PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Dave Burgis is one of Australia’s most influential leaders in fitness education and personal training. As the Founder of NHFA, he has dedicated the past 20 years to shaping the next generation of coaches—personally training and mentoring more trainers than anyone else in the country.
Dave’s journey began on the gym floor assisting clients with their health and fitness goals and witnessing first-hand the transformative power of fitness. That experience ignited his mission: to raise the standard of fitness education in Australia by blending practical, hands-on training with world-class coaching and business mentorship. Starting from Humble beginnings, today NHFA operates nationwide and is recognised as the country’s most respected and results-driven providers of fitness education.
What sets Dave apart is his unique blend of expertise, energy, and authenticity. He doesn’t just teach fitness—he empowers people to unlock their potential, build thriving careers, and design the lives they truly want.
Collaboration & Impact
Dave’s impact goes far beyond delivering qualifications—he is deeply committed to transforming lives through education. By working side-by-side with students, trainers, and his NHFA team, he has built NHFA into a community where aspiring coaches don’t just learn, they grow into confident, capable professionals ready to lead in the real world.
His collaborative approach ensures every program is practical, supportive, and aligned with NHFA’s mission: to create Australia’s best trainers and coaches. With his direct involvement in both instruction and program design, Dave has set a new benchmark for fitness education—one that combines world-class knowledge with the mentorship, accountability, and inspiration students need to succeed as trainers & entrepreneurs with the vision of creating their dream lifestyles.
Personal Touch
Away from NHFA, Dave finds balance and renewal in nature. Whether it’s trail running through rugged landscapes, mountain biking challenging tracks, or carving down snowy slopes, the outdoors is where he feels most alive. A lifelong athlete, Dave has pushed his limits by completing marathons, ultra-marathons, multiple Ironman triathlons, and ultra-distance obstacle races—testaments to his discipline, resilience, and love of challenge.
These pursuits reflect the very values Dave brings to NHFA: a relentless drive for greatness, the grit to overcome challenges, and the unwavering belief that with commitment and effort, anything is possible.
