With thought provoking editorials , practical insights and new trends in every issue , I truly honour what the magazine represented . It helped set the standard for fitness instructors to be professional , poised and pretty damn excited about being in the industry . The publication was by instructors for instructors ! Congratulations to Oli and all the Network magazine team for always recognising and providing equal kudos to all elements of our fitness world , including aqua exercise . I remember doing an aqua photoshoot for an article in the middle of a fountain at Jupiters Casino ! Thanks again .
Receiving the printed copy of the Network mag always felt special . It made me feel a part of the broader fitness community . I felt proud of what we were all achieving and honoured to be asked to contribute . Thanks to Oli and all the team for your passion , inspiration and support over many , many years .
Dominic Gili , Aqua fitness educator , former Network Author of the Year
Jennifer Schembri-Portelli ( aka JSP ), Aqua fitness educator , former Network Author of the Year
The Network magazine has been an incredible source of learning and connection amongst fitness industry personnel . It has been my complete pleasure to be a contributor to the magazine , and it will be sorely missed . It is definitely the end of an era , but I know that information and connection will continue via new platforms and I look forward to being a part of that .
Leisl Klaebe , Group Fitness Manager
Since nearly the beginning , the Network magazine has been an industry leader and authority on training professionals and personal trainers . It was the first Australian magazine that focused solely on the growing and dynamic industry of personal training and fitness . From training techniques to business management tactics , Network provided everything I needed to succeed in this fast-paced environment .
Marietta Mehanni , Group Fitness Guru , former Network Author of the Year
I loved getting the Network magazine - and contributing to it . The article I was most pleased to write was ‘ Train to Retain ’. I know a club owner who actually implemented the system this year to attract and retain a new member segment . The magazine has had a long successful run . I ’ d like to thank the editors and all authors for their fantastic contribution over the years .
Network was always my go-to for what ’ s happening in the industry , and I could always rely on it to help with those extra CECs too ! Loved the mag , it ’ s a shame to see it go .
Bel Fong , former Network team member
Network magazine has provided such an incredible foundation to my knowledge as a trainer . It is a sad day when we say farewell to such an industry standard and beacon of educational excellence . I will always feel very privileged to have contributed a number of articles over the last 20 years . A huge congratulations to the Network team for providing this incredible resource and it will be sorely missed by many of us .
Dr Tony Boutagy PhD , Strength Coach , former Network Author of the Year
Everything evolves and Network is no different , but as an old school , analogue , fuddy duddy I will miss Australia ’ s premier fitness journal . Back in 1988 , I became an Australian Fitness Network member for really one reason : the magazine !
Since then , I have been blessed to write many articles for this incredible publication . After all these years , my heart still skips a beat when I ’ m invited to submit an article . That is the high esteem in which I hold this magazine . RIP my good friend , you have shaped thousands of careers over the past 34 years - the industry is indebted to you .
Justin Tamsett , Director Active Management
Jamie Hayes , Network National Fitness Leader of the Year 1987
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