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This is an entry into the NASM Someecard contest.
Madsweat Trainers
I have been in the fitness industry for 7 years and most days wouldn’t trade it for anything but every once in a while it drives me crazy! I read an advertisement in the mail the other day about a “trainer” I use to work with. The credentials of this person were completely false!
For the record here are my credentials:
B.A. Exercise Science and Health
NASM certified Personal Trainer
Certification # 1390437
NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist
Certification # 1377120
DotFit fitness professional
7 years of experience
Unfortunately, almost anyone can call themselves a personal trainer. Just because you were an athlete doesn’t make you a trainer (I was also an athlete in high school and college) just because you “workout” doesn’t make you a trainer. A 30 minute online certification doesn’t make you a trainer. Because you have read one book doesn’t make you a trainer.
Just an FYI also because someone is working at a gym doesn’t mean they hold a current NCCA accredited personal trainer certification. Many gyms will hire people with no experience and just require that with in 90 days they become certified. I will tell you I would not want my mother or sister working out with one of these individuals! And I hope you would NOT trust your fitness to one of these individuals!
So if you are currently working with a trainer or in the future are going to hire a personal trainer please ask about his/her credentials. You are trusting your health to someone make sure they are qualified. The more health issues and current or previous injuries you have will require a veteran certified personal trainer. Also make sure his/her certification is current. Every 2 years we have to apply for re-certification. Continuing education credits make sure we stay up to date with current information in the ever changing fitness industry.
This has been a little bit of a rant but if you take anything away from it I hope it is this:
Please make sure you are working with a NCCA accredited personal trainer. Our preference here at Madsweat in NASM!
National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) Accredited Personal Trainer Certification Organizations
American Council on Exercise (ACE)
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
International Fitness Professional Association (IFPA)
National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)
National Council on Strength and Fitness (NCSF)
National Exercise Trainers Association (NETA)
National Federation of Professional Trainers (NFPT)
National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Certification Commission
The Cooper Institute
Note: There are several other personal trainer certifications currently applying for accreditation.
jsheeter replied to your post: Is your trainer really certified?
Out of curiosity, which do you feel strengthens your resume more, the NASM or your B.A.?
jsheeter, They both have helped me in equal ways. My degree really gave me an amazing understanding of the human body…anatomy & physiology and biomechanics. NASM gives me the ability to design great programs tailored to clients goals. Coming out of college I didn’t have a great understanding of how to design programs for clients to help them reach their goals.
But on my resume, my degree stands out more than a certification. (4years vs 6 months)
Check out this link to NASM’s Brian Sutton articel On Creatine. If your considering using creatine or your already taking it this is some great information.
Thanks Brian!
We use and recommend dotFit Creatine XXL
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What’s Hot and What’s Not!!
If you like fitness and have ever wanted to know the truth from fiction this is a must read! Great information that anyone can understand. This book is at the top of our list of recommended items in our online store check it out!… http://bit.ly/Rcgqjq
Here is a holiday appropriate snippet from “Fitness or Fiction” - http://bit.ly/Rcgqjq
What You Should Know: You can eat that!
“There is no such thing as a bad food. Everything is okay in moderation.” Ever used this line before? Well it is true. Any food that does not surpass your energy needs or disrupt your nutrient balance can be added into a balanced diet. The trick is understanding moderation. Even pizza can be a lunch option if you settle for a slice and eat moderately throughout the day. A piece of cheesecake may be a great reward for a week when you accomplish all your fitness goals. The trouble lies in those who “cheat” almost daily, and continually create a caloric surplus in their diet.
HOT!!
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This shirt says it all… Funny but not really!
“You owe it yourself and your loved ones to begin a regular exercise program, even it is just a 10 minute walk/day to get started. Get a pedometer and work your way up to 10,000 steps/day. Park as far away as you can at work and at stores. Take the stairs anytime that you can. Work your way up until you are moving at a pace that makes you sweat and breathe moderately hard for 20-30 minutes/day.” - Dr. Mike Clark ( chief science officer for Sharecare and the chief executive officer of the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)
Read Dr. Mike Clark’s Sharecare blog post: Fitness is Medicine at:http://sharecare.to/LAyN00
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A-Rod is using NASM’s OPT Model and Corrective Exercise Methodology to help rehabilitate his knee.
As a diehard Yankee fan and an NASM trainer its great to see one of our star players getting help he needs. NASM getting the job done again! Great article!
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DENVER - As the old saying goes: “No pain, no gain.” But according to fitness experts, pain is exactly what may stop some people from keeping their New Year’s resolution to become more physically fit this year. Experts at the National Academy of Sports Medicine say pain or injury are two of the most common reasons people stop working out…Read more
NASM Trainers… We’re everywhere!
By the way this is our favorite and the only Greek Yogurt we eat!!
We stopped in at the new NASM facility in Chandler AZ for their open house! We got to meet some really cool people and put faces to names… even if some were from the CES department DeWayne and Joshua. All in all a really good time! We are so lucky to have so much fitness knowledge in one place and its only 40 minutes away from home for us. They may get sick of seeing us. If you’re a trainer or thinking of becoming one NASM is the place to be! What a great group of people!
Exciting news today NASM outlined their new specialization FNS (Fitness Nutrition Specialist) that will be available in late September. This should be a must have for any trainer who doesn’t have a nutrition degree and is looking for science based nutrition information for their clients. This won’t make you an R.D. but it should help trainers dispense safe nutrition information within our scope of practice, which isn’t always been the case.
Needless to say we’ll be on it as soon as it comes out.
If you’re a trainer or would just like more information on the program or how to get certified click on our affiliate link below.
Productive day for the Fitness First Personal Training crew adding three new specialties to our arsenal. Along with CES, PES (Corrective Exercise Specialist and Performance Enhancement Specialist) we’ve now included NASM’s Solution to Weight Management, Performance Training for Youth and Training for the Prenatal Client… So if you need help or know someone who does you know where to go!
If your interested in getting more information about becoming a certified personal trainer click on our NASM tab.
The Shark Skill Test (an assessment used to observe lower-body agility and neuromuscular control in athletes) was developed by -Mike Clark DPT, MS, PT, PES, CES and Chief Executive Officer, National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) and Marc Sherry DPT, PT, LAT , CSCS, PES. The two them were classmates in the physical therapy program at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. The name of the test is a combination of their last names.
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