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Weight Loss Specialization (WLS) by NASM
With NASM’s Weight Loss Specialization, you’ll learn how to understand root behaviors contributing to a client’s weight loss struggle and provide the education and coaching essential for long-term success.
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WHY CHOOSE THIS PROGRAM?
Gain the knowledge and skills to help overweight and obese clients lose weight safely
Help people achieve a leaner physique and improve their health and longevity
Understand the science of weight loss, including the physical and mental effects that clients must navigate to lose weight
Learn evidence-based nutrition, exercise, and behavioral change strategies that will help clients lose weight and keep it off
COURSE DETAILS
The NASM Weight Loss Specialization program gives you the tools to coach weight loss with confidence. Explore the science of metabolism and fat loss, the psychological challenges clients face, and the evidence-based strategies proven to make a difference. From nutrition and exercise to habit formation and accountability, this course empowers you to collaborate with clients—not dictate them—so together you achieve lasting results.
There are no prerequisites for this course. However, the course is primarily intended for personal trainers, wellness coaches, fitness coaches, nutrition coaches and other fitness/health professionals.
Section 1: Introduction to the NASM Weight Loss Specialist
Set the stage for sustainable transformation. Explore the course structure, meet client personas, and define your scope of practice within the modern healthcare landscape. Understand how a Weight Loss Specialist fits into the broader wellness ecosystem—collaborating with clients to build trust, set realistic goals, and deliver lasting results. This section lays the foundation for coaching with empathy, strategy, and purpose.
Section 2: The Obesity Epidemic
Understand the full scope of obesity—beyond the scale. Examine its societal impact, physiological effects, and psychological dimensions. Explore how obesity influences organ systems, hormones, and neurobiology, while also uncovering the role of mental health, social factors, and disordered eating. This section equips you to meet clients with empathy and precision, addressing the root causes of weight struggles with science-backed insight.
Section 3: The Science of Weight Loss
Break down the biology and psychology behind lasting fat loss. Explore metabolic theories, nutritional strategies, and the role of supplementation in obesity. Decode how exercise influences calorie burn, mental health, and long-term results. Examine the psychological drivers of weight loss—like coping, willpower, and adherence—and how they shape client success. This section gives you the evidence-based tools to coach with precision and compassion.
Section 4: Client Assessments
Start strong with strategic assessments. Build a thorough intake process that captures client history, lifestyle, and goals. Conduct fitness assessments that reveal starting points and guide program design. This section gives you the tools to evaluate where clients are—so you can map where they’re going with clarity, confidence, and care.
Section 5: The Weight Loss Coaching Process
Coach for real-life results. Build nutrition and fitness plans that fit into clients’ lifestyles, goals, and challenges. Apply strategies that boost adherence, track progress, and integrate NEAT (non-exercise activity thermogenesis) for added impact. Combine physical and psychological insights to support sustainable weight loss and long-term maintenance. This section empowers you to guide clients with empathy, flexibility, and science-backed accuracy.
You have 365 days from your date of purchase to pass your exam. After completing the course, you will take a timed online exam consisting of 100 multiple-choice questions. The exam must be completed within 90 minutes. To pass the exam, you must achieve a minimum score of 70%; if you do not, you have up to three attempts to reach this requirement. All 3 attempts have a 50 euro exam fee that must be purchased separately.