Paul Taylor (Director of Personal Training Academy & International Speaker)

Paul is one of the few people in Australia who is both an Accredited Exercise Physiologist and practicing Nutritionist. He holds a range of high-level qualifications relevant to the fitness industry, including 2 Masters Degrees (one in Exercise Science and one in Nutrition) and the highly-regarded American College of Sports Medicine Certified Health and Fitness Instructor.

He is also a part-time University Lecturer in Exercise Science, Corporate Speaker, Network/Filex Presenter and Radio Presenter. Paul is a world leading educator and was a key speaker at the 2008 Meeting of the Minds in Colorado, USA. Owner of PTA and an Adjunct Professor of Functional Science. Specialises in Behaviour Change, is an accredited Exercise Physiologist and Nutritionist, and created the BioAge software.

Paul Chek  (International Speaker & World Renown Lifestyle Holistic Coach)

One of the most recognisable names in the industry, with 25 years of clinical practice. Founder of the C.H.E.K Institute, he specialises in corrective exercise, performance and lifestyle coaching. Paul Chek developed his unique approach during twenty-five years of clinical practice in the fields of corrective exercise, high performance, conditioning  integrative consulting and lifestyle coaching.

Author of numerous books and professional development courses, he is the founder of the C.H.E.K Institute and the P~P~S Success Mastery Program.

Dr Christian Thompson (Chair of Exercise Science, University of San Francisco)

An Exercise Physiologist, Chris's recent work on falls prevention for older adults earned him the Outstanding Young Researcher award in 2009. Chris is originally from Foxborough, Massachusetts and he completed his undergraduate studies at Cornell University, graduating with a BS in Atmospheric Science.

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Annette Lang (Top Female Fitness Educator)

Top US presenter in the areas flexibility, anatomy, program design and business. Annette Lang has been in the health and fitness industry since 1983, working in sales, education, management and personal training. She is one of the most sought-after presenters at health and fitness conferences in the US and abroad.

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Gary Gray (Exercise Physiologist)

The "Father of Function". A winner of the Maley Award for Innovation and Leadership, Gary has taught Applied Functional Science to thousands of trainers and sporting clubs. The Gray Institute is internationally acclaimed for its innovation, development, mastery, and delivery of Applied Functional Science, a leader of functional prevention, rehabilitation, and performance enhancement in our industry.

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Mark Verstegen  (President & Founder of Athletes Performance & International Presenter)

Unequalled in the world of athlete training. The Founder of Athlete's Performance, director of Core Performance, and consultant to some of the World's top sports brands and professional clubs. Mark Verstegen is President/Founder of Athletes’ Performance, which provides seamlessly integrated, multi-disciplinary solutions and support team dedicated to helping athletes and organizations achieve their goals.

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Craig Harper (Motivational Speaker & Australian PT Guru)

Pioneer of Personal Training in Australia, Exercise Scientist, owner of Harpers Personal Training, one of the largest private PT Centres in the world, Craig is probably the most recognisable name in Personal Training in Australia. His studio conducts over 1500 Personal Training sessions per week, the most of any centre in the world.

Craig has personally conducted over 40,000 PT sessions, so he knows what works and what doesn't. Craig is also a corporate consultant, radio presenter (GOLD FM and SEN) and fitness expert for Channel 10. He is also an author of 4 books and is widely recognised as an expert in Motivation and Communication.

Steve Selig (Professor of Exercise Physiology)

Head of Exercise Rehab at Victoria University, Steve has been widely published in some of the world's best journals. Steve has been a prolific researcher, teacher and publisher in the area of exercise rehabilitation for decades. He is also on the board of the Australian Association for Exercise and Sports Scientists and is a valuable asset to PTA in our quest to bridge the knowledge gap between PTs and Exercise Scientists.

Steve has also developed revolutionary Fitness Testing (VO2 peak) software that enables accurate assessments of fitness levels without complex laboratory equipment.This software is widely used in Hospitals, the Police, fire Brigade and many others.It will soon be available exclusively to PTA graduates.

Robert Cappuccio (International Speaker)

Robert has held various position, such a personal trainer, fitness manager, membership sales consultant, area director, corporate training and development director and director of professional development for NASM. Robert's passion is to help people create a more empowering self-perception by exercising their ability to affect change in their life through health and fitness.

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Michol Dalcourt (Biomechanist & Functional Movement Specialist)

Michol is an educator, author, trainer, inventor and an industry leader in the areas of human movement and performance training. As an international lecturer and educator, Michol has authored numerous articles on human design and function, and developed a series of performance videos. He has served as an instructor at the NAIT College School of Health Sciences.

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Ian O'Dwyer (Functional Movement and Strength Trainer)

Ian O’Dwyer has two passions he pursues: trainer education across the globe and optimal client well being. In his search for cutting edge knowledge and understanding of the body’s function, Ian has worked with and learned from some of the world’s leaders and pioneers in fitness and movement.

Ian has delivered over 200 workshops worldwide, focusing on many of controversial facets of personal training and constantly challenging traditional methodology to strive for optimal well being through better fundamental movement.His ability to facilitate the cutting edge science and research into more user friendly practical exercises and awareness has seen trainers become more willing to “change or adapt” their way of thinking.

