Are you a personal trainer looking to stand out in the fitness industry, or perhaps you’re just starting out and feeling overwhelmed by the plethora of certification options? In this must-listen episode of the Strength Matters Podcast, we cut through the noise to bring you the best certifications for personal trainers.
Join us as industry veterans James Breese and Josh Kennedy share their wealth of experience, highlighting the certifications that not only offer the greatest knowledge but also the most practical application in your day-to-day client interactions.
Whether you’re looking to refine your skills, boost your credibility, or simply get a solid return on your educational investment, this episode is your guide to making informed decisions that will propel your career forward. Don’t miss out on these game-changing insights – press play now and discover the certifications that truly make a difference!
Never stop learning, but earn the right to invest back into your education.
James Breese
Timeline Summary:
Key Takeaways:
- Career Lifespan Awareness: The importance of ongoing education to extend the typically short 18-month career span of a personal trainer.
- Dunning-Kruger Effect: Recognizing the journey from overconfidence to humility enhances growth.
- Value Over Certifications: Connecting with clients is more crucial than accumulating certifications.
- Earning Before Learning: Secure your earnings before investing heavily in further education.
- Utility of Learning: Practical application of knowledge trumps theoretical understanding.
- Top Certifications: Precision Nutrition, Mike Boyle’s CFSC, and FMS are the most recommended.
- Personalized Training Approach: Adapt learning to create a unique training style for your clients.
Websites and Links Mentioned:
- Strength Matters
- Precision Nutrition
- Certified Functional Strength Coach
- Functional Movement Systems
The more you learn, the less you know. Every day’s a school day in the world of personal training.
James Breese
Take the best bits of every system and mold them together to become your own unique training philosophy.
James Breese
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