irl Fitness, LLC.
Certifications
Where you can level up your health.
USAW Lv 1 – USA Weightlifting Level 1 Coach
Completion of this course affirms that participants have the knowledge to implement Olympic lifting movements safely and effectively in training weightlifters, clients, and athletes of all ages and abilities. Olympic lifting movements include in-depth technical progressions of the snatch, clean and jerk, and accessory lifts. Participants also have knowledge regarding science-based programming, assessing movement, motor learning, biomechanics, and effective coaching.
ACE CPT – American Council on Exercise, Certified Personal Trainer
The ACE Personal Trainer Certification Program is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA), the gold standard in the U.S. for assessing fitness and allied health certification programs. It is also recognized globally by leading international standards-setting bodies, including iCREPs. I maintain this certification every two years through acquiring Continued Education Credits (CECs) from attending various fitness workshops or obtaining additional specialty certifications within the fitness industry.
PNLv1 – Precision Nutrition Level 1 Coach
Developed and written by John Berardi, PhD, CSCS, Krista Scott-Dixon, PhD, Brian St. Pierre, MS, RD, Helen Kollias, PhD, CSCS, and Camille DePutter, the Level 1 Certification is the synthesis of over 15 years of coaching and research in nutrition. Precision Nutrition advises organizations around the world, coaches elite athletes & sports teams, and has been featured in leading publications such as The New York Times and Livestrong.
Carthage College - Bachelor’s of the Arts in Fitness Training for Performing Artists
I graduated magna cum laude with this degree that I created through the Carthage College Self-design Major Program. I wanted to focus my fitness education to gain the knowledge needed to train live stage performers such as singers, actors, and dancers. I blended the Theatre and Exercise Science departments, participating in classes ranging from Acting and Ballet, to Exercise Physiology and Anatomy and Physiology. To list every class would be in excess, but I am proud to say that I took advantage of all the resources available to me.
Future Certifications
I am currently working on bettering myself and my business by pursuing other certifications in my field. These are ongoing and change periodically. Please feel free to contact me and ask any questions that you may have.