Why I became a Personal Trainer

My name is Kristine Casali and I recently became ISSA certified. I am a working mother of two in a family business. Fitness became a passion of mine 9 years ago when I decided it was time to do something for myself. I met my trainer, Jeremie, nine years ago at an outdoor Bootcamp he was running at a local high school. Since then we have moved and trained in 6 different places, taking me to all different towns, but I never once considered finding a new trainer.

Through his encouragement, motivation, and inspiration, I decided to become a personal trainer.

The desire to help people live a healthier lifestyle is what motivated me to get certified. Jeremie, who is also an ISSA certified trainer, encouraged me to choose ISSA as a certification. He opened his own gym two years ago and about 6 months ago, he welcomed his first baby and needed some help at the gym. So, along with another trainer, I helped to keep things running in his absence.

In doing so, I got so many text messages, Facebook posts, and emails from his clients complimenting me and saying how inspirational and motivating I was. So I really felt that it was time to get serious and get certified and start really impacting people's lives.

In the last nine years, I have accomplished changing eating habits, sleeping habits, and exercise. I currently workout six days a week and became an avid runner; completing two New York City marathons and over 15 half-marathons.

Fitness has made me a better mom, more patient, and a happier person overall. My goal is to help people live a healthier lifestyle not only through exercise but healthy eating. As a working mom, I think I have a great handle on how to fit it all in.

If you have a passion for fitness and enjoy helping others, I would highly recommend getting ISSA certified so you can encourage others to live healthily!