Follow these links to sites we
consider offer excellent information for the Professional Fitness
Instructor
Fitness Centres (Australia)
 Elix'r
Health Club
Elix'r is Australia's first Mind Body Health Club.
What makes us unique is that we have brought together the best
team of instructors in the country to create a warm, relaxing
and welcoming environment where you will feel comfortable and
constantly inspired to be your best.
Our instructors are not just individually the best
at what they do; they are all great teachers who will help to
inspire and guide you through your journey with the club. Among
our instructors are many international presenters, instructor
trainers, and acknowledged leaders in their respective fields.
We are committed to providing
an environment for you, that is calming, relaxing, friendly,
and at the same time energising. The club is a restful sanctuary
where you can revitalise your mind, body and spirit, and gain
inspiration from and with other like-minded people.
Fitness First
Fitness First offers everyone, no matter your age or fitness level, the opportunity to improve your health and fitness as well as have fun. A Fitness First gym provides comfortable surroundings, state-of-the-art gym equipment and the latest Group Fitness Programs. We have friendly and knowledgeable staff, ensuring our members receive a fantastic experience with every visit to the gym. We started with just one gym and the simple philosophy of providing affordable fitness. Over a decade later, we are still committed to offering the same.
Fitness First is the largest global health club and gym operator with over a million members in 500 clubs worldwide. We are your passport to fitness, giving you access to nearly 70 convenient gym locations across Australia. So wherever your travels may take you, there is likely to be a Fitness First gym right around the corner. It's never been so convenient to stay in shape!
Simply
Active Corporate Fitness Centre
Simply Active offer 18 years experience and success
in corporate wellness, as well as operating a spacious commercial
fitness centre in Kent Street. We pride ourselves on being a
fast moving , dynamic, innovative & adaptable service, and
not only do we offer a large range of services, but also we can
customise our services towards your company's needs. The result
is an investment into your company's health:
- Decreased Premiums in Insurances
- Increased Employee Performance
- Enhanced Productivity
- Increased Team Morale
- Improved Employee Retention
- Healthier Dynamic and more
Fulfilled Team Players
Please browse our web site for more information.
If you have any questions or you would like one of Simply Actives
Corporate Wellness Specialists to visit you we can be contacted
by telephone on (02) 9247 1317 or by email - simplyactive@cia.com.au
Steiners
Steiner seeks experienced Stylists, Fitness Instructors, Beauty Therapists, Nail Techs, Massage Therapists and Acupuncturists. This is your opportunity to combine a career with your desire to travel. As global leaders in the spa industry, Steiner is always recruiting Hairdressers, Fitness, and Beauty professionals from all over the world, to work in our beauty spas, gyms and salons on board over 116 luxury cruise liners. Take time to view all the information and images this site provides and we hope you will decide to join us and start a new chapter in your career.
stepintolife.com.au
Want your own successful
group personal training business? Step into Life is Australia’s
leading group personal training franchise. Our cutting edge exercise
and business systems provide fitness professionals with a secure
entry into their own successful business. Franchisees are provided
with ongoing support, training and most of all, valuable experience.
Vision
Personal Training Studios
Vision Personal Training is Australia's Premier Personal Training Company. Currently we have 14 studios open in Sydney and expect to open another 15 franchised studios across Australia before June 2008. Vision's concept represents the next step in the evolution of the fitness industry. They provide a product that delivers a truly comprehensive approach to weight loss, health and fitness that is sustainable long term for both clients and personal trainers.
Vision's franchising model also provides a true career path for trainers via their extensive business and training systems. If you have ever wished that you could work in a professional company, with professional people, doing professional things in a professional way, check the EMPLOYMENT section on Vision's website to find a position in a studio near you.
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Fitness
Organisations (Australia)
Fitness Australia
is the peak body for the fitness industry in Australia.
There is an elected Board of Management with representatives
from each state and invited representatives from key areas
of the national fitness industry. Fitness Australia has
established the Training and Registration Advisory Committee
(TRAC) to provide broad industry advice on training, registration
and accreditation,superseding the role previously played
by the Australian Fitness Advisory Council (AFAC). Fitness
Australia is recognized by the Federal Government as the
one voice of the industry in Australia and provides Government
with a single point of contact.
fitnessnsw.com.au
fitnessnsw is
the representative body for the fitness industry in NSW responsible
for establishing standards within the industry and ensuring
its long term viability. It is the organization through which
Government and other industries will communicate with and provide
support to the fitness industry.fitnessnsw provides
access for NSW residents to the National registration program
for Fitness Australia. fitnessnsw is committed to working
with the industry to improve professional standards within
the industry and universal support of the Fitness Australia
registration.
nswis.com.au
The NSW Institute of Sport (NSWIS), located at Sydney Olympic
Park, was established as a statutory body under the Institute
of Sport Act, 1995 following a review recommending central
coordination and monitoring of high performance sports programs.
