Justin Tamsett B. Ed; Reg Fitness Leader

Managing Director

Justin first started as a gym instructor at Howzat Fitness World, in Newcastle in 1988. In 1991, he started his own Personal Training business called The Physical Epitome, which he sold in 1992.

He was at Howzat for 3 years whilst completing his Bachelor of Education majoring in Physical and Health Education at Newcastle University. Studying often took a back seat, as he worked in the gym, played first grade rugby union and was a major figure in the politics within the University.

Justin was the President of The Hunter Institute of Higher Education Student Representative Council, which meant he was an integral person in the amalgamation of The University and the Institute’s student representative bodies. The experience he gained was invaluable. Justin at this point learnt problem solving, negotiation skills, people management and more.

On graduation, Justin continued his career in the fitness industry with Jamie Hayes at Body Express. After working for free for 2 weeks to secure a position, Justin began as a gym instructor. He quickly moved into sales and joint management until finally managing his own Body Express club at Bondi Beach.

In 1994, Justin and his parents opened Active Fitness. The club is 1100m² fitness only facility with added services including crèche, massage, solarium, personal training, physiotherapist and Pilates Studio. In 2001, Justin opened his second club a 300m² fitness only facility called Active Health Club.

Justin was elected President of the Fitness Centre's Association in 1993. The fitness industry was changing and a new peak body for fitness was being developed. Justin with several colleagues was a catalyst in the formation of Fitness NSW. 1997 saw the incorporation of Fitness NSW and Justin was appointed the President. Then 12 months later at the first election for Fitness NSW, his peers elected Justin President for a two-year term.

During the formation of the body the skills Justin had learnt in the past were reinforced, plus he learned many more as there was a direct relationship with several government departments, consumer bodies and unions. In this role, Justin meets regularly with Government Representatives, runs meetings, gives interviews with the media and plans the development of the industry.

Justin is a keen student and has attended over 15 fitness industry conventions worldwide. He is an active member in the Australian Fitness Roundtable program and participated in boot camps with Jay Abraham (the US Marketing guru) and Tony Robbins. He is a graduate of the IHRSA School of Fitness Club Management.

Justin has presented at Filex since 1998 and been a guest speaker at AsiaFit in 1999 and 2000. He presented in the Philippines in 2002. He currently conducts the Golden Steps of Club Management training course annually in conjunction with Australian Fitness Network. He also lectures for Australian Fitness Network and Australian Institute of Fitness conducting their Fitness Business component of the Certificate IV Fitness Leader course.

Now he relates many of the lessons he has learnt, mistakes he has made and learning to messages that you and your Team can directly relate to in your business, study or life.