About JP Active
I am John Polley, Training & Treatment Specialist.
I was born in Essex, England and now reside in sunny Perth, Western Australia.
My qualifications are:
- Premier Diploma in Personal Training (Cert IV Fitness Australia)
- Certificate in Sports & Trigger Point Massage
- Certificate in Nutritional Advice
- Served mentorship with world leading myofascial training and treatment specialist Ian O'Dwyer
- JogScotland Run Leader
- Boxercise Instructor –
one to one, group circuits, group aerobics - Thump Boxing for Fitness Level 1
- Postural Assessment and Exercise Prescription
- Honours Degree in Sociology
Experience
- ViPR master trainer for WA
- Strength and Conditioning Coach for Golf WA state golf squad
- Power Plate, ViPR, cables, kettlebells, balls, balloons, tyres, ropes, frisbees - anything and everything used!
- Successful in treating & training people with back pain, movement problems, joint issues, injury recovery, reconditoning, realignment, rekindling their love of exercise
- Group instructor:
Boxercise
Circuit Training
Outdoors - beach, park
Running Groups
Core Classes
Fitball
Unconventional training - Worked as a Personal Trainer in:
- Fuerteventura, Canary Islands,
- Auckland, New Zealand
- Norfolk, England
- Edinburgh, Scotland
- Perth, Australia
Teaching/Mentoring
Ongoing teaching and mentoring of exercise and treatment professionals. Giving back to the industry is key to raising standards and passion.
Results
Helped scores of people aged 21 - 69 years old, get pain free, fat loss, fitness gain, reduce blood pressure, manage diabetes, combat osteoporosis, recovery from cancer, train for marathons, boost confidence, get toned, stay motivated, put the FUN back into fitness.
Background
Previously ran my own successful import/wholesale furniture company for 6 years, but took a complete career change in 2005 to follow my long term desire to work in fitness. Working with people in a positive environment is the best working experience I’ve ever had.
Personal statement
I put my whole self into helping you, my client. All I want is for you to get there, wherever ‘there’ may be for you. If you commit to you, then I will too. And remember, there are many paths to enlightenment, but sadly, none of them involve pizza!




