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Q: What area of fitness are you currently
working in?
I specialise in Personal training, Corporate Groups in Personal
training and Pilate’s instruction.
Q: How did you get into the fitness
industry?
I have always had a passion for sport from very early age
being a gymnast, competing in track & field and netball,
I began coaching younger netball teams in high school and
working with children in a crèche (movement to music)
it made sense that I continue to work in and industry that
I love and have a passion for.
Q: Your reason for being in the fitness
industry?
I love the variety, working with people, helping them achieve
their goals and be the best person they can be.
Q: Any gripes about the fitness industry?
Early morning alarms….yark!!!!
Q: Did you study any areas of exercise
or fitness?
Once I had my fitness leaders I began working for Graeme
Lancefield (head of NAABA) at Athletique Health Club. Graeme
was an invaluable mentor, who also got me involved in Miss
Fitness Australia, which lead to me competing in the Miss
Fitness World 2 years running. Since then I have completed
my Certificate IV in Fitness - Personal Training with the
FIA and have completed my Full Pilates Certification with
Stott Pilates.
Q: How important do you think it
is to update your learning in the fitness world?
It is ESSENTIAL, regardless of what industry you are in it’s
important to stay on top of your game, that’s what makes
you a good instructor.
Q: What would you like to see happen
in the industry over the next few years?
I’d like to see more recommendations coming from health
practioners. Especially plastic surgeons, I’d like to
see them recommending sessions with a personal trainer or
to join a gym to educate themselves about healthy diet and
exercise instead of readily performing operations such as
Liposuction on young girls. The quick fix is not the best
or healthiest solution.
Q: Any predictions?
This is more wishful hoping rather than a prediction, but
I would like to see supplements and diet pills regulated on
weather they have been proven of if they only work in conjunction
with a healthy diet and active lifestyle…… surprise,
surprise!!!!!!
Q: What advice do you have for anyone
wanting to learn more about fitness?
Diversify your skills with ongoing courses and make time
to participate in other people’s sessions to stay motivated.
Jodie can be contacted at jodielow@pacific.net.au
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