If you’ve scrolled through Instagram, YouTube or Tik Tok, you’ve probably seen tons of different trainers and fitness trainers, but how do you know if a trainer is legit?
Over the years, I have seen 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, it is dangerous.
Helping guide someone’s training and nutrition is a HUGE responsibility and one I don’t take lightly.
So, whether you train with me 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 has been certified through a nationally accredited program such as NASM must take intensive courses and tests to be educated in:
- Basic science exercises
- Science of human movement
- Fitness assessments
- Program design and Optimum Performance Training (OPT) model.
- Speed, agility and speed training
- Best nutrition practices
- Customer interaction and professional development
Like many professions, we are also required to complete a certain amount of continuing education to ensure that we are updated in the latest techniques, research methods and training.
I have personally completed over 20 different training specializations including pre and post natal training, agility, yoga and recently received a new certification as a behaviourist. Change Specialist from NASM.
Not ALL certifications are created equal.
Whether you are looking for a trainer or to be certified yourself, make sure you find a program that is nationally accredited.
This is really the only way to ensure that it is 100% legitimate and meets the highest training standards.
U National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) it is one of the most respected and reputable companies and where I have my certifications.
If you are looking to expand your knowledge or even become a trainer yourself, definitely check it out.
Use my code: LSF10 to get 10% out of any course or program here.
