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Dash Hosking posted an update: From next week, the National Minimum Wage and minimum […]

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +1000

From next week, the National Minimum Wage and minimum award wages will increase. The increase applies from the first full pay period starting on or after 1 July 2026. As well as the updates to pay rates, check out the changes in the ‘Allowances’ section. Download the new minimum rates at https://fitrec.news/FairWork

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Dash Hosking posted an update: As the End of Financial Year approaches, many […]

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 05:46:01 +1000

As the End of Financial Year approaches, many Australian fitness professionals are reviewing their expenses, organising receipts, and looking for legitimate ways to maximise their tax return.

One commonly overlooked deduction is professional fitness registration.

If you’re a Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor, Strength Coach, Pilates…

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Tax Deductible Registration

Can You Claim Your FITREC Registration on Tax? As the End of Financial Year approaches, many Australian fitness professionals are reviewing their expenses, organising receipts, and looking for legitimate ways to maximise their tax return. O

Dash Hosking posted an update in the group HealthyPeople Recruitment: Looking for your next PT opportunity? 💪 Multiple roles […]

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 06:09:51 +1000

Looking for your next PT opportunity? 💪 Multiple roles are now available at Goodlife and Fitness First through the HealthyPeople website.

See those jobs and more at https://hlthyp.pl/FLG

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Search For Jobs | HealthyPeople

Dash Hosking posted an update in the group HealthyPeople Recruitment: We are looking for a highly motivated, dedicated […]

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 06:08:55 +1000

We are looking for a highly motivated, dedicated Group Fitness Trainer to join the team at F45 Training Bella Vista. Experience will be highly regarded.

F45 Training is focused on three key factors: motivation, innovation and results. We need a professional who will truly care for the health and well-being of our clients.

As an F45 Trainer,…

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Group Fitness Trainer/Coach - F45 Training Bella Vista | HealthyPeople

We're looking for a Group Fitness professional to help grow our small business by making every session a highlight for our clients.

Dash Hosking posted an update: FITREC is pleased to announce a new partnership […]

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 06:07:28 +1000

FITREC is pleased to announce a new partnership with Accountants Direct, a leading accounting firm with extensive experience working within the fitness industry.

The partnership has been established to provide FITREC members with access to specialised accounting support from professionals who understand the unique challenges and opportunities…

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FITREC partners with Accountants Direct

FITREC Announces Partnership with Accountants Direct FITREC is pleased to announce a new partnership with Accountants Direct, a leading accounting firm with extensive experience working within the fitness industry. The partnership has been

Dash Hosking posted an update: A Partnership to Empower Fitness Professionals […]

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 06:05:54 +1000

A Partnership to Empower Fitness Professionals Through Content Growth and Digital Visibility.

As the fitness industry continues to evolve, professionals need more than qualifications alone. They need the tools to build their brand, grow their audience, and communicate their expertise effectively. Through this partnership, FITREC…

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FITREC partners with Hypest

A Partnership to Empower Fitness Professionals Through Content Growth and Digital Visibility As the fitness industry continues to evolve, professionals need more than qualifications alone. They need the tools to build their brand, grow their a

Dash Hosking posted an update in the group FITREC Awards: Huge thanks to NHFA for providing a $1000 Scholarship […]

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 06:04:21 +1000

Huge thanks to NHFA for providing a $1000 Scholarship credit as the prize for our inaugural 300-Rated Fitness Professional Award – One of six awards that make up our FITREC.org Awards program.

These FITREC awards are based on verifiable metrics, including profile views, industry Kudos, FITREC Rating, profile completion and input from our…

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FITREC Awards

The FITREC awards have been created with a very clear intention: to recognise excellence in our industry in a way that is transparent, meaningful, and grounded in real-world impact. Rather than relying solely on subjective opinion, our FITRE

Dash Hosking posted an update in the group FITREC Awards: We'd Love to give a huge thank you to NHFA for providing […]

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 06:02:06 +1000

We’d Love to give a huge thank you to NHFA for providing a $1000 Scholarship credit as the prize for this years Fitness Professional award!

