McDermott Fitness Academy Shaping personal trainers into specialist PTs
Raising the standard of coaching among personal trainers and fitness trainers
About US
Why we exist
At McDermott Fitness Academy, we're passionate about making top-quality fitness education accessible to all. Our mission is to engage as many people with health and fitness as possible and one of the ways we do this is by empowering personal trainers with the skills and confidence to drive real results for their clients.
That's why everything we do is geared towards raising the standards of coaching in fitness and giving fitness trainers the tools to succeed. We're here to make a positive impact, and we love working with coaches who share our values.
What we do
We have over 10 years' experience in the fitness industry, have completed over 20 fitness courses, including 4 Level 4 qualifications, and we've trained hundreds of personal trainers through endorsed CPD course specialisms. We specialise in Strength & Conditioning, Calisthenics courses and workshops, and High-Intensity Interval Training. We deliver high quality education through industry-recognised CPD course specialisms so you can become a specialist PT and excel at what you do.
About David McDermott, Founder
Hi I'm David, Founder of McDermott Fitness Academy.
A former secondary school Maths Teacher turned Personal Trainer, teaching and coaching has always been in my DNA. Since joining the fitness industry in 2013, I've worked as a Personal Trainer, Group Exercise Instructor, PT Manager, Academy Manager, Programme Writer, Training Lead and Head of Athletic Training. My experiences have helped me guide many people on their fitness journeys and support many Fitness Trainers to become great Coaches.
Forever a student, I attribute my personal success to my ongoing commitment to learning and continued professional development through CPD course specialisms to become a specialist PT. My passion for fitness and education is as strong as it was when I first joined the industry.
I want to see fitness professionals thrive and deliver excellence to their clients. I recognise that most personal trainers join the industry hoping to make a difference, have a positive impact and change people's lives for the better. So to enable you to do your best work, I believe we need to make great fitness content more accessible, through better provision of education and coaching resources.
I'm passionate about creating engaging course content to provide you with valuable knowledge and practical skills that you can apply and continue to develop. All of our courses are guided by science so you can feel confident that your learning aligns with the current body of evidence.
If you're a passionate fitness professional whose values align with ours, let's make a difference together!
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