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Deborah Layton
Metford, NSW, Australia
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Personal Trainer, GEX, Pilates
Industry Experience
9 years
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A Bit About Me
Get Fit For Life is an award-winning fitness business, recognised at the prestigious 29th Annual Hunter Region Business Excellence Awards, where it was named Winner of the Health Services Category. GFFL has continues to be recognised as a Health Services Category Finalist.
Founded by Deborah, GFFL is built on the belief that age does not define what people are capable of achieving. With almost a decade of experience in the health and fitness industry, Deb is a Pilates Association Australia (PAA) Group Mat Instructor, Older Adults Trainer, and Cert III and Cert IV Fitness qualified and registered trainer.
Committed to lifelong learning, Deb continually expands her expertise across Pilates, strength training, functional fitness, mobility, balance and exercise for older adults. Her mission is to disrupt how older adults view themselves and their abilities within the context of exercise, empowering people to create lasting health, confidence and an active lifestyle.
Mentors / Coaches
Ellesse Hawkins
Aug 2025 - Jul 2026
Peter Hollingsworth
Aug 2023 - Aug 2024
G. F
Feb 2019 - Aug 2019
Sugarfree Fitness
M. D
Aug 2018 - Dec 2018
Targeted Fitness
Achievements
Group Instructor Membership
Jul 2026
Pilates Association of Australia
Work History
(90/100)
Pilates Group Instructor
Jul 2026 - Current
Get Fit For Life
Heart Foundation Walk Leader
Jun 2023 - Current
Heart Foundation
Manager
Aug 2022 - Current
Get Fit For Life
Group Instructor
Aug 2022 - Current
Get Fit For Life
Personal Trainer
Aug 2022 - Current
Get Fit For Life
Pilates Instructor
Aug 2022 - Jul 2026
Get Fit For Life
Co-owner/MD
Jul 2021 - Jul 2022
Targeted Fitness
Barre Instructor
Jul 2021 - Dec 2022
Targeted Fitness and Get Fit For Life
Volunteer Pilates Instructor
Mar 2021 - Jun 2021
Hope
Pilates Instructor
Nov 2020 - Jul 2022
Targeted Fitness
Personal Trainer
Dec 2019 - Jul 2022
Targeted Fitness
Gym Instructor/Receptionist
Aug 2018 - Nov 2019
Targeted Fitness
Lifestyle Village Exercise Instructor
Aug 2018 - Current
Get Fit For Life + Targeted Fitness
Receptionist
Feb 2017 - Aug 2018
Targeted Fitness
Education
(100/100)
Mental and Physical Exercises for Long-Term Stress Management
Nov 2023
American Council on Exercise
Battlerope Essentials for Personal Trainers
Jun 2022
Fitness Education Online
Barre Instructor
Jun 2021
Zama Institute
Ageing With Attitude 1
Sep 2020
Music & Motion Studio
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Jen Brosnan
I have had the pleasure of knowing Deb for the past 4 years as she has built her fitness business for older Australians, and now enjoys a loyal number of members who regularly attend her classes.
She has a passion for working with people to encourage learning and mastery which is balanced by deep interest in, and compassion for, her members
I have participated in Pilates, exercise and boxing classes as well as boot camp classes run by Deb. . She varies her exercise programs at least weekly to provide variety as well as offering classes for differing levels of fitness.
I thoroughly enjoy all my sessions with Deb whom l admire for her kindness, knowledge, humour and enthusiasm.
She has a passion for working with people to encourage learning and mastery which is balanced by deep interest in, and compassion for, her members
I have participated in Pilates, exercise and boxing classes as well as boot camp classes run by Deb. . She varies her exercise programs at least weekly to provide variety as well as offering classes for differing levels of fitness.
I thoroughly enjoy all my sessions with Deb whom l admire for her kindness, knowledge, humour and enthusiasm.
Graeme and Victoria Gardiner
I have been a participant/member of GFFL with Deb from the start. I find her program is incredibly helpful & varied & I look forward to the 2 sessions each week. She obviously puts in a lot of homework for sessions with visuals, demonstrations & help when required. She has also fostered a wonderful friendship between participants which I am sure helps mental alertness. GG.
Attending Deb's class each week has made such a difference to my life. I suffer from Spondylitis and Arthritis and participating in Deb's program each Monday, directed at helping my body cope with these conditions is wonderful. I practice some of these exercises at home and my 81 year old body definitely benefits. VG.
Attending Deb's class each week has made such a difference to my life. I suffer from Spondylitis and Arthritis and participating in Deb's program each Monday, directed at helping my body cope with these conditions is wonderful. I practice some of these exercises at home and my 81 year old body definitely benefits. VG.
Brian & Lisa
My wife and I greatly enjoy our sessions with Deb. Deb has a great ability to create a fun and supportive environment for the whole group and she genuinely cares for the needs of everyone there. Debs ability to modify the exercises to help everyone feel comfortable is also greatly appreciated. That is all part of the caring heart that she has for everyone there.
Elizabeth Felsch
Hi, my mum has been extremely dedicated to learning all she can to better herself as a Pilates instructor. She's amazing for people of all levels of fitness. I've been to a few of her classes at her gym, she has trained me one on one, as well as adapting home exercises and positions to entertain my daughter. She has shown me that Pilates doesn't have to be the stereotype most of us think about. She makes her classes very fun, brings her own element of relaxation and knows when to push or regress movements for clients based on their personal abilities.
Fit Old Bloke
Deborah has shown herself to be an awesome and caring pilates trainer who takes into account the special requirements of older or inexperienced adults. Her classes are fun and informative and also catered to various fitness levels through the use of different options. As a personal trainer she also has a strong focus on providing strength and agility to older adults and those recovering from injury. Her enthusiasm is infectious and the classes seem to love her. I would highly recommend her services to anyone new to fitness or returning after a prolonged absence or injury.