Network Magazine winter 2014 | Page 4

Let’s keep embracing change Welcome to your revamped Network magazine. If you attended the recent FILEX convention in Melbourne you’ll be familiar with the theme of ‘Embracing change’. Over 2,000 of you joined us as we shook things up by taking our established fitness industry event to a different State for the first time in 20 years. Were we out of our comfort zone? Absolutely. Were we a little uncertain of how things would work out? You bet. Are we happy with how things unfolded? More than – and judging by the feedback we received (p8), so were our FILEX delegates. ‘Embracing change’ wasn’t only the tagline for FILEX though: here at Network we’re applying the concept to everything we do for our members – including the content and design of this magazine. At its heart, Australian Fitness Network is a membership organisation. Everything Network does is designed to help you be the best you can be in this remarkable industry. Last year we surveyed you about every aspect of what we do – including our publications – and the changes you’ll see in these pages are based on member feedback. From more member-focused content NETWORK’S CORE PURPOSE ‘To inform, inspire and educate our members to be the best they can be’ Network magazine iPad App available for download from fitnessnetwork.com.au/mag-app Network magazine is the official quarterly publication of Australian Fitness Network. It is distributed in March, June, September and December. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, Australian Fitness Network accepts no responsibility for the correctness of any facts or opinions. All information including prices (quoted in AUD) is correct at time of publishing, but may be subject to change. Where CECs are stated, they may only be applicable within Australia. We welcome articles from all industry professionals on the understanding that the author ensures the work they submit is their own. No material in Network magazine may be reproduced in any form without the written consent of the publisher. © 2014 All material copyright to Australian Fitness Network. All rights reserved. ADVERTISING IN NETWORK If you are interested in advertising in Network magazine or on Network's website or online publications, please email [email protected] or phone [phone]. Printed by IntoPrint. intoprint.com.au 4 | NETWORK WINTER 2014 Oliver Kitchingman, Editor [email protected] AUSTRALIAN FITNESS NETWORK Post: PO Box 577, Crows Nest, NSW 1585 Street: 47 Hume Street, Crows Nest NSW 2065 Ph: 1300 493 832 (local call rate) Ph:     02 8412 7400 Fax:     [phone] Web:     fitnessnetwork.com.au E-mail: [email protected] fb.me/ozfitnetwork twitter.com/ozfitnetwork pinterest.com/ozfitnetwork #ozfitnetwork Your Network Membership provides you with 1 CEC. 91214FA1113 STAFF DIRECTORY To call a member of the Network team, simply insert their extension number (see below) to 02 8412 74__ __. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Nigel Champion EDITOR Oliver Kitchingman and specific training techniques to client information handouts and exclusive benefits, our aim is to provide you with relevant, practical and thought-provoking content that enhances your life in fitness. All of this isn’t to say, however, that we