Here's a Real Shocker.

So, let's think back to a time long ago when I mentioned I had some news to share.  I'll start at the beginning.

I left my job at NYU back in July and have been doing a lot of soul searching and actual researching trying to decide which direction my next step should fall in.  I am not ready for graduate school just yet for a number of reasons.  We can strike that plan.  Getting hired in a major recession within an HOUR radius of your home?  Damn near impossible.  So now what?  I am lucky enough to have parents that are incredibly supportive of my return home and are allowing me time to sort myself out. 

I think it's pretty apparent where this is headed.  What things in my life do I have a true passion for?  What is it that I'm willing to read about all day, perform at any time, and teach every day?  Oh yea, and write about in a blog...

FITNESS!

To be more specific, I've actually begun the incredibly intense process of studying for my Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) exam.  If you're unfamiliar with what that means, crack open any magazine with an article that is written by or references a trainer.  Odds are, they're certified with a CSCS.  The difference between the CSCS and a CPT (Certified Personal Trainer) is the level of understanding required, and therefore the athletic level of clients they tend to work with.  I'm required to know muscle anatomy, neuro/cardio/skeletal structure and function, biochemistry (college wasn't worthless!), nutrition, program development and more.  This isn't your run of the mill "do bicep curls till it hurts" kind of stuff.

Now it's nose to the grindstone for me for the next few weeks.  With any luck I'll be finished by January (studying 5-6 hours a day) and ready to rock.  If you're interested in being a guinea pig for me to practice my program design skills (I'm talking to you, Miss Barca), send me an e-mail!  :)

E-mail Me:  fitcookiemonster@gmail.com