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Do you recommend supplements to your clients? Why or Why Not?

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Lisa Lorraine0 June 27, 2011 0 Comments

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Daniel0 Posted 0 Comments

I agree with Sue and Harris. Unless you are also a registered dietician or physician it is beyond the scope of practice of a personal trainer, certified or not, to make such recommendations. If questions regarding a supplement or supplements are asked, refer your client to an RD or physician with expertise in the area.

Take care.

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I agree with the others, it’s out of my scope of practice. I refer my clients to a registered dietitian and/or nutritionist.

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Sue0 Posted 0 Comments

THis is out of our scope of practice, I believe trainers have been sued over doing this due to the reaction of their clients.

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Bryant0 Posted 0 Comments

/agree with the out of practice, but Nick Rainey’s answer especially stuck out to me.

Weightloss must be a lifestyle, but there comes a point when a person cannot physically lift more based on their mass/weight. When an athlete or lifter reaches that, I would not hesitate to look into protein powders or other supplements.

I would only do this because I have researched them extensively and used them. I also stress the importance of studying all on the label as well as consulting a doctor/nutritionist/dietitian.

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Doug0 Posted 0 Comments

To go along with the recurring theme, it is beyond my scope of practice as well.

My strongest recommendations regarding supplementation would be to refer your clients to a registered dietician who is qualified to take an educated, scientific approach to analyzing your client’s nutritional habits and potential need for supplementation.

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