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Fast Track Personal Trainer Courses: The Pros and Cons

Fast Track Personal Trainer Courses: The Pros and Cons

The fitness industry in Australia continues to grow rapidly, with more people looking to turn their passion for health and exercise into a rewarding career. For those eager to get started, fast-track online personal trainer courses have become an increasingly popular...
What is the Strength & Conditioning Short Course?

What is the Strength & Conditioning Short Course?

Our Strength & Conditioning Short Course You’ll learn how to design, deliver and assess long-term strength & conditioning programs for sport, fitness, and recreation. We’ll also integrate the latest training technologies, power/explosive movements,...
How to Get Government Funding for a Fitness Course?

How to Get Government Funding for a Fitness Course?

How To Get Government Funding For A Fitness Course? Want to launch your career in the fitness industry but worried about the price tag? Government funding could be the answer. In Queensland, the Career Start program offers eligible students the chance to complete...
Which is the Best Personal Trainer Course Near Me?

Which is the Best Personal Trainer Course Near Me?

Which is the Best Personal Trainer Course near me? | 2025 Guide If you’ve ever typed “Which is the best personal trainer course near me?” you’re not alone. With the fitness industry growing rapidly in Australia, more people than ever are looking to turn their passion...
Student Spotlight – Carlos Casero

Student Spotlight – Carlos Casero

Hi, my name is Carlos, and I’m a student from Fitness Institute’s Class 41 face-to-face course for 2025. Originally from Melbourne, I relocated to Townsville at the start of 2024. I grew up participating in various sports, including Aussie Rules, cricket,...
Student Spotlight – Hayley Tunnicliff

Student Spotlight – Hayley Tunnicliff

After building up her career and thinking that the dream of becoming a personal trainer was becoming more and more a distant dream than reality, recent Fitness Institute graduate Hayley decided to take a break and pursue her dream career of becoming a personal...
The Evolution of the GEL Skillset….

The Evolution of the GEL Skillset….

Recent updates to the Fitness Training Package have brought with it changes to the Group Exercise Leader Skillset as well.   What’s different? Whilst the GEL skillset has always contained group fitness, customer service and WHS units of competency (UOC), the current...
How are Training Courses Designed?

How are Training Courses Designed?

Ever asked why some subjects are in Fitness Qualifications, only to be told “It’s in the Training Package”? If you’re keen to learn why and how this happens, read on as we outline how Training Packages are created and how Fitness Institute develops its training...
Student Spotlight – Taylah Russell

Student Spotlight – Taylah Russell

We recently caught up with Fitness Institute student Taylah Russell who has just completed the Certificate III in Fitness and is now powering through the Certificate IV in Fitness! Taylah was kind enough to share with us her inspiration for being a Personal Trainer...
Student Spotlight – Karli Schwark

Student Spotlight – Karli Schwark

Working in the government and starting on her fitness journey by trying to lose weight by walking around the town, then moving on to CrossFit and Body Building, Karli is very passionate about health & fitness and wanted to do something to help others with their...
Student Spotlight – Richelle Saylor

Student Spotlight – Richelle Saylor

Currently, a child development worker, Richelle Saylor was thinking about doing a PT Course for about 12 months prior to enrolling in our Townsville On Campus, Cert 3 & 4 in Fitness. Richelle thought she would not fit the criteria of the typical Personal Trainer...
Student Spotlight – Kat Maluga

Student Spotlight – Kat Maluga

After working a desk job and feeling unmotivated, Kat enrolled in our Certificate III & IV in Fitness VIP Package and really excelled in all areas of the course, enjoying the practical side of it and has found a new energy in doing what she enjoys most.  ...
Why Become A Personal Trainer?

Why Become A Personal Trainer?

Mick, Lacie, Camryn and RJ all share a passion for fitness and helping others achieve their health goals. They have each individually experienced the positive impact that health & fitness can have on someone’s life and have been inspired to pursue that...
Townsville Fire Sponsorship

Townsville Fire Sponsorship

Fitness Institute and Strand Fitness is proud to be the Official Gym of the JCU Townsville Fire. The JCU Townsville Fire women’s WNBL team has officially chosen Strand Fitness as their gym. Strand Fitness, offers state-of-the-art equipment and facilities for all...
Dawn of the Deadlift

Dawn of the Deadlift

In October, Philip participated in The Dawn Of The Deadlift Novice Competition, which was sponsored by Pure Strength and held at Strand Fitness Central. This competition was open to anyone with no experience in a power or strength lifting comp previously. The...