Thabo Taleng
Joohannesburg
Summary
Experienced fitness professional focused on helping clients achieve their health and wellness goals. Specialises in creating personalised training programmes that improve strength, flexibility, and overall fitness. Utilises motivational techniques and nutritional guidance to support sustainable lifestyle changes.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Personal Trainer
Independent contractor - Lesotho Sun Hotel
Maseru
10.2009 - 04.2012
- Engaged clients provided personalised fitness assessments for targeted training plans
- Designed and guided the clients through personalised training programs
- Maintained high safety standards during all training sessions, ensuring client welfare at all times.
Massage Therapist and First Aider
FCAK
Roodeport
02.2010 - 06.2011
- Administered sports massages to the players, aiding in improved performance
- Administered stretching exercises and strapping before and after training sessions and matches
- Provided education on stretches and exercises, contributing to players' long-term health improvement
- Provided first aid services during practice sessions and formal matches
- Adhered strictly to professional ethics and standards of practice in all interactions with clients and colleagues
Trainee Personal Trainer
Virgin Active Horizon View
Johannesburg
05.2010 - 10.2010
- Shadowed a qualified PT during their consultations and actual PT sessions, observed and noted activities in the log book
- Performed client reception duties, scanning in clients and guests
- Referred prospective members to sales consultants
Functional Training instructor
Independent contractor
Sandton
11.2009 - 09.2010
- Under the guidance of the principal contractor; prepared detailed training plans to ensure effective delivery.
- Bolstered employee performance with well-structured learning modules.
- Delivered interactive open-air training sessions using available natural and aesthetic materials such as hills; rocks and park benches
Trainee Fitness Instructor
The Smart Gym and The Zone Fitness
Johannesurg Berea and the CBD
01.2010 - 06.2010
- Opened the gym in the mornings; switching on the lights and equipment and ensuring everything is in order before the members arrived
- Orientated new members on proper use of gym equipment
- Assisted sales consultants when showing prospective members the technical aspects of the gym
- Performed client reception duties, scanning in clients and guests
- Closed the gym in the evenings; replaced equipment to appropriate stations, wiping down and cleaning equipment and rest rooms in preparation for the following day
Education
Emergency First Aid Level 1 - Health and Welfare
Institute of Emergency First Aiders (IEFA)
Johannesburg 05.2010 - 05.2010
Sports Massage - Health and fitness
Health and Fitness Professionals Association
Johannesburg 06.2008 - 01.2010
Exercise Science certificate - Health and fitness
Institute of Fitness Professionals
Johannesburg 01.2009 - 12.2009
Personal Fitness Trainer certificate - Health and fitness
Institute of Fitness Professionals
01.2010 - 10.2010
Skills
- Body composition analysis
- Resourcefulness in fitness solutions
- Personalised training development
- Exercise physiology understanding
- Martial arts background
- Empathy and understanding
- Personal trainer certification
- Safety compliance
- Calm demeanour
- Motivational and persuasive
- Injury management
- Passion for fitness
- Exercise demonstration
- Client service
- First aid and CPR
- Group and individual instruction
- Fitness assessments
Timeline
Trainee Personal Trainer
Virgin Active Horizon View
05.2010 - 10.2010
Emergency First Aid Level 1 - Health and Welfare
Institute of Emergency First Aiders (IEFA)
05.2010 - 05.2010
Massage Therapist and First Aider
FCAK
02.2010 - 06.2011
Trainee Fitness Instructor
The Smart Gym and The Zone Fitness
01.2010 - 06.2010
Personal Fitness Trainer certificate - Health and fitness
Institute of Fitness Professionals
01.2010 - 10.2010
Functional Training instructor
Independent contractor
11.2009 - 09.2010
Personal Trainer
Independent contractor - Lesotho Sun Hotel
10.2009 - 04.2012
Exercise Science certificate - Health and fitness
Institute of Fitness Professionals
01.2009 - 12.2009
Sports Massage - Health and fitness
Health and Fitness Professionals Association
06.2008 - 01.2010