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The 7 most extreme weight loss diets of all times

The 7 most extreme weight loss diets of all times

by | Mar 21, 2023 | Nutrition

Extreme weight loss diets have always existed. Perhaps they are an expression of man’s constant search for shortcuts and quick fixes. New dieting methods emerge and become popular for a while, and are then abandoned when people realize there is nothing magical...
5 Skills you need to become a Personal Trainer

5 Skills you need to become a Personal Trainer

by | Mar 21, 2023 | Personal Training

To become a Personal Trainer, an exceptional one who stands out from the crowd, you need more than practical and theoretical knowledge of exercise and fitness. These are five essential soft skills that you need to excel in your career as a Personal Trainer:...
Fat burning myths

Fat burning myths

by | May 22, 2022 | Exercise, Nutrition

Myth 1: “Fat burning zone training is optimal for weight loss” Low intensity cardio training in the so called “fat burning zone” has long been claimed to be the best type of training for weight loss. The “fat burning zone” is the intensity range where the...
4 Training Principles

4 Training Principles

by | May 22, 2021 | Exercise, IPTA, Personal Training

4 Training Principles There are a few basic training principles that you should know if you are taking your training seriously and want to achieve maximum results. These principles can serve as an aid in your training program design by helping you find answers to...
Keep your weight with chewing gum

Keep your weight with chewing gum

by | May 22, 2021 | IPTA, Nutrition

Keep your weight with chewing gum   It may sound a bit funny, but there is actually research on how chewing gum affects our metabolism and energy intake. In a study from 2016 a group of scientists wanted to investigate whether chewing gum after lunch could lead...
Boost your recovery with blueberries

Boost your recovery with blueberries

by | May 22, 2021 | IPTA, Nutrition

Boost your recovery with blueberries   Intense exercise often leads to muscle damage together with localized oxidative stress and inflammation. This is the reason why your muscles feel sore, and your performance can be impaired hours and even days after a tough...
Proteins – the essential of muscle growth

Proteins – the essential of muscle growth

by | Apr 29, 2021 | IPTA, Nutrition

Why should i care about protein? Protein is the building material that the body uses to build several types of tissue, including muscle. Protein ingestion is therefore essential for muscle growth and maintaining muscle mass. Protein could be described as long chains...
Pedro Lönnblad

Pedro Lönnblad

by | Apr 29, 2021 | IPTA, Personal Training

Meet Pedro, one of the teachers at IPTA. He holds a masters degree in Physical Therapy and has worked with orthopaedic and sports injuries for over 18 years. 1. What do you like the most about your job as a teacher? What I like the most as a teacher is that I get to...
How to use the 1RM

How to use the 1RM

by | Apr 20, 2021 | Exercise, IPTA, Personal Training, Strength training

What is 1RM? 1RM stands for “one repetition maximum” and can be defined as the maximum amount of weight you can lift for one repetition. It is an established measure of muscular strength. What is the 1RM used for? Personal trainers and other fitness...
Dag-Anders

Dag-Anders

by | Apr 16, 2021 | IPTA, Personal Training

Meet Dag Anders, one of the teachers at IPTA. He has worked as a personal trainer since 2002, and is passionate about personal health and fitness, judo, CrossFit and triathlon. 1. What do you like the most about your job as a teacher? I love teaching new students and...