As ukactive pushes for government to focus on physical activity for healthcare, Brad Tucker, managing director at Premier Global NASM, explains how the training provider is evolving its programmes to help fitness professionals deliver person-centred, holistic health solutions
The NASM Certified Nutrition Coach certification teaches students how to apply behavioural changes coaching techniques
Even a few years ago, the majority of people working out in gyms were there to get fit. Yes, some wanted to enhance their health but most simply wanted to be fitter or stronger. Today it is a very different story.
The nation’s inactivity crisis has driven a profound change in government health care strategy, which now recognises the vital role physical activity can play in its ‘prevention rather than cure’ strategy.
The health care sector is looking to our facilities and fitness professionals to support the prescription and implementation of active care plans. This means our gym floors must host personal trainers who are professionally proficient in serving a much wider set of health needs and who can prescribe a more holistic, wraparound plan that incorporates all aspects of life from physical activity to nutrition.
As global leader in the provision of training and education for fitness professionals we take our responsibility to ensure the workforce is able to serve the needs of the market very seriously. Qualifying as a personal trainer is just the start of the journey. In order to meet the health needs of our increasingly diverse population, investment in ongoing education is absolutely vital.
All Premier Global NASM education programmes, from our world renowned personal trainer qualification to all of our CPD education specialisms, base practical application on solid, proven, scientific theory and teach how to adapt the science to deliver a highly bespoke person-centric plan. No two people are the same, so no two plans should be the same.
Take the most recent addition to our CPD arsenal. Following several years of development with input from more than 20 experts in nutrition, metabolism, physiology, psychology and behaviour change, we have recently introduced the NASM Certified Nutrition Coach (NASM-CNC) certification.
With obesity, diabetes, heart disease and cancer all on the rise, the need to adequately equip our workforce with scientifically based nutrition knowledge to support individuals in the pursuit of healthier, lifesaving behaviours has never been greater. There is a minefield of confusing and often contradictory information out there when it comes to nutrition. This course separates myth from fact and teaches students how to practically implement evidence-based strategies into daily life.
Nutritional requirements are highly variable and influenced by a plethora of external factors including allergies, religion, long-term health conditions and ethnic food preferences. The NASM-CNC certification teaches aspiring Nutrition Coaches how to apply behavioural change coaching techniques to help their clients implement and commit to a nutrition plan.
Another example of a CPD certification which directly addresses an emerging market need is the Senior Fitness Specialism (NASM-SFS). The UK has an ageing population. The Office of National Statistics predicts that 75 per cent of UK population growth between 2012 and 2040 will take place in the over-60 age group, with increases from 14 to 22 million people.
Our dedicated product development team has created a course which teaches students how to create training programmes based on our world renowned Optimal Performance TrainingTM (OPTTM) model. The OPTTM model takes into account the physiological, psychological and lifestyle factors specifically affecting this market segment and teaches how to make practical applications.
Teaching methods All of our education is designed to make learning as enjoyable, accessible and affordable as possible for students. As a result, we have developed a bespoke interactive distance training platform which provides the flexibility to fit learning around both work and family commitments. Working with cutting-edge interactive and multimedia designers, Premier Global NASM has created an instructional experience that is fun, engaging, and immersive.
Closing comment The role of the gym floor fitness instructor is more diverse than ever and requires a broad knowledge base to serve all segments of the population and deliver wraparound, holistic lifestyle advice and programming. The Premier Global NASM CPD offer supports this need and is constantly reviewed and updated to reflect the ever-changing needs of the fitness market.
"The nation’s inactivity crisis has driven a profound change in government health care strategy, which now recognises the vital role physical activity can play in its ‘prevention rather than cure’ strategy" - Brad Tucker, Premier Global NASM
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the
stage of RiminiWellness 2026: Phil Heath, Lee Haney, Ronnie Coleman and Hany Rambod. [more...]
+ More featured suppliers
COMPANY PROFILES
Precor
Precor promises precision-quality products with steadfast reliability that are inspired by exerciser [more...]
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure Services was specifically
established to respond to the changing
development need [more...]
As ukactive pushes for government to focus on physical activity for healthcare, Brad Tucker, managing director at Premier Global NASM, explains how the training provider is evolving its programmes to help fitness professionals deliver person-centred, holistic health solutions
The NASM Certified Nutrition Coach certification teaches students how to apply behavioural changes coaching techniques
Even a few years ago, the majority of people working out in gyms were there to get fit. Yes, some wanted to enhance their health but most simply wanted to be fitter or stronger. Today it is a very different story.
The nation’s inactivity crisis has driven a profound change in government health care strategy, which now recognises the vital role physical activity can play in its ‘prevention rather than cure’ strategy.
The health care sector is looking to our facilities and fitness professionals to support the prescription and implementation of active care plans. This means our gym floors must host personal trainers who are professionally proficient in serving a much wider set of health needs and who can prescribe a more holistic, wraparound plan that incorporates all aspects of life from physical activity to nutrition.
As global leader in the provision of training and education for fitness professionals we take our responsibility to ensure the workforce is able to serve the needs of the market very seriously. Qualifying as a personal trainer is just the start of the journey. In order to meet the health needs of our increasingly diverse population, investment in ongoing education is absolutely vital.
All Premier Global NASM education programmes, from our world renowned personal trainer qualification to all of our CPD education specialisms, base practical application on solid, proven, scientific theory and teach how to adapt the science to deliver a highly bespoke person-centric plan. No two people are the same, so no two plans should be the same.
Take the most recent addition to our CPD arsenal. Following several years of development with input from more than 20 experts in nutrition, metabolism, physiology, psychology and behaviour change, we have recently introduced the NASM Certified Nutrition Coach (NASM-CNC) certification.
With obesity, diabetes, heart disease and cancer all on the rise, the need to adequately equip our workforce with scientifically based nutrition knowledge to support individuals in the pursuit of healthier, lifesaving behaviours has never been greater. There is a minefield of confusing and often contradictory information out there when it comes to nutrition. This course separates myth from fact and teaches students how to practically implement evidence-based strategies into daily life.
Nutritional requirements are highly variable and influenced by a plethora of external factors including allergies, religion, long-term health conditions and ethnic food preferences. The NASM-CNC certification teaches aspiring Nutrition Coaches how to apply behavioural change coaching techniques to help their clients implement and commit to a nutrition plan.
Another example of a CPD certification which directly addresses an emerging market need is the Senior Fitness Specialism (NASM-SFS). The UK has an ageing population. The Office of National Statistics predicts that 75 per cent of UK population growth between 2012 and 2040 will take place in the over-60 age group, with increases from 14 to 22 million people.
Our dedicated product development team has created a course which teaches students how to create training programmes based on our world renowned Optimal Performance TrainingTM (OPTTM) model. The OPTTM model takes into account the physiological, psychological and lifestyle factors specifically affecting this market segment and teaches how to make practical applications.
Teaching methods All of our education is designed to make learning as enjoyable, accessible and affordable as possible for students. As a result, we have developed a bespoke interactive distance training platform which provides the flexibility to fit learning around both work and family commitments. Working with cutting-edge interactive and multimedia designers, Premier Global NASM has created an instructional experience that is fun, engaging, and immersive.
Closing comment The role of the gym floor fitness instructor is more diverse than ever and requires a broad knowledge base to serve all segments of the population and deliver wraparound, holistic lifestyle advice and programming. The Premier Global NASM CPD offer supports this need and is constantly reviewed and updated to reflect the ever-changing needs of the fitness market.
"The nation’s inactivity crisis has driven a profound change in government health care strategy, which now recognises the vital role physical activity can play in its ‘prevention rather than cure’ strategy" - Brad Tucker, Premier Global NASM
According to research which tracked more than 147,000 people for 30 years, 90-120 minutes
of strength training a week may deliver some of the biggest long-term health rewards.
The UK's four Chief Medical Officers have published a refreshed edition of Physical activity
guidelines: UK Chief Medical Officers' report, updating the evidence that underpins the nation's
physical activity recommendations and placing greater emphasis on strength, balance, reducing
sedentary behaviour and, for the first time, supporting people taking weight loss medications.
Places Leisure has exchanged contracts to build and operate a flagship £60m water and leisure
destination on behalf of Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council.
The Republic of Ireland will become the latest market in PureGym’s expanding international
portfolio, with the first launch planned for Dublin in 2027.
Anytime Fitness opened more than one club a day in 2025 and is on track to maintain this rate
of growth this year, as parent company Purpose Brands targets further international expansion.
The £33.9 million Leighton Leisure and Community Centre has opened in Leighton Buzzard, UK,
creating a next-generation public leisure, health and wellbeing hub for the local community.
Walnuts Leisure Centre in Orpington, in the London Borough of Bromley, has reopened following
a £17m transformation designed to secure the long-term future of the public leisure asset and
reposition it as a community wellbeing hub.
The Gym Group, has announced that it's sustained positive trading momentum has continued
through the first half of 2026 and the company remains confident about the outlook.
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the
stage of RiminiWellness 2026: Phil Heath, Lee Haney, Ronnie Coleman and Hany Rambod. [more...]
+ More featured suppliers
COMPANY PROFILES
Precor Precor promises precision-quality products with steadfast reliability that are inspired by exerciser [more...]