Operations officially commenced in 1996. Today the Institute
has almost 700 high performance athletes on squad or individual
scholarships and offers 28 sport programs. Our specialist services
ensure that NSWIS athletes have access to leading edge coaching
and sports technology while also receiving tailored support
to help balance their elite sporting commitments with personal
development and a career.
The National
Training Information Service has been developed by ANTA to provide
access to current and emerging training market information and
products in vocational education and training. Currently, the
NTIS comprises a database of: VET accredited courses, competency
standards, Training Packages and Training Providers.
Do you want the latest info on the
Pilates Method? Find out about the most comprehensive book on
the Pilates Method. If you're serious about Pilates you'll need
all the right videos & equipment .For those in the know you'll
need the best training or some informative workshops. To find
an instructor near you look at the register of instructors and
Certified Pilates Floor class instructors in Australia or studios
worldwide.
PTPlus
Whether you want to start a fitness business, organise your existing business, or take over the world - our sole purpose is to fast track you on your way to success. Our principle philosophy is that running a health and fitness business should be exciting, rewarding and fun. We work with you to ensure this is a reality!
what do we do - Support you with business systems, coaching and products. All designed to leverage your time, productivity and control. It’s that simple. We don’t do everything – but we will help you feel like you can! Pt Plus provides structure and support so you will:
* Dramatically improve productivity and efficiency
* Have a lot more time to do the things you really enjoy
* Know how to manage a portfolio of business opportunities
* Have control over your personal and professional life
* Apply 3 key strategies the world’s leading fitness businesses do every day
* Have control over your business; rather than your business controlling you
* Increase income, cash flow and profits!
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Fitness
Organisations (International)
The American College of Sports Medicine
is the world's largest multidisciplinary sports medicine and
exercise science organization. Dedicated to improving the quality
of life for people around the world, more than 18,000 International,
National, and Regional Chapter members search for and find methods
that allow everyone to live a healthier, more productive life.
Celebrating their 49th year, ACSM is internationally known as
the leading source of state-of-the-art research and information
on sports medicine and exercise science.
Fitness
Professionals, based in London, are the UK's largest fitness
association and have been established since 1990. The FitPro
team is dedicated to servicing the needs of fitness leaders and
contributing to the development of the professional fitness industry.
As the worldwide
authority on strength and conditioning the NSCA supports and
disseminate research-based knowledge and its practical application,
to improve athletic performance and fitness. The NSCA brings
together a unique and diverse group of professionals from the
sport science, athletic, and fitness industries. The NSCA provides
its members with a wide variety of resources and opportunities
designed to enhance their education and careers, including: exceptional
professional journals; cutting-edge conferences; scholarship
and grant opportunities; educational texts and videos; and career
services.
PTontheNET.com
The world’s #1 online education resource
for fitness professionals. Nowhere in the world is such a diverse
amount of content and profound group of fitness, sport and rehabilitation
authorities gathered in one place PTontheNET.com also includes an
extensive exercise and flexibility library, advanced program
design features and an extensive pre-made program library. Substantial
discounts for FIA associates.
REPS
New Zealand
REPs stands
for "Register of Exercise Professionals". REPs operates
a registration system that sets recognised standards for exercise
professionals in New Zealand. This enables all those involved
in the exercise industry (employers, exercise professionals,
members of the public, and health professionals) to easily be
able to verify that the individuals that are giving exercise
related advise have suitable skills. REPs is a non profit organisation,
and was set up as a partnership between the industry (Fitness
New Zealand) and the Government recognised standard setter for
education and training in the fitness area (Sfrito).
For all Australian Fitness Professionals intending
to work in the UK, make sure you are registered through your
state association before you leave while UK Fitness Professionals
planning to work in Australia should contact the REP in the UK
to ensure qualifications meet the international standards. Register
of Exercise Professionals Email: info@exerciseregister.org The
UK Register of Exercise Professionals has been set up to help
safeguard the health and interests of people who are using the
services of exercise and fitness instructors, teachers and trainers.
The Register uses a process of self-regulation that recognises
industry-based qualifications, practical competency, and requires
fitness professionals to work within a Code of Ethical Practice.
Members of the Register are given a card and registration certificate
to prove their qualification and membership. To be eligible for
automatic recognition in Australia and the UK, Australian and
UK professionals must be registered with either Fitness Australia
or REPs.
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Personal Trainers
Amino
Z Personal Training
Australia’s leading
fitness, health and bodybuilding information and personal training
website. Amino Z is owned and operated by Jay Bonaretti,
2005 Australian IronMan BodyBlitz Grand Champion, fitness writer
and certified personal trainer (cert III & IV) through FIA.
