Diabeticfitcoach - Marc Sharaf
ISSA Certified Personal Trainer & ISSA Certified Nutritionist

My Certifications

ISSA Certified Fitness Trainer

It's no secret - fitness training has been proven to prevent disease, strengthen your health and improve your confidence and outlook on life. As a certified fitness trainer, I'm deeply trained in everything from muscle mechanics to flexibility and cardiovascular dynamics. So if you want to live a stronger and more confident life, I've got the training and the expertise to help you every step of the way.

ISSA Nutritionist

Who Are ISSA Nutritionists?

ISSA Nutritionists have a passion for improving the quality of all their clients' lives beyond the fitness walls. Supporting clients how the body metabolizes food for fuel, muscle development and fat loss allows all my clients the ability to reach and see real results.

As a Certified ISSA Nutritionist, I help bridge the gap for all my clients knowing WHAT to eat and HOW to make those choices daily.

As an ISSA Certified Nutritionist, guiding and supporting all clients through the science of food intake PLUS deep dive into the mental aspects involved in client behavior change. Support and guide all clients how to use food as fuel and the psychological strategies behind food selection and habits. As an ISSA Nutritionist, I have mastered the art of creating personalized programs in a world of varying diet trends. 

Explore topics such as:

  • Macronutrients and Micronutrients
  • Lifestyle Changes and Strategies
  • Client Assessments and Goal Setting
  • Product Labels and Claims
  • Dietary Guidelines and Applications
  • Trending Diets and Myths
  • Supplementation
  • Business of Nutrition Coaching

Obesity and Diabetes Specialist

Certification and expertise on the intricacies of training an individual with Obesity or Diabetes. 

Approximately 41.9% of the U.S. population is obese according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), with 9.2% of individuals having severe obesity. Not only does being obese increase a person’s risk of heart disease, stroke, and certain types of cancer, but it also increases their risk of type 2 diabetes.

As an Obesity & Diabetes Management Instructor, I have the knowledge needed to work with clients who have either condition or both diabetes and obesity. This begins with understanding the causes behind these conditions and the impact they can have on the client, then applying this information to develop a safe, results-driven exercise program that also offers proper nutritional guidance.

As the American Diabetes Association indicates, getting regular physical activity can help people with diabetes better manage this disease. For those with pre-diabetes, consistent exercise is equally important, sometimes even stopping this condition from developing or getting worse. At the same time, obesity and diabetes can create additional challenges for clients. My training as an Obesity & Diabetes Management Instructor to help clients overcome these obstacles, contributing to their fitness and even potentially improving their quality of life overall.

Well equipped to:  

  • Evaluate your clients condition 

  • Create measurable goals Implement efficient exercise programs

  • Communicate effectively and respectfully 

  • Share helpful dietary advice

  • Impart successful motivational skills

 

ISSA Specialist in Strength & Conditioning

Until recently, most people believed that power athletes are born and not made. That has changed. Modern training techniques can make anybody faster, stronger, and more powerful. Athletes at all levels - from grade school to the NFL - can sharpen their competitive edge with the help of an expert trainer. As a certified specialist in this area, I can help you expand your body's capacity for challenging athletic feats while remaining strong and free from injury.