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What can you do with an NASM nutrition certification?

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What can you do with an NASM nutrition certification?

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According to the National Academy of Sports Medicine, individuals who earn the NASM Nutrition Coach Certification are mostly working fitness professionals in the following roles:

  • Personal trainers
  • Group fitness instructors
  • Strengths and conditioning coaches

Obtaining a NASM Certified Nutrition Coach (NASM-CNC) certification will give individuals knowledge and training that will help them devise strategies and design and deliver programs/lessons that combine nutrition and fitness training. These programs/lessons will help clients in attaining their fitness goals by providing them with various strategies (including proper nutrition, protein and weight loss management, supplements, etc.) to be followed in his/her daily life and fitness training.

The NASM-CNC certification costs $899 and may be completed between 6 to 12 weeks (on average) depending on the number of hours a week an individual devotes to the program. Materials for the program are all accessible 100% online. Certifications are valid for and must be renewed every two years.

For more information about a career as a sports and fitness nutritionist, check out this article: Sports and Fitness Nutritionist: Job Description and Requirements

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