Past the 80% Mark On NASM Behavior Change Specialist Crediential

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Past the 80% Mark On NASM Behavior Change Specialist Crediential

Just a quick update on the Behavior Change Specialist course via NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine). I took a little study break during the holidays but I’m now 80% done with the course, should be ready for the exam soon.

This will be my 4th credential through the National Academy of Sports Medicine. Currently and actively:

certified personal trainer (CPT),
corrective exercise specialist (CES), and
fitness nutrition specialist (FNS).

So far some of the topics covered have included:

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This is the SUREST Path to Sustained Fat Loss You Will Ever Read!

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This is the SUREST Path to Sustained Fat Loss You Will Ever Read!

What I’m about to tell you may not honestly appear be the “quickest” nor the “easiest” path to sustained fat loss. However, it’s definitely & undeniably the “surest”. If you acknowledge quick fixes always fail, then just trust I’m here to try and save you time.

I don’t like to do cardio. It’s boring and I don’t find it fun, if you like it or if one of my clients like it then by all means DO IT! Cardio should not be ...

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The Benefits of Having a Personal Trainer

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If you’ve decided to commit to a healthier lifestyle, then you’re probably thinking about joining a gym in order to get into better shape. Instead of just joining any gym, you should strongly consider working with a personal trainer for one-on-one personal training instruction. The following are some of the benefits that you can enjoy from receiving professional personal training:

  1. Learn how to use weight training equipment – If you’re just starting out, then odds ...
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Save Fat Loss For After The Holidays! Now Is Time To Prepare

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Save Fat Loss For After The Holidays! Now Is Time To Prepare

Eager to cut! Set the date for next Wednesday December 28th (post holidays) to start my 3rd cutting (fat loss) phase @ base with Renaissance Periodization.

Christmas, for most people is a time of indulgence and excuses (however you want to look at it). This is not an ideal time for fat loss. This is however, the ideal time to prepare for a fat loss cycle. Most people will work a little less this week, possibly next week as well. Utilize ...

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Final List of Black Friday Purchases For The Studio

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Below is a list of the 2016 Black Friday purchases I made for the gym. You probably won’t find too many other places reinvesting like I do. Over the past couple of weeks since BF I have been working to get it put together and placed properly. Still awaiting a barbell and my first purchase, the calf raise machine.

Rep fitness adjustable bench
Elitefts seated calf raise
Ironmaster adjustable db set
Ironmaster 120lb add on ...

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Taylor Carpenter 1RM 460lb Sumo Deadlift | Charlotte Personal Trainer

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Motivated from all the Black Friday purchases coming to the gym, I felt some extra strength Friday night. Hadn’t attempted to go much over 400lbs in a few months and decided to push it a little bit.

Hit 460 for 1 rep and then attempted 480. I didn’t quite get the 480 but I thought I would. Typically new equipment, new exercises are a motivating trigger for me. I’ll post a little bit later in the week with all the Black ...

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1st 2016 Black Friday Purchase | EliteFTS Seated Calf Raise Tibia Raise

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1st 2016 Black Friday Purchase | EliteFTS Seated Calf Raise Tibia Raise

As current and past clients can attest, I am constantly upgrading the personal training studio here in Ballantyne (Charlotte NC). I do so throughout the year but even more so on Black Friday. Online retailers offer such great discounts on gym equipment it would be dumb not to take advantage.

I’ve wanted a calf raise machine for about 3-4 years and I just hadn’t found the one I wanted until now. This is a seated calf raise tibia raise combo from ...

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Taylor Carpenter 330lb 15 rep max sumo deadlift | Charlotte NC Personal Training

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Taylor Carpenter, a personal trainer in Charlotte NC (ballantyne area) performs a 15 rep max on the sumo deadlift exercise.

As a motivation factor, ALMOST every single workout I like to beat a personal record on something. I like seeing my strength improves in some capacity every workout.

You don’t need to do 1 rep maxes always. If you’re more comfortable using lighter weights you can see strength improvements with higher rep schemes.

The best workout programs are always easy to ...

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Behavior Change Specialist Progress

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Behavior Change Specialist Progress

Moving right along with the National Academy of Sports Medicines Behavior Change Specialist course. Most personal training related certifications focus solely on exercise and nutrition. Many times the mental challenge of sticking to your plan may be the most difficult obstacle of all.

You can always continue to learn new things and I believe this new course will translate well over to my current and future clients. I currently have specializations in corrective exercise & fitness nutrition.

The NASM Behavior Change Specialization, ...

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The most important aspect of your workout program is…

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The most important aspect of your workout program is…

Adherence

Generally, one size never fits all for anything. What works for me, it may not work for you, it may not work for John Doe. Just as you need consistency without your diet, you need to consistently get your workouts done, if they’re not fun then that’s unlikely to happen and that’s probably why people have a hard time sticking to diets. Diets are often not fun due to eating lower or larger quantities compared to what you would prefer. ...

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