With the launch of our revamped online learning platform and website just around the corner, we thought it apt to give not just some insight into what we are about to release but also to explain the importance of having a website to showcase your brand and your business.We will be sharing some of the lessons we have learnt over the years when it comes to web design and also some pointers and actions that you can put it to place straight away to help you to build the perfect website for your fitness business.Along with this, we will be highlighting the importance of a website to help build your fitness business.For more details, or if you would like some help with this part of your business, visit:www.PerformanceTrainingAcademy.com

This podcast will discuss the importance of a solid business plan if you want to scale your business and get the client base that you are after, and it will give you an idea about what you should be charging for services.Ensuring that you have a full understanding of what you can earn as a fitness professional is of utmost importance, therefore we will give examples of how you can look to earn £20k, £40k and £60k plus from your business.We will also give you ideas of how to build your client base and advertise correctly.For more information, head to our website - www.PerformanceTrainingacademy.com.

In episode #14, we are joined by PTA collaborator Louise Pratley. Ash and Louise are discussing ways to be more proactive with your business, and how to feel more motivated and empowered on a day to day basis - especially in the current climate of being put into Lockdowns due to Covid-19.There will be actionable points that you can implement into your own lifestyle, which can help not just with your business productivity but also with your daily mindset, nutrition and activity habits.We shall also be discussing our upcoming online course - "Business and Marketing for the Fitness Professional'.www.PerformanceTrainingAcademy.com

With James Buckingham being such an integral part of our nutrition and training content here at Performance Training Academy, and developer of our 'Advanced Nutrition Course', we felt it only right to show you the story behind James' career.Find out the lessons James learnt from his 22 years in the military, how his career in the health and fitness industry developed from being a personal trainer at Fitness First to owning two of his own gyms and being the founder of Precision Fitness and Performance, and importantly you will also find out how James has developed his extensive knowledge in nutrition and training.For more details of what James offers, head to:www.pfpexeter.co.ukand for more of our own content please visit:www.PerformanceTrainingAcademy.com

This episode follows on from episode #11.  Whereas our previous podcast discussed the correct supplements for your workout and to help achieve  training goals, this episode discusses which supplements can help promote better health and wellness for your body and mind.James Buckingham and I are discussing supplements such as fish oils, magnesium, probiotics, vitamin D3 and more. All related to general health, digestive and heart health, and all in all ensuring you understand how you can help to combat stress, sleep issues, weight gain and more.The underlying message here though, is to ensure you get the food that you are eating correct first, supplements will benefit you after that where necessary.For more information please head to:www.PerformanceTrainingAcademy.com&www.PrecisionNutrition.co.uk

In this episode we are discussing supplements - Protein shakes, Creatine, BCAAs, Fish Oils, Multivitamins, Electrolyte drinks and even Pre-workouts.We will be giving clarity on when these are best to use, how they should be used effectively, and when they are not necessary.For more content on nutrition, training, and health head to:www.PerformanceTrainingAcademy.comandwww.PrecisionPerformance.co.uk

Understanding gut health and giving yourself the best chance of having a healthy digestive system is a key factor in training potential, living a longer, healthier life and ensuring you eliminate inflammation in your body.In episode #10 we have James Buckingham back to discuss this subject, and importantly to highlight what effects poor nutrition and stress can have on our digestive system, ultimately leading to a 'leaky gut' and poor health.Along with highlighting the dangers of this we will be discussing what foods will help promote a healthy digestive system, reverse leaky gut and put your body in a state of optimal health.Please do subscribe to our channels and give us a rating. You can find more content from James and I, including information about our advanced nutrition course, by going to our website at:www.PerformanceTrainingAcademy.comandwww.PrecisionPerformance.co.uk

At 22 years of age, Performance Training Academy founder Ashley Hough had no idea what he wanted to do as a career. He worked a number of jobs which he did not enjoy, causing the old Sunday evening blues and getting the dread of work the following day, before he found his ideal career as a Personal Trainer.In this podcast, Ash is talking about his own journey and lessons learnt from the Health and Fitness Industry. How he started off as a Gym Instructor in a small independent gym, before building up his own successful Personal Training business - including tips on how this was done.After working for 8 years as a Personal Trainer and loving his job, Ash then tells the story about how Performance Training Academy came to be and what it is today. All leading up to having an excellent team of Fitness Professionals delivering excellent fitness qualifications.For more info and content head over to:www.PerformanceTrainingAcademy.com

Ashley Hough is chatting with Tom Johnson about his transition from Professional Rugby to running his own gym as a Personal Trainer in the Health & Fitness industry.We will look back at Tom's illustrious rugby career, which includes 10 years at the top flight in English Rugby with Premiership Champions, Exeter Chiefs. As well as getting selected for England, getting his first cap against South Africa, achieving a life long dream of facing the 'Haka' in New Zealand, and learnings that he took from playing at the highest level.After studying with us here at Performance Training Academy to achieve his Level 3 Personal Trainer qualification and upon retiring from rugby, we discuss Toms transition into the health and fitness industry where he now runs his own gym as a Personal Trainer.Please subscribe to our channel where we have more great content from leading professionals in their field.You can also head to our website at:www.PerformanceTrainingAcademy.comFor more great content from Tom Johnson himself, please head to:www.TomJohnsonLifestyle.co.uk

In episode #7, Ashley Hough is joined by Pete Howard, a tutor here at Performance Training Academy.We are discussing Pete's journey in the health & fitness industry, how he built up his own successful personal training business 'Howards Health & Fitness', and his time spent working as a Professional Wrestler with the WWE in the States.Along with this we are talking about what Pete offers our students as one of the tutors on our Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training course, and what lessons he has learnt himself by working as leading fitness professional.For more information about our courses, or for more content if you are simply interested in health, training and nutrition, head to:www.PerformanceTrainingAcademy.com