I really enjoy my Pn cert. Working at a commercial gym I realized that even coming to the gym could be a huge step for somebody and that people naturally will want to be better. When someone gives me pushback I just relax and eventually they come to me on their terms wanting to change.
Jeff you always provide quality content. I just recently discovered your channel 3 or so weeks ago and I've watched every video you have. I've recently started prepping to take my ACE exam and have a goal similar to where you are currently with opening a studio. Thanks for all the great advice, tips and information thus far! I look forward to many more videos.
Thank you so much for this great advice! I’m still going through a ton of NASM courses but I’ll download your forms and get the PN course down the road due to your great review video!
Pretty good review. Just got my certification for level 1 a couple months ago. Liked it and definitely disliked the on sales tactic as well. Agree on all the points.
Great video ! Just wondering your opinion of the Nutritional Coaching Institute L1 Nutrition Coaching Program? Also will this Pn cert teach alot about sports nutrition specifically as I am interested in this
Thanks for your support! Neither of us have taken the program. I have heard it is long and intensive though. PN doesn’t really teach about sports nutrition-mostly general nutrition.
Is it worth getting the certification if you have no clients yet but would like to get certified? Once the 2 years are up do you have to re take the test to keep the certificate up? Take the next level? I am not working and would love to help others. I have a lot of knowledge already but no certiificate to go the next step. Thanks :)
I would say this certification is only worth perusing if you’ve already passed a base certification such as NASM, ACE, ISSA or something else and you’re already working in the field. So, I wouldn’t get it if you have no clients. After 2 years you have to take a test to maintain your cert but it’s not exactly the same as the original. They update it over time. You don’t ever have to do level 2 at all. Most people probably will never do level 2 because it’s far more expensive. It sounds like you just have to pass a base cert (unless you’ve already done so) and then start working in the field! It sounds like you’ll do great with that!
I really appreciate all the information you share. I'm a recently certified NASM-CPT and I've been applying to local gyms. I noticed one of the big box gyms highly recommends the dotfit nutrition certification. What is your opinion on the content and quality of the dotfit cert? Thank you!
Thank you for the kind words! I appreciate it! We haven’t heard of that certification. That means it’s probably somewhat specific to that gym/company. If they’re willing to give you a good deal on it you may want to consider it. Otherwise I’d go for a more well known cert.
Great review! I’m working toward my NASM CPT certification now and hope to start online coaching on the side. Would you recommend getting PN certified immediately after the CPT certification, or waiting until I have a few clients and more experience?
Thanks! I would wait a year or so before getting the certification. Get some experience under your belt, get some clients and then consider getting it from there.
Does the PN Level 1 teach you or explain macros and how to calculate/use them? I’ve done random courses that just explain but don’t dive into how to calculate them. That’s the only thing that would make it worth it for me lol so I just want to make sure. Thanks !
They do a little bit but it’s not the main part of the curriculum. If calculating macros is the only thing you’re interested in, might not be the program for you to be honest. They do have a free calculator online that is a good starting place for many clients. www.precisionnutrition.com/nutrition-calculator
Thanks for the support! It really depends tbh! Even in a red state you could still give out information created by an RD to your clients. Therefore, you could still utilize most, if not all of the PN resources. If you’re planning on making a career out of training it’s probably worth it. If you’re only doing this as a side job, or temporarily it’s probably not worth it.
Which course would you recommend that is very scientifically dense ? Am not looking to coach anybody I just want to know much more about nutrition,hormones,etc Thx☺️
Honestly, I’d only recommend continuing education courses to people who are perusing training as a career. They’re somewhat overpriced and you could get the same knowledge elsewhere. That said, based on what you’re looking for the PN course here definitely could make sense.
You don’t have to take the course again but you do have to take a short re-education course created by PN every two years to maintain your certification.
I do think PN level 1 is one of the better certs to obtain. It really just depends if you feel like you need extra help with nutrition coaching. If you do, it’s worth getting.
Can you do a video about designing a cardio workout w/o equipment? I’m really confused about how to integrate it into my programs. Especially for weight loss. Should my client only be doing cardio? How much resistance training should integrate?
I could see this making for a good topic at some point! I have clients do 45 minutes of resistance training (my sessions are 45 minutes long) and then I have them do cardio after that. It’s a system that works really well overall and it varies from client to client. When it comes to weight loss though, a combination of resistance training and cardio is best. Of course you have to help your client make the right dietary changes as well.
Thank you for the information. I have 2 questions : 1) Do we need to re appear for the exam after specific time period to maintain the certification ? 2) Do they send the hard copy of the course material ? (from India) TIA
They have you complete an online course every few years to stay certified. When I took level 1 they did send me a hard copy of the books and other materials.
There’s a reasonably big focus on consuming Whole Foods, but I wouldn’t say that’s the main takeaway from the course. Calorie counting or getting into a deficit is also discussed but it’s not the main thing either.
@@zainabnawaz3362 yes and no. It covers some health complications, but in most places it wouldn’t be legal for a nutritionist or someone who has only completed a nutrition certification rather than a degree in dietetics to consult with those types of clients on nutrition
Much of what he says leads me to believe this certification is not for me. Most of what he focuses on didn’t ever work for me or most people. Calorie counting is usually not helpful. Metabolic issues are usually what need to be addressed.
It’s not the perfect course for everyone! That being said, a caloric deficit is what is required for weight loss. Most people don’t have metabolic issues, they just don’t have a healthy diet.
Personally, yes I did do a lot of research and the pn certification has pretty good reviews! But what I didn't like are it's sales tactics! They say you'd get a pretty good discount when you get on their pre-sale list. I got on the pre-sale list and they gave me an option of a one time payment of 999 dollars or a monthly payment of 99 dollars for 12 months! I really found this stupid because if you take the pn certification on the ISSA website, you can get it for 99 dollars anyway right throught the year! Moreover, I even found the ISSA Nutrition certification as equivalent or better rather than the PN level 1 because is nationally accredited by DEAC , covers nutrition in a really wide scope and is way cheaper than the PN certification. So ended up taking the ISSA Nutritionist course instead 😊
Ya it’s a good course but the sales tactics are surprisingly annoying. I hear good things about ISSA’s course so it sounds like you made a good move either way!
Glen! Question: does the ISSA Nutritionist course teach/explain macros and how to calculate or use them? I’ve been debating between PN and ISSA for this reason
