Nelson Chong
Fitness Best Asia Regional Personal Trainer of Year 2021
CEO & Founder of Functional Training Institute
Rehabilitation & Functional Training Specialist
Master Trainer for Tratac Active Rolling
Master Coach for Freemotion Rip60 & Rapitfit
Presenter for Rehab Express
Creator of Swiss Ball Metabolic Training
Creator of Dumbbell Metabolic Training
Creator of Dual Zone Myofascial Release
Creator of DZMR Therapy Balls & 4R Methodology
Creator of Functional Fitness Feat
Creator of Secrets of X-Factor Trainer
Personal Training Since
1999
Specializations
Acute & chronic musculoskeletal pain
Sports injury & sport performance
Pre & post-surgery rehabilitation
Children, youth, adult senior
Pre & post-natal training
Professional Opinion
Functional Training is the movement solution for any bodily dysfunction.
Qualifications
Year 2022
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Cupping Therapy Clinic Certification - Jab (Founder of Integrated Training Institute)
Year 2021
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Bone Setting in Neck & Upper Back – Sifu Eric Leong (Founder of Osteocare)
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Year 2019
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Integrated Kinetic Neurology – Dy Ryan (Founder of IKN)
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Certified Functional Strength Coach L1 & L2 – Kevin Carr (Master Trainer of CFSC)
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Quanta Therapy – Cedric Seah (Founder of Neurohack)
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Tratac Master Trainer – Rodney Corn (Founder of SOMA)
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Year 2018
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Onefit Fitness Operation – Jordan Chan (Founder of Onefit)
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Precision Nutrition L1 – Dr Krista Dixon (Program Director of Precision Nutrition)
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Lymphatic Mojo – Dr Perry Nickleson ( Founder of Stop Chasing Pain)
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NKT L1 – Jackie Wu (Founder of Strength Therapy)
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ScoliMethod – Jackie Wu (Founder of Strength Therapy
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Master Shoulder Physical Therapy – Wayne Rogers (Founder of Health Adventure)
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Primal Movement Chains – Dr Perry Nickleson (Founder of Stop Chasing Pain)
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Body Reading Master Class – Thomas Myers (Anatomy Trains)
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Resilience : Taking The Strain & Coming Back Stronger – Thomas Myers (Anatomy Trains)
Year 2017
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Level 2 Myofascial Dry Needling & Electrotherapy – Dr Jon Marshall (Manual Medicine Aus)
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Barefoot Training Specialist Level 1, 2 & 3 – Dr Emily Splichal (Founder of EBFA)
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Level 1 Myofascial Dry Needling & Cupping – Dr Jon Marshall (Manual Medicine Australia)
Year 2016
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M.A.T Method – Functional Assessment & Treatment + Training - Dr Stephen King (Founder)
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Freemotion Master Coach Summit, Utah
Year 2015
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Lower Back Pain – Professor Stuart Mcgill
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Total Gym Gravity Foundation & Pilates – Matilde Demarchi (Founder of Arke)
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Kettlebells Level 1 + Powerbags Certification – Tarek (Co-founder of FTI)
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Barefoot Training Specialist, Barefoot Rehab, Foot Strike & Functional Movement – Dr Emily
Year 2014
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Fundamental Gymnastic Strength – Coach Christopher Sommer (Founder)
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REHAB FX – Ulrich Larsen (Founder of REHAB Trainer)
Year 2013
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Loopz Fitness Functional Performance Certification – Wong Lilin (Founder of Loopz)
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Ido Portal Movement Camp
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Rehab Practitioner Singapore – Wayne Rogers (Founder of Health Adventure)
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Ido Portal Weekend Movement X
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Clinical Orthopaedic Manual Therapy – Joint Mobilisation of Spine, Low Back & Pelvis
Year 2012
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Parkour Level 1 Assistant Coach
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Clinical Orthopaedic Manual Therapy – Neck
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Asia Fitness Convention Pattaya
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Functional Trainer – Wayne Roger (Founder of Health Adventure
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EIMS Clinical Fitness Professional Course – Dr Ben Tan (Changi General Hospital)
Certified Vipr Instructor
Year 2011
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Asia Fitness Convention Bangkok
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Trigger Point Performance Therapy – The Ultimate 6 Plus (Cassidy Phillips)
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Coretex Master Trainer - Anthony Carey (Founder of Coretex)
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Crosscore War Machine Master Trainer – Brendan (Founder of Crosscore)
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Airfit Master Trainer - Jorge (Founder of Purmotion)
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Rehab Trainer Master Class – Ulrik Larsen (Founder of REHAB Trainer)
Year 2010
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Rehab Trainer Essentials – Ulrik Larsen (Founder of REHAB Trainer)
Year 2009
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Functional Training Course (Human Principles)
Year 2008
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Medicine Ball Training and Application (AASFP)
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Flash Fat-Burning Manual (AASFP)
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Hip, Knee and Ankle Pain Prevention (AASFP)
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Ladies Shaping & Toning Skills Workshop (AASFP)
Year 2004
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Advance Personal Trainer Certified (AASFP)
Year 2002
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Certified Trainer of Special Populations (AFPA)
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Yoga Teachers' Training Course Beginners Level (Master Kamal)
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24 Hour Fitness Trainer Fit Pro (24 Hour Fitness)
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Sport Climbing Course Level One
Year 2001
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Reebok Core Training (Reebok University)
Year 2000
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Personal Trainer Certification (AFPA)
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CFC School of Excellence Trainer Certification
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Apex Certified Trainer (Apex Fitness)
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Year 2019
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Presenter of Active Masters All Star Summit in Fuzhou
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Year 2018
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Outstanding Achievement Award by AASFP in China
Presenter of Nike Super Workshop
Year 2013
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Spirit of Enterprise Honouree in Singapore
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Year 2007
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District Fitness Manager (California Fitness Singapore)
Year 1998
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President of Ngee Ann Polytechnic Lifeguard Alumni
Year 1994
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Selected and passed Special Operation Force (Commando)
Year 1992
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Best physical trainee in commando basic military training
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Distinction award in life saving
Year 1991
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Best poser & silver for inter-polytechnic bodybuilding contest
Year 1990
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President and Entertainment Officer of Ngee Ann Lifeguard Corps
Year 1987
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Best Unit Cadet for outstanding performance in NPCC
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