These FITREC awards are based on verifiable metrics, including profile views, industry Kudos, FITREC Rating, profile completion and input from our community of registered professionals.

In addition to the…

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FITREC Awards

Dash Hosking posted an update in the group FITREC Awards: FITREC would like to offer a massive thank-you to NHFA, […]

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 06:00:40 +1000

FITREC would like to offer a massive thank-you to NHFA, who are sponsoring our Hall of Fame Award with a $1,000 scholarship!

The Hall of Fame Award will be decided by the FITREC team and is designed to say ‘thank you’ to an industry professional who is leading by example.

All FITREC awards are based on verifiable metrics, including profile…

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FITREC Awards

Dash Hosking posted an update in the group FITREC Awards: This awards season, we're very pleased to announce not […]

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:56:07 +1000

This awards season, we’re very pleased to announce not one, but two sponsors for the Rookie award! AFA will be supporting us with a $1000 credit prize, and FTI will be providing a Master Functional Training Course, Valued at $1,750 USD!

The Rookie Award will go to a FITREC-registered professional who began their fitness career in the last…

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FITREC Awards

Dennis posted an update in the group HealthyPeople Recruitment: If you’re an experienced group fitness coach who loves […]

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:53:34 +1000

If you’re an experienced group fitness coach who loves helping people train well, feel confident and enjoy their hour in the studio, this could be a brilliant next step.

At BFT Elsternwick, we’re looking for a Head Trainer who wants more than just coaching classes. We’re looking for someone who wants to lead from the floor, raise coaching…

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Head Trainer | BFT Elsternwick | 30 Hours Per Week + Growth Pathway | HealthyPeople

Lead BFT Elsternwick’s coaching team, grow as a leader, and help deliver the best hour of every member’s day.

Dennis posted an update: Geez, Fernwood! Now we're all in the […]

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 03:03:22 +1000

Geez, Fernwood! Now we’re all in the naughty corner.

https://www.smartcompany.com.au/business-advice/politics/andrew-leigh-targets-tricky-tactics-after-viral-fernwood-gym-story/

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Andrew Leigh flags crackdown on "tricky tactics" after Fernwood gym cancellation goes viral on TikTok

The federal government's competition lead has championed reforms limiting the cancellation struggles shown in one woman's viral TikTok post.

Dennis posted an update: We're excited to announce a new partnership between […]

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 05:47:44 +1000

We’re excited to announce a new partnership between FITREC and 3D Measure Me, an innovative platform that helps fitness professionals track and visualise client progress using just a smartphone.

By making results easier to measure and demonstrate, 3D Measure Me gives Trainers another practical tool to improve client motivation, engagement,…

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FITREC and 3D Measure Me Partnership

FITREC Partners with 3D Measure Me to Help Fitness Professionals Showcase Client Progress We're excited to announce a new partnership between FITREC and 3D Measure Me, an innovative platform that helps fitness professionals track and visuali

Dennis posted an update in the group HealthyPeople Recruitment: Significant increases in Seek's ad fees have forced us […]

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 23:58:05 +1000

Significant increases in Seek’s ad fees have forced us to increase the rate of our HealthyPeople and Seek listings. Our new Seek inclusive fee will more closely resemble Seek’s casual rate.

For the majority of clients, HealthyPeople will still be cheaper than going to Seek directly.
If the casual rate on Seek is less than our inclusive fee,…

Dennis posted an update: Please note that the team are enjoying an extended […]

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 05:42:18 +1000

Please note that the team are enjoying an extended weekend for the King’s Birthday Holiday this Monday. All activations, renewals, updates, queries and other business will be addressed on Tuesday, 9th. Cheers.

