FAQs
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I regularly go to the IDEA and SCW fitness workshops which certify and educate us trainers and group fitness professionals. I take classes in everything from flexibility training to spinning instruction to balance assessment for the baby boomer. I find it extremely important to keep abreast of all the new data coming in regarding fitness, health and wellness.
- How did you get started doing this type of work?
I taught high school for 10 years and loved it but felt like I was missing something. I wanted to combine my passion for fitness with my love for teaching and found that personal training was the answer. I am now known as the "Teacher Trainer."
- What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?
I would ask for proof of a National certification such as the following: 1. American Council on Exercise (ACE) 2. National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) 3. International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA) 4. American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) 5. National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)