Dynamic training innovations, cultural convergences, and societal shifts are primed to transform the fitness industry, opening up exciting new growth opportunities. Jak Phillips shares seven key trends shaping fitness in 2025.
RAISING
inspiration for extraordinary fitness careers
THE BAR
Issue 19
WELCOME TO ISSUE 19 OF RAISING THE BAR
Charles Darwin once said, “It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent. It is the one that is most adaptable to change.” So, in the spirit of setting the right tone for the year ahead, we have loosely themed this issue as ‘adaptation’. As such, this issue contains tips, info and strategies to help you successfully adapt to new circumstances, training, new technology, new conditions, or whatever else comes your way.
As always, we welcome your feedback and ideas for future content. Enjoy our first edition of 2025 – and we can’t wait to receive your thoughts.
Dennis Hosking
Founder & Managing Director
FITREC & HealthyPeople
CONTENTS
As a fitness professional, understanding how to adapt training to support women at different life stages isn't just good practice, it's essential. Mish Wright explains.
Steve Grant shares six strategies that you can adapt to reduce your gym’s expenses and increase profit.
Trudi Edmeades explores how to develop safe and effective HIIT strategies for older participants, to ensure they can reap the benefits without unnecessary risks.
In our industry, lower pay and obscure hours are often blamed for staff turnover, but perhaps we’re looking in the wrong direction.
Tony Attridge explores practical tips and strategies for embracing adaptation, to help you ensure your fitness career or business remains resilient and successful.
For personal fitness trainers and fitness instructors, finding the insurance cover you need to protect yourself isn’t always at the top of a list of interesting tasks! We get it.
As a personal trainer or coach, you might have a meticulously planned schedule and a structured approach for your client’s sessions. However, no matter how well thought out your schedule is, challenges can arise. Hays Daewoud explains.
Historically, research into the bench press has concentrated on performance outcomes, often neglecting the potential trade-offs associated with different techniques. Tim Sunderland breaks down the key findings of a 2024 study and the practical applications for personal trainers.
Brittany Citron explores why specialising in pre and postnatal fitness could be your next big career move, and how offering it can transform your fitness business in Australia.
Garry Wasson explores why using hand wraps in boxing fitness classes is a must.
Discover a structured money workout plan to help you build a stronger, leaner, and more resilient PT business. Johann Oberholzer explains.
Gail Cresswell-Dawson has witnessed the health and fitness industry evolve for more than five decades – both as a member and a fitness professional. Here are her tips after returning to the industry following a 20-year hiatus.
When it comes to industry registration, fitness professionals are fortunate to have multiple options. Here is how to identify where you'll get the most bang for your hard earned buck!
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