Dennis posted an update: A question recently received: What are the Achievement […]

Fri, 22 May 2026 01:45:04 +1000

A question recently received: What are the Achievement and Mentor categories on the profile? Is that something we add for someone else, and it would then appear on their profile?

Answer: These sections of your professional profiles are there to add more detail about your interests and influences. These are added by a professional owner, not…

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Thu, 21 May 2026 05:46:10 +1000

The ROI on Exercise Education

Benny Price, COO of RTS Global, is returning to Australia to deliver another of RTS’s leading courses. At $1500, it looks like a significant outlay…

Dennis posted an update in the group FITREC Awards: Everyone is in the running for one of our inaugural […]

Thu, 21 May 2026 03:24:00 +1000

Everyone is in the running for one of our inaugural FITREC awards. First round selection will be based on a range of metrics, including profile completion, FITREC rating, views, and kudos. There’s plenty of time for you to do what you can to make the shortlist, so here are some tips…

PROFESSIONALS

Update your profile. Everyone can achieve…

Dennis posted an update in the group FITREC Awards: Download the images and share one or all 😀

Fri, 15 May 2026 06:57:04 +1000

Download the images and share one or all 😀

Dennis posted an update in the group FITREC Awards: Download these tiles and share them with your students and alumni.

Fri, 15 May 2026 06:36:22 +1000

Download these tiles and share them with your students and alumni.

Dennis posted an update in the group FITREC Awards: If you'd like to encourage your community to visit […]

Fri, 15 May 2026 05:00:03 +1000

If you’d like to encourage your community to visit your profile and to provide kudos (remember, they need to be logged in), you can use these tiles. Don’t forget to add a link to your profile in the description.

Dennis posted an update in the group FITREC Awards: I'd like to offer a big welcome and thank-you to our […]

Thu, 07 May 2026 04:12:04 +1000

I’d like to offer a big welcome and thank-you to our newest FITREC partner, ISSA, who have introduced themselves to our community with a gift of $500 for our FITREC Hall of Fame Award.

The Hall of Fame Award will be decided by the FITREC team and is designed to say ‘thank you’ to an industry professional who is leading by example.

All FITREC…

Dennis posted an update in the group FITREC Awards: As a long-time partner of FITREC, I'm very pleased […]

Thu, 07 May 2026 03:13:42 +1000

As a long-time partner of FITREC, I’m very pleased to announce that BizCover is supporting these inaugural awards. Specifically, BizCover are providing the cash prize for our Rookie Award. 🙌

The Rookie Award will go to a FITREC-registered professional who began their fitness career in the last 12 months.

All FITREC awards are based on…

NeillShare posted an update in the group Traky build: Good morning Dennis. Have just joined the FITREC Family. […]

Wed, 06 May 2026 22:41:32 +1000

Good morning Dennis. Have just joined the FITREC Family. Are you able to direct me on how to set up the traky app please? Keen to explore the functionality and incorporate it into my service. Thank you

Dennis posted an update in the group FITREC Awards: Huge thanks to Gallagher for providing the cash prize […]

Wed, 06 May 2026 06:26:13 +1000

Huge thanks to Gallagher for providing the cash prize for our inaugural 300-Rated Fitness Professional Award – One of six awards that make up our FITREC.org Awards program.

These FITREC awards are based on verifiable metrics, including profile views, industry Kudos, FITREC Rating, profile completion and input from our community of…

Dennis posted an update in the group FITREC Awards: Huge thanks to Lionel University for providing the […]

Wed, 06 May 2026 05:39:20 +1000

Huge thanks to Lionel University for providing the cash prize for our inaugural Fitness Professional Award – One of six awards that make up our FITREC.org Awards program.

These FITREC awards are based on verifiable metrics, including profile views, industry Kudos, FITREC Rating, profile completion and input from our community of…

Dennis posted an update in the group HealthyPeople Recruitment: In yesterday's newsletter, we shared that there were […]

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 01:46:26 +1000

In yesterday’s newsletter, we shared that there were four free Seek ad upgrades available. The Seek ads included in our HealthyPeople & Seek combo are typically Basic Branded. The free upgrade is to Advanced Branded.

