Dexter has been in the industry for 16 years now and has had experience in Fitness First Singapore as a Membership Manager and Assistant Club Manager. He then set up his own Fitness Consultancy company, Fitness Index, specializing in the hospitality industry – Ritz Carlton Singapore, Pan Pacific Marina & Ramada @ Zhongshan were among his clients.
Prior to coming on board, he was the Head Coach for three Anytime Fitness Singapore clubs, responsible for training and education; which resulted in PT penetration & revenue doubling, during his 6-months tenure.
Dexter teaches for FTI Australia (AUS), Rehab Trainer (AUS), Trigger Point Therapy (USA) & Smart Tools (USA); having taught in Singapore, China, Malaysia, Indonesia & Pakistan. He is also currently an IoM/Sport SG Health Coach, collaborating with them on public service projects.
He has written three courses which are ACE-accredited and will continue to develop quality content for FIT Singapore and the industry
Education & Qualifications:
Certified Personal Trainer
- FISAF Fitness Leader – 2005
- ACE Certified Personal Trainer – 2011
Kettlebell Specialization
- WKC Kettlebell S&C Coach – 2011
- IKSFA Kettlebell Sports Coach Level 1 – 2012
- RGSI Kettlebell Coach Level 1 – 2013
- IKSFA Kettlebell Sports Coach Level 2 – 2014
Functional/Movement Training
- Pre-& Post–Partum Training Certified – 2012
- TACFIT Field Instructor – 2013
- Singapore Weightlifting Coach – 2013
- Human Movement Instructor (Steve Maxwell) – 2012
- Gymnastic Bodies Athlete – 2016
- ‘Yoga Alliance USA’ RYT200 – 2016
- IoM ‘The Complete Guide to Metabolic Flexibility & Deadstarts’ – 2019
Rehab/Pain Management
- Trigger Point Performance Therapy Certified 2012
- Diploma – Foundation of Thai Massage – 2012
- Acti-Tape (Kinesio) Level 1 – 2014
- Yamuna Body Rolling Level 1 – 2016
- Neurokinetic Therapy Level 1 – 2017
- Rehab Trainer – ‘Rehab Elite’ – 2018
- FRC® Mobility Specialist- 2018
- RAD Mobility & Recovery Specialist – 2019
- IoM ‘4Q System & Bulletproof the Lower Back’ – 2019
- FRA® Specialist – 2020
Health Coaching
- ACE Health Coach – 2018
- IoM Health Coach – 2019
- ACE Behavior Change Specialist – 2019
- IFPA Lifestyle Fitness Coach – 2020
- Maximizing Strengths Masterclass (Positive Psychology) – 2020
- Wellcoaches® Certified Health & Wellness Coach – 2020
Lifestyle & Nutrition
- Exercise Is Medicine Singapore (EIMS) – 2018
- Certified Brain Health Trainer (FAI) – 2020
- ACLM Lifestyle Medicine Coach – 2020
- PTA Global Exercise & Stress Management – 2020
- Precision Nutrition 1 – 2020
- Psychological First Aid (John Hopkins Uni) – 2020
Achievements: Asian Kettlebell Championship 2013 – Best Male ‘Snatch’ 20kg
Training Philosophy: “Pain is not weakness leaving the body; it is a signal empowering awareness of lost function. Pain shuts off the pathway for new motor learning. Learn to move well, pain free; and then train for strength – strength is the foundation for development of the rest of physical qualities.”