How do I become a fitness/nutrition coach!!!!

[SuperManDan8]

Sup brahs,

I have a strong passion for nutrition and fitness. I transformed my body from skinny fat to an aesthetic sculpture and would like to make some money on the side helping other people do the same.

Aside from having a great body to attract clients, do I need some sort of certification from NASM or something like that in order to give out meal plans and nutritional coaching without getting sued?

Please help me with advice on how to go about being an online paid nutrition coach

[InItForFitness]

I'd suggest you get a degree in a related field of study so you're actually aware of what you're talking about instead of using some PT certification and spewing the constant bull**** you hear from them.

[SuperManDan8]

Ok thanks man, I appreciate the input

[WMLifting]

why does being "aesthetic" make you qualified to help others?

[SuperManDan8]

why does being "aesthetic" make you qualified to help others?

Are you dumb brah?

Would you trust a fat chef? I think so

[jeserfen]

Are you dumb brah?

Would you trust a fat chef? I think so

wat? a fat chef obviously has a passion for food lol

[InItForFitness]

Are you dumb brah?

Would you trust a fat chef? I think so

Size =/= Knowledge.
It's such a common misconception that just because someone is in shape, that they have a general knowledge of nutrition.
You can be a complete idiot and still get big.

[Gneejack]

I don't know, if I were to get coached by somebody, I'd choose someone that was more fit than me. A lot of these trainers at my gym are in worse shape than I am, I would consider it funny if they tried to sell me sessions. I know there's a saying that goes, "Those who can't do, teach.". But wouldn't you rather be taught by someone who can also practice what they preach?

[metalmancpa]

I had been contemplating getting a certification myself for the same reason - a passion for fitness and nutrition. But I've balked at it.

I'm an accountant and went to college for it. It's what my Bachelors of Science degree is in. So when I went out and got my CPA (Certified Public Accountant) license, it accentuated my credibility in the field, taking my knowledge to the next level.

I decided that unless I went back to school to get a degree in either nutrition or sports science etc., then a certificate in fitness and/or nutrition in my hands doesn't prove much. I feel it would almost be deceptive. Nutrition and fitness is a science that needs to be studied and understood if you want to make money at it and truly give people advice, not from googling, but from the classroom. I "coach" people the best I can. And for me, the best part about not having a certificate is people who want to listen to me will only because they see the true passion in me, and see how I've transformed myself. Yet they know I am not an expert because I'm not waving some letters at them. At least I know that when I guide someone, it's just that, guidance.

[InItForFitness]

I don't know, if I were to get coached by somebody, I'd choose someone that was more fit than me. A lot of these trainers at my gym are in worse shape than I am, I would consider it funny if they tried to sell me sessions. I know there's a saying that goes, "Those who can't do, teach.". But wouldn't you rather be taught by someone who can also practice what they preach?

Most PT's these days are clueless, relying on outdated information and rarely studying current literature on the subject of nutrition.
They utilize old theories/methods and teach them to their clients. Ultimately setting the majority of them up for failure. Now I'm not saying that all PT's are clueless, there are some good ones. But simply having a piece of paper that says you know something, doesn't really mean you know it. Neither does having muscle.

[WonderPug]

How do I become a fitness/nutrition coach!!!!

Open a Youtube channel and post a video.

[Mrpb]

Read all online articles by Lyle McDonald and Alan Aragon, rehash it and start your own website and/or youtube channel.

At least you'll be giving better advice than 90% of the PTs out there.

[EfficientLiver]

I would second going to school for it, and find an institution that is known for being good in that field.

You may disagree with some theories or ideas taught at the school, but being able to consciously disagree with those ideas means you might have some knowledge.

Certifications from the personal training companies and others like that are ok at best and you may get them to puff up your resume, but do not rely on their teachings (or any teachings I guess) as your sole resource of knowledge.

[rhadam]

Sup brahs,

I have a strong passion for nutrition and fitness. I transformed my body from skinny fat to an aesthetic sculpture and would like to make some money on the side helping other people do the same.

Aside from having a great body to attract clients, do I need some sort of certification from NASM or something like that in order to give out meal plans and nutritional coaching without getting sued?

Please help me with advice on how to go about being an online paid nutrition coach

My advice would be to shoot for Taco Bell, then maybe Wendy's if you really want to set the bar high.

[ironwill2008]

Sup brahs,

I have a strong passion for nutrition and fitness. I transformed my body from skinny fat to an aesthetic sculpture and would like to make some money on the side helping other people do the same.

Aside from having a great body to attract clients, do I need some sort of certification from NASM or something like that in order to give out meal plans and nutritional coaching without getting sued?

Please help me with advice on how to go about being an online paid nutrition coach

Based on your post history on this site, and the nonsense you post, that train has already left the station, brah.



HTH.

[Kissmass]

I don't know, if I were to get coached by somebody, I'd choose someone that was more fit than me. A lot of these trainers at my gym are in worse shape than I am, I would consider it funny if they tried to sell me sessions. I know there's a saying that goes, "Those who can't do, teach.". But wouldn't you rather be taught by someone who can also practice what they preach?

You have to take into consideration degrees, experience, certifications...not just how someone "looks." There are plenty of retired bodybuilding gurus and those who study everyone else's body types who don't care or need to rely on good looks to be qualified...looking good yourself only guarantees you know your own body well enough to serve your purposes. I'd much rather be trained by a fat 10 year retired bodybuilder-Masters in nutrition-sports therapy person than a young 1-year NESTA certified person. But everyone starts somewhere, and the PT noobs are good for another noob's pocketbook.