Registered fitness & pilates instructor
Deborah Layton
Metford, NSW
Bupa Recognised
- Limited experience
- Initial education
120-230 is a DEVELOPING PROFESSIONAL
- Some industry experience
- Developing networks
- Further education
230-290 is an ACCOMPLISHED PROFESSIONAL
- Commitment to learning
- Extensive experience
- Multiple references
290-300 is an INDUSTRY LEADER
- 12+ years industry experience for 300 rating
PROFILE VIEWS: 824
GIVE KUDOS 4
ID# 100203
Specialisation
Personal Trainer, GEX, Pilates
Industry Experience
9 years
FITREC Certificate
REGISTERED 7 months
EXP 17-OCT-2026
A Bit About Me
Get Fit For Life is an award-winning fitness business, recognised in the prestigious 29th Annual Hunter Region Business Excellence Awards 2024. GFFL was a Finalist in the New Start category and named Winner in the Health Services category.
Deborah is a fitness expert for Get Fit For Life (GFFL), and is a qualified and registered Personal Trainer, Group Instructor, certified Pilates Instructor, and Older Adults Trainer living in the Hunter Valley of NSW. Her mission is to disrupt how older adults view themselves and their abilities within the context of exercise, and to empower people to create lasting health and confidence. Her vision is a world where self-care and ‘paying it forward’ for others are a regular part of life.
Mentors / Coaches
| Ellesse Hawkins | Aug 2025 - CURRENT |
| Fleur Wellbeing | |
| Peter Hollingsworth | Aug 2023 - Aug 2024 |
| The Business Centre | |
| G. F | Feb 2019 - Aug 2019 |
| Sugarfree Fitness | |
| M. D | Aug 2018 - Dec 2018 |
| Targeted Fitness | |
Interests
Online Courses Bootcamp Kettlebells Battleropes Group Fitness Older Adults Pilates Personal Training Mobility Women's Health Functional Training Special Populations
References (50/100) View All
I have had the pleasure of knowing Deb for the past 4 years as she has built her fitness business for older Australians, and now enjoys a loyal number of members who regularly attend her classes. She has a passion for working with people to encourage learning and mastery which is balanced by deep interest in, and compassion for, her members I have participated in Pilates, exercise and boxing classes as well as boot camp classes run by Deb. . She varies her exercise programs at least weekly to provide variety as well as offering classes for differing levels of fitness. I thoroughly enjoy all my sessions with Deb whom l admire for her kindness, knowledge, humour and enthusiasm.
Jen Brosnan,
CLIENT
Nov 2025
I have been a participant/member of GFFL with Deb from the start. I find her program is incredibly helpful & varied & I look forward to the 2 sessions each week. She obviously puts in a lot of homework for sessions with visuals, demonstrations & help when required. She has also fostered a wonderful friendship between participants which I am sure helps mental alertness. GG. Attending Deb's class each week has made such a difference to my life. I suffer from Spondylitis and Arthritis and participating in Deb's program each Monday, directed at helping my body cope with these conditions is wonderful. I practice some of these exercises at home and my 81 year old body definitely benefits. VG.
Graeme and Victoria Gardiner,
CLIENT
Nov 2025
My wife and I greatly enjoy our sessions with Deb. Deb has a great ability to create a fun and supportive environment for the whole group and she genuinely cares for the needs of everyone there. Debs ability to modify the exercises to help everyone feel comfortable is also greatly appreciated. That is all part of the caring heart that she has for everyone there.
Brian & Lisa,
CLIENT
Nov 2025
Work History (90/100)
| Group Instructor | Aug 2022 - Current |
| Get Fit For Life | |
| Personal Trainer | Aug 2022 - Current |
| Get Fit For Life | |
| Pilates Instructor | Aug 2022 - Current |
| Get Fit For Life | |
| Manager | Aug 2022 - Current |
| Get Fit For Life | |
| Lifestyle Village Exercise Instructor | Aug 2018 - Current |
| Get Fit For Life + Targeted Fitness | |
Compliance
| First Aid | Expires May 2027 |
| CPR | Expires Apr 2027 |
| PL/PI Insurance | Expires Mar 2027 |
| Police Check | Issued Apr 2024 |
| Working with Children | Expires Apr 2027 |
Education (100/100)
| Certificate IV - Pilates Matwork Instruction | Currently Studying |
| Pilates ITC |
| Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation | Apr 2026 |
| Australia Wide First Aid |
| Thrive Workshop for Older Adult Instructors | Mar 2026 |
| Third Age Fitness |
LEVEL B |
| HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation | Apr 2025 |
| Allens Training Pty Ltd |
| Mental and Physical Exercises for Long-Term Stress Management | Nov 2023 |
| American Council on Exercise |
Mentors / Coaches
| Ellesse Hawkins | Aug 2025 - CURRENT |
| Fleur Wellbeing | |
| Peter Hollingsworth | Aug 2023 - Aug 2024 |
| The Business Centre | |
| G. F | Feb 2019 - Aug 2019 |
| Sugarfree Fitness | |
| M. D | Aug 2018 - Dec 2018 |
| Targeted Fitness | |
References (50/100) View All
I have had the pleasure of knowing Deb for the past 4 years as she has built her fitness business for older Australians, and now enjoys a loyal number of members who regularly attend her classes. She has a passion for working with people to encourage learning and mastery which is balanced by deep interest in, and compassion for, her members I have participated in Pilates, exercise and boxing classes as well as boot camp classes run by Deb. . She varies her exercise programs at least weekly to provide variety as well as offering classes for differing levels of fitness. I thoroughly enjoy all my sessions with Deb whom l admire for her kindness, knowledge, humour and enthusiasm.
Jen Brosnan,
CLIENT
Nov 2025
I have been a participant/member of GFFL with Deb from the start. I find her program is incredibly helpful & varied & I look forward to the 2 sessions each week. She obviously puts in a lot of homework for sessions with visuals, demonstrations & help when required. She has also fostered a wonderful friendship between participants which I am sure helps mental alertness. GG. Attending Deb's class each week has made such a difference to my life. I suffer from Spondylitis and Arthritis and participating in Deb's program each Monday, directed at helping my body cope with these conditions is wonderful. I practice some of these exercises at home and my 81 year old body definitely benefits. VG.
Graeme and Victoria Gardiner,
CLIENT
Nov 2025
My wife and I greatly enjoy our sessions with Deb. Deb has a great ability to create a fun and supportive environment for the whole group and she genuinely cares for the needs of everyone there. Debs ability to modify the exercises to help everyone feel comfortable is also greatly appreciated. That is all part of the caring heart that she has for everyone there.
Brian & Lisa,
CLIENT
Nov 2025
Achievements
| Health Services | May 2025 |
| Hunter Region Business Excellence Awards |
| Health Services | May 2024 |
| Hunter Region Business Excellence Awards |
| Finalist | May 2024 |
| Hunter Region Business Excellence Awards |
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