On over 15,000 pages, visitors have access to a massive food
nutritional information database, fitness calculators, articles,
questions & answers, recipes, REAL people’s transformations
and a weekly newsletter. If you’re seeking general
information, inspiration or just a kick in the butt, this is
the place to visit! Jay also runs his worldwide online personal
training services through this website. Additionally he
provides Sydney based face-to-face personal training services.
b-inspired.com.au
Do you need little inspiration to make a big change in your life? B-Inspired Personal Training is real, it is about real people, real emotions and real progress. I turned my life around and you can do it too! Visit my website to read more about my story and see how you too can get inspired to start changing your life today.
boostexercise.com.au
Boost Exercise Studio offers fun and affordable Personal Training
and Pilates Classes for all to enjoy and benefit from. We are
an enthusiastic group of qualified and experienced trainers;
our objective is to make exercise enjoyable so it's sustainable.
And it's working!
A visit I hope will help you a great deal in your
quest for health and happiness. My work in the health and fitness
industry stems from my time as an athlete. Whether you’re
an athlete or just a leisurely walker I understand how important
it is to look and feel your best. As a result, I’ve made
a commitment to helping people lead more fulfilling lives through
better health and fitness. To do this I set up ‘donna jones
training’- a business committed to helping you get the
most out of life and the most out of you!
Elix'r
Personal Training
As a member of Elix'r Health Club, you are allocated
complimentary time with a Personal Trainer. Your Trainer will
talk with you about your health and fitness goals, and about
your current health status, as well working out the activities
and programs you will most enjoy within the club. Your Trainer
will then design a program individualised for you. This tailored
program might include weights, cardio, and the ideal combination
of Yoga and Pilates classes for your individual needs. Should
your interest lie solely in Yoga and Pilates classes, your
trainer can help recommend the type of classes and frequency
to attend in order to achieve your goals.
getfit.com.au
GetFit.com.au is the online personal training
service revolutionising the relationship between fitness trainer
and client. GETFIT originally established in 1996 with a team
of 6 personal trainers, now offers the online facility to service
clients who are unable to meet face-to-face with a fitness
trainer due to cost, transport difficulties or for people who
prefer to train at home.
Dean Piazza is the
expert personal fitness trainer on www.goodmedicine.com.au and
winner of numerous international triathlons, as well as the
founder of the Sydney based organisation. All online fitness
programs are written by Dean according to the individual clients
goals,needs , history , time and equipment available. Programs
are regularly updated and Dean will personally monitor your
fitness program throughout its duration. One of the most popular
programs is the six week, day by day, week by week, exercise
and diet plan designed specially to help you get into shape
fast.
silvestro.net.au
Are you satisified with your body? After years of dieting and
trying to look normal, a life crisis finally forced Silvestro
back to basics. He gave up the fad food, diet drinks and deprivation
diets and found his true self and his true weight. A sincere
story, simply told. As Silvestro says 'If I can, you can!'
stepintolife.com.au
Want your own successful
group personal training business? Step into Life is Australia’s
leading group personal training franchise. Our cutting edge exercise
and business systems provide fitness professionals with a secure
entry into their own successful business. Franchisees are provided
with ongoing support, training and most of all, valuable experience.
teresacutter.com
Teresa Cutter - “the healthy chef” is
one of Australia’s leading authorities on healthy cooking.
A qualified Chef and personal trainer, Teresa has combined
her knowledge on food, diet and exercise to specialize in developing
healthy recipes for people who love food, who love to eat and
who have made a conscious decision to maximize their health
and well being. Teresa has written 4 healthy cookbooks her
latest release is called the 80/20 diet (Murdoch books), and
contributes her delicious healthy recipes to national and international
magazines and newspapers. Teresa is also the healthy chef for
Channel 9’s Today show and A current affair.
ultrabody.com.au
“UltraBody Personal Training is a professional and quality
provider of fitness services to the people of the Illawarra
and Sutherland Shire. Our approach to fitness is based solely
on the individual, and ultimately about achieving sustainable
results. UltraBody provides a range of fitness and health solutions
for the individual and groups of all ages, including sports
teams and corporate groups. Our staff consists of a passionate
and dedicated team, who continually strive for excellence in
their field of expertise.”
Vision
Personal Training Studios
Vision Personal Training is Australia's Premier Personal Training Company. Currently we have 14 studios open in Sydney andexpect to open another 15 franchised studios across Australia before June 2008. Vision's concept represents the next step in the evolution of the fitness industry. They provide a product that delivers a truly comprehensive approach to weight loss, health and fitness that is sustainable long term for both clients and personal trainers.
Vision's franchising model also provides a true career path for trainers via their extensive business and training systems. If you have ever wished that you could work in a professional company, with professional people, doing professional things in a professional way, check the EMPLOYMENT section on Vision's website to find a position in a studio near you.
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Fitness Products
The
Music and Motion Studio
Having now been 16 years
in the Fitness Industry providing music for all group exercise
classes, The Music & Motion Studio strives to constantly
have the best music for all tastes and class styles. Whether
you teach step, older adults, aqua, cycle, bar classes, fit
ball and anything else there is out there - we have the music
for you. Best quality, most motivating - it's music to move
to! Distributors of aerobic music Interfit Australia, Multitrax & Muscle
Mixes Music, videos, and chi ball products.
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