Dennis posted an update in the group FITREC Awards: For details on the Awards structure and what's on offer […]

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 01:24:05 +1000

For details on the Awards structure and what’s on offer for the winners, download the PDF at this link.

Dennis created the group FITREC Awards

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 01:09:46 +1000

Dennis posted an update: 11 years ago today, we started FITREC to provide a […]

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 01:07:58 +1000

11 years ago today, we started FITREC to provide a better registration service for fitness professionals. So it seems fitting that on this day, we should celebrate the professionals who make a difference in so many lives.

🙏 To the Fitness instructors, the Personal Trainers, the Aqua Instructors, the Group Exercise Instructors, the Exercise to…

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Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:49:45 +1000

The Importance of Receiving Feedback

The following is from an email we recently received from Gail Cresswell-Dawson. The Value of References from our clients Receiving feedback from clients or gym…

Dennis posted an update in the group Raising the Bar: What sparked your interest in this topic? When I […]

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 23:19:26 +1100

What sparked your interest in this topic?

When I retrained as a fitness professional in my mid-thirties, I followed my textbooks and applied the protocols exactly as they were taught. Those programs made no distinction for the female body, and certainly none for a postnatal one. After months of training this way, I developed significant…

Dennis posted an update in the group Raising the Bar: What sparked your interest in this topic?The interest […]

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 23:10:18 +1100

What sparked your interest in this topic?

The interest around The art of coaching has always been there for me – 20 years and counting, haha

What’s the one thing you wish more fitness professionals understood about this topic?

That exercise prescription and coaching go hand in hand. Coaching is practical and a powerful tool in communication that is…

Dennis posted an update in the group Raising the Bar: What sparked your interest in this topic?This topic […]

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 23:03:34 +1100

What sparked your interest in this topic?

This topic was sparked by experience – 23 years of it. The article grew out of the lessons that don’t show up in certification textbooks but show up every single day in real coaching environments. There wasn’t one defining moment, but rather a series of small realisations: clients skipping flexibility…

Dennis posted an update in the group Raising the Bar: What sparked your interest in this topic?What […]

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 22:43:49 +1100

What sparked your interest in this topic?

What initially sparked my interest was the latest set of reports from APAC that highlighted the fastest-growing segments in the fitness industry. Group training was leading the way, which was encouraging to see. What stood out even more was the growing participation from older demographics.…

Dennis posted an update in the group Raising the Bar: What sparked your interest in this topic?Training for […]

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 22:36:49 +1100

What sparked your interest in this topic?

Training for speed has always been a broad and controversial topic. Discussing key issues (nervous system and foot strength) that have been traditionally neglected seemed like a good issue to discuss.

What’s the one thing you wish more fitness professionals understood about this topic?
The importance of…

Dennis posted an update in the group Raising the Bar: What sparked your interest in this topic?Working with […]

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 22:27:05 +1100

What sparked your interest in this topic?

Working with older adults made it clear to me that attendance numbers and improvements in general fitness don’t necessarily reflect how these translate to everyday life. I saw clients getting stronger in class, but how does that translate to feeling confident walking through airports, climbing stairs on…

Dennis posted an update in the group Raising the Bar: What sparked your interest in this topic?It was my […]

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 03:22:40 +1100

What sparked your interest in this topic?
It was my mate, Dylan. Fully booked, brilliant with clients, and still sending invoices from Excel while trying to figure out what he could actually afford to pay himself.

What’s the one thing you wish more fitness professionals understood about this topic?
More clients isn’t the answer most of the time. If…

Dennis posted an update in the group Raising the Bar: What sparked your interest in this topic?Over the past […]

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 02:13:53 +1100

What sparked your interest in this topic?

