REAL WORLD PT
DEAN WHITE S & C FACILITY OPERATOR WA
What ’ s your business called ?
How long have you been a PT ? I completed Cert III and IV with AIF in 2007
Are you full time or part time ?
Full time
What made you decide to become a trainer ?
Initially it was about helping young athletes prepare for the next phase in their career . Ensuring that they are ready for the jump to adult , college or professional levels . This came from my experience in professional baseball and showing up in America being very unprepared physically and mentally , which led to injuries and anxiety that significantly impacted my career . Once I started in the fitness industry , it quickly became clear that all high performing people are very similar in how they approach life . The only difference is how they apply their hard work and discipline to their profession rather than it purely being about athletic performance . There is clearly a correlation between optimising health and optimising work performance .
Do you specialise ?
We specialise in strength and conditioning for athletes , from the ages of 8-80 and covering a range of sports - but we also welcome anyone who just wants to perform at a higher level in their life !
Do you have a signature style of training ?
Yes , our Long Term Athlete Development ( LTAD ) program , which allows us to identify training age and progress from beginner to advanced .
How many hours do you train clients for each week ?
Fewer and fewer every year . We currently have eight other trainers and sports scientists working with Diamond Fitness , so it ’ s become
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