Old School Training Systems

New website coming soon

Things are crazy busy in our household with our move to Auburn, closing our Montgomery based business, and setting up our new wellness business association with CAEC.

Our new web address will be www.oldschooltrainingsystems .com and will include wellness information related to stress reduction, nutrition, meal preparation, nutrition consultation practices, and exercise (of course).

Hang with us; we'll get things rolling by the end of the Holiday season.

Mark

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What to look for in a fitness professional

For our clients (previous and current) seeking a new training environment. The following information can be considered as our policy on what/who to look for in a fitness professional.

What to look for in a professional fitness coach:

1. Are they a degreed fitness professional?

A degree (MS preferred) in athletic training, exercise science, and related fitness majors

2. Experience and track record.

Someone that has extensive experience from a variety of training disciplines.

3. Persona

Is this person someone you can work with? Personality type that matches yours?

4. Certifications with ACCOUNTABILITY

I am a big believer in certifications that maintain a strict testing protocol. This means you must pass a written, physical, and/or instructional test to earn your certificate. Below are some examples; there may be some quality certifications that are not mentioned.

*Here are some certifications to look for when considering a fitness professional:

a. Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS); through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA); You must have a degree or be of collegiate senior standing to sit for this exam(Your certificate will be presented to you when you show proof of your earned 4 year degree).

b. NSCA-Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) - also NSCA (you do not need a degree to sit for exam)

c. ATC - Certified Athletic Trainer

d. HFI - Health Fitness Instructor through the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)

e. RKC - Russian Kettlebell Certified Instructor

f. ACE - American Council on Exercise - Personal Trainer certification only

g. USAW - USA Weightlifting Club Coach

h. CrossFit - LEVEL 2 and/or 3 trainer only

5. Nutrition

General rule: Anybody can claim the title of "nutritionist". The formally educated can claim the title of "dietitian"(see #2 below).

Additionally:

1. Look for degreed professionals with a degree in nutrition (BS, MS, PhD)

2. Registered Dietitian (RD) - to get this license you must: a. complete a 4 year degree in nutrition from an accredited institution b. complete an internship lasting 9-12 months c. Pass the certification exam to claim the title "dietitian".

3. Biochemists specializing in nutrition science that have accumulated experience in a laboratory environment.

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