Become an internationally certified coach and lead clients in addiction recovery through the powerful integration of fitness, nutrition, and mindset work. You'll learn how to build custom fitness plans rooted in recovery principles helping clients regain strength, self-esteem, and long-term stability.
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accredited by the following organizations.
Addiction takes a toll on the body as much as the mind. Clients in recovery often face low energy, weight changes, poor self-image, and emotional instability. Fitness can be the missing piece in their healing but only when it’s tailored for the recovery journey. That’s where you come in.
Whether you’ve overcome addiction yourself, supported someone on their journey, or feel called to help others heal this certification gives you the tools, training, and mentorship to turn that passion into purpose.
So if you've ever thought...
“I want to help people heal, but I don’t have a degree…”
“Fitness changed my life so I want to use it to change others…”
“I want to do work that actually matters and get paid to do it…”
Then this is made for someone like you.
You’ll gain the skills and confidence to guide clients in sobriety through fitness, nutrition, mindset, and movement supporting their recovery from the inside out.
Integrate fitness into addiction recovery in a safe, trauma-informed way
Design personalized fitness and nutrition plans for clients in sobriety
Rebuild self-esteem through body awareness and movement
Use coaching tools to support emotional regulation and mindset shifts
Guide clients with empathy, structure, and accountability
Align fitness routines with spiritual and mental wellness principles
Navigate real-life recovery challenges through physical transformation
Become the coach who bridges the gap between recovery and wellness helping clients heal through movement, mindset, and science-backed coaching.
The Certified Fitness Recovery Coach Training Program (NCFRC) Video Series (26 CEUs)
Ethics and Professional Standards Course (6 CEUs)
10 Weeks of Live Group Mentorship with a Master Coach
Digital Course Manuals + Exams + Credentialing
Marketing Seals + Use of NCFRC Designation
Bonus: My #1 Best-Selling Workbook On Client Exercises
Bonus: Private Graduate & Networking Communities
Bonus: Access to Exclusive Job Board
Bonus: 1-Year Online Directory Listing to Attract Clients
Bonus: Referrals from The Addictions Academy®
Bonus: Faculty + Affiliate Opportunities
Bonus: Lifetime Discounts On All Addictions Academy® Programs & Certifications
As a Professional Fitness Coach, Nutritional Advisor, and Certified Sober Coach, my mission is simple: To connect the power of physical fitness and nutrition with the journey of recovery and sobriety.
This isn’t just about workouts, it’s about total integration.
A convergence of mental, physical, and spiritual fitness that helps people heal, transform, and reclaim their lives.
Over the past 30 years, I’ve worked with clients from all walks of life guiding them through physical transformation, emotional healing, and spiritual growth. Helping people uncover their untapped potential isn’t just my job, it’s my passion.
I’m honored to share this journey with you and to help you step into your own power as a Fitness Recovery Coach.
— Boris Schaak, ISSA Certified
Founder of Sober Soldier, Celebrity Trainer, and Sober Coach
People in recovery are often battling low self-worth, physical setbacks, emotional instability, and a disconnection from their bodies. They need a coach who understands how to rebuild from the inside out.
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In addiction and mental health education and state exam preparation
Accredited
Accredited in the USA, Canada, Europe, and 10 other countries for addiction and mental health classes.
Opportunities
Online Directory listing, Networking opportunities, employment and Job Board for students enrolled at TAA.
You can also email us at [email protected] or call 1.800.706.0318 ext. 2
A Fitness Recovery Coach is a certified professional who integrates fitness, nutrition, and behavioral coaching into addiction recovery. You help clients rebuild physical health, improve emotional regulation, and restore self-confidence through structured movement and mindset practices all tailored to the unique needs of people in sobriety.
Absolutely. This certification adds a powerful, practical layer to your current skill set. You’ll learn how to safely incorporate fitness and wellness strategies into recovery plans, making your work more holistic and client-centered and increasing your value as a provider.
Fitness Recovery Coaches fill a unique and often-overlooked gap. While therapists focus on emotional healing and sponsors provide peer support, you guide clients in reconnecting with their bodies, building discipline, and improving their health all of which are crucial to sustainable recovery. It’s not either/or — it’s an essential complement to traditional care.
No degree or license is required. While a background in fitness or recovery is helpful, it’s not necessary. We train you from the ground up with everything you need to become certified, confident, and ready to coach including ethics, anatomy, nutrition, and trauma-informed approaches.
If you're looking for a career that blends purpose, income, and impact, this certification pays off. You’ll gain a unique skill set that makes you highly valuable in both fitness and recovery spaces with tools to start coaching and earning immediately after certification.
Dr. Cali Estes
2046 Treasure Coast Pkwy Unit A, #207 Vero Beach FL 32960
14th – 15th August 2025
Courses, AUGUST
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