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Melanie Cox

Leumeah,NSW

Summary

Certified Personal Trainer offers 18 years of experience guiding diverse clients to successfully achieve health and wellness goals. Results-oriented and adaptable with passion for designing training and nutrition plans to maximize performance, improve endurance and increase overall wellbeing. Strategic thinker with exceptional health and wellness expertise.

Dedicated Group Fitness Instructor eager to contribute value to a client-focused team. Motivated and proactive with demonstrated success in promoting client progress and accountability. Frequently commended to address individual client needs while maintaining a fast-paced and structured group instruction experience.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor

YMCA
07.2001 - Current
  • Conduct Aqua Aerobic class for deep and shallow pools.
  • Trained clients during strength training, cardio vascular exercise, and stretching.
  • Demonstrated proper technique for exercises to avoid injuries.
  • Motivated clients to stay on track with fitness goals with positive and friendly approach.
  • Assisted clients with personal fitness goals through realistic objectives.
  • Explained exercise modifications and contraindicated movements to participants with history of injury.
  • Grew customer base through word-of-mouth referrals based on customer satisfaction and results.
  • Designed specific workout systems for individual clients based on performance ability.
  • Educated customers on preventive care, nutrition, fitness, stress management, and ergonomics.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of fitness training methods to inform approach.
  • Developed customized fitness plans for wide range of clients to expand services.
  • Developed, planned, and led personal and group fitness sessions as well as well-known specialty fitness programs.
  • Developed and implemented creative exercise programs to keep clients engaged and motivated.
  • Educated clients on importance of proper nutrition to reach fitness objectives.
  • Developed specialized programs for athletes of all levels to reach competition goals.
  • Educated participants on proper nutrition and healthy lifestyle habits.
  • Demonstrated proper form and technique to prevent injury.
  • Led aerobics, yoga, core strength and kickboxing classes.
  • Provided emergency first aid and CPR as needed.
  • Promoted fitness classes to boost gym attendance.
  • Adapted classes to meet needs of participants with varying fitness levels.

Group Fitness Coordinator

YMCA
05.2009 - 2022

Education

Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences

University of Wollongong
Sydney, NSW
05.1997

Skills

  • Qualifications include
  • Aqua aerobic instructor
  • Group fitness instructor
  • Advanced boxing
  • Yoga
  • Pilates
  • Older populations

Timeline

Group Fitness Coordinator

YMCA
05.2009 - 2022

Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor

YMCA
07.2001 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences

University of Wollongong
Melanie Cox