Network Magazine Summer 2016 | Page 3

The greater the challenge, the sweeter the reward It’s often said that nothing worth having comes easy, but maybe that’s no bad thing. Smooth sailing’s nice and all, but without challenge where’s the real satisfaction? This issue is packed with features addressing various challenges we face in this industry, from that of recruiting the right people to be on your team, to keeping instructing skills and classes fresh for participants. Network’s Director, Nigel Champion, discusses how we can face the increasing challenge of childhood inactivity, while Fitness Australia’s CEO, Bill Moore, reflects on the difficulty PTs encounter from clients expecting them to give dietary, as well as training, advice – and urges the industry to re-evaluate what we can do about this. Elsewhere, in the Real World PT feature, Shannon Pigdon admits that the biggest challenge of being a PT is introducing new concepts to people that conflict with their existing beliefs. In this vein, Greg Sellar explains how challenging what you think you know to be true can improve your mental mobility and open you up to positive new ways of thinking and doing. Some of these challenges may be perceived as unwanted, but of course there are also those that we deliberately seek out. In this issue’s cover story, Susy NETWORK’S CORE PURPOSE ‘To inform, inspire and educate our members to be the best they can be’ EDITOR Oliver Kitchingman Network magazine is the official quarterly publication of Australian Fitness Network. It is distributed in March, June, September and December. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, Australian Fitness Network accepts no responsibility for the correctness of any facts or opinions. All information including prices (quoted in AUD) is correct at time of publishing, but may be subject to change. Where CECs are stated, they may only be applicable within Australia. We welcome articles from all industry professionals on the understanding that the author ensures the work they submit is their own. No material in Network magazine may be reproduced in any form without the written consent of the publisher. © 2016 All material copyright to Australian Fitness Network. All rights reserved. ADVERTISING IN NETWORK For information on advertising in Network magazine, or through Network's online and social media channels, please email [email protected] or call 02 8412 7486. Printed by IntoPrint. intoprint.com.au COMPETITION TERMS & CONDITIONS Unless otherwise specified, all competitions/giveaways contained in this issue commence on 9 December 2016 and conclude on 27 January 2017. Each competition is a game of skill and chance plays no part in determining the winner. The judge’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into. Winners will be selected by the editor at 47 Hume Street, Crows Nest NSW 2065 and will be notified by email no later than 17 February 2017. Full terms and conditions can be obtained at fitnessnetwork.com.au/competition-terms-and-conditions Natal looks at the factors to consider when ‘regular’ clients decide to challenge themselves by training for competitive powerlifting or bodybuilding. It’s not for everyone, but it’s easy to see the appeal of rising to the challenge of being a ‘real athlete’, even if just for one event. Now to another challenge: choosing which sessions you’ll attend at the FILEX fitness industry convention when it returns to Sydney in April 2017. Check out the massive choice of incredible workshops and lectures in the brochure accompanying this issue, and register at filex.com.au by 12 January to lock in your first-choice sessions at the very best rates. Wishing you a Happy Christmas and a great Summer. Oliver Kitchingman, Editor [email protected] AUSTRALIAN FITNESS NETWORK Post: PO Box 577, Crows Nest, NSW 1585 Street: 47 Hume Street, Crows Nest NSW 2065 Ph: 1300 493 832 (local call rate) Ph:     02 8412 7400 Fax:     [phone] Web:     fitnessnetwork.com.au E-mail: [email protected] fb.me/ozfitnetwork twitter.com/ozfitnetwork pinterest.com/ozfitnetwork #ozfitnetwork 1 PDPs Your Network Membership provides you with access to 8 CECs or 1 PDP annually at no extra cost. STAFF DIRECTORY To call a member of the Network team, simply insert their extension number (see below) to 02 8412 74__ __ For the fitnessU team, insert the extension number to 02 8579 69__ __ EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Nigel Champion Ext. 12 CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Ryan Hogan 23 INFORMA