CHANDLER, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

TheNational Academy of Sports Medicine, a global leader in evidence-based certified personal training, today announcesGabby Reece, a portrait of fitness and health, is taking on her next big challenge, becoming a NASM Certified Personal Trainer.

A professional volleyball legend whose popularity and success launched careers as a sports announcer, model, actress and author, Reeces newest adventure is one that will continue to inspire her fans. She is utilizing NASMs extensive educational resources to develop a series of articles on fitness, nutrition and healthy living to share with her global following, while becoming a NASM Certified Personal Trainer. Reece will provide advice on exercise, proper diet and overall well-being, as well as blog about her journey on her highly popular website, GabbyandLaird.com, as she earns the industrys most sought-after and highly respected certification NASMs Certified Personal Trainer (CPT).

My entire career has been built on health and fitness, and I want to continue to educate myself in order to better inspire others to achieve their personal fitness goals, as well as enjoy all the benefits of healthy living, Reece said. Staying healthy and being fit is an ongoing journey, and I believe the combination of regular physical activity and proper nutrition has the power to transform lives, instill confidence and bring