Students from Souths Cares’ Liverpool Opportunity Hub and Nanga Mai Marri (Dream Big) programs attended a VIP industry visit to the Bodyfit Gym at South Eveleigh on Friday.
The initiative brought together 15 students from Ashcroft High School, Casula High School, SEDA College and South Sydney High School to learn about career pathways within the fitness industry and enhance student’s knowledge of training and holistic health.
The industry visit kicked off with an introduction to the Bodyfit team and a Q&A with staff who shared their personal career journeys within the fitness industry.
Students were then given a tour of the facility and participated in a group training session with Bodyfit trainers; receiving some great insights into techniques and principles of fitness. The group then discussed the importance of nutrition and holistic health, whilst enjoying a protein shake with the Bodyfit team and their Souths Cares mentors.
Rhys Wesser, Careers and Education Pathways Advisor for the Liverpool Opportunity Hub explained students we eager to learn about the industry.
“Our students were highly engaged today and were keen to learn about the career pathways available within the fitness industry. The Bodyfit staff members were extremely welcoming and shared a wealth of knowledge with our program participants”, Rhys said.
Shanelle Lyons is a student at SEDA College and enjoyed the opportunity to see how the gym operated.
“It was a great opportunity to see behind the scenes at the Bodyfit gym and learn about what it takes to become a personal trainer. The highlights for me were definitely the group training session and of course the delicious protein shakes”, Shanelle said.
The Bodyfit and Souths Cares partnership continues to flourish, with Bodyfit supporting Souths Cares through a range of other initiatives including personalised training sessions for program participants, co-branded merchandise and suppling training gear to support young people live healthy and active lifestyles.
