FITPRO Blog
The Rigid Strap
Mobility is a luxury we always appreciate, but in some case limiting mobility is a good thing. Through the stages of injury and rehabilitation, immobilisation is critical to ensure injuries are not aggravated or worsened and it assists in ensuring that movement...
The Future of the Fitness industry- some thoughts
Lee and Derek were interviewed by Dr Georgia Torres on their thoughts about what the future of Fitness may look like.
Food is everywhere!
Food is a massive part of our lives. It forms a part of our everyday existence, the way we meet with people, enjoy family gatherings, and think about our bodies and ultimately our health. Trying to following the daily news of what is happening in the world of...
What we have learned about disease pandemics
Living through any pandemic or crisis in a lifetime brings along many lessons about how to live differently, approach business with a new mindset, and it also highlights what really matters in our lives. Our health cannot be replaced or fixed by simply flipping a...
Training the ‘Core’- more than a sit-up.
‘The Core’ refers to a group of muscles that provide a stable platform for movement and the increased efficiency of training and everyday activities. Contrary to popular belief this group of muscles is composed of more than just the abdominals and, although we tend to...
Lower Back Pain
There are some restrictions that we face in life that are very hard to live with… and one of those is pain! Lower back pain is debilitating, uncomfortable and often times totally unexplainable and desperately something we want to get rid of. Causes for...
Biomechanical Efficiency and Injury Prevention
“Biomechanics is the study of forces and their effects on living systems”. (McGinnis) As a fitness professional, we utilize the term 'Biomechanics' as it relates to the movement of a human. As a human we are affected by a number of forces like gravity, friction, drag...
Moms also need some attention!
Pregnancy, birth, parenthood… the journey and challenges are never ending. As we always focus on baby, naturally, oftentimes our precious mommies are a little neglected. A fitness professional plays a critical role in keeping mommy healthy and...
Freedom of Movement Matters
Physical movement is life’s most simplistic gift, but severely underrated. Only when movement is restricted or taken away do we begin to see its high value. When our freedom to move declines, it hurts in the most simplistic or private situations so we tend to “deal”...
COVID-19 Learner Returns Policy
Dear FitPro Learners, The Institute of Fitness Professionals strives to create quality education and training through innovation, science and passion for the industry. As the global needs and landscape changes, FitPro walks at the forefront of the industry and...