TRAINERS - JON RICHARDSON

Jon has been passionate about fitness and healthy living from a young age. Growing up on a organic self sufficient farm in the north coast and participating in many sports such as soccer, football, sailing, rugby, cross country running, bodyboarding as well as taking care of chores on the farm.

Jon’s passion grew after he left school and decided to travel the world. There he discovered new sports and used his great communication skills to guide and educate. He started in Europe where he found a new passion in trekking and lead tours of backpackers on nature tours. Upon his return from Europe Jon was bitten by the snow bug and moved to New Zealand to experience snowboarding. After a year of conquering the mountains, Jon decided to get back in the water and trained in the mighty Kawarau River to become a certified river surfing guide where he thrilled his clients by heading down grade 4 rapids on bodyboards.

Jon then decided to return to Australia where he trained as an outdoor recreation guide. He gained employment with a youth development company called FULL ON. He lead groups of American youths on personal development programs involving self-esteem building and leadership exercises.

After two successful seasons with FULL ON Jon decided to continue his travels and move to his wife’s home in Canada where they spent a season working and living on the beautiful coastal mountains at a ski resort in the winter and a fishing lodge in the summer. Jon trained as snowboard instructor and worked in a customer orientated environment while taking complete advantage of the outdoors sports Canada has to offer.

During Jon’s travels he noticed most people had the desire for a better healthier life and he was inspired to share his passion for healthy living as a lifestyle for people of all ages and backgrounds and embark on a career as a personal trainer.

Jon completed his certificate 4 in personal training at the Australian Institute of Fitness where he gained a master trainer’s qualification and was the winner of the Institute Champion Award for all round excellence. Jon is dedicated to helping his clients achieve their fitness goals while also using a holistic approach to gain balance in their life with great nutrition as well as relaxation techniques.
Jon is a passionate believer in creating your best life and hopes to bring his enthusiasm and passion for fitness to every client he works with.

INTERESTS

Sports: Trekking, snowboarding, soccer, football, sailing, rugby, cross country running, bodyboarding.

QUALIFICATIONS / ACCREDITATION / EXPERIENCE

• Cert III and IV Personal Trainer (Australia Fitness Institute, 2002)
• Working within Fitness First since April 2008
• Punch Fit certified
• Pre and post natal
• Training for the elderly
• Senior first aid
• Outdoor recreation/ abseil and high ropes guide
• Mums and bubs
• Yoga Nidra
• Holistic nutrition

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