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Q: What area of fitness are you currently
working in?
A combination of face to face training and designing programs
online for clients of my website www.getfit.com.au.
I am also the Fitness Expert for Good Medicine and Cleo magazine
websites as well as a spokesperson for Ultra Slim.
Q: How did you get into the fitness
industry?
Coming from a background as a professional triathlete based
in Europe and realising I needed a career change when personal
training just started to take off in Australia in the early
90's. I made the transition and it has been a great ride!
Q: Your reason for being in the fitness
industry?
Having a background of swimming, biking, running and lifting
weights has helped me succeed in life not just in terms of
good health but also in self esteem and increased confidence.
I enjoy passing on my knowledge and am passionate about it,
as I know I can really help them achieve their goals.
Q: Any gripes about the fitness industry?
It’s such a new industry there are always going to
be a few teething problems but they are only minor and the
industry is only going to get bigger and better over time.
Q: Did you study any areas of exercise
or fitness?
Formally I have done all my study with FIA and they have
been great - the lecturers really know their stuff and it
is also very enjoyable. I have also worked closely with Olympic
coaches and athletes of which I apply modified versions of
their principles to my clients.
Q: How important do you think it
is to update your learning in the fitness world?
It’s very important to update your knowledge so you
can pass this information onto your clients and stay abreast
of new ideas and information.
Q: What would you like to see happen
in the industry over the next few years?
With obesity figures predicted to increase enormously an
Increased profile for personal trainers and nutritionists
as a way for people to slim down, shape up and stay healthy.
Q: Any predictions?
Health and Fitness industry will get bigger and bigger as
people realise good health is what it’s all about!
Q: What advice do you have for anyone
wanting to learn more about fitness?
Speak to the people at FIA as they are very knowledgeable
and they can point you in the right direction. They helped
me when I was starting out. Speak to the people at FIA as
they are very knowledgeable and they can point you in the
right direction. They helped me when I was starting out and
are still helping me 10 years down the track !
Dean can be contacted at : www.getfit.com.au
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