Dear FIT College Community,
As we enter the final quarter of the year, I’m delighted to welcome you to our final newsletter for 2025. Looking back over the past few months, it has been incredibly rewarding to witness the growth and energy across our entire community—students, alumni, and staff alike. Our journey continues to reflect the values we champion: high-quality education, meaningful connection, and a sustained passion for the fitness industry.
This quarter, we’ll spotlight stories of achievement, network expansion, upcoming course opportunities and alumni success. Whether you're a mid-study student, a recent graduate, or a long-time member of our community, we remain committed to supporting your ongoing career growth. At the heart of what we do is the belief that qualifications are only the starting point—lifelong learning, real-world connection and adaptability matter just as much.
As the year draws to a close, I encourage you to reflect on your personal milestones, celebrate your achievements, and consider the potential ahead. On behalf of everyone here at FIT College, thank you for being part of our journey and for helping lift the community to new heights.
FIT College recognises that Christmas can be a challenging time of year for many individuals and families. As a community-focused organisation, we encourage our students, staff and colleagues to support two important charities this Christmas, if they are in a position to do so.
Warmest wishes to you and those close to you for a relaxing and rewarding end to the year. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas, and may you enter 2026 refreshed and ready for fresh challenges.
Warm regards,
Mark Stitt
CEO, FIT College
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If you’ve ever trained through a Queensland summer, you know that heat changes everything. What feels like a light session in winter can knock you flat in January. For fitness professionals, understanding how the body responds to high temperatures isn’t just useful — it’s essential for safety and performance.. Read More Here
How Fitness Professionals Can Support Mental Health in Clients
Physical health and mental well-being go hand in hand. As a fitness professional, you’re not a therapist — but you are in a powerful position to support clients’ mental health in practical, everyday ways. Read More Here
The top six things you can do to recover from your workout fast!
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Building Inclusive Fitness Spaces for Neurodiverse Clients
The fitness world has made huge strides in inclusivity, but one group still often overlooked is neurodiverse clients — people with conditions like autism, ADHD, or sensory processing differences. Creating welcoming spaces for them isn’t just good ethics; it’s good business and great coaching. Read More Here
The Strength & Conditioning (short course) at FIT College equips aspiring fitness professionals with the essential skills to become qualified gym or group exercise instructors. Read More Here
Top 20 Australian Fitness Trends for 2025–26
AUSactive has published its Top 20 Australian Fitness Trends for 2025–26, showing a marked growth in wellness-focused and inclusive exercise formats across all age groups. The report identifies “Fitness Programmes for Older Adults” as the top trend, while also emphasising exercise for mental health and community connection. This suggests the industry is shifting from purely performance-driven into broader wellbeing, which has implications for curriculum, facility design and staff training. Read More
Product Launch
A Melbourne-based startup, Jim, has launched what it describes as Australia’s first “functional soda” blending protein and prebiotics for health-conscious consumers. Though not purely a “fitness equipment” product, it reflects how wellness as a market overlaps with fitness and recovery. Trainers or facility owners might consider how clients’ nutrition and supplemental habits are shifting. Read More
Equipment / Facility Innovation
At the “Australian Industry Launch” (via Gym Solutions), the distributor revealed five new machines from Newtech (strength equipment) arriving for the first time in Australia — advanced rotation-technology machines aimed at commercial gyms. This reflects facility owners upgrading premium equipment, and points to a trend of investment in high-end gear for member attraction/retention. Read More
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Navigating the Fitness Industry: From Graduate to Gym Manager
You’ve finished your studies, you’re on the gym floor, and suddenly the real world of fitness feels a lot bigger than the classroom ever did. The jump from newly qualified trainer to manager, coordinator, or even franchise owner can seem massive — but with the right mindset and habits, it’s a very achievable leap. Read More Here
Turning Your PT Qualification into a Thriving Career
So you’ve wrapped up your Cert IV in Fitness, the coursework is behind you, and you’ve finally got that qualification in hand. Congratulations — that’s no small feat. It’s a massive achievement and one that deserves a proper pat on the back (and maybe a sleep-in). But here’s the thing: finishing your qualification is just the start. Read More Here
From PT to Entrepreneur: Creating a Sustainable Fitness Business Model
Becoming your own boss is the dream for many trainers — flexible hours, full creative control, and the ability to build something that’s truly yours. But turning passion into profit requires planning and patience. Read More Here