About Us

Fitness Education Online (FEO) is an internationally recognised fitness education company, founded in Australia in 2016. FEO specialises in delivering high-quality continuing education (CEC) courses and industry-relevant qualifications for fitness professionals worldwide.

FEO courses are recognised across multiple leading industry bodies, including AUSactive (Australia), REPs New Zealand, ACE, NASM and AFAA (USA), canfitpro (Canada), CIMSPA (UK), and REPs Ireland—ensuring graduates receive globally respected education.

The company has received numerous industry accolades, including Australian Fitness Educator of the Year and Australian Fitness CPD Provider of the Year (AUSactive). FEO has also been recognised internationally as a finalist for New Zealand Fitness Educator of the Year (Exercise New Zealand) and UK Fitness Educator of the Year (UKactive).

OUR FOUNDERS

Jono Petrohilos

Co Founder

  • Exercise Physiologist

  • Certified Personal Trainer

  • International Fitness Presenter

  • Award Winning Speaker

  • Best Selling Author

  • Australian Fitness Educator of the Year (2020 and 2025)

  • New Zealand Fitness Educator of the Year Finalist (2023-2025)

Travis Mattern

Co Founder

  • Certified Personal Trainer

  • Bachelor of Education

  • International Fitness Presenter

  • Award Winning Speaker

  • Best Selling Author

  • Australian Fitness Educator of the Year Finalist (2022 and 2023)

  • New Zealand Fitness Educator of the Year Finalist (2022-2023)

AWARDS

Fitness Education Online are an award winning fitness education company. Check out our awards below.

AUSTRALIA

AUSactive Educator

of the Year

Winner 2025

AUSactive CPD Provider

of the Year

Winner 2024

AUSactive Educator

of the Year

Finalist 2023

AUSactive CPD Provider

of the Year

Winner 2022

NEW ZEALAND

Exercise New Zealand

Educator of the Year

Finalist 2025

Exercise New Zealand

Educator of the Year

Finalist 2024

Exercise New Zealand

Educator of the Year

Finalist 2023

Exercise New Zealand

Educator of the Year

Finalist 2023

UNITED KINGDOM

Heart & Soul Awards

Finalist 2026

Independent Education Provider of the Year

Winner 2025

UKactive Educator of the Year

Finalist 2025