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National Health and Fitness Academy is a leader in transforming fitness enthusiasts into skilled, professional personal trainers through our range of national recognised personal training and fitness courses.

Exercise May Lessen Falls for Older Adults with Mental Illness

November 13, 2018

Although it is widely known that regular exercise provides many health benefits, a recent study by the American Geriatrics Society has found that regular exercise can prevent older adults with mental illness, such as Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia, from dangerous, potentially life-threatening falls.

The Benefits of a Positive Mental Attitude

July 29, 2018

A positive mental attitude can be achieved through self-discipline and research, but it is also possible to achieve a positive mental attitude through good health and fitness routines.

Keeping Fit in the Colder Months

June 15, 2018

It can be difficult when our 5am alarm wakes us for a training session and it’s still dark and very cold outside! It can be difficult for Personal Trainers and clients alike to stay motivated during the cooler months for a number of reasons.

How do I become a Personal Trainer?

April 9, 2018

What’s the process, on becoming a personal trainer? What qualifications do I need to become a personal trainer? Where do I start? These are all great questions and even though there’s lots of providers out there, it can be hard to get a straight forward answer about what becoming a personal trainer involves.

Past Students

G’day I’m Marc, Just want to say a massive thanks to Dave and NHFA. I have trained within gyms for over six years and knowing what I do now from Dave, I’m more then confident I will be the best Personal Trainer I can be! Dave is a great person, exceptional at what he does ...

Marc Persona Trainer at Fenix Fitness November 19, 2014
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You cannot help but enjoy every class

I have recently had the pleasure of doing the Bamboo Mentor Course offered by the National Health and Fitness Academy and presented by Dave Burgis. After completing my certificate III & IV in fitness I decided that it was a natural progression to continue on to the Mentor Program. Nowhere have I seen or found ...

Dave Kidd Maximum Personal Fitness November 21, 2014
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Past Students

The National Health and Fitness Academy certificate III and IV program was the turning point of my life. I was stuck in a job (as a lawyer) that gave me no satisfaction whatsoever. The National HFA program, inspired me and kept me motivated about my choice to do what I really wanted to do by ...

Past Student Personal Trainer November 21, 2014
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Past Students

I’d like to thank Dave and the National Health and Fitness Academy for helping me into my new career. The course was everything I expected and so much more and I’m so thankful that I decided to become a personal Trainer and even more thankful that I did the program with the National HFA. After ...

NHFA Graduate Personal Trainer November 21, 2014
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Employers

My name is Ed Curtain, Fitness R&D Director for China's largest fitness company www.PhysicalClub.com and winner of hundreds of industry awards including 'Australia's Best Personal Trainer', 'Fitness Business of the Year' and Asia's Best Large Fitness Company'. I have worked with Dave and the team from National Health and Fitness Academy for many years in ...

Ed Curtain Fitness R&D Director for China's largest fitness company www.PhysicalClub.com November 21, 2014
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Past Students

My name is Ashleigh Dewit and I have recently completed my Certificate III and IV in Fitness through Dave and the National Health and Fitness Academy. I have always been very passionate about changing peoples’ lives and helping others but wasn’t sure what direction to take. I found NHFA and I’m sure this is going ...

Ashleigh Dewit Personal Training Course Graduate November 21, 2014
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Past Students

My names Henare Watkinson, today is my last day with the NHFA and Dave. The greatest feeling is knowing you have the ability to positively affect change within not only yourself but the lives of others by doing something I love and am very passionate about. Having the confidence and knowledge to create a beneficial ...

Henare Watkinson Personal Training Course Graduate October 22, 2016
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I loved that fact that the course was delivered with a scientific approach, which is backed up by common sense for training “the average person”

I'd like to thank Dave and the National Health and Fitness Academy for helping me into my new career. The course was everything I expected and so much more and I'm so thankful that I decided to become a personal Trainer and even more thankful that I did the program with the National HFA. After ...

Mark Conrad Manager | Jetts Tweed Heads May 4, 2017
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The National Health and Fitness Academy certificate III and IV program was the turning point of my life.

The National Health and Fitness Academy certificate III and IV program was the turning point of my life. I was stuck in a job (as a lawyer) that gave me no satisfaction what so ever. The National Health and Fitness Academy program inspired me and kept me motivated about my choice to do what I ...

Rachelle Bayley Personal Trainer and Group Exercise Instructor at Goodlife Nerang July 4, 2017
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Employers

At F45 we've had the pleasure to meet and employ a lot of great trainers from the NHFA who are exception trainers and are motivated to help people in the fitness industry. Without a doubt the National Health and fitness Academy students are the best equipped trainers. They are the most knowledgeable and and have ...

Employer at F45 Training F45 July 22, 2017
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I have known Dave and the National Health and Fitness Academy and I am always impressed in the quality of students he produces.

Hi there, My name is Jeff Ozbourne and I’m the manager of Vision Personal Training in Bundall. I have known Dave and the National Health and Fitness Academy and I am always impressed in the quality of students he produces. They are perfectly equipped to become successful in the industry and I highly recommend their ...

Jeff Ozbourne Manager of Vision Personal Training in Bundall November 22, 2017
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I have always recommended Dave and the NHFA because they go above and beyond to deliver

I have always recommended Dave and the NHFA because they go above and beyond to deliver the very best information, skills and tools to create the industry's most outstanding Personal Trainers! ...

John Cartwright Manly Sea Eagles assistant Coach/Development Coordinator, NRL November 30, 2017
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NHFA are definitely the experts when it comes to creating awesome personal trainers both in practical and the business application

NHFA are definitely the experts when it comes to creating awesome personal trainers both in Practical and the Business Application. ...

Nate Myles Recently retired Queensland and Australian Rugby League representative December 2, 2017
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I am aware of how important it is to get the right coaching from the start.

Having started my own career as Personal Trainer I am aware of how important it is to get the right coaching from the start. I enjoy passing on my knowledge to the students and that is why I teach regularly at the academy. If you want to start a career in sports or within the fitness industry, I would advise you to call NHFA today. I hope to meet you there soon! ...

Dan Ferris Head of Physical Performance Coach for the Manly Sea Eagles NRL December 11, 2017
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Thanks to the National Health and Fitness Academy I have finally got out of my job that I hated

Thanks to the National Health and Fitness Academy I have finally got out of my job that I hated and have now started my dream career as a personal trainer here on the Gold Coast. My life as changed so much all for the better and I'm so glad that I made the decision to ...

Shahara Matza NHFA Graduate January 4, 2018
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