Comments on: Episode 185: Fitness vs Street Fighter w/ Mike Robertson http://thefitcast.com/episode-185-fitness-vs-street-fighter-w-mike-robertson Wed, 31 Aug 2011 17:29:23 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Grizzly Personal Training http://thefitcast.com/episode-185-fitness-vs-street-fighter-w-mike-robertson/comment-page-1#comment-163013 Grizzly Personal Training Mon, 19 Jul 2010 05:25:35 +0000 http://thefitcast.com/?p=2247#comment-163013 We recently had a debate on this in Australia which aired nationally on a major free-to-air channel and included many industry figures: http://news.sbs.com.au/insight/episode/index/id/212#watchonline Obviously it has generated a ton of discussion (checkout the feedback/comments) with valid points from both sides and no definitive answer. More fuel for the fire.. Geoff We recently had a debate on this in Australia which aired nationally on a major free-to-air channel and included many industry figures:

http://news.sbs.com.au/insight/episode/index/id/212#watchonline

Obviously it has generated a ton of discussion (checkout the feedback/comments) with valid points from both sides and no definitive answer.

More fuel for the fire..
Geoff

]]> By: LC http://thefitcast.com/episode-185-fitness-vs-street-fighter-w-mike-robertson/comment-page-1#comment-162842 LC Sat, 17 Jul 2010 14:32:14 +0000 http://thefitcast.com/?p=2247#comment-162842 Excellent discussion on coach/trainer education! I think Kevin was just saying that the industry self-regulates and some responsibility falls on the paying client. Many people probably get injured because they're not using a trainer at all. However, I would welcome the opportunity to pass a licensing exam, even a government-imposed one, if the content of the exam is agreeable to most experts and evidence based, as Jonathan said. As soon as I passed the NASM CPT, I realized I didn't know much, (I work in an unrelated field) and I'm reading everything I can get my hands on to continue my education. For us older folks who are just getting started, the certs currently offered are the only titles we can add to our names. I will never be on a level with someone who has a BS or MS in exercise science, but that doesn't mean I'm not willing to prove my skills and knowledge through a boards-type test. Excellent discussion on coach/trainer education! I think Kevin was just saying that the industry self-regulates and some responsibility falls on the paying client. Many people probably get injured because they’re not using a trainer at all. However, I would welcome the opportunity to pass a licensing exam, even a government-imposed one, if the content of the exam is agreeable to most experts and evidence based, as Jonathan said.

As soon as I passed the NASM CPT, I realized I didn’t know much, (I work in an unrelated field) and I’m reading everything I can get my hands on to continue my education. For us older folks who are just getting started, the certs currently offered are the only titles we can add to our names. I will never be on a level with someone who has a BS or MS in exercise science, but that doesn’t mean I’m not willing to prove my skills and knowledge through a boards-type test.

]]> By: More Random Stuff « Bret's Blog http://thefitcast.com/episode-185-fitness-vs-street-fighter-w-mike-robertson/comment-page-1#comment-162580 More Random Stuff « Bret's Blog Thu, 15 Jul 2010 10:47:54 +0000 http://thefitcast.com/?p=2247#comment-162580 [...] Mike Robertson on Fitcast – Kevin and Jon Feel it’s One of the Best Episodes Ever! [...] [...] Mike Robertson on Fitcast – Kevin and Jon Feel it’s One of the Best Episodes Ever! [...]

]]> By: Robert http://thefitcast.com/episode-185-fitness-vs-street-fighter-w-mike-robertson/comment-page-1#comment-162485 Robert Wed, 14 Jul 2010 16:16:54 +0000 http://thefitcast.com/?p=2247#comment-162485 Kevin, I side with Jon on that debate over licensing trainers or not. You failed on that one. He put up a better argument for it. Kevin, I side with Jon on that debate over licensing trainers or not. You failed on that one. He put up a better argument for it.

]]> By: Meaghan http://thefitcast.com/episode-185-fitness-vs-street-fighter-w-mike-robertson/comment-page-1#comment-162282 Meaghan Mon, 12 Jul 2010 22:47:50 +0000 http://thefitcast.com/?p=2247#comment-162282 Hey Kevin, Sorry this isn't a voicemail, but just wanted to say I really like the new direction you seem to be taking with the FitCast. Great discussion on education this week. Hopefully I can restore some of your faith in our industry here: We recently started a personal training school in NYC to try to help improve things (www.focustrainerinstitute.com). Would be great if you'd help spread the word! Hey Kevin,

Sorry this isn’t a voicemail, but just wanted to say I really like the new direction you seem to be taking with the FitCast. Great discussion on education this week. Hopefully I can restore some of your faith in our industry here: We recently started a personal training school in NYC to try to help improve things (www.focustrainerinstitute.com). Would be great if you’d help spread the word!

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