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QUESTION:
I'm 57 yrs old. Started with a personal trainer 10 years ago after serious health issues. Love the program, sensible diet, balanced carbs, protein, fat, 5 meals/day, weight training and cardio.
I split to two session per day, 5 days, 1 weights 1 cardio,YMCA is near my home and work. Progress was up and down over past several years but stuck with it seriously over past two years. Started at 297 lbs, now 175, almost 40% body fat, now at 17% with goal of 8%, resting heart rate was high 90's now 52. cholesterol high 200's now total 143, high blood pressure to better than average etc.
All health issues resolved. Former athlete and fitness nut that started out in physical education before switching to mechanical engineering and graduating with BSME. (probably don't come across that kind of switch too often) but just gradually "lost it" in the corporate world. Now very much into fitness and nutrition and study that topic as much as possible.
Now I find myself preaching the fitness message and encouraging and setting up programs for people at work etc. I'm kind of passionate about it and decided to look into becoming a certified personal trainer but don't know where to begin. I've checked out some certification organizations on line.
My age doens't discourage me because from I can see in the gym and in public, my age group needs a lot of help! Thanks for any feedback.
ANSWER:
Congratulations on your health & fitness achievements so far. It takes a strong will and determination to accomplish the things you have done and the things you plan on doing.
When it comes to becoming a Certified Personal Trainer there are a number of certifying agencies, and this can make the process of getting certified very confusing. Most importantly, if you're planning to work for a gym in your area, ask them what certifications they accept.
After you have a list of your gym's accepted certifications, research online and choose the certification you believe will help you increase your knowledge of health & fitness. Personally, I recommend ACSM, NSCA, NASM, and ACE. Generally, they are widely accepted certifications when it comes to working at a fitness center.
If you're planning on working for yourself as a trainer, choose a certification that you believe will help you expand your knowledge as a trainer. However, you really can't go wrong with the four mentioned above.
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