Registered Fitness Professional

A Bit About Me

I've spent over 25 years working as a health and fitness professional. I am a holistic health and exercise expert who is very passionate about health and fitness education and its practical application to improve movement and lifestyle in the unwell and athletic populations.
Some career highlights include:
- Head trainer for NZ Black Sox in 2 successful world series
- NZ Hockey Olympic and Commonwealth Games trainer
- S&C coach for NZ Titleist Men and Women's Golf Academy
- Health Coach for Scissor Sisters Nightworks and Magic Hour tours
- Over 200 presentations on holistic health and fitness to health professionals in New Zealand, Australia, and Asia.

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Dave Liow is one of the most brilliant fitness minds I have ever met. He has an incredible knowledge and understanding of how the body functions, and he has developed some of the best assessment and treatment systems for addressing pain and movement dysfunction that I have seen anywhere in the world. Dave is also a world class educator with the ability to teach complex concepts in a way that helps his students both learn the theoretical concepts and understand how to apply them in real life situations. As the founder and CEO of CrankIt Fitness, I have learnt an immense amount from Dave, and could not recommend him highly enough!

Owen Bowling, CEO, CrankIt Fitness
Jun 2017

I have known Dave for 10 years+, from Personal Trainer / Exercise Physiologist, to an educator and mentor for the exercise industry in both Australia and New Zealand, regular confernce presenter at numerous exercise / rehab conferences around the globe, as well as board members of key organisations such as the NZ Register of Exercise Professionals. Dave has a proven track record, and an excellent reputation. Dave is one of the most popular presenters @ our FitEx conference in NZ, which attracts some 800+ attendees each year. Feedback on his sessions consistently ranks Dave as one of the highly sought after presenters on a wide range of topics.

Richard Beddie, CEO, Exercise Assocation of New Zealand
Jun 2017

I have been a colleague of David’s since 2009 on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland. David’s knowledge of the body & human movement, progression, understanding, development and leadership of his clients and peers is second to none. His coaching & teaching has a wide range of specialty. Ranging between elite athletes from varied sports to those who are older and simply looking for a better quality of life through ease of movement and being pain free. David also has a strong following in the fitness, holistic health & strength & conditioning industry. David is a true leader in the industry who walks his talk.

Hamish McMichael, Owner & Centre Manager , Kaizen Exercise Physiologists
Jun 2017

Work History (100/100)

Exercise Physiologist and Health Educator	Jan 2010 - Current
Kaizen Institute of Health

PT & Education Development Consultant	Jan 2007 - Dec 2009
Les Mills

Personal Training Development Consultant	Jan 2004 - Dec 2008
Bodyworks Gym (Wellington)

Senior Lecturer in Exercise Science	Jan 1998 - Mar 2004
WelTec (New Zealand)

Senior Lecturer in Occupational Therapy	Jan 1994 - Dec 1997
Otago Polytechnic

Education (100/100)

First Aid	Expires May 2019
CPR	Expires May 2019

FILEX	Apr 2016 - May 2016
Australian Fitness Network	LEVEL B

Communication Leadership	Feb 2016 - Feb 2016
Elevate Group	LEVEL B

Rehab Practitioner	Jun 2015 - Jun 2015
Rehab Trainer	LEVEL B

COMPASS	Mar 2015 - Mar 2015
AbbVie	LEVEL B

Level 2 Coach	May 2014 - May 2014
FMA Strength Training	LEVEL B

FILEX	Apr 2014 - Apr 2014
Australian Fitness Network	LEVEL B

Mechanics of Lifting Workshop	Apr 2012 - Apr 2012
FMA Strength Training	LEVEL B

PTA Global Bridging Course	Nov 2009 - Nov 2010
Personal Training Academy - RTO 21953	LEVEL A

C.H.E.K Level 3	Jan 2006 - Jan 2006
C.H.E.K	LEVEL B

C.H.E.K Level 2	Nov 2003 - Nov 2003
C.H.E.K	LEVEL B

MPhEd (Dist)	Aug 2000 - Aug 2001
University Of Otago	LEVEL A

B PhEd (Hons 1)	May 1992 - May 1993
University Of Otago	LEVEL A

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