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Q: What area of fitness are you currently
working in?
I have owned and Operated a performing and martial arts centre
in the Sutherland Shire for over 10 years. I run group exercise
classes in boxing fitness and Martial arts based fitness classes
to music. In 2005 I became a franchised Personal Trainer at
Fitness First Sylvania, which gave me more scope to train
people one on one.
Q: How did you get into the fitness
industry?
When my wife and I opened our centre in 1995 I enrolled in
a cert 3 course so that I could take group exercise classes
at our centre. I have stayed a registered group fitness instructor
over that time and recently completed my Cert IV in Fitness
with FIA.
Q: Your reason for being in the fitness
industry?
It has been a big part of my life for over 10 years, and
in that time I have helped many people achieve their training
goals. It is very rewarding seeing people of all ages succeed.
I had always dreamed of being able to do this as a career
and I am now living that dream.
Q: Any gripes about the fitness industry?
No gripes, it’s an industry that is moving fast, so
you do need to keep up with the latest training methods, and
this can be challenging with running a business, raising a
family and staying on top of everything else.
Q: Did you study any areas of exercise
or fitness?
I have been actively training in karate for over 22 years,
so most of my training has been based on it. It has been of
great benefit for me to be involved in the fitness industry
and to keep in touch with the latest fitness facts and science
so that I can fill the gaps between traditional training methods
and the latest information coming out of the fitness industry.
Q: How important do you think it
is to update your learning in the fitness world?
Its great now that the amount of courses you can attend are
unlimited. You can pick and choose your area of speciality,
or update yourself on topics you are not in tune with. The
industry is always moving forward so you must keep up with
the latest information if you wish to be successful.
Q: What would you like to see happen
in the industry over the next few years?
Maybe a closer working relationship between doctors and PT’s.
Q: Any predictions?
Its not my own but I believe the children’s market
has huge potential..
Q: What advice do you have for anyone
wanting to learn more about fitness?
Do your homework, gather as much information as possible
before you jump into it. Speak to people in the industry who
are doing what you want to do, and then go and get qualified.
If you want to be a success be willing to put in the work
as it may not happen over night.
Michael can be contacted
on: 0407 942 214 or www.ettingshausens.com.au
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