Over the past few years, I have watched social media amplify supplement misinformation and exaggerated claims, often presented with confident, science-like language. In practice, this shows up as clients arriving with strong beliefs based on testimonials, influencer content, or selectively quoted…

Dennis posted an update: Xplor Gym is conducting industry-wide research to […]

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 22:15:35 +1100

Xplor Gym is conducting industry-wide research to better understand the realities of running a gym across Australia. The 2026 ANZ Gym Industry Benchmarking Report will share aggregated findings across revenue, retention, staffing, technology & growth. If you run or operate a gym, your input will help shape a clearer industry snapshot. You…

Dennis posted an update: Key ideas include...Stick to compound […]

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +1100

Key ideas include…

Stick to compound exercises
Managing Sets, Reps and Rest Periods
Supersets

Learn more at https://fitrec.news/quick-workouts

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3 Steps to Quick and Effective Workouts for Busy Clients – Raising the Bar Magazine

Dennis posted an update: As a gym owner and gym owner mentor, I know how essential […]

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 23:30:00 +1100

As a gym owner and gym owner mentor, I know how essential it is to understand the types of content that resonate with your audience.

Recently, I delved into HubSpot’s latest Consumer Trends Report, which highlights the content that marketers are leveraging in 2025 to gain the most traction. Here are some of the top insights …

Dennis posted a new post.

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:28:10 +1100

FITREC's Inaugural Awards Program

The FITREC awards have been created with a very clear intention: to recognise excellence in our industry in a way that is transparent, meaningful, and…

Dennis posted an update: Knowing your numbers isn’t boring admin, it’s your key […]

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 23:30:00 +1100

Knowing your numbers isn’t boring admin, it’s your key to staying strong, steady, and successful.

This is your quick fitness test for your finances. A way to check if your pricing, effort, and goals all line up, and it only takes a few minutes to work out.

Even without a calculator, there’s an easy way to check if your rates make sense. Learn…

Dennis posted an update: The research is clear: ageing brings specific declines […]

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 23:30:00 +1100

The research is clear: ageing brings specific declines in tactile sensitivity, reaction time, eye-hand coordination, and multi-directional movement capacity. Small ball exercises address all of these simultaneously – making them one of the most efficient tools in your programming arsenal.

Dennis replied to the discussion Roadmap for FITREC Build/Update in the forum FITREC Build & Maintenance

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 06:49:23 +1100

Reply to Roadmap for FITREC Build/Update

Sorry, Garry, completely misread that last message. The reason for WhatsApp for the Partners is that many of our partners are based overseas, and WhatsApp is the tool of choice. It also seems to be easier to navigate that channel. For the record, when the new FITREC site is launched, we’ll have all partners on FITREC (currently not all…

Garry replied to the discussion Roadmap for FITREC Build/Update in the forum FITREC Build & Maintenance

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 06:17:22 +1100

Reply to Roadmap for FITREC Build/Update

hi guys is it possible to have a fb group instead of a what’s app group ?

Dennis started the discussion Roadmap for FITREC Build/Update in the forum FITREC Build & Maintenance

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 03:27:12 +1100

Roadmap for FITREC Build/Update

This is a place to make requests for new features and updates to the FITREC site and services.

Dennis started the discussion Roadmap for HealthyPeople Features in the forum HealthyPeople Recruitment

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 03:22:45 +1100

Roadmap for HealthyPeople Features

This is a place for employers and professionals to request feature updates or changes. The more HealthyPeople reflects the needs of all stakeholders, the more successful it will be for all.

Dennis posted an update in the group HealthyPeople Recruitment: Easily switch between business accounts to review […]

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 02:14:51 +1100

Easily switch between business accounts to review job applicants and/or search candidates local to that business.

Even better, multiple admins can be assigned to each account. So if you have a Club Manager at each facility, they can each be given access to manage recruitment for their business. You can view their notes on candidates, the…