Oliver Scott (Exercise Physiologist)

Oliver Scott has an Exercise Science Degree and Graduate Diploma of Applied Exercise Prescription. He has a vast knowledge of sport specific, functional training and injury rehabilitation exercise prescription, as well as experience in a broad variety of sports competition. He has worked at the Epworth Hospital assisting patients with acute and chronic orthopaedic and neurological injuries.

Oliver is passionate about creating positive change for his clients and maximising their potential and is committed to further education to develop his own knowledge and skills to provide leading-edge services. Oliver is an Accredited Exercise Physiologist and specialist in functional movement and musculoskeletal rehab.

Dr John Berardi  (Exercise Nutrition Expert)

One of the top exercise nutrition experts in the world. He's worked with over 45,000 clients ion over 97 countries, from recreational exercisers to Olympic teams. Through his company, Precision Nutrition, spanning the spectrum from recreational exercisers all the way up to Toronto Maple Leafs, Texas Longhorns, World Champion UFC Fighters, and over a dozen Olympic teams.

Peter Twist (Exercise Physiologist & CEO of Twist Conditioning Inc)

11 years as a performance coach in the Canadian Hockey League. An Exercise Physiologist specialising in athlete development including application for children and ageing adults. Peter has coached over 700 professional athletes including 11 years as performance coach in the National Hockey League.

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Brian Grasso  (Founder and CEO of the International Youth Conditioning Association)

Founder and CEO of the International Youth Conditioning Association and respected, outspoken leader in the youth athletic development industry. A well-known, respected and outspoken leader in the youth athletic development industry, Brian has written feature articles for sport training magazines throughout North America including, Men's Fitness and Men's Health.

Brian also contributes to the monthly British sport training publication, Successful Coaching. He has coached more than 15,000 young athletes worldwide.

Gray Cook (Physiotherapist & Creator of the Functional Movement Screen)

A practicing physiotherapist and the creator of the Functional Movement Screen used around the World. He holds a faculty position at Averett University, USA. Gray Cook, a practicing physical therapist, has spent his entire career refining and developing functional evaluation and exercise techniques.

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Rodney Corn (Biomechanics Expert)

He holds a Master's in Biomechanics from California State University, Chico where he is on the Kinesiology Dept Advisory Board. Widely published in Corrective Exercise and Sports Performance. Rodney is an adjunct faculty at California University Pennsylvania. He holds a Master’s degree in Biomechanics from California State University, Chico where he is also on the Kinesiology Dept Advisory Board.

Rodney was formerly the Director of Education and Senior Educator for NASM with extensive scientific and practical experience in fitness, sports performance and corrective exercise. He has presented and taught trainers on an international level and is a published author in Fitness and Sports Performance.

Chuck Wolfe (Exercise Physiologist)

An Exercise Physiologist and a leader in functional anatomy, movement analysis and advanced program design, Chuck has presented around the World for 30 years. There are only a few names that come to mind when you think functional anatomy, movement analysis, function and advanced program design, Chuck Wolf is one of these.

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Douglas Brooks (Exercise Physiologist)

Exercise Physiologist and the head physiologist/strength & condtioning coach for Mammoth Power Sports. Inducted into the National Fitness Hall of Fame in 2007. Douglas Brooks, MS, is the head physiologist and strength and conditioning coach for Mammoth Power Sports. He is the BOSU® programming and master trainer team director and a Twist senior master coach.

An inductee to the National Fitness Hall of Fame and author of 11 books, Douglas was honored by Can-Fit-Pro as the 2008 International Presenter of the Year.

Scott Hopson (Exercise Scientist & Athletic Trainer)

An international coach specialising in performance, injury prevention, youth and adult fitness. Currently involved in the development of Vibration Training. Scott has a degree in Sport and Exercise Science, and is NSCA, ACSM, NASM, and USA Rugby Coach certified.

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Tom Purvis (Biomechanist & Physiotherapist)

Licensed Physiotherapist specialising in Exercise Mechanics since 1983. He's widely published and has also served on the editorial advisory board for Rehabilitation Today magazine. Tom has been a Licensed Physical Therapist specializing in Exercise Mechanics since 1983. He is co-founder of RTS® - the Resistance Training Specialist® program and owner of Focus On Fitness® in Oklahoma City.

He has served as the keynote speaker at the Mayo Clinic Sports Medicine Symposium as well as the IDEA Personal Training Summit. Tom served on the editorial advisory board for Rehabilitation Today magazine and has been quoted in GQ, Shape, Self, Outside, American Health, Muscular Development, Muscle & Fitness, and Fitness magazines.

Dr Marc A Rabinoff (Professor, Human Performance and Sport Department at Metropolitan State College of Denver)

He has taught human movement related classes for over 40 years and now teaches and directs a new program he developed called “Sport Industry Operations.” This program deals with the “business side of sport” and prepares students to be employed at professional sport facilities, work in risk management, sport insurance/liability and stadium operations.

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Greg Roskopf (Founder of Muscle Activation Techniques™)

He holds a master’s degree in exercise physiology from California State University, Fresno, and has worked with high performance athletes for many years. Greg is a frequent speaker at several fitness and allied health industry events, and has been a contributing author for several trade and peer reviewed publications.

He has also practiced the MAT techniques on various professional organizations, including; the Denver Broncos, Denver Nuggets and Utah Jazz. Greg also specializes in working with clients with special needs, such as those with auto-immune diseases or systemic disorders, getting these people back into good health through proper exercise modalities.