Basics of Coaching Weight Loss

Do you want to help clients regain their fitness, lose fat and build muscle? The global rise in illnesses related to obesity has created a demand for weight loss coaches and this fitness course provides the information required to lose weight. We start off by laying out the right questions to ask clients before drawing up their diet plans. We explain how to set appropriate calorie targets and describe smart eating methods in detail. The course debunks misinformation and myths related to nutrition and weight loss and provides tools to help you and your clients establish better eating and exercise habits. Do you feel overwhelmed by the amount of dietary information out there? This course goes through scientifically proven dietary methods that can assist in planning and timing meals efficiently. We have all been through ‘plateaus’ in our quest for weight loss. We demonstrate how to make the necessary adjustments to your diet and exercise regimen to overcome obstacles and be in shape. Fitness coaches sometimes perform the task of personal trainers and provide their clients with diet plans designed to achieve optimal athletic performance. This course analyses various dietary plans that can help athletes meet their potential, including the ‘bulking’ phase and strength and endurance training. Part of your job as a fitness coach requires the setting of goals that are tailored to their individual requirements and circumstances. We discuss how to set ‘Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time-bound’ (‘SMART’) goals by interviewing clients and assessing their needs. Weight and fitness impacts quality of life and more and more people want to improve their fitness to look and feel their best. Enrol in this course to become a weight loss coach and help your clients attain their fitness goals.