Strength training changed Hanna-Mari's life
Written by: Maternity Exercise Academy. Commercial partnership. When Hanna-Mari started strength training six years ago, she weighed 30 kilograms more and her visceral fat levels were high. Together with Personal Trainer Heidi Alarvo, she started with weight management, but their sessions focused specifically on building strength—a decision that turned out to be life-changing. Now Hanna-Mari works out three times a week and has significantly increased her strength levels. Her […]
Personal Training – A Field Full of Opportunities
The EasyFit Personal Trainer certification program isn’t just for those who want to change careers and become full-time trainers; increasingly, it’s seen as an investment in one’s own well-being, professional skills, and future earning potential. This post examines the concrete benefits that personal trainer training offers from both a personal and professional perspective, and why now is an exceptionally good time to take that step […]
New at EasyFit: Online Training Sessions
EasyFit’s newest offering for the fall is online coaching. Jerome Röpelinen, a personal trainer for the online coaching program, explains why you should join the program and what it has to offer. Why choose online training? One advantage of online training is that it may be more affordable compared to, for example, one-on-one or small-group training. Online training is also flexible and is sure to fit into many people’s daily routines, since there are no pre-scheduled sessions—instead, you can […]
PT Talks About Nutrition Coaching
Many people have wondered at some point about the potential benefits of nutritional coaching for themselves. Since various nutrition tips and advice are available for free, what exactly is the point of nutrition coaching? EasyFit personal trainer Sami Mannila answered questions about nutrition coaching, including who can benefit from it and how. Who is nutrition coaching aimed at, and who benefits from it? Nutrition coaching is suitable for anyone who is interested in their own well-being and wants […]
Achieving Top Results Through Mental Training
Written by: Personal Trainer & Mental Coach Marika Ylilahti Mental coaching is a familiar term in athletic circles, but it may be new to the average fitness enthusiast. Mental coaching has been on the rise in recent years, and more and more people are taking advantage of it. You, too, can achieve top results with the help of mental coaching! What is mental coaching, and who is it for? You may already know that physical training focuses on […]
“After Dying Twice, I Found My Way to the Gym” – Read Timo’s Story
Timo was a slim, fit-looking man in his early fifties when a doctor’s visit revealed advanced heart disease. This is Timo’s story of how he ended up going from the hospital to the gym and becoming a personal training client. From the Hospital to the Gym Seven years ago, Timo underwent major heart surgery; due to complications, he hovered on the brink of death and had to be resuscitated twice. By the end of his rehabilitation, exercise had become a part of […]
Work out in a small group
Do you want professional help with your workouts, but are nervous about hiring a personal trainer on your own, or is your budget too tight? Try small-group workouts, where you can train effectively alongside a group. What is a small group? Small group training combines the best of personal training and group exercise: you get to work out under the guidance of a professional trainer alongside a like-minded group. Small-group workouts are based on a specific theme, such as weight management, body sculpting, cross-training, running, or, for example, […]
A personalized workout plan will help you achieve the best results
When you’re looking for a new workout program, do you dive into the depths of the internet to search for free programs, or do you contact a personal trainer to get a workout plan tailored just for you? And have you ever wondered which approach will help you get better results? Free isn’t always best. The internet is full of all kinds of free workout programs and inexpensive online coaching services. They’re popular precisely because they’re cheap and easy to use. Many people want […]
Why Should You Hire a Personal Trainer?
For many people, the New Year means making New Year’s resolutions. New Year’s resolutions often involve pledging to exercise more and improve other aspects of one’s lifestyle. Fulfilling and sticking to these resolutions often proves to be more challenging than making them in the first place. If you’re looking for a change, setting goals is definitely worth it, because setting goals makes it easier to reach them. To achieve your goals, you need to make a plan […]
From Gym-Goer to Personal Trainer!
Now that January has turned into February, New Year’s resolutions have likely been kept. Some people continue to follow their new habits, while others return to their old, familiar ones. For new habits to become a way of life, motivation must continue even after the initial enthusiasm has faded. When that initial enthusiasm wanes, the biggest question is: How do you stay motivated? We asked this question of Elina Kiuru, who—after a long stint as a client—decided to train to become a personal trainer herself. How […]