Career Advice Articles

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11 Oct 2023

Meet Simon Lucas, our award-winning AIPT Trainer bringing inspiration to schools

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Simon Lucas, AIPT Trainer, was recently named winner of the VET Teacher or Trainer of the Year at the 2023 SA Training Awards.

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08 Sep 2023

Top Reasons You'll Love a Career in Fitness

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Being a Personal Trainer is more than just a job. Here are just a few things that make it an incredible career choice.

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16 Jun 2023

Fashionista to Fitness Leader - Cordelia Finds her Passion in an Unexpected Place

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While looking for a lifestyle change across the Nullarbor, Cordelia found a new passion and turned it into a successful career. Find out more here.

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14 Nov 2022

How to Stay Motivated as a Personal Trainer

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As a Personal Trainer, you are the source of motivation to those around you, from clients, family, friends, and colleagues. To help you rediscover your personal training motivation when it dips, try these ideas.

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21 Oct 2022

How to Prepare for a Long-Term PT Career

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Want to start a career as a personal trainer? Be sure to check out these few key elements that will increase your level of preparation for becoming a Certified Personal Trainer.

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19 Aug 2022

The Best Sport Jobs In Australia

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Do you have your eye on a career in sports? AIPT has picked out some of the best sports jobs in Australia including which have the best salary. Find out more.

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14 Jun 2022

How Ryan’s underrated ‘soft skills’ helped him find a whole new direction

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When a health crisis hit Ryan in his late 30s, he made a big life change and has never looked back. Learn more about Ryan here.

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19 Jan 2022

From Commerce Graduate to Personal Trainer: Why Viviene Pham has never looked back

Career AdvicePersonal training

Find out how Viviene’s healthy attitude took her from a commerce degree to building a successful fitness business and now, helping others do the same.

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30 Nov 2021

From Airline Manager to Group Fitness Instructor: How Josef made a life-changing pivot

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COVID-19 gave Airline Manager Josef the chance to take a closer look at his favourite pastime—and turn it into his new career.

Sarah White Blog
01 Sep 2021

Sarah’s 60kg Weight Loss Journey

Career AdvicePersonal training

“If you have the passion, the drive, and you care about people—you can do it, no matter what you’re doing as a career now! I feel so blessed to be in an industry that has so many different career paths.”

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29 Jul 2021

Guide to Landing Your First Job as a Personal Trainer

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Personal training can be a hugely rewarding job – but what’s the best way to break into it? And, once you’ve gained your personal training certification, how do you go about securing your first job?

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20 Apr 2021

10 Signs You’re Ready to Go Professional as a Personal Trainer

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Are you ready to turn your love of fitness into your livelihood? Whether you’re a serious gym rat or a meticulous meal planner, here are 10 signs you could be ready to become a professional personal trainer.