David Ogden

About David.

Hi, I'm David and PT Manager at Goodlife Health Clubs Peppermint Grove, with thirteen years of experience in the fitness industry. I'm also a qualified remedial massage therapist.

I love field hockey, strength training and proprioception/balance training.

What inspired you to get into the Fitness Industry?

I played many sports growing up, so I have always been physically active. As I progressed through the age groups in both AFL and field hockey, the demands of sport took their toll, and I started to get injured a lot.

I learnt a lot through physiotherapy, pilates, and chiropractic - so much so that it spurned my career in the fitness industry, focusing more on clients with needs around exercise rehabilitation and sports performance.

What do you love about your job?

I love helping people on their journey; no matter where they are, it is so rewarding. It's not always about getting super jacked and losing weight. The lessons learnt in the gym - discipline, consistency, resilience - greatly influence everything you can achieve in life as a whole.

Why did you partner with AIPT?

I partnered with AIPT three years ago to share my knowledge and experience with the next generation of Personal Trainers, hoping to bring more trainers into the industry.