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You might think that this is an odd thing to put into a newsletter like the one that I have, but the best thing about having your own newsletter is that you can do what you like! I find one of the most interesting oxymorons that exists in the fitness industry is the concept of [...]

Who is Esther Hone-Moore? She is one of kind, the type of person that once you meet, you will always warmly say hello to the next time. The sort of person that makes you feel included, part of a family and most importantly, listened to. These people are rare and Esther is a wonderful gift [...]

I recently had the opportunity to attend and present at this convention in Florida. This year was my second IAFC (and there were things that I completely missed the last year) so it was great to attend again this year to appreciate the full benefits of this event. There were a few things that I [...]

Recently I went to Noosa to spend time with truly one of the best presenters I have had the pleasure to learn from. Mark Davis might not be a name that some of you may know, but you certainly will in the near future. Mark's previous careers have included being a Physical Education teacher and [...]

I don't know Kerry very well, but recently I saw something that she has developed which blew me away. Kerry is a New Zealander who is one of the managers at Kapiti Coast Aquatics and has been passionately involved in all things water for decades. I met Kerry a few years ago and have had [...]

What happens when you put a visionary, together with extraordinary energy and an abundance of positive enthusiasm? Answer: Michelle Wright and with a surname like Wright, there is very little that this woman gets wrong. I use the word 'extraordinary' deliberately for Mish because she really is. Having been an instructor and personal trainer, this [...]

Recently I organised two workshops in Adelaide – Core Foundations and Gymstick for Older Adults. It was the most successful workshop that I have personally conducted in Adelaide, which historically for me, has been challenging to get enrolments. I have to attribute the success to a wonderful, enthusiastic woman, whom also happens to be a ball [...]

I met Sofya several years ago when this young woman decided to become a group fitness instructor and I was the presenter for the course. Before I started delivering the group exercise course for CAE, I delivered the education for Victoria University at the South Melbourne campus and Sofya and several other enthusiastic women took [...]

Brilliant New Idea to motivate your clients and participants With well-intentioned New Year Resolutions now a distant memory for many, there a newly launched Australian-based social platform which helps people achieve their personal goals, and at the same time generates money for Australian charities. Promise or Pay is a multi-award winning website based on behavioural [...]

This month I have decided to write about something a little closer to home. I want to say thank you to my youngest brother Samuel. A few people in my inner circle of friends have met Samuel, who is 13 years younger than me and has Asperger's.In 2009 I became Samuel's power of attorney which [...]

Many moons ago (but this century) I met a woman who had a reputation for teaching a great step class. Members had mentioned her name and I had overheard instructors discussing ‘stealing’ some of her moves. I was intrigued as I had been in the fitness industry for a number of years and had never [...]

This month my admiration and respect goes to a presenter and author of a fantastic book titled The Interactive Instructor. Kris Tynan is a New Zealand presenter with years of experience in the fitness industry. I was given this book recently in Auckland by another fantastic Kiwi, Broni McSweeny who said that I 'must read [...]

This month's appreciation does not go to an individual, but a group of instructors. These instructors usually have to teach in unpleasant environments – hot, humid and noisy. They sometimes have to deal with below industry standard equipment – sound system not working, microphone not always supplied, and equipment not readily available. They usually have [...]

Pelvic floor and the word explosion in the same line probably is not good thing! Except in the context of  many fitness professionals moving forward with pelvic floor awareness, in both their businesses and also and on a personal level. I have just finished a Fitness NZ tour where I delivered 2.5 hour presentations on [...]

I could not start a new segment without mentioning the one person who has always been incredibly supportive, encouraging and enlightening to so many people in the fitness industry, including myself. This woman, although faced with insurmountable challenges personally and professionally, has never wavered her belief in her purpose. Her role has been difficult, yet [...]