This week I started looking into becoming a certified personal trainer. There are a million ways/places to get certified, so I asked my boss if he had any suggestions. He said anymore you might as well just do it online, and he recommended five places in particular:
- ACE - American Council on Exercise
- AFAA - Athletics and Fitness Association of America
- NASM - National Academy of Sports Medicine
- ACSM - American College of Sports Medicine
- NSCA - National Strength and Conditioning Association
On the other hand, maybe this is where life has been leading me all along. I posted this bit about being a 'wellness coach' back in 2015 - before I'd even thought about being a personal trainer. This might actually be the perfect fit with my life coaching, interest in meditation, yoga, spirituality,sports and fitness.
From the little I've been able to glean so far it appears it will take anywhere from 3-6 months, and I will probably have to spend upwards of $500-$1000. That sounds like a lot of money, but if I could actually do something with it... Well, yeah, that will be the key.
While I do have my doubts about it, I also feel pretty good that I am still interested in learning and growing at this age. I also like the idea of working somewhat on my own. Since I already work for the Y, I wouldn't need to seek out clients necessarily, nor would I need to invest in my own gym. However, I always could do those things.
So... I don't know. It's something I'm thinking about.
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