I'm now a Certified Personal Fitness Trainer under International Sport Sciences Association

I signed up with International Sport Sciences Association last year in July in pursue to be a internationally certified personal fitness trainer. Initially I thought this exam was going to be easy and it's an open book examination after all. However I was wrong as the scope of the examination wasn't just limited to what was available on the textbook. Research, extra read-ups, hands on experience and even discussion with medical professionals was needed to complete the examination.

I went through a tough process of studying, researching, doing extra read-ups, had a few person to be my test subjects, all together it took up 1 year and 2 months before I finally pressed the "Submit" button.

Before submitting my exam

After submitting

Few hours ago ISSA emailed me my results, and I'm proud to say I've passed my CFT exam with a score of 92.5% out of 100%.

I'm now a ISSA Certified Personal Fitness Trainer :)

My fitness trainings and certifications up to date:

• ISSA Certified Fitness Trainer - 2008
• Emergency First Responce ( CPR & Choking ) - 2008
• GET FIT - Muscle Up workshop - 2008
• Reebok Resolution 2007
• TARC Gym Workout Level 1 & 2 - 2006

What I've been up to?

I've been very busy for the past one month after resigning from my last job with True Fitness;


Traveling to Sabah on 15th August for an education workshop organized by Aloka Education Group on 16th and 17th August, where I was asked to do a presentation under Dr Tan Ho Soon's slot as a former student of Nalanda Vidyalaya. Public speaking has never been my comfort zone, but I took up the challenge as a training ground for me to speak in front of crowd. And due to unforeseen circumstances, I had to change my presentation into a Q&A session instead. And yes, I did not do well in this presentation, I was so nervous to the extent of shivering because I was presenting in front of teachers, lecturers and senior lecturers. However it was a good experience. There's a saying, from experience I gain, from below I rise.




After 2 days of Education workshop, we headed to Kundasang and stayed for 4 days and 3 nights at Celyn Resort. Coming back to KL on 21st August late night, the next day itself I had to attend a 1 day course and on 23rd covering the 4th Inter Dharma School Hymn Singing Competition 2008 as one of the official photographer.

Preparing for a new study environment. I've enrolled into UCSI's BA (Hons) in Psychology programme, and orientation was on 28th August, 2 days ago. I see a challenging course ahead with such huge different teaching system to be adapted, compared to TAR College.

And finally...

Sitting for my ISSA CFT exams.

Those were the days

SK Open 2003 medalist

While I was clearing some files from my hard disk, I found one of my old photos back in the days when I was competing in Taekwondo. I think this photo is the only photo I have from 2000-2005 before damaging my ACL. Even this is a cut out from my school's monthly bulletin.

My Decision

1 1/2 months ago, I was contemplating on some issues in regards to my decision on tertiary education.

My initial plan was to work until the next Sport Science intake in TAR College but after 14 days to be exact, on 24th July I tendered my 1 week notice resignation letter. 31st July 2008 was my last day at True Fitness Jaya33 branch.

Reason(s) for leaving?
I decided to pursue a Psychology degree, continuing what I've started in TAR College back in 2006. I will be studying in another private institution soon and remain as a freelance personal fitness trainer.

Many more other reasons that made me decided to leave the company as well, which I will not publish here. Till then.