tom stokes - brisbane fitness college
upcoming workshop - learn how to instruct Gym based exercise sessions
We are really excited to announce that Tom Stokes will be delivering a Hands On Practical Workshop in Brisbane. This is an opportunity for people who are thinking about a career in fitness to get a real world, hands on experience with what it feels like to be a fitness instructor.
In this workshop you will learn to instruct a full body strength training session including:
- How to do compound leg, chest and back exercises in the gym
- The main muscles used, breathing and tempo for each exercise
- Basic instructor techniques using the ESIC Method
- Cueing and correction for common technique errors
- Common variations and substitutions for each exercise
- Fitness career opportunities and course options available
This workshop is ideal for people who are:
- thinking about starting a course to become a qualified fitness instructor,
- already studying to become a qualified fitness instructor or personal trainer, and
- recent fitness course graduates looking to build some extra confidence.
Date: Sunday Mar 16th, 2025 (10.30 am to 12.30 pm)
Location: Club Active Carindale 14 Carindale St, Carindale QLD 4152
tom stokes
National Fitness College Role: Practical Mentor
Regional Branch: Brisbane Fitness College
Practical Campus: Anytime Fitness Capalaba - 296 Old Cleveland Rd, Capalaba QLD
My Availability: Tuesday - Friday early mornings and then some spots throughout the day on Wednesday and Fridays (by appointment)
My Background: I began coaching in 2012 completing my Cert III in Fitness during high school. And have since been to university to get a couple of degrees in exercise science and exercise physiology.
Expectations: Students are expected to maintain professionalism, punctuality, and a positive attitude during practice sessions. Students need to make sure they are well prepared for the sessions, having watched the demonstration videos, prepared the paperwork and have your practice clients organised.
Additional Opportunities: We can discuss the option of students participating or observing sessions and possible career opportunities upon graduation.
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Location: Anytime Fitness Capalaba - 296 Old Cleveland Rd, Capalaba QLD
Qualifications: SIS30221 Certificate III in Fitness / SIS40221 Certificate IV in Fitness, Exercise Science
Specialities: Strength and conditioning, Rehabilitation, Core Stability, Functional Training.
About Tom: Tom Stokes is an accredited Exercise Physiologist specialising in the management and prevention of:
- Diabetes
- Osteoporosis and Osteopenia
- Osteoarthritis
- Joint replacement pre and post surgery
- Obesity
- Hypertension
- High Cholesterol
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Other Mental Health Conditions
