If you’ve been browsing Instagram, YouTube, or Tik Tok, you’ve probably seen tons of different fitness trainers and coaches, but how do you know if a trainer is legit?
Over the years I have watched hundreds of people start selling training and nutrition programs online with ZERO certifications, zero experience training real clients and no supervision.
It is not only misleading, but also dangerous.
Helping guide someone’s training and nutrition is a HUGE responsibility and one I don’t take lightly.
So are you working out with me inside MOVE or choose another plan, here’s why you should make sure it’s with a certified personal trainer.
Why train with a certified personal trainer?
A trainer who is certified through a nationally accredited program such as NASM must attend intensive courses and tests to become educated in:
- Basic science exercises
- The science of human movement
- Fitness assessments
- Program design and optimal performance training (OPT) model.
- Speed, agility and speed training
- The best ways of eating
- Client interaction and professional development
Like many professions, we are also required to complete a certain amount of continuing education to keep up to date with the latest techniques, research and training methods.
I have personally completed over 20 different specializations including prenatal and postnatal training, agility, yoga and recently received my new behavioral certification. Change of experts from NASM.
Not ALL certifications are created equal.
Whether you are looking for a trainer or want to get certified yourself, make sure you find a program that is nationally accredited.
This is really the only way to be sure it is 100% legal and meets the highest training standards.
The National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) is one of the most respected and reputable company and where I get my certifications.
If you want to expand your knowledge or even become a trainer yourself, be sure to check them out.
Use my code: LSF10 to get 10% outside of any course or program here.
