COMMUNITY
THE SOCIAL
NETWORK
Which stories have been grabbing your attention on
Network’s social media?
A positive development for The
Biggest Loser?
Should PTs be able to give
nutrition advice?
A news article discussing how the
new series of The Biggest Loser will
take a more holistic and nutritionbased approach than previously
received a positive response.
A pertinent article about whether
PT’s should be able to prescribe
meal plans and give nutrition
advice generated a lot of
discussion.
Eichelle: After being in the business for 5 years I still don’t give
diets or meal plans as I don’t have a degree in dietetics and
won’t overstep my qualifications.
Dave: It’s better to take advice from a PT who has learnt from
a company like Precision Nutrition and has gotten results
for previous clients than the bullsh*t that the Australian
government puts out.
Daniel: Does it really matter when every insta/wellbeing/
fitness icon sells their full meal/weight loss/training online
anyway – who governs that?
Peter: The article is spot on. I used to be a personal trainer and
did a degree in health science. But I never wrote meal plans,
only gave guidance and advice on healthy eating.
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Catherine: This is good – the show needs variety and a
wellness/holistic health focus will be educational for some.
Helen: Sounds good, more realistic. As a trainer myself I think
it’s a great move.
Suzanne: I think this is a positive move for The Biggest Loser.
As a personal trainer I found the show difficult to watch
in the past. I thought they were too aggressive towards the
contestants. Yes I know they needed a push but I still found
it aggressive, dramatic and a bit of a circus, especially when
emphasising how big some contestants were. Hopefully this
new format will be more relatable and educational to the
average person. Inspiring us all, no matter how much we
weigh, to lead a more healthy lifestyle.
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NETWORK’S DIRECTOR HELPING
KENYANS HELP THEMSELVES
Imagine having to walk 6km just to get water. That’s what the people in remote western
Kenyan communities have to do every single day. Australian Fitness Network’s Executive
Director, Nigel Champion, visited this arid area in the country of his birth recently as part of a
project he’s funding to have a sand dam built for water catchment.
Sand dams not only provide accessible drinking water, they also provide water for crop
growing, and enable villagers to spend their time on things that allow them to boost the
standard of their living, such as attending school or generating income. Goodonya Nigel – the
team at Network is proud of you!
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