Are You Qualified to Be An Online Fitness Coach?

Heads up: This episode is probably going to ruffle some feathers, but that’s okay because I KNOW there are people out there who need to hear this.Today I’m answering a question I get asked A LOT: “Do I need to get a certification or a degree to become an online health + fitness coach?” – and what I have to say might surprise you.You’ll learn what I discovered when I became a certified personal trainer, why it’s NEVER mattered that I don’t have a marketing or business degree as a business coach, what I’ve noticed about most aspiring health + wellness coaches, and what I truly believe is necessary for those who want to coach + help others.Listen with an open mind (please + thank you), and if you needed this message, don’t hesitate to reach out to me on Instagram @lynettemarieh!In this episode, I cover:The reality that there’s a LOT of confusion regarding what a “qualified” health + fitness coach actually is [2:35]What *many* people in the health + wellness space say someone needs to become a coach – and why I don’t necessarily agree [4:20]What I’ve frequently noticed about aspiring health + fitness coaches vs. those with degrees + certifications [8:45]Why you don’t have to know EVERYTHING about a particular subject to help people and be a good (or even a great) coach [10:00]How I handle client requests/questions that I am not qualified to answer or assist with as they are beyond my scope [12:05]What I believe you truly NEED in order to become a health + fitness coach (particularly if you want to work with beginner-level clients) [13:25]Why it’s never mattered that I didn’t go to college for business, marketing, etc. and have zero degrees or certifications [16:20]Why I will NEVER discourage someone from furthering their education [17:15]My answer to the question, “Do I need to be certified to be an online coach?” [18:25]Connect with Lynette:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lynettemarieh Coaching With Impact Facebook group (my free business coaching group!): https://www.facebook.com/groups/coachingwithimpact Fitness Coaching Business Accelerator: https://fcbaprogram.comThe Wellness CEO Mastermind: https://lynettemariefit.clickfunnels.com/optin1634051235214