Australian Institute of Personal Trainers
The Australian Institute of Personal Trainers is a privately owned registered training organisation that offers health, wellness, and fitness qualifications both online and face to face.
History
The Australian Institute of Personal Trainers was established in 2000 by Paul Timms. Registration requirements varied between states at the time, with just New South Wales providing recognition for personal trainers. The idea for AIPT came to Timms initially while living in Cairns, Queensland.For the first five years, the AIPT offered a membership program to support independent personal trainers and gym owners. In 2006, it became an RTO and expanded throughout regional areas. The AIPT began to further expand via partnerships with major gym chains in 2011.
The AIPT now has over 150 campuses and mentors, with locations in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth, Cairns, and the Gold Coast.
News
- Vanessa Buckley was told by medical professionals that she'd likely be in a wheelchair by 21. She defied the odds in 2014 when she became a qualified personal trainer by studying with the AIPT at the age of 39.
- Deepak Raj is an Ironman coach certified by Ironman, Triathlon Australia, and the AIPT. In November 2018, Ironman announced that its 70.3 triathlon would be held in India for the first time following Deepak's support. He is also co-founder of Yoska Event Solutions, the local operator of the event.