Australian Fitness Network

by Australian Fitness Network (1987-2007)

Australian Fitness Network
Australian Fitness Network is the leading source of information, education and events in fitness. For almost two decades we have provided fitness professionals with innovative, inspiring and valuable membership benefits to help them remain motivated, focused and challenged in their fitness careers.

Launched in 1987, Australian Fitness Network (Network) was the first organisation in Australia to service the fitness industry. Network was established by Nigel Champion, Greg Hurst and Dr Garry Egger. The organisation was originally known as Fitness Leader Network, until it changed its name in 1990 to Network for Fitness Professionals, and then again in 1999 to Australian Fitness Network.

Network began with the release of aerobics music tapes. At this stage, in 1987, it was the first aerobics music company to operate outside the USA. Today, it continues to produce music, predominantly in the form of CDs, under the TRAX Music label. Around the same time, Network also launched the first national workshop tour, the National Aerobics Championship, fitness convention and membership publication for fitness professionals.

In 1988, Garry Egger left Network to pursue a career in public health and his absence was filled by two new partners, Suzee Miller and Lisa Champion. Over the years Suzee and Lisa assumed a less hand-on role in the company and in 2005, Greg Hurst assumed the role of Executive Director of the Australian Institute of Fitness (NSW).

In 2005 Analee Matthews was promoted to assume an Operations Manager position. Together with Nigel, in his role as Executive Director, Analee is responsible for the day-to-day management of the office and team.

Australian Fitness Network has come a long way since legwarmers and leotards were in style, and we're proud of the evolution we've experienced. Network remains the leading source of information, education and events in fitness, through delivery of the following cutting-edge products and services:

Publications
Network produces the six of the industry�s key publications, with each one tailored to a specific area of interest (e.g., club operations, personal training, group exercise, mind body, aqua instruction). Network also offers a very comprehensive and interactive web site( www.fitnessnetwork.com.au), which provides members with access to information to help them further their fitness career; you can post/read employment ads, download instantly useable resources, (e.g., retention postcards, waiver forms, bookmarks, info handouts, articles, fit tip posters, calendars) and so much more!

Education
Operating through the brand, the Australian Institute of Fitness (the Institute), Network delivers Australia's premier fitness instructor training courses. Network is the oldest and most experienced course provider, having developed the original and first fitness leader training course, some 20 years ago. Now, the Australian Institute of Fitness operates in more than nine campuses around the country and is proud to be the most experienced and established fitness instructor training course provider available. Network also delivers courses in Pilates, yoga, cycling and boxing.

Events
At Network events you'll learn the latest training, research, choreography and fitness business information from the world's leading instructor trainers and presenters. Network delivers two major conventions per year; the 'FILEX' convention is held in April in Sydney, and the 'Network' convention rotates between Brisbane and Melbourne.

Conventions
Network works with Australian Exhibition Services (AES) to provide Expos alongside each convention, tailored to attract both fitness professionals, decision makers and enthusiasts alike.

FREE 30-DAY TRIAL MEMBERSHIP TO NETWORK!
If you have never been a Network member or a Trial Member previously, then you are eligible for a FREE 30-day Trial Membership to Network. Trial members receive access to some of the restricted areas within this site including fitnesscareers, for a once-only period of 30 days.

You will also a receive a series of short Fit-Tips enews with informative details on advancing your fitness career.

Click on the link above to activate your 30-day Trial Membership. Trial Memberships are only available on a once-off basis.