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And just like that, our PT students have finished their Level 2 units and will be starting the juicy stuff this week.

Onwards and upwards to Level 3!

Palpation is there to help!

Use it to gather information, but not to jump straight to a conclusion.

Be clear about what you’re checking for. Are you noticing differences in tissue tone, tenderness, texture or temperature? Compare what you find with the surrounding area or the opposite side. What feels different, and does it match what you’ve already found elsewhere in your assessment?

Keep talking to your client as you go. Ask what they’re feeling, where they feel it and whether anything feels different from side to side. Their answers and their body language give you another part of the picture.

Then bring everything together. Your consultation, postural assessment, ROM testing, functional assessments and palpation should all support one another. One finding on its own rarely tells you enough.

The aim is to build a clearer picture of what may be contributing to the client’s problem, record your findings properly, and use the evidence to help decide your treatment priorities and next steps.

Luke Foster was already rocking it as a personal trainer at and has not long leveled up by adding Sports Massage to his services.

This smart move boosts his skills and knowledge while giving his clients even more value. Huge thanks for the stellar review, Luke!

We’re sure you're killing it!

There are definite benefits to working in an office with Sports Massage Therapists💆

If you’re looking at Personal Training courses, you’ll probably see providers talking about practical days, classroom days and face-to-face training.

But the number alone doesn’t tell you much.

What matters is what you’re actually doing during that time. Are you coaching? Practising consultations? Adapting exercises? Getting feedback when something doesn’t work?

That’s the kind of practical experience that helps turn knowledge into something you can actually use with a client.

So before enrolling, try asking:

“What will I actually be doing during the practical sessions?”

If the sales rep doesn't know ask to talk with a Tutor.

We’ve included another six useful questions in our latest guide to choosing a Personal Training course.

https://www.fitasylum.co.uk/fitlife/choosing-personal-trainer-course

Our Summer Manchester courses are up and running too!

It never ceases to amaze us just how different everyone's backgrounds are when they come onto our courses, and honestly, that's a perfect melting pot for learning.

Personal Trainers and Sports Massage therapists will all have to meet and work with different people, with different experiences, levels of fitness, knowledge, capability and goals.

If you learn to work with different people throughout your training, you'll feel more confident and ready when you step into the industry.

Our summer personal training courses have started!

Last week we met our latest students in Liverpool, another great lot looking to become Personal Trainers and make their mark in the fitness industry.

All our dates have dropped!!

If you're looking to get into the fitness industry, or upskill your services as a personal trainer or massage therapist, start your journey with our Government-funded, hands-on courses in Liverpool, Manchester and Birmingham.

See a date that looks good for you? Click the link below and see if you would be eligible for Government funding.

We’re heading to Birmingham!!

After years of requests, we can finally say yes.

Taking our government-funded personal training course to Birmingham gives more people the chance to start their fitness career without the upfront financial pressure.

It’s a fantastic opportunity to step into the fitness industry with a strong foundation and the support to build from there.

If you’re ready to take the first step, we can’t wait to meet you in Birmingham!