The fitness industry has a very fragmented and difficult to understand training and credentialing process. Hundreds of different certifications and significant diversity in university curricula leave many, inside and outside, of our industry confused. This confusion leads to an uncertain path for fitness professionals and limits trust with medical professionals, government officials and the broader public. This conversation explores the future state of training and credentialing in the fitness industry and what needs to be change to shift our industry professionals on the trajectory to being qualified healthcare professionals.

Main Audio Narrators:

Michael Stack, Host of the Wellness Paradox Podcast

https://www.wellnessparadoxpod.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-stack-b74a5319/

Dr. Darian Parker, Host of Dr. D's Social Network Podcast

https://doctordarianparker.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/darianparker/

Additional Audio Contributor Credits:

Dr. Amy Bantham

https://www.movetolivemore.com/leadership

https://www.linkedin.com/in/amybantham/

Graham Melstrand

https://www.linkedin.com/in/grahammelstrand/

http://www.usreps.org/Pages/default.aspx

Music Credits:

HoliznaCCO - Dog Days (freemusicarchive.org)

HolizanCCO - The Heat (freemusicarchive.org)

HoliznaCCO - Exploring Tomorrow Part 1 (freemusicarchive.org)

HoliznaCCO - Strange Signal (freemusicarchive.org)

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