Tune in for the truly inspiring story of JoDee Coulter who is still working full time as a bereavement coordinator at a hospice. She’s been working as a fitness professional on the side since she got qualified in 2018 at the age of 54. JoDee’s ultimate goal is to retire from her current career and focus on her aptly named business - Fill Your Cup -…

Hazel had always worked in administrative roles throughout her working life and was concurrently a fitness enthusiast, winning trophies for body building along the way. After being made redundant at the age of 50, Hazel decided to follow her passion and study full time for a career in fitness. Still in the fitness industry twelve years down the tra…

After procrastinating for a while, Fiona made the move into the fitness industry with commencement of Cert III in 2021 at the age of 52. She kept going and is fresh from completing her Cert IV in Feb 2024. Fiona helps people of all ages, but feels drawn to helping older adults live better lives through building strength and fitness. This really shi…

Lisa came into the fitness industry after retiring from a teaching career. It seemed a natural progression and transfer of passion and skill as a lifelong sporting enthusiast and PE teacher. Now Lisa is also retired from the fitness industry, but keeps her hand in doing a few sessions per week and volunteering. Looking to become a Personal Trainer?…

In this episode we meet Cheryl who is early on the journey into the fitness industry, having recently completed the Cert III and now studying Cert IV. Listen to her story of being a career teacher with a life-long passion for fitness and feeling drawn towards helping perimenopausal women. Looking to become a Personal Trainer? Complete your Certific…

Annette completed her fitness certifications in 2018 at the age of 54 after working many years as an administrator in a large law firm. Having witnessed Annette transform her health, her trainer and now mentor encouraged her to get certified. Now she’s helping others at EMF Fitness in Calgary as well as her home based gym. Connect with Annette http…

Graham is a qualified Personal Trainer in Melbourne Australia. Graham was previously a senior manager within the retirement industry but always had a passion for fitness. He completed his Certificate IV in 2012 when he was well over 50. He now runs a Personal Training business focusing on helping people over 50 improve their health and fitness. Con…

Penelope has a unique background as a clinical psychologist and applies mindfulness and cognitive training in her fitness programming. Penelope’s fitness business includes outdoor group exercise and online services. She has recently launched a podcast and published a book! Connect with Penelope via her website https://primeactive.com.au/ From there…

Robert studied to become a personal trainer throughout 2013-2014 while doing a hectic FIFO roster. He has worked with athletes and now runs his own unique fitness studio in NSW where he helps people over 40 and those with special and rehab needs. Connect with Robert https://personal-best-40plus-fitness.business.site/ https://www.facebook.com/profil…

Welcome to "Masters Fitness Academy Podcast," where age is just a number and reinvention is the name of the game! Join me, Kate Rowan, your host, as we dive into the inspiring stories of individuals who have embraced and found their passion for fitness later in life. In our first episode, I'll share my journey from academia to personal training, sh…