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AIPT student
11 Jan 2019

Student Stories - Deepak Raj

Student Success Story

Deepak Raj shares his journey as an ex-techie who lost 30 kilos on his way to IRONMAN Triathlon to coaching triathletes and starting a fit-tech company.

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03 Jan 2019

Personal Trainer Registration Requirements Explained

Fitness

A career in the Health and Fitness realm will set you up for life in a vibrant, ever-evolving industry. And one of the questions we're often asked is if registration is necessary for Personal Trainers. Let's find out.

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20 Feb 2018

How to Manage Difficult Clients as a Personal Trainer

Career AdvicePersonal training

You’ll have clients who want to criticise everything you do and clients who can’t compliment you enough. This article is about the bad ones.

Returning to study after a long break blog
08 Nov 2017

Study Tips After Returning From A Long Break

Study Advice

Studying is a habit, a daily ritual that becomes ingrained and natural the more study you do. Here are our top tips to get stuck back into your studies!

PT at the gym
07 Aug 2017

How Much Theory is Required in PT Qualifications?

Study Advice

Getting your fitness qualification is a huge step towards starting your career in the fitness industry. But one of the biggest concerns people have is the level of theory required. So how much theory is required to get a fitness qualification?

What it takes to complete a certificate at AIPT and launch a fitness career?
26 Jun 2017

5 Minutes with a Just-Qualified Personal Trainer

Student Success Story

Weighing up a career in personal training? We chatted to a single mum who broke into PT and had been smashing career (and parenting) goals since.    

Trainer with client boxing on a rooftop
02 May 2017

How to Become a Group Boxing Trainer

Career AdvicePersonal training

With the right course in hand, you can definitely punch above your weight. Here's what you need to know about becoming a qualified Boxing Trainer.

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28 Apr 2017

Susie Success Story

Student Success Story

Follow the study journey of AIPT employee Susie as she undertakes the Complete Personal Trainer^ Program.

Male boxing in park
19 Apr 2017

How Much Should You Pay for a Personal Trainer?

Health and Wellbeing

Fitness as a profession is hugely wide-ranging, so it’s good to keep on top of costs, rates, and trends. So, how much should you pay a PT?

Personal Training Job Interview
18 Apr 2017

What to Wear to a Personal Training Job Interview

Career Advice

You’ve secured yourself a Personal Trainer interview, but what’s the appropriate attire?

personal trainer using boxing equipment
10 Apr 2017

Q&A with a PT: Christina Davis

Personal training

Want to know what it's like to be a Personal Trainer? We spoke with Personal Trainer Christina Davis at Goodlife Health Clubs. We spoken about her life as a PT and what she considers to be the most important elements in running a fitness business.

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14 Mar 2017

How to Instruct Les Mills Classes

Career AdvicePersonal training

Discover the benefits of Les Mills training and find out how to become a Les Mills Instructor in 3 easy steps.