Julie Down

About Julie.

Hi, I am Julie, and I have been part of the PT team at Goodlife Health Clubs Loganholme since 2005; and I have held the position of Personal Training Manager since 2011.

Born and bred local, I grew up in Beenleigh. My husband and I built our first home in Logan in 2016, and we love being part of the vibrant community. In my youth, I was a very active child. I loved school sports, particularly running. When I became a senior in high school, I started training in the gym and quickly became hooked. My love for fitness and exercise only grew from there.

What inspired you to get into the Fitness Industry?

When I finished high school, I went to university to study teaching. After I graduated, I knew it wasn’t the career pathway I wanted to take. I re-evaluated where my interests and passions were and decided to study again. This time to become a personal trainer. I have never looked back.

What do you love about your job?

There are so many aspects of being a personal trainer that I highly value. There is so much variety in what I do. No two days are the same. I also really appreciate that because of my role, I never stop learning new things. One of the main reasons I love being a personal trainer is knowing I can make a difference in the lives of my members, clients, the students I mentor, and the team of trainers and staff I work with.

Why did you partner with AIPT?

Having been in the fitness industry for a long time and holding a teaching degree, I knew that working with AIPT was the next step for me. I want to give back to the industry I love while also helping to shape the up-and-coming trainers of the future.