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A SUCCESSFUL PT TRANSITION – JOE PITT

Joe Pitt Successful PT
Name: JOE PITT (FB: joepittfitness, IN: @joepitt_, W: http://www.joepittfitness.com)

Specialisations: Building lean muscle and competition preparation

Location: Brisbane, Qld

Starting out building clientele can be tough, If you can push past this rewards will come.”

How long have you been a Qualified Personal Trainer for?

I’ve been a Qualified Trainer for 4.5 years.

Why did you become a Personal Trainer?

Like many it was an evolution, I’d played professional rugby and fitness/training became my new passion once the finished. From there I developed my knowledge and that became another driving passion in helping others do the same.

What has your career looked like since becoming a Qualified Personal Trainer?

For me personally, very different I was in an office for years. I now have been lucky enough to travel the country and to other countries sharing my fitness story and that of others.

What do you love the most about your job?

Obviously seeing the results for clients, the self satisfaction confidence the breeds. I can not only see their body change but there entire life in a positive way. 

What other qualifications have you obtained since becoming a Personal Trainer?

Qualification are still quite basic, if I’m training elite or beginner clients, for me the principles are the same. I have been lucky enough to be trained or train with some of the top coaches and athletes in the world eg Steve Cook, Neil Yoda Hill, Zac Smith and Callum Von Moger, to name a few each with their unique approach to training and nutrition.

What does a ‘day in the life’ of your job look like?

Based on my training I typically have my online clients updates and check-in in the am of the day. The afternoon I’ll training and conduct some one on ones. This is quite flexible.

Are you involved in anything else relating to the health and fitness industry/Personal Training?

I compete in Competitive shows, which also takes me around the globe meeting trainers, clients and other athletes at different stages throughout the year.

What’s your advice or tip for someone thinking of joining the industry?

Education and know if the most powerful tools you have, reputation in the industry will help you as well. Practice what you preach, you are a reflection of the service / product you are selling.

What is your biggest challenge as a Personal Trainer?

Starting out building clientele can be tough, If you can push past this rewards will come.

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  • Valid for students studying a Certificate 3, Certificate 4 or Diploma in Fitness, to a 12 consecutive week Platinum membership to Fitness First clubs in Australia.
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  • The student must be 18 years or over to redeem.
  • Offer can only be redeemed once.
  • For students attending a Blended Learning or Online program, this offer will commence at the start of your Certificate 4.
  • This offer cannot be transferred, has no monetary value and cannot be combined with any other offer.
  • Fitness First reserves the right to verify your course enrolment to check your entitlement.
  • Fitness First is not responsible for any unredeemed offers.- This offer is subject to Fitness First’s terms and conditions of membership. (Available in club)