This post is in partnership with NASM. All opinions are my own.
Almost 10 years ago, I made the decision to become a NASM Certified Personal Trainer. I had a passion for working out and taking care of myself, and I wanted to not only to educate myself more about physical fitness and exercise, but also to have the credentials to be able to help others. I loved my experience and education through NASM so much that I have since earned various other certifications through their organization: Women’s Fitness Specialist, Group Personal Training Specialist, Weight Loss Specialist, and Fitness Nutrition Specialist.
I tell you all of that because I’ve got something really exciting to share with you today, and that’s about the NASM Nutrition Series. They have launched this new series of nutrition courses, derived from chapters of their Certified Nutrition Coach program, to share with general health & fitness enthusiasts or people looking to learn more, not just for fitness professionals. How cool is that? I always get a lot of questions about nutrition and something I really like to encourage people to do is take it upon themselves to learn as much as they can! The thing to be careful about, however, is making sure the place you’re getting information from is accurate and credible…because there is a lot of noise on the internet. These courses stem from evidence-based recommendations that adhere to rigorous scientific standards. More than 20 experts in nutrition, psychology and behavior change were consulted to provide the most reliable guidance for people of varying ages, ethnicities, backgrounds, food preferences, and goals.
Let me share a little overview about the courses below. You can see them all here!
Nutrition Series
NASM Nutrition Series: Making Sense of Supplements
After successfully completing this course, you will be able to:
- Describe the role of supplements across various goals
- Explain the strengths and weaknesses of the supporting evidence for commonly used supplements
- Communicate the pros and cons of using supplements
NASM Nutrition Series: Plant-Based Diets
After successfully completing this course, you will be able to:
- Identify the different plant-based diets and their place within the dietary spectrum.
- Explain the health benefits of a plant-based diet.
- Determine how plant-based diets affect weight loss.
- Differentiate the dietary needs of athletes who adopt plant-based diets.
- Identify common myths about adopting and/or following a plant-based diet.
NASM Nutrition Series: Navigating Diets
After successfully completing this course, you will be able to:
- Critique the evidence (or lack thereof) behind different diets
- Use evidence-based strategies to debate new and emerging trends
- Discuss valid concerns with a one-size-fits-all approach to dieting
NASM Nutrition Series: Understanding Food Labels and Portion Sizes
After successfully completing this course, you will be able to:
- Understand and summarize food and supplement labels
- Appreciate the impact that various ingredients have on our nutritional goals
- Speak intelligently about proper portion sizes
NASM Nutrition Series: Hot Topics and Controversies
After successfully completing this course, you will be able to:
- Make sense of controversial and complex nutritional topics
- Understand the evidence-based strategies used to support claims for various diets
- Inform others on nutrition trends to help facilitate healthy decision making
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If you are looking to take more control of your health & wellness, I definitely think you would benefit from taking any or all of these courses. Fueling your body with the proper nutrition and knowing how to do so is crucial to feeling good on the inside. And when you feel good on the inside, you will feel good on the outside! I know quarantine has made it extra hard for us to feel motivated or getting out of our routine can make us feel out of whack. These courses would provide structure in that you’re learning applicable tips & tools you can use and implement every day. And learning something new does something magical for our self-confidence, if you ask me. So even if it’s just for your own personal knowledge to do something for yourself to grow just a little bit in an area of interest to you, then these courses are a great place to start.
NASM was kind enough to give me a discount code to share with you all to use when you’re purchasing your courses! You can use code BESS30 for 30% off your purchase. It’s always a great time to invest in knowledge to better yourself & your health!
xo,
Bess
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