Monthly Archives: March 2016

New Study: Fitness and Academic Achievement

By Bodyfit NT Exercise Physiologist Alex Bruggisser A spanking new study released by the American College of Sports Medicine has looked into the long-term relationship between fitness and academic achievement. The study followed nearly 1,300 boys and girls aged between 11-14 year olds, and broke them into 3 groups – those who were persistently active (fit-fit), those who were […]

Strength & Conditioning vs Personal Training

By Bodyfit NT Strength and Conditioning Coach Jake Shannon I often get asked what the difference is between a Personal Trainer and a Strength and Conditioning Coach. It’s a great question because while the industry is the same and from the outside both may seem very similar, both play a very different role. Both professions can clearly […]