Nutrition Coaching

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Expert Nutrition Coaching

At Exalt Recovery & Wellness, we pride ourselves on working closely with clients to make them feel and look better. Having a NASM certified nutrition coach on your side provides a range of benefits for individuals seeking to improve their daily dietary habits, physical health, and overall well-being.

Our certified nutrition coaching offers valuable expertise, lifestyle tools, and consistent support that can significantly enhance an individual’s nutritional habits and long-term health. With personalized guidance, evidence-based education, strict accountability, and a holistic approach to total wellness, a dedicated nutrition coach empowers clients to overcome bad eating habits, reach their personal health goals, and foster a lifelong commitment to clean, healthy eating.

To ensure maximum accountability and sustainable long-term success, our professional nutrition sessions are sold in bulk packages of either 5 or 10 sessions.

Here are some the major benefits to working with a Wellness Coach:

Expert Knowledge & Guidance

Personalized Nutrition Plans

Behavior Change Support

Accountability & Motivation

Education & Empowerment

Support for Special Dietary Needs

Practical Strategies & Tools

Long-Term Lifestyle Changes

NASM Certified Nutrition Coaching (NASM-CNC) is a professional credential aimed at fitness professionals, personal trainers, and health coaches seeking to expand their expertise in evidence-based nutrition guidance. It focuses on practical, client-centered nutrition strategies that support performance, body composition goals, and overall wellness without crossing into medical nutrition therapy or clinical dietetics.

Overview of the Certification

The NASM Nutrition Coach certification emphasizes a non-restrictive, sustainable approach to nutrition education. It teaches coaches how to assess clients’ dietary patterns, provide personalized recommendations, and integrate behavior change techniques to foster long-term adherence. Unlike registered dietitian programs, this certification is designed for non-clinical settings and positions nutrition as a complement to exercise programming. Graduates can work in gyms, wellness centers, online coaching platforms, or alongside personal training services to help clients with fat loss, muscle gain, athletic performance, and general healthy eating habits.

Certification Requirements and Process

Candidates generally need a high school diploma or equivalent, along with a current CPR/AED certification in many cases. The program is delivered entirely online through NASM’s platform and is self-paced, typically requiring 80–100 hours of study. It includes:

  • Video lectures, interactive e-learning modules, and downloadable resources
  • Quizzes throughout the course and a final proctored exam
  • Case study assignments to practice real-world application
  • No formal internship or practical hours required for certification

Recertification involves earning continuing education units (CEUs) every two years. While prior fitness knowledge is helpful, it is not mandatory, making the credential accessible to those new to the field or looking to add nutrition credentials to existing certifications like NASM-CPT.

Core Curriculum Topics

The coursework blends foundational nutrition science with coaching skills, covering:

  • Macronutrients and micronutrients: functions, sources, and optimal intake ranges for different goals
  • Energy balance, metabolism, and calculations for caloric needs (including TDEE and BMR)
  • Meal timing, nutrient timing around workouts, and hydration strategies
  • Special populations and considerations (e.g., vegetarian diets, older adults, youth athletes)
  • Behavior change models applied to eating habits, including motivational interviewing and overcoming barriers like emotional eating
  • Supplement education and how to evaluate claims critically
  • Food label reading, portion control, and mindful eating techniques
  • Business aspects such as scope of practice, ethical guidelines, and building nutrition coaching into a fitness business

Practical tools provided include nutrition assessment templates, sample meal plans, client intake forms, and progress-tracking methods focused on habits rather than strict calorie counting.

Benefits and Career Applications

This certification helps coaches deliver more comprehensive client programs, often leading to better retention and results since nutrition is a key driver of fitness outcomes. Common career paths include one-on-one nutrition coaching, group workshops, integration with personal training packages, or content creation for wellness brands. It is widely recognized in the fitness industry and can be stacked with other NASM specializations.

Evidence-based approaches taught in the program align with research showing improved client adherence when nutrition advice is paired with behavior-focused coaching rather than rigid diet plans.