One of the best things you can do for your personal training career is to invest further into your education. Whether you’re refining coaching techniques, learning something new, or expanding your expertise in specialized areas, the right CEUs can help you better help your clients.
In this piece, we’ll cover five CEUs we recommend for personal trainers. Here’s a preview…
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USA Weightlifting (USAW) Certification
The USAW certification is your gateway to mastering the Olympic lifting and powerlifting techniques. Ideal for those looking to enhance athletic performance and strength training methodologies, this certification will help you deliver comprehensive weightlifting coaching.
RKC Kettlebell Certification
Kettlebells are one of the most popular forms of exercise equipment – and for good reason. They’re easy to store, versatile, and relatively cheap compared to other pieces of gym equipment.
The RKC Kettlebell cert will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to incorporate kettlebell training into your client’s programs. You’ll go beyond how to properly do a kettlebell swing and TGU (Turkish Get Up), and dive deep into how the kettlebell can be used in a variety of ways with a variety of clients.
BIRTHFIT Certification
If you’re a personal trainer who’s interested in working with first-time and … mothers, this certification is for you.
The BIRTHFIT certification will help you provide expert guidance on safe, effective workouts tailored for prenatal and postpartum clients. In recent years, this market has exploded too. According to a report, the maternal health market is valued at $6.3B and is expected to grow at a 26% CAGR.
This certification will give you the skills to support a growing segment of women through these transformative stages of life.
Functional Movement Systems (FMS) Certification
Perhaps the most technical certification, the FMS cert is designed for trainers focused on improving clients’ mobility, stability, and strength. You’ll learn screening techniques and common mistakes clients make with functional movement patterns.
With FMS, you’ll be ready to help clients move out of pain, perform better, and ensure they’re on the path to strength and vitality.
Precision Nutrition (PN) Certification
Even though nutrition is not in the personal trainers scope of practice, it’s important to be knowledgeable enough to interact with clients about nutrition. With the PN certification, you’ll learn nutrition science and the necessary skills to break down your clients’ goals into proven, and sustainable, practices.
Wrapping Up
These are just a few of the many CEUs available for personal trainers. Whether you’re brand new to coaching clients, or a savvy vet, CEUs offer a streamlined way for trainers and coaches to further their expertise and accelerate their career.
