I did my first course with Leisure Industry Academy December last year, my Level 3 PT, then in January completed my Level 2 Kettlebells and also my Level 2 suspension training. Motivated with the amount I learned, and the support Leisure Industry Academy would give me not only as a student, but also afterwards for advise, or introductions to people and companies that would help I was confident enough to opened up my own personal training company, R.I.T.E Fitness, and have continued to grow and expand all year. I am currently doing my NASM Corrective Exercise also with Leisure Industry Academy and hope to finish that in the next month, hopefully around the same time that I will be moving into my new place currently being set up and refurbished. I want to try and continue to expand my portfolio and work though several other courses over the next 12 months as I try and keep growing my business. The level of expertise I have gained from the courses and tutors at LIA has been a big help in the continual growth of my business and I would recommend the courses to anyone interested in making a move into the health and fitness industry.
Damien Rooney
I completed my level 2 gym instructor in March, which motivated me to do more. I then completed GF BOX, GF CONDITION and GF EQUILIBRIUM. Since march I have been a freelance instructor holding classes around south Armagh. Then in October 4th I was pleased to announce the opening of my new studio in Crossmaglen town...its booming :) :) :) Thanks Leisure Industry Academy for all the support!
Edele Hanratty
The core of Think - Fit and its starting point began in 2009. Gareth Hughes and I (Niall O’Hagan) , just 21 years of age were about to undertake our best career decision to date. With a short phone call to Leisure Industry Academy we had signed up to participate in a level 2 gym instructing course.
After the initial welcome from Mark and Lois into Leisure Industry Academy it became apparent that we had made the correct career choice. With just a few days in, during a one to one career chat, based on what we wanted out of the industry, we were advised to complete the level 3 personal training course. Gareth and I really felt that we had the support and from LIA to then make a mark on personal training. There was no stopping us.
After successfully completing Level two, three and several GF courses we decided to develop a personal training concept that differs from the rest. Think Fit was born in 2010 with two gyms now open. One in Belfast and one in Dungannon. Think - Fit has 8 Staff in total and growing fast. Every staff member has been treated with the same welcome and appreciation shown by LIA. All think - fit's staff are trained by LIA and have a close relationship with the staff within LIA.
We honestly believe think - fit would not have been possible without the direction and guidance from Leisure Industry Academy, our staff are happy with the training they provide, we are happy with the advice you give us and we are always grateful for showing us that anything is possible if you put your mind to it! The Leisure Industry Academy family are a friendly, approachable and experts in their field and again we can’t thank you enough " - " we hope other students can see the direction one can create and follow their dream, with the right qualifications and the right direction anything is possible "
We also benefit from the apprentice program offered to us by Leisure Industry Academy to home in on new developing students to expand the business of think - fit. Think - Fit's 2 Dungannon owners also got their qualifications through LIA .
Gareth Hughes and Niall O’Hagan
All the staff at LIA where very helpful both in the classroom and supported me throughout when I needed additional advice. I recommend anyone who wants to become a Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Coach, Sports Massage Therapist or even work in management who wants to further their skills and knowledge to use LIA as their training provider.
All the tutors at LIA have excellent industry knowledge that further enhanced my learning experience with the Academy. Having completed my Level 2 & 3 Personal Trainer Qualifications in January 2012, I have achieved so much within a short few months! Since moving to Australia and joining the number one team in Melbourne - Critical Conditioning - I now specialise in Strength and Conditioning and Muscle Mass. I also take regular bootcamps 3 days a week which is great fun! When I return for a few weeks in 2013, I will be sure to build on my portfolio of qualifications through Leisure Industry Academy.
Justin Orr, Strength & Conditioning Coach, Critical Conditioning, Melbourne