I'm one of you.
Ten years ago I decided to take my health seriously. What followed was one of the most sustained commitments I've ever made — 90lb of fat lost, 20lb of muscle built, powerlifting, bodybuilding, hiking, and cooking literally every meal I eat from scratch. The lifestyle is not a hobby for me. It's how I live.
At one point I was planning to coach. I completed the Shredded By Science Academy program — certified by Dr. Eric Helms and Dr. Michael Zourdos — finishing with a 96% overall grade and a Distinction across modules covering personal training foundations, physique coaching, powerlifting coaching, and setting up a fitness business. I've also studied NASM — so yes, I know what you went through to get your cert.
I chose to stay in tech. But that education didn't go anywhere. It means when I work with fitness professionals, I speak your language — not just the business side, but the programming side, the nutrition side, the client psychology side. I've been there.