Can Coffee Help Students Achieve their Academic Goals?
Written by: Jane Sandwood A 2009 study on college students showed that coffee was the most commonly consumed caffeine product (88.2%), and these figures are echoed among tertiary students in many other countries, including the U.S. and the UK. Coffee’s stimulatory effects make it an ideal pick-me-up in the morning and midday (when energy starts to wane) […]
Leadership
Written by: Luzuko Ndiko A lot has been written and spoken about in regards to leadership, yet there is no consensus on the definition of leadership. What has been agreed on across all schools of thought regarding leadership is that influence is at its core. This blog seeks to look at the influence of leadership […]
Distance Learning Feb Intake
The following documents are required to be emailed to me should you wish to apply for any eta Distance Learning offerings available above. (All Documents must be certified at a Police Station, Post Office or Commissioner of Oaths and must not be older than 3 months old). To apply I need you to please email […]
The multi-talented health and fitness coach
You might be wondering to yourself, “What does it take to be a successful Personal trainer”? The answer is more complex than you think. When we hear the term “Personal trainer”, we mostly always picture a super-fit, good-looking individual instructing some poor soul to do some kind of complicated exercise in the gym. There is […]
Why Functional Fitness is the Core of CrossFit Training
Written by: Lorinda Visagie As a Certified CrossFit Level 1 coach and Sport specific conditioner, functional fitness has completely changed the game on how we condition different sporting codes and recreational individuals. Functional fitness in CrossFit per definition states: “increased work capacity, across broad time and modal domains” thus “constantly varied, functional movements performed at high […]
Fit after your C-section
Written by: Annéke da Silva Yes – you are actually allowed to do exercise after a C-section, but doing it at the right time and doing the right exercises is what’s crucial. I have some tips and tricks of how soon you can start and what is considered safe after your C-section. First things first Healing […]
What you need to know about Pilates – FAQ’s
Many people believe Yoga and Pilates to be the same? They are in fact very different. Here are some of the most frequently asked questions about Pilates. What is Pilates? Pilates is a method of exercise developed by Joseph Pilates. It is a full body workout, focusing on strength and flexibility training methods. Pilates focuses […]
Leadership
Written by: Chris Phillips Leadership and management are two different things. Management is telling your team what to do – Leadership is showing your team what to do. Becoming a great fitness leader is a challenging task. You will always be developing yourself and adapting every day. Being a manager can be very rewarding and a […]
How Modern Society has masked sport coaches in darkness
Written by: Shereen Smith Nowadays sport coaching has become so complex due to the effects of social media and crime, with drastic restrictions placed upon any video or photographic evidence as well as physical contact. This is why it is essential that all sport coaches enforce a responsible coaching stance. This initiative is starting to take […]
Pilates – what you need to know
Written by: Danielle Hattingh I can remember walking out of my first Pilates class, puzzled and confused. It was only after a couple more classes, two additional courses and a few years experience that I really appreciated it for what it is. All good and well for a Pilates instructor, but what about the person […]