Michael Cunico
Q: What area of fitness are you currently working in?
Currently I am lucky enough to work side by side with the NSW Regional Personal Training Manager, I assist him in running the region of NSW, which currently has 39 clubs with almost 900 Personal Trainers!
Q: How did you get into the fitness industry?
I was playing sport full-time and realized I was not going to be able to do that for the rest of my life, so I wanted a career in an industry where I could use the knowledge I had gained about exercise and training.
Q: Your reason for being in the fitness industry?
Trying to help as many people as possible improve their lifestyle. I sometimes feel guilty about the level of job satisfaction, on most days!
Q: Any gripes about the fitness industry?
People who believe there is only one way to get things done, people need to be open minded!
Q: Did you study any areas of exercise or fitness?
I have completed my Cert IV in Fitness at the FIA, and recently I have completed a few continuing education workshops with the CHEK Institute.
Q: How important do you think it is to update your learning in the fitness world?
This is one of the keys to longevity in the industry, the industry is constantly evolving and it is imperative you are up to date with your knowledge.
Q: What would you like to see happen in the industry over the next few years?
Greater acceptance from other health practitioners, local councils and Governments. That they recognise the difference we can make in the community. So rather them make life hard for personal trainers, encourage the use of trainers.
Q: Any predictions?
The minimum qualifications for a personal trainer will be a harder, longer process in the future. This will be a good thing as it will raise the bar of the industry as a whole.
Q: What advice do you have for anyone wanting to learn more about fitness?
What are you waiting for? It is the greatest job in the world, if you don’t believe me write all the things down a personal trainer can do for a person and no other role can match that!
Michael Cunico.
michaelcunico@fitnessfirst.com.au
Michael Cunico
Floating Cluster Personal Training Coordinator
Fitness First Australia - Head Office
Level 4, Grafton St
Bondi Junction NSW 2022
Mob: 0414 389 244
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