Richmond Warrior Stories

Joe Bicanic: Master Trainer

What made you want to become a fitness Professional?

I wanted to help mould members and clients lifestyles and wellbeing. Helping people achieve goals every day was what appealed to me in becoming a Professional Trainer.

Where are you working now?

I work at GENESIS MENTONE and love every minute of it!!!!

Describe the positive changes to your life since you’ve become a fitness professional?

Running my own business gives me the freedom to work whenever I want. It gives me more time to study and take more courses which only creates better sessions.

Describe the  positive changes you’ve made to OTHER PEOPLE (clients)?

The most important aspect or positive change to me is that clients no longer consider exercise a chore. When it becomes a lifestyle change I think for the clients is the best result.

Describe your experience at the Institute?

I received the tools I needed to help build a great business!

Describe what you most liked about the course?

It prepared me for the industry!

Describe what you most liked about your course coach?

The coach was always approachable and fun. Learning in a fun environment is a must.

Would you recommend others to get started at the Institute?

Always

Mel Underwood

What  made you want to become a fitness Professional?

After joining a gym for the very first time after having my first child, I realized I wanted to help people experience the ‘high’ of looking after yourself.

Where are you working now?

I own 2 gyms and spread myself between them part-time, as I am also a mum to 2 beautiful children.

Describe the positive changes to your life since you’ve become a fitness professional?

I could write for pages on this one…it changes your life in every way possible. If you feel fit & healthy, everything else just falls into place!

 Describe the positive changes you’ve made to OTHER PEOPLE (clients)?

To help clients realize they are capable of anything. One of my favourite things to say to clients is “the body is capable of anything, it’s your mind that needs to build strength”

 Describe your experience at the Institute?

You get out what you put in – those who fully engaged in the course have gone on to do great things.

Describe what you most liked about the course?

I am a visual learner so the structure of the course really suited me.

Describe what you most liked about your course coach?

If I was struggling to grasp a concept, they would explain and demonstrate over and over until I got it.

 Would you recommend others to get started at the Institute?

If you are serious about health & fitness then YES! To be taken seriously in this industry you need to live and breath your health & fitness!

Anthony Sandow

What made you want to become a fitness Professional?

Personal Development and helping others live a happy and healthy lifestyle.

Where are you working now?

Fitness First, Malvern East.

Describe the positive changes to your life since you’ve become a fitness professional?

Being happy and energetic doing what I love!

Describe the  positive changes you’ve made to OTHER PEOPLE (clients)?

Helping them change their lives and being on a more personal level with them.

Describe your experience at the Institute?

Interactive and enjoyable.

Describe what you most liked about the course?

The interaction with other like minded people.

Describe what you most liked about your course coach?

Scott – very approachable, positive and believed in me.

Would you recommend others to get started at the Institute?

Yes, definitely.

Nick

I was unsure about what career path I wanted to take, but being passionate about fitness, I was sure about helping people achieve their goals. That’s how I heard about the Australian Institute of Fitness and that lead me to enrol into a course that would satisfy both my interests.

Throughout the course I was exposed to many aspects of the fitness industry and introduced to a lot of experienced people, which provided me with many opportunities to succeed. From this, I was encouraged and inspired to start my own business.

I completed the Master Trainer in Fitness and the Master Massage Therapist courses just 3 weeks ago and since then, I have started my own Personal Training and Massage business. Now armed with established clients, I am confident that I can create this into a successful business venture.

The Australian Institute of Fitness gave me the acquired skills and knowledge to become a successful Personal Trainer through their up to date curriculum and in depth knowledge of current training techniques. The course was always challenging but structured perfectly to suit any person who is passionate about fitness by making it a fun and creating an environment that makes learning easy.

Elsa

Having been in the Hospitality Industry for 17 years I was looking for a new direction and challenge.

I have enjoyed my regular gym and Personal Training sessions and realised that this was an area I felt motivated to join.

I signed up for the 16 week part time course. Although it was gruelling studying part time and working full time, I felt that this was the career I wanted to pursue.

I found the course to be relaxed and enjoyable and the coaches to be fun and knowledgeable and the mix of class time and gym time helped with the learning process. I also found it comfortable approaching them for advice throughout and after the course.

While revisiting the Institute shortly after finishing, I was approached by one of the staff members and asked if I was working in the industry yet. I was given the phone number of Ingrid Nardone from Energique Nutrition and Personal Training.

I went along for an interview, successfully completed the training and have been working there full time ever since and enjoying it immensely.

Shona

“Studying for my personal training qualifications through eCampus meant that I could still work as a clothing pattern maker and earn money while I completed the course. It also meant I could study at home in my own hours, which logistically was a lot easier than coming into a campus as I have two young children not yet school age.

If I needed the support, there was always an eCoach there to answer the phone and emails. I also attended a face-to-face weekend intensive, which gave me some great practical experience and hands-on help with technique.

I was given a study calendar so I could write down when I wanted to have each module done by and I surprised myself by running ahead of schedule. Looking back I’ve realised that I got through the course easily because I enjoyed doing it so much.”

-          Shona Stephenson, Sydney, NSW.
           Since completing the course Shona has opened her own outdoor personal training business >>> greatoutdoortraining.com.au

Shaun

Shaun Todd from Salisbury SA used to work on the factory floor at GM Holden but had always deamt of become a Personal Trainer and Sports Therapy Masseuse for elite athletes and preferrably gymnasts. Finding a course that covered both these qualifications wasn’t easy until he came across the Australian Institute of Fitness. The Master Trainer course PLUS Massage Therapist Specialising in Fitness and Sport was exactly what he needed. Since starting Shaun’s loved doing the course. In Shauns words “I had the most fun I've had in a long time, the people and the coaches are friendly and the staff are amazing. I would totally recommend it to others.”