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"I chose to study with AIPT because there were some great options to study while working, and it was very flexible."

"Give it a go and enjoy the ride; it will get you started in the future to become a PT. It has been a success for me, and I am still learning new things every day."

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"Fitness is a rewarding and enjoyable career. There is nothing more gratifying than helping someone improve their health and overall confidence. Fitness is not just about your physical health but also mental, emotional and psychological wellbeing."

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"Fitness has always been a huge part of my life, so I decided to turn that passion into a career. I am still in the corporate world, but personal training allows me to share this passion with my clients and grow a business that is my own."

"It is one of the best jobs where you can get to know many different kinds of people, help inspire them to better themselves and use your knowledge to educate others about their training. [...] You definitely won't regret it."

"With my story, being bullied and coming out of that dark zone made it easier to inspire others. But again, if you work hard and put a lot of sacrifices, you'll get there! [...] Being a PT is not a joke (like most people think)."

"I plan to keep growing my knowledge and start an online training platform in the future to reach more people. I want to help as many people feel the physical and mental changes from training and give them the tools to change their lifestyles."

"Let's go! Stay hungry and go after it. Learning fitness is not like other careers; you stay happy throughout because if you love anything fitness related, you will maintain longevity in the fitness realm and prosper."

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