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The Team

Director

Paul is one of the few people in Australia who is both an Accredited Exercise Physiologist and practicing Nutritionist. He holds a range of high-level qualifications relevant to the fitness industry, including 2 Masters Degrees (one in Exercise Science and one in Nutrition) and the highly-regarded American College of Sports Medicine Certified Health and Fitness Instructor. He is also a part-time University Lecturer in Exercise Science, Corporate Speaker, Network/Filex Presenter and Radio Presenter.

International Speaker

Robert has held various position, such a personal trainer, fitness manager, membership sales consultant, area director, corporate training and development director and director of professional development for NASM. Robert's passion is to help people create a more empowering self-perception by exercising their ability to affect change in their life through health and fitness. As an international speaker, Robert has developed and inspired thousands of trainers, managers and industry leaders to facilitate remarkable change in both their lives and their business.

Michol is an educator, author, trainer, inventor and an industry leader in the areas of human movement and performance training. As an international lecturer and educator, Michol has authored numerous articles on human design and function, and developed a series of performance videos. He has served as an instructor at the NAIT College School of Health Sciences.

His innovative techniques have been adopted by some of the top international fitness certification bodies.

Pioneer of Personal Training in Australia, Exercise Scientist, owner of Harpers Personal Training, one of the largest private PT Centres in the world, Craig is probably the most recognisable name in Personal Training in Australia. His studio conducts over 1500 Personal Training sessions per week, the most of any centre in the world. Craig has personally conducted over 40 000 PT sessions, so he knows what works and what doesn't. Craig is also a corporate consultant, radio presenter (GOLD FM and SEN) and fitness expert for Channel 10.

Ian O’Dwyer has two passions he pursues: trainer education across the globe and optimal client well being. In his search for cutting edge knowledge and understanding of the body’s function, Ian has worked with and learned from some of the world’s leaders and pioneers in fitness and movement.

Top US presenter in the areas flexibility, anatomy, program design and busines. Annette Lang has been in the health and fitness industry since 1983, working in sales, education, management and personal training. She is one of the most sought-after presenters at health and fitness conferences in the US and abroad.

She speaks on a variety of topics to a number of organisations, including; Perform Better, The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), American Fitness Professionals and Associates (AFPA), the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), Reebok International, and more.

Exercise Physiologist

Oliver Scott has an Exercise Science Degree and Graduate Diploma of Applied Exercise Prescription. He has a vast knowledge of sport specific, functional training and injury rehabilitation exercise prescription, as well as experience in a broad variety of sports competition, including rugby and triathlon. He has worked at the Epworth Hospital assisting patients with acute and chronic orthopaedic and neurological injuries.

The "Father of Function". A winner of the Maley Award for Innovation and Leadership, Gary has taught Applied Functional Science to thousands of trainers and sporting clubs.

One of the most recognisable names in the industry, with 25 years of clinical practice. Founder of the C.H.E.K Institute, he specialises in corrective exercise, performance and lifestyle coaching.

Internationally acclaimed, Paul Chek developed his unique, holistic approach during twenty-five years of clinical practice in the fields of corrective exercise, high performance conditioning and integrative consulting and lifestyle coaching. Author of numerous books and professional development courses, he is the founder of the C.H.E.K Institute and the P~P~S Success Mastery Program.

President and Founder, Athletes’ Performance

Unequalled in the world of athlete training. The Founder of Athlete's Performance, director of Core Performance, and consultant to some of the World's top sports brands and professional clubs.

Mark Verstegen is President/Founder of Athletes’ Performance, which provides seamlessly integrated, multi-disciplinary solutions and support team dedicated to helping athletes and organizations achieve their goals.

One of the top exercise nutrition experts in the world. He's worked with over 45,000 clients ion over 97 countries, from recreational exercisers to Olympic teams.

John has been recognized as one of the top exercise nutrition experts in the world. Through his company, Precision Nutrition, he has worked with over 45,000 clients in over 97 countries, spanning the spectrum from recreational exercisers all the way up to Toronto Maple Leafs, Texas Longhorns, World Champion UFC Fighters, and over a dozen Olympic teams.

MSc CSCS TSCC-Gold PTS
11 years as a performance coach in the Canadian Hockey League. An Exercise Physiologist specialising in athlete development including application for children and ageing adults.

Peter has coached over 700 professional athletes including 11 years as performance coach in the National Hockey League.

Founder and CEO of the International Youth Conditioning Association and respected, outspoken leader in the youth athletic development industry.

A well-known, respected and outspoken leader in the youth athletic development industry, Brian has written feature articles for sport training magazines throughout North America including, Men's Fitness, Men's Health, SportingKid, American Track & Field and Personal Fitness Professional.

He holds a Master's in Biomechanics from California State University, Chico where he is on the Kinesiology Dept Advisory Board. Widely published in Corrective Exercise and Sports Performance.

Rodney is an adjunct faculty at California University Pennsylvania. He holds a Master’s degree in Biomechanics from California State University, Chico where he is also on the Kinesiology Dept Advisory Board. Rodney was formerly the Director of Education and Senior Educator for NASM with extensive scientific and practical experience in fitness, sports performance and corrective exercise.

MSPT, OCS, CSCS, RKC
A practicing physiotherapist and the creator of the Functional Movement Screen used around the World. He holds a faculty position at Averett University, USA.

Gray Cook, a practicing physical therapist, has spent his entire career refining and developing functional evaluation and exercise techniques.

An Exercise Physiologist and a leader in functional anatomy, movement analysis and advanced program design, Chuck has presented around the World for 30 years.

There are only a few names that come to mind when you think functional anatomy, movement analysis, function and advanced program design, Chuck Wolf is one of these. Chuck has been teaching workshops, presenting at conferences, running seminars with fitness professionals through to elite athletes of many different sports all over the world.

BS (Hons), NSCA, ACSM, NASM, USA Rugby Coach, CHEK Level 1, HLC 1, FMS, TPI 1

An international coach specialising in performance, injury prevention, youth and adult fitness. Currently involved in the development of Vibration Training.

Scott has a degree in Sport and Exercise Science, and is NSCA, ACSM, NASM, and USA Rugby Coach certified.

Exercise Physiologist and the head physiologist/strength & condtioning coach for Mammoth Power Sports. Inducted into the National Fitness Hall of Fame in 2007.

Licensed Physiotherapist specialising in Exercise Mechanics since 1983. He's widely published and has also served on the editorial advisory board for Rehabilitation Today magazine.

Tom has been a Licensed Physical Therapist specializing in Exercise Mechanics since 1983. He is co-founder of RTS® - the Resistance Training Specialist® program and owner of Focus On Fitness® in Oklahoma City. He has served as the keynote speaker at the Mayo Clinic Sports Medicine Symposium as well as the IDEA Personal Training Summit.

An Exercise Physiologist, Chris's recent work on falls prevention for older adults earned him the Outstanding Young Researcher award in 2009.