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Ahmad Faiz Ariffin

MY

Fitness Coach and National Athlete, Entrepreneur

Editions

Successful People in Malaysia (5th Edition)

December 2023

E - EDUCATION

Master Rehab Trainer - Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) - Certified Accounting Technicians (CAT) - Sunway College, Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Damansara Utama, Sekolah Kebangsaan Bandar Sri Damansara 2

CA - CAREER

Faiz Ariffin has been actively involved in the health and fitness industry since 2010. He supports clients with not only their training in the gym but also with their nutrition, and lifestyle factors which can optimize and fast track results He managed to find his path to a happier and fitter life through fitness, He has his own brand of fitness clothing FZGEAR which promotes a quality workout wear fit

CO - COMPANIES OWNERSHIP

FZGEAR (fzgear.com), PEACH PROJECT (teampeachproject.com), One Percent Transformation (www.onepercenttransformations.com)

CASA - CIVIL AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES

The brand ambassador and sponsored athlete for major international brands such as Under Armour and AirAsia; Featured as the cover guy in Men's Health Malaysia for the April issue; Sponsored by Optimum Nutrition for a “meet and greet” session in both the United Kingdom and Australia; Featured on Dunia Sukan for the December 2019 issue; FZgear featured in Glam Lelaki Magazine's 10th Anniversary Edition

AW - AWARDS

Awarded by Malaysia Tatler for being part of the Generation T list. A list of top 50 young game changer in shaping Malaysia's future and also Malaysia's brightest and most promising individuals 2018

ACH - ACHIEVEMENTS

Completed martial arts (taekwondo) with a black belt degree; 1st placing under Men’s Athletic Physique for the 53nd Asian Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Championship (ABBF) in Batam, Indonesia 2019; 2nd placing in the World Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Championship (WBPF), under the Men’s Athletic Physique. Held in Jeju Island, Korea 2019; 1st placing Mr.Putrajaya under Men’s Athletic Physique category above 170cm 2018; 2nd placing under Men’s Athletic Physique for the 15th SEA Bodybuilding and Physique Sports championship in Cambodia, Jun 2018; 1st placing Mr Malaysia under Men’s Athletic Physique category, In Melaka August 2018; 6th placing under Men’s Athletic Physique for the 52nd Asian Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Championship (ABBF) in Pune, India 2018; 8th placing in the World Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Championship (WBPF), under the Men’s Athletic Physique. Held in Chang Mai, Thailand 2018; 5th placing under Men’s Athletic Physique for the 51th Asian Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Championship (ABBF) in Seoul Korea 2017; 8th placing in the World Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Championship (WBPF), under the Men’s Athletic Physique. Held in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia 2017; 4th placing under Men’s Athletic Physique for the 50th Asian Bodybuilding and Physique Sports championship in Bhutan, September 2016 2016; 7th placing in the World Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Championship (WBPF), under the Men’s Athletic Physique. Held in Pattaya 2016; 5th placing under Men’s Athletic Physique for the 49th Asian Bodybuilding and Physique Sports championship in Uzbekistan, September 2015; 1st placing Mr.GYM 1 Malaysia, under Men’s Athletic Physique category, October 2015; 7th placing under Men’s Athletic Physique for the World Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Championship (WBPF), November 2015; Represented Malaysia for the 12th South East Asian Bodybuilding Championships in Singapore, 2nd placing under Men’s open Athletic physique above 170cm in June 2014; Represented Malaysia for the 48th Asian bodybuilding fitness and physique sports championship in Macau. August 2014; First Malaysian to be sponsored by optimum nutrition, NO1 US based supplement company, internationally recognized 2014; Mr. Putrajaya and Mr. Malaysia, Junior category above 70kg 1st placing 2013; SUKMA GAMES, Represented MSWP (Majlis Sukan Wilayah Persekutuan) 1st Placing Junior, category above 70kg bodybuilding event; Represented Malaysia in Asian Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Championship in Vietnam under Physique open category 2013; Mr. Malaysia and Mr. Putrajaya, Junior category above 70kg 1st placing; Mr. Kuala Lumpur, Junior category under 70kg 3rd placing

LS - LANGUAGE SKILLS

English, Malay

H - HOBBY

Hang out with family or friends to reduce stress on my body and mind; Travel

PMM - PERSONAL MAGIC MOMENTS

Thanks to his desire to succeed, he awarded as 1st placing in Asia and 2nd placing in the World Bodybuilding; Milestone of his life is not only something people considered that is meaningful, but also things he considered significant; When he makes time to recognize these steps forward, even if they seem small in comparison to big leaps, he felt like he had done something worthwhile

OA - OTHER ACTIVITIES

An interview was also done with Astro Awani where Faiz Ariffin shared his vision in wanting to change the way people think and approach towards health and fitness, Featured a few times over local television, local newspaper news, and magazines; Lecture sharing on health and fitness at various universities including UTM and UNITEN

ROS - REASON OF SUCCESS

If you want happiness for a lifetime, help somebody. His objective is to help as many people, helping others means improving someone’s life; Faiz Ariffin recognizes that to be a truly great personal trainer, you cannot neglect the business skills required. These are the same skills which gave allowed him to grow a huge international business while genuinely impacting the personal lives of his clients and helping them transform their bodies, mindset and lives into what they really want; Persistence is tremendously important in keeping himself on track in path to a healthier life; In order to be taken seriously as a professional fitness trainer, a positive attitude goes a long way in this industry - even on tough days

WEB - WEBSITE

https://www.faizariffin.com/home

B - BORN

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P - PARENTS

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