Rachel MacPherson is a Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Exercise Nutrition Specialist, Certified Pre/Post-Partum Fitness Trainer, and Pain-Free Performance Specialist. She's passionate about providing readers with straightforward, actionable tips to make living an active, vibrant, fulfilling life easier. When she's not writing, you can find her lifting heavy things, reading, exploring outdoors, or watching the newest iteration of the Star Wars Universe. Certifications: Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) Certified Personal Trainer (American Council on Exercise) Certified Exercise Nutritionist Certified Pain-Free Performance Specialist Post-Graduate Diploma in Content Marketing (York University) Pre and Post-Natal Training Specialist Certification Advanced Nutrition Certification on Coaching a Macro-Based Diet Advanced Certification in Coaching and Training Women (GGS-1 Coaching Certification) American Council on Exercise Youth Fitness Specialist Sleep, Stress, and Recovery Coach Corrective Exercise Specialist