If you’ve scrolled through Instagram, YouTube, or Tik Tok, you’ve probably seen a ton of different fitness coaches and trainers, but how do you know if a trainer is legit?
Over the years I’ve seen hundreds of people start selling training and nutrition programs online with no ZERO certifications, no experience training real clients, and no supervision.
Not only is it misleading, it is also dangerous.
Helping guide someone’s training and nutrition is a HUGE responsibility and I don’t take it lightly.
So whether you train with me MOVEMENT or choose another plan. Here’s why you should make sure you have 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 take intensive courses and tests to become trained in:
- Basic science exercises
- Human exercise science
- Fitness Reviews
- Program design and the Optimum Performance Training (OPT) model
- Speed, agility and speed training
- Nutrition best practices
- Customer interaction and professional development
As with many professions, we also need to undertake a certain amount of continuing education to ensure that we stay up to date with the latest techniques, research and training methods.
I have personally completed over 20 different training specializations including pre- and postnatal training, agility, yoga and recently received new certification as a Behavioral Therapist Change specialist from NASM.
Not ALL certifications are equal.
Whether you’re looking for a trainer or getting yourself certified, make sure you find a program that is nationally accredited.
This is really the only way to be sure it is 100% legit and meets the highest training standards.
The National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) is one of the most respected and reputable companies and where I obtain my certifications.
If you want to expand your knowledge or become a trainer yourself, be sure to check them out.
Use my code: LSF10 to get 10% of any course or program here.