complete fitness professional. This is a 1 year full time programme. How do I become qualified in National Certificate in Fitness? Complete this NQF 5 qualification with FitPro. This course includes 4 Industry...
The Treadmill vs. Outdoors
https://omny.fm/shows/weekend-breakfast-702/outdoor-walking-vs-the-treadmill Refiloe is joined by Director at Fitpro- Institute of Fitness Professionals, Derek Archer, looking at the varying benefits of outdoor walking as opposed to walking on the treadmill.
Home workouts vs gym workouts
https://www.702.co.za/podcasts/444/the-best-of-weekend-breakfast/685343/fitness-home-workouts-vs-gym-workouts
Class of 2022
The National Certificate of Fitness in 2022 was the first uninterrupted Academic year since 2019! It was an experience of sheer freedom to go from masks to open faces. Each student walks in with so many aspirations, which only grow and expand as the year continues....
How to stay in shape over the holidays and returning to training in January
https://omny.fm/shows/702/trying-to-stay-in-shape-and-eat-healthily-during-t Derek Archer discusses how to stay in shape during the holiday season, including tips on how to enjoy Christmas and New Year's without worrying about carbs, counting calories, or overdoing it...