I can completely sympathize and now empathize with others
that it can be really overwhelming and downright daunting to teach yourself
about proper nutrition, health, wellness, and fitness. But then to solidify
your knowledge base by becoming a credentialed, certified personal trainer
(CPT) and obtaining the certification takes it to a whole other level. I should
know because I enrolled and studied in two separate CPT programs through two
respected and well-known professional fitness organizations known as International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA) and
National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) at the same time to become a
truly knowledgeable and confident CPT in my early 40s. Now, although I would
not suggest to others due to time and money constraints and stress factors to
follow suit, enroll in, and study two CPT programs at the same time, I know
that it was definitely the right decision for me. Overall learning (particularly
when I am passionate about the subject matter), usually flowed fluidly for me.
Not that it was easy for me to learn, but I was always resourceful in
overcoming any learning obstacles in my path. This is why I would say that I am
rather embarrassed and a bit sad to admit that all of my life, I knew very
little about proper nutrition and fitness even if this topic should have seemed
easy for me. I knew bits and pieces of it and could get by, but it just wasn’t
enough to make a long-lasting difference and I always felt too busy to stop and
really research and process this information in a beneficial manner. For years
I yo-yo dieted until my weight ballooned up to beyond and extra 60lbs was not
needed on my frame. At which point I couldn’t allow it to go on any longer and
I began conducting the real research to lose the weight. This happened during
the pandemic. When my knowledge finally leveled up to it, I was able to make
better decisions and choices to lose the weight. A year later and counting, I
have successfully kept the weight off. It was initially wonderful and great,
but I needed to know more. I was following a wonderful program developed by a
well-known and respected CPT but even after going through her program, I still
needed to take my learning a step further. Since I have a background in working
in academia and an M.S. in Human Resource Management, my natural inclinations
tomorrows learning kicked in and I discovered that I really needed to obtain
more pieces to this puzzle if not all pieces to not only understand it on a
more physiological and intimate level for me but to also be able to help others
with their struggles on two different levels:
- Clients - Others in need of CPT services.
- CPT candidates - Others seeking to become a CPT in an
effort to also help others by providing a professional service.
I have always believed in (and still do) one important
saying:
Each one, teach one.
I stand by my belief in being able to serve and assist
others in multiple of areas of their journey and in the end have a greater
impact in a multitude of ways both directly and indirectly to current and
future clients and CPTs. Apparently although there is a wealth of information
being shared globally with social media and the internet, there isn’t enough
resources available that is steeped in science-based facts that is digestible
and simplified for quick understanding and reference. Also, I gained a certain
level of perspective from enrolling and passing two different CPT programs and
I now see through my own experiences how difficult learning and understanding
the subjects and concepts are. It would appear that the act of learning and
remembering is one level while knowledge application is a whole different level
to aspire to obtain. How does one person get to both levels on his or her own
in order to become a competent, knowledge, and confident CPT? The answer is it
all depends upon the sort of person you are and the overall tools and resources
available to you. Through my tutoring, I would like to serve as “The
Catalysttt” a starting point in the learning process that ignites the spark to
one’s learning potential.
Now, if you are seeking to get certified as a trainer and
are feeling overwhelmed, you are not alone. Although I wouldn’t recommend
studying for two certificates at the same time as I did, I can absolutely
assist and provide you with some solid insight and resources to help in your
request to becoming a successful and confident CPT with the current CPT you are
considering or are actively enrolled in.
My tutoring services include such content as, but not
limited to, study guides, in-depth blog posts in relevant subject matters, and
practical, advanced, and informative videos (where as indicated) for free.
Should you need more services and a more one on one approach to learning,
please contact me at catalystttutoring@gmail.com.
For my personal training services as a fitness coach and expert please contact
her at catalystttfitness@gmail.com.
In the meantime, please feel free to check out my website
and other blogs articles. Don’t be afraid to reach out to me and let me know
what you think! I’m always here for you when you need me
to be!
Until next time… Keep Inspired &
Ignite the Spark Firestar!™
Nadia
Matheson
Catalystt Tutoring™
catalystttutoring@gmail.com
Each one, teach one!
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