The Fitness Group, the UK’s leading fitness education training provider, has appointed David Stalker as associate director.
Holding senior executive roles for the likes of Alliance Leisure, EuropeActive, ukactive and as a founding chairman of CIMSPA, Stalker is a highly respected industry expert who has driven the health and fitness sector forward across the UK and Europe during his long-standing career.
With a clear vision on how to raise industry standards, he will be instrumental in advising on strategic objectives to help The Fitness Group grow, enabling the business to successfully recruit more customers.
Stalker is passionate about driving positive change within the fitness sector, recognising The Fitness Group as a dynamic, forward-thinking business providing quality education, which is what motivated him to join the team.
Commenting on his appointment, Stalker said: 'We cannot expect to have an impact on the health of the nation and help drive this sector forward if we do not put the standard of training and education at the forefront. As the health and fitness industry continues to grow at a phenomenal rate, there is significant opportunity for The Fitness Group to bridge the gap between health and education. I’m excited to support them on this mission.'
A spokesperson at The Fitness Group said: 'We are thrilled to be appointing David Stalker as associate director. His expertise will be invaluable to help guide us through a crucial period of growth as we expand to new territories including the Middle East and Europe, allowing us to reach new customers and engage with key stakeholders within the industry. We are passionate about providing quality education to the masses and if anyone can help us achieve this goal, it’s David.'
As well as providing courses globally through its online platform, The Fitness Group currently offers courses all over the UK, with locations in key cities such as London, Manchester, Newcastle, Birmingham, Bristol, Derby, Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Glasgow. Entering an exciting period of growth, The Fitness Group has recently expanded to the Middle East and Europe, identifying Dubai and Saudi Arabia as key growth markets. As leaders in health, fitness and wellness education, their courses equip aspiring personal trainers with a robust foundation encompassing health, nutrition, fitness, and specialist areas like pre and post-natal, sports massage and employability support.
