Meet your ePT course Online Trainers!

Alisha Smith

Alisha is the Head Online Trainer and Education Manager for Australian Fitness Network's Elite Personal Trainer and Elite Group Exercise certification courses. Some of her extensive skills include being an Indoor Cycling Experience (I.C.E) Master Trainer, Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor and Workplace Trainer & Assessor. Alisha's extensive fitness industry experience is the underpinning force of her passion for educating and developing both existing and aspiring fitness professionals. She also still has a portfolio of clients across the areas of pre- and post-natal training, endurance sports and weight management which contributes to the education she provides to all of Networks students. Some of her hobbies include running, cycling, aerial silks and cooking.

"We have two choices in life- make progress or make excuses"

email: alisha.smith@fitnessnetwork.com.au

Chris Dounis

Chris is an online tutor with the Australian Fitness Network. Graudating from the University of New South Wales with a Bachelor Degree in Exercise Physiology in 2010, Chris is a Accredited Exercise Physiologist with Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) and is currently undertaking a Masters Degree in Exercise Science and Rehabilitation through Charles Sturt University. Chris has spent the last 12 months working in chronic disease prevention programs, personal training, strength and conditioning, and both acute (through Westmead Rehabilitation Hospital) and sub-acute rehabilitation programs.

email: chris.dounis@fitnessnetwork.com.au

Kathryn Weihen

Kathryn/ Kat is an Online Trainer for Australian Fitness Network's Elite Personal Trainer courses. She has a University degree in Human Movement along with her Certificate III in Fitness, Certificate IV in Personal Training. Since completing Networks I.C.E Freestyle cycle course, Kat now regularly teaches cycle classes at a local physio/Pilates studio as well as taking a Boxing class each week in the city. The fitness industry is frequently changing and learning new information is fun and exciting. Kat loves to help students through their studies to ensure they understand the concepts and principles being taught in our ePT course. Some of her hobbies include shopping, cooking and reading a book in the sun!!

email: kathryn.weihen@fitnessnetwork.com.au

Jonno Hook

Jonno is both an ePT Online Trainer and the Multimedia Co-ordinator for Australian Fitness Network. He has a background in Business Administration, a Certificate III in Fitness and a Certificate IV in Personal Training. Having worked within the Fitness Industry since 2004, Jonno currently runs an outdoor Group and Personal training business with over 50 active clients. Facilitating positive change in the lives and wellbeing of all of his clients is the driving force behind his hectic workload.

email: jonno.hook@fitnessnetwork.com.au

Your online trainers are here for you every step of the way both during and after you become an elite Personal Trainer. Both during your course and once you're working, if you ever need help or even a bit of advice, all you have to do is call or send an email and one of them will get back to you within 2 working days, guaranteed!