At Masters Fitness Academy, our Director of Education Kate Rowen hosts a Podcast where she interviews Personal Trainers all over Australia (and beyond) who became qualified over the age of 50!
At the time of our chat, Anna had just completed her Certificate III in Fitness at the age of 46 with a family of 5 children! Anna considered returning to her admin job when her youngest was about to start school, but decided instead to pursue what she’d been considering for a long time - studying fitness. Now she’s continuing on to Certificate IV and open to the possibilities a new career in fitness can bring. Looking to become a Personal Trainer? Complete your Certificate III and ...
4 Jul 2024
Brett Whitcher (Ballarat, Victoria) - Qualified at 48
From home maintenance business to fitness professional at the age of 48. Brett was always into fitness and became a running coach to help people in his gym community. This motivated him to become a personal trainer and he loves what he does. Tune in for the whole episode and hear Brett’s great messages about how a career in fitness is great for both fitness professionals and the people they help.
Connect with Brett
https://www.facebook.com/bjwhealthandfitness (https://www.facebook.com/bjwhealthandfitness)
https://www.instagram.com/bjw_health_fitness/ (https://www.instagram.com/bjw_health_fitness/)
Looking to become a Personal Trainer?
Complete your Certificate III and IV in Fitness with us
https://Mastersfitnessacademy.com.au (https://mastersfitnessacademy.com.au)
3 Jun 2024
JoDee Coulter (Strongsville, Ohio) - Qualified at 54
Tune in for the truly inspiring story of JoDee Coulter who is still working full time as a bereavement coordinator at a hospice. She’s been working as a fitness professional on the side since she got qualified in 2018 at the age of 54. JoDee’s ultimate goal is to retire from her current career and focus on her aptly named business - Fill Your Cup - doing health and wellness coaching.
Connect with JoDee
https://www.instagram.com/jodes_here/ (https://www.instagram.com/jodes_here/)
Looking to become a Personal Trainer?
Complete your Certificate III and IV in Fitness with us
https://Mastersfitnessacademy.com.au (https://mastersfitnessacademy.com.au)
6 May 2024
Hazel Francis (Wynnum, QLD) - Qualified at 50
Hazel had always worked in administrative roles throughout her working life and was concurrently a fitness enthusiast, winning trophies for body building along the way. After being made redundant at the age of 50, Hazel decided to follow her passion and study full time for a career in fitness. Still in the fitness industry twelve years down the track, Hazel says she will do this ‘until I die’. You will believe it too as you listen to her story.
Connect with Hazel
https://www.facebook.com/ToneLabb (https://www.facebook.com/ToneLabb)
https://www.tonelab.com.au/ (https://www.tonelab.com.au/)
Looking to become a Personal Trainer?
Complete your Certificate III and IV in Fitness with us
https://Mastersfitnessacademy.com.au (https://mastersfitnessacademy.com.au)
16 Apr 2024
Fiona Rubens (Burnie, Tasmania) - Qualified at 52
After procrastinating for a while, Fiona made the move into the fitness industry with commencement of Cert III in 2021 at the age of 52. She kept going and is fresh from completing her Cert IV in Feb 2024. Fiona helps people of all ages, but feels drawn to helping older adults live better lives through building strength and fitness. This really shines through in her story.
Connect with Fiona
https://www.instagram.com/fee_fi_fitness/ (https://www.instagram.com/fee_fi_fitness/)
Looking to become a Personal Trainer?
Complete your Certificate III and IV in Fitness with us
https://Mastersfitnessacademy.com.au (https://mastersfitnessacademy.com.au)
9 Apr 2024
Lisa Peterson (Sydney, NSW) - Qualified at 55
Lisa came into the fitness industry after retiring from a teaching career. It seemed a natural progression and transfer of passion and skill as a lifelong sporting enthusiast and PE teacher. Now Lisa is also retired from the fitness industry, but keeps her hand in doing a few sessions per week and volunteering.
Looking to become a Personal Trainer?
Complete your Certificate III and IV in Fitness with us
https://Mastersfitnessacademy.com.au (https://mastersfitnessacademy.com.au)
1 Apr 2024
Cheryl Clinton (Melton, VIC) - Qualified at 54
In this episode we meet Cheryl who is early on the journey into the fitness industry, having recently completed the Cert III and now studying Cert IV. Listen to her story of being a career teacher with a life-long passion for fitness and feeling drawn towards helping perimenopausal women.
Looking to become a Personal Trainer?
Complete your Certificate III and IV in Fitness with us
https://Mastersfitnessacademy.com.au (https://mastersfitnessacademy.com.au)
25 Mar 2024
Annette McIntosh (Alberta, Canada) - Qualified at 54
Annette completed her fitness certifications in 2018 at the age of 54 after working many years as an administrator in a large law firm. Having witnessed Annette transform her health, her trainer and now mentor encouraged her to get certified. Now she’s helping others at EMF Fitness in Calgary as well as her home based gym.
Connect with Annette
https://www.facebook.com/annette.mcintosh.58 (https://www.facebook.com/annette.mcintosh.58)
https://www.instagram.com/annettemcintosh63/ (https://www.instagram.com/annettemcintosh63/)
Annette is based at EMF Fitness in Calgary https://www.emffitness.ca/pages/home (https://www.emffitness.ca/pages/home)
Looking to become a Personal Trainer?
Complete your Certificate III and IV in Fitness with us
https://Mastersfitnessacademy.com.au (https://mastersfitnessacademy.com.au)
19 Mar 2024
Graham Elliss (Melbourne, VIC) - Qualified at 53
Graham is a qualified Personal Trainer in Melbourne Australia. Graham was previously a senior manager within the retirement industry but always had a passion for fitness. He completed his Certificate IV in 2012 when he was well over 50. He now runs a Personal Training business focusing on helping people over 50 improve their health and fitness.
Connect with Graham
https://renewedafter50.com.au/ (https://renewedafter50.com.au/)
https://www.facebook.com/RenewedAfter50/ (https://www.facebook.com/RenewedAfter50/)
https://www.instagram.com/renewedafter50/ (https://www.instagram.com/renewedafter50/)
Looking to become a Personal Trainer?
Complete your Certificate III and IV in Fitness with us
https://Mastersfitnessacademy.com.au (https://mastersfitnessacademy.com.au)
12 Mar 2024
Penelope Lane (Fremantle, WA) - Qualified at 62
Penelope has a unique background as a clinical psychologist and applies mindfulness and cognitive training in her fitness programming. Penelope’s fitness business includes outdoor group exercise and online services. She has recently launched a podcast and published a book!
Connect with Penelope via her website https://primeactive.com.au/ (https://primeactive.com.au/)
From there you can find Penelope’s socials and her book!
Looking to become a Personal Trainer?
Complete your Certificate III and IV in Fitness with us
https://Mastersfitnessacademy.com.au (https://mastersfitnessacademy.com.au)
5 Mar 2024
Robert Childerhouse (Sydney, NSW) - Qualified at 50
Robert studied to become a personal trainer throughout 2013-2014 while doing a hectic FIFO roster. He has worked with athletes and now runs his own unique fitness studio in NSW where he helps people over 40 and those with special and rehab needs.
Connect with Robert
https://personal-best-40plus-fitness.business.site/ (https://personal-best-40plus-fitness.business.site/)
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063592599996 (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063592599996)
https://www.instagram.com/personal_best_fitness/ (https://www.instagram.com/personal_best_fitness/)
Looking to become a Personal Trainer?
Complete your Certificate III and IV in Fitness with us
https://Mastersfitnessacademy.com.au (https://mastersfitnessacademy.com.au)
29 Feb 2024
Get to Know Your Host: Kate Rowen
Welcome to "Masters Fitness Academy Podcast," where age is just a number and reinvention is the name of the game! Join me, Kate Rowan, your host, as we dive into the inspiring stories of individuals who have embraced and found their passion for fitness later in life.
In our first episode, I'll share my journey from academia to personal training, showing you how I overcame doubts and embraced change. Along the way, we'll talk about switching careers, learning new things, and finding joy in helping others get healthier.
Throughout the series, we'll tackle topics like starting over, the importance of education, and the joys of staying fit after 50. Whether you're thinking about a new career, starting your fitness journey, or just love a good story of determination, this podcast is for you.
Get ready to be inspired and motivated as we blaze a trail to wellness and vitality after 50. Tune in and join the conversation. 🎙️✨
Connect with Kate
https://fiftyfitness.com.au/ (https://fiftyfitness.com.au/)
https://www.facebook.com/FiftyFitnessAustralia (https://www.facebook.com/FiftyFitnessAustralia)
https://www.instagram.com/fiftyfitness.au/ (https://www.instagram.com/fiftyfitness.au/)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/katerowen/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/katerowen/)
Looking to become a Personal Trainer?
Complete your Certificate III and IV in Fitness with us
https://Mastersfitnessacademy.com.au (https://mastersfitnessacademy.com.au)
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