
← CHALK TALK23 Jan · 29 min
EPISODE 48: How to Spot a Good Apple
<p>In this week’s episode, we discuss what to look for when you’re seeking support from a professional in the movement field. I go through some key characteristics that separate individuals in the field, and ensure you’re getting care from the right person. This is specific to the field of strength and conditioning and/ or personal training, but many concepts covered can be carried into other fields as well. We discuss certifications, qualifications, insurance, and experience.</p><p><br></p><p>Whether you are an athlete in sport or athlete in life looking for someone to write a program for you, or you’re a coach yourself and want to ensure you’ve covered all your bases, this episode will provide insight to ensuring you’re taking the right steps forward!</p><p><br></p><p>Shoutout to my friend and fellow S&C coach + entrepreneur Justin Vince for sharing similar insight on his blog - find it <a href="https://prototypesportsperformance.com/training/hiring-a-personal-trainer/"><strong>HERE</strong></a>. </p><p><br></p><p>If you are an athlete in sport or athlete in life, there are spots open for my <a href="https://www.training2xl.com/shop/remote-programming-coaching"><strong>1:1 Remote Coaching</strong></a>, and if you’re an S&C coach, personal trainer, or movement professional wanting to continually learn and evolve as a practitioner, the Q1 Cohort of the <a href="https://www.training2xl.com/coaching-foundations-course"><strong>Coaching Foundations Course</strong></a> opens for registration at the beginning of February! </p><p><br></p><p><strong>CONNECT WITH TRAINING2XL:</strong></p><p><strong>Website:</strong> <a href="http://www.training2xl.com"><u>www.training2xl.com</u></a> </p><p><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:alena@training2xl.com"><u>alena@training2xl.com</u></a> </p><p><strong>Instagram:</strong> <a href="http://www.instagram.com/training2xl/"><u>www.instagram.com/training2xl/</u></a> </p><p><strong>Coaching Foundations Course:</strong> <a href="https://www.training2xl.com/coaching-foundations-course"><u>https://www.training2xl.com/coaching-foundations-course</u></a> </p><p><strong>1:1 Remote Programming + Coaching:</strong> <a href="https://www.training2xl.com/shop/remote-programming-coaching"><u>https://www.training2xl.com/shop/remote-programming-coaching</u></a> <br><strong>1:1 Mentorship Intake:</strong> <a href="https://www.training2xl.com/11-mentoring"><u>www.training2xl.com/11-mentoring</u></a> </p>