Eat to Gain Certification

Eat to Gain Certification

Please note this course is primarily designed for Fitness Instructors, with a view to guiding and helping clients.

This course will introduce you to the nutritional tools you will need to help clients gain weight and muscle. Clients wish to gain weight for a variety of reasons. They might be too thin, trying to bulk up muscle or trying to develop an athletic build. 

To achieve this, they will need to understand the importance of eating nutrient-dense, high-quality food, to add those additional calories.

This course offers detailed examples of high-quality food for weight gain and tips on lifestyle choices and exercises to enhance the effectiveness of a healthy diet. The course will also explore the various nutritional assessment tools and principles of metabolism which can be applied to analyse and assist with the achievement of healthy weight gain goals.

You will Learn:

  • How to help clients gain weight in a healthy way.
  • To understand the process of muscle hypertrophy and how to assist clients in achieving it through optimum nutrition.
  • The difference between building muscle for a bodybuilder and for an athlete and how to achieve that.
  • To identify ways to manipulate human metabolism for improved healthy weight gain.
  • To understand the application of various nutritional assessment tools and how to use them to benefit clients.

Benefits of Taking this Course:

  • You will develop a good understanding of the principles of nutrition for weight gain.
  • This will give you specialist skills which will benefit both your clients' health and your own career.
  • This understanding of nutrition will make you a more credible fitness instructor, as you will be able to combine exercise and nutritional techniques to benefit your clients.
  • Your understanding of human metabolism and nutritional assessment will further enhance your skillset and your career options.
  • You will know your limits when it comes to giving nutritional advice and when to recommend a health practitioner or dietician.

This course includes

24/7 Student Support

End of course certification

Lifetime access to your course

Compatible with modern devices

PLUS - Access to the exclusive New Skills Academy Study Group!
  • Understand how to adapt the principles of good nutrition to gain weight
  • Understand muscle hypertrophy and how to use nutrition to develop it
  • To help sportspeople develop an athletic build through nutrition and exercise
  • Identify various nutritional assessment tools and know how to use them to assist your clients to reach their goals
ID: YDFT67YHJ
certificate

of achievement

This certificate is presented to

Your Name

NSA

For completing the

Eat to Gain Certification

on 21st November 2026

Selena Hurford

Selena Hurford

Course Tutor

cpd

Daniel Morgan

Daniel Morgan

Head of Academy

Certificate Example

Anyone who has an interest in learning more about this subject matter is encouraged to take the course. There are no entry requirements to take the course.

The course is broken down into 5 individual modules. Each module takes between 20 and 90 minutes on average to study. Although you are free to spend as much or as little time as you feel necessary on each module, simply log in and out of the course at your convenience.

You can study the course any time you like. Simply log in and out of the web based course as often as you require. The course is compatible with all computers, tablet devices and smart phones so you can even study while on the move!

Once you have completed all 5 modules there is a multiple choice test. The questions will be on a range of topics found within the 5 modules. The test, like the course, is online and can be taken a time and location of your choosing.

The pass mark for the test is 70%.

If you don’t pass the test first time you will get further opportunities to take the test again after extra study. There are no limits to the number of times you can take the test. All test retakes are included within the price of the course.

You can either use your Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Solo cards or PayPal account to pay for the online course. Our site uses the latest SSL encryption to ensure your safety. All payments are handled securely by PayPal.

You can begin the course immediately after your payment has been received. You will create your login details during the checkout process. We will also send you an email confirming your login details.

We estimate that the course will take about 4 hours to complete in total, plus an additional 30 minutes for the end of course test.

Once you have been awarded your certificate it is valid for life. The certificate does not expire or need renewing.

I was worried that I wouldn't be able to manage this my course and work. But to my surprise and comfort this course is set out so well I find I'm enjoying learning again and look forward to putting my studying into practice in my future job role....it's brilliant !!!!

Marie Whitfield

I have really enjoyed doing this course because I could do it in my own time and there is loads of information and downloads to help.

Sharon Hart

I have started this course only 1 day ago and I cant stop studying. The information is very informative. I like the way the course gives you time to practice to get the skill right before you move onto the next subject.

I am looking forward to completing the course so I can start doing the nails properly. Highly Recommended.

Mia James

I would like to say that I have completely enjoyed the course online and I am very pleased with the resources and information that was given. My father is very proud of me completing the course in a short amount of time and I can only give credit to New Skills Academy for giving me the opportunity to complete a qualification that will benefit me in the future. I say this because my preferred job role is a human resources manager or even assistant to start off with. Many thanks for this amazing experience and the importance of this qualification as a whole.

Kaoutar Lenabdeljilil

I was extremely worried at first that it wouldn’t be what I want in a course but the course is honestly absolutely amazing! It’s made to be really enjoyable, fun and easy to complete and best of all in your own time.

I could not recommend New Skills Academy any more! It’s now gave me something more to put on to my CV and get my career started in the area I’d love to be in for the rest of my life. Thank you so much for helping me reach my goals and achieve my dreams!

I’ve recommended to all of my friends and would also recommend to anyone looking into doing a course. Go for it you won’t regret it!

Helen Buckwell

Great Course! Arrived very quickly on the same day I ordered it - Amazing Service! I can’t wait to get the certificate at the end so I can show my customers that I have under pinned my knowledge and experience by gaining a qualification that is fully accredited. It is so important to keep fully up to date with skill and learning since everything is constantly changing i.e. the law, people’s requirements and to refresh ones’ knowledge is paramount in today’s challenging job market. We need to be one step in front and a head of our competitors if we are to succeed. Thanks You for helping me achieve this.

Yvonne Watkins

Duration:
4 hours

Access:
Lifetime Access

Approved by:
CPD

Learning Type:


Text based modules  Images 

Cost:
$175.00

Eat to Gain Certification

Please note this course is primarily designed for Fitness Instructors, with a view to guiding and helping clients.

This course will introduce you to the nutritional tools you will need to help clients gain weight and muscle. Clients wish to gain weight for a variety of reasons. They might be too thin, trying to bulk up muscle or trying to develop an athletic build. 

To achieve this, they will need to understand the importance of eating nutrient-dense, high-quality food, to add those additional calories.

This course offers detailed examples of high-quality food for weight gain and tips on lifestyle choices and exercises to enhance the effectiveness of a healthy diet. The course will also explore the various nutritional assessment tools and principles of metabolism which can be applied to analyse and assist with the achievement of healthy weight gain goals.

You will Learn:

  • How to help clients gain weight in a healthy way.
  • To understand the process of muscle hypertrophy and how to assist clients in achieving it through optimum nutrition.
  • The difference between building muscle for a bodybuilder and for an athlete and how to achieve that.
  • To identify ways to manipulate human metabolism for improved healthy weight gain.
  • To understand the application of various nutritional assessment tools and how to use them to benefit clients.

Benefits of Taking this Course:

  • You will develop a good understanding of the principles of nutrition for weight gain.
  • This will give you specialist skills which will benefit both your clients' health and your own career.
  • This understanding of nutrition will make you a more credible fitness instructor, as you will be able to combine exercise and nutritional techniques to benefit your clients.
  • Your understanding of human metabolism and nutritional assessment will further enhance your skillset and your career options.
  • You will know your limits when it comes to giving nutritional advice and when to recommend a health practitioner or dietician.

This course includes

24/7 Student Support

End of course certification

Lifetime access to your course

Compatible with modern devices

PLUS - Access to the exclusive New Skills Academy Study Group!
  • Understand how to adapt the principles of good nutrition to gain weight
  • Understand muscle hypertrophy and how to use nutrition to develop it
  • To help sportspeople develop an athletic build through nutrition and exercise
  • Identify various nutritional assessment tools and know how to use them to assist your clients to reach their goals
ID: YDFT67YHJ
certificate

of achievement

This certificate is presented to

Your Name

NSA

For completing the

Eat to Gain Certification

on 21st November 2026

Selena Hurford

Selena Hurford

Course Tutor

cpd

Daniel Morgan

Daniel Morgan

Head of Academy

Certificate Example

Anyone who has an interest in learning more about this subject matter is encouraged to take the course. There are no entry requirements to take the course.

The course is broken down into 5 individual modules. Each module takes between 20 and 90 minutes on average to study. Although you are free to spend as much or as little time as you feel necessary on each module, simply log in and out of the course at your convenience.

You can study the course any time you like. Simply log in and out of the web based course as often as you require. The course is compatible with all computers, tablet devices and smart phones so you can even study while on the move!

Once you have completed all 5 modules there is a multiple choice test. The questions will be on a range of topics found within the 5 modules. The test, like the course, is online and can be taken a time and location of your choosing.

The pass mark for the test is 70%.

If you don’t pass the test first time you will get further opportunities to take the test again after extra study. There are no limits to the number of times you can take the test. All test retakes are included within the price of the course.

You can either use your Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Solo cards or PayPal account to pay for the online course. Our site uses the latest SSL encryption to ensure your safety. All payments are handled securely by PayPal.

You can begin the course immediately after your payment has been received. You will create your login details during the checkout process. We will also send you an email confirming your login details.

We estimate that the course will take about 4 hours to complete in total, plus an additional 30 minutes for the end of course test.

Once you have been awarded your certificate it is valid for life. The certificate does not expire or need renewing.

I was worried that I wouldn't be able to manage this my course and work. But to my surprise and comfort this course is set out so well I find I'm enjoying learning again and look forward to putting my studying into practice in my future job role....it's brilliant !!!!

Marie Whitfield

I have really enjoyed doing this course because I could do it in my own time and there is loads of information and downloads to help.

Sharon Hart

I have started this course only 1 day ago and I cant stop studying. The information is very informative. I like the way the course gives you time to practice to get the skill right before you move onto the next subject.

I am looking forward to completing the course so I can start doing the nails properly. Highly Recommended.

Mia James

I would like to say that I have completely enjoyed the course online and I am very pleased with the resources and information that was given. My father is very proud of me completing the course in a short amount of time and I can only give credit to New Skills Academy for giving me the opportunity to complete a qualification that will benefit me in the future. I say this because my preferred job role is a human resources manager or even assistant to start off with. Many thanks for this amazing experience and the importance of this qualification as a whole.

Kaoutar Lenabdeljilil

I was extremely worried at first that it wouldn’t be what I want in a course but the course is honestly absolutely amazing! It’s made to be really enjoyable, fun and easy to complete and best of all in your own time.

I could not recommend New Skills Academy any more! It’s now gave me something more to put on to my CV and get my career started in the area I’d love to be in for the rest of my life. Thank you so much for helping me reach my goals and achieve my dreams!

I’ve recommended to all of my friends and would also recommend to anyone looking into doing a course. Go for it you won’t regret it!

Helen Buckwell

Great Course! Arrived very quickly on the same day I ordered it - Amazing Service! I can’t wait to get the certificate at the end so I can show my customers that I have under pinned my knowledge and experience by gaining a qualification that is fully accredited. It is so important to keep fully up to date with skill and learning since everything is constantly changing i.e. the law, people’s requirements and to refresh ones’ knowledge is paramount in today’s challenging job market. We need to be one step in front and a head of our competitors if we are to succeed. Thanks You for helping me achieve this.

Yvonne Watkins

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