NASM Workshop - Fantastic!

I went to a 2 day seminar put on by NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine) and it was both a blast AND a major download to the brain. Before embarking on this new career path, I too, like many others, may have discounted most trainers at the gym as a bit of the musclebound/meathead mentality. After this past weekend (plus the textbook that I am trying to absorb as well as all the online study materials, DVDs, MP3s and workbooks) my previous pre-conceptions are all being dropped. I had already had a high opinion of my own trainer, and after this past weekend it was just all the more elevated.

The instructor, Tony Ambler-Wright, was top-notch and I would whole-heartedly recommend a class by him anywhere, anytime. His knowledge on the subject was expansive and he did a lot of hands on demonstrations to really clarify the points. To be an excellent personal trainer there is really such a large component of anatomy understanding and exercise science that I would have thought would only be needed by doctors and physical therapists. My trainer, Chris, says that NASM training is very thorough and even though most clients will never ask (or know to ask) about all the components that I will know about, it will still make me a more effective and highly skilled trainer. I like and agree with that. I want to be beyond excellent for my clients, and a NASM certification is a key component.