Why Choose A Certified Trainer?

A certified trainer must have a comprehensive physical or health-related educational background, and demonstrate that they possess an understanding and depth of knowledge concerning the body’s response to exercise. People with a degree in kinesiology, exercise science or sports and fitness education understand and can apply the process of functional anatomy, biomechanics and motor behavior.

Functional anatomy is defined as how our body moves in order to accomplish daily activities of living; biomechanics refers to how physics relates to sport, motion, resistance and momentum. Motor behavior is how our brain translates messages into physical skills such as lifting weights, running, balancing.

Basic Requirements

In order to be considered as a trainer with Lori Michiel Fitness, the following requirements must be completed:

• They must be at least 18 years of age.
• They are required to submit annual or semi-annual Certified Education Units (CEU’s), proof of insurance, and proof of training in CPR and AED.
• They must have at least two years’ experience as a fitness trainer or group exercise instructor or both.
• They must submit at least two references.

If the trainer does not have formal education in this area, they must possess a fitness certification from a reputable fitness agency, such as NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine), ACE (American Council on Exercise) or ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine). These organizations are accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA), which is the benchmark for certification programs.

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-Debbi

Beyond the Basics

Quality instructors should be familiar with and understand the basic guidelines of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the American Heart Association (AHA) for healthy older adults and frail seniors. They know how to properly instruct a new client with past medical conditions, risk factors, neuromuscular or muscular skeletal imbalances, etc. They are prepared to advise and train a client who has decreased cardio endurance, balance, flexibility, mobility, etc.
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Lori Michiel Fitness Trainers

Each prospective Lori Michiel Fitness trainer and has an in-depth interview using real-life situational cases. Trainers must possess a good sense of humor, be genuine, well-groomed and exhibit a professional attitude along with a full understanding of the guidelines for the Scope of Practice for trainers.

“I have been working as a trainer with Lori Michiel since 2014. I can always go to Lori when I have questions with my clients. She is supportive, encouraging, and filled with resources. I continue to be amazed at her areas of expertise relating to Older Adults from Parkinson’s Disease, Arthritis, and just over all negative dispositions.”

-Susan