Are you looking into qualifying as a personal trainer but feel overwhelmed by the amount of information that’s available? To help you navigate the best route for your future career, we’ve compiled this clear guide to the different personal training qualifications and what they mean for you. Why are there different personal training qualifications? As with many industries, the tiered qualification levels are recognised by industry professionals and employers and ensure that fitness professionals have adequate skills and training to deliver a safe, trusted service to clients. What are the qualif ..read more

Becoming a successful personal trainer is about more than just gaining a qualification. Qualifying is the first step in your journey and here are our tips for becoming the best PT you can be. Communicate Communication is key; our Harrogate-based Fitness Garage Academy tutors were unanimous in saying that the key to strong trainer-client relationships lies in your ability to communicate. Clients don’t just come to you to train, you’re a point in their week when they can unburden about their work and personal stresses. You may catch them at a particularly low moment and your session is as much ..read more

1) The demand for trainers will keep on growing The general population are now more health conscious than ever before. 3/4 of us put our wellness as our number 1 priority and, in 2022, 50% of people put exercise in their top 5 activities alongside eating, holidays, shopping and watching TV (1)! The future is clearly all about managing our mental wellness and our stress in an ever-demanding world. The concept of people being scared to go to a large, public gym; ‘gym-timidation’ is a concept that has been around for decades. Having a dedicated personal trainer to ensure you are doing the right e ..read more

Are you keen to qualify as a Personal Trainer but unsure which is the best fitness course for you? The Fitness Garage Academy is an Ofqual-certified course which is accredited by Active IQ*. What sets us apart from other Level 2 & 3 PT courses is our commitment to delivering a complete training package; as well as learning the knowledge and practical skills necessary to work as a PT, we’ll support you so you’re ready to run your own fitness business right from day one. The Fitness Garage Academy tutors bring with them a wide depth of expertise – including holistic wellbeing, endurance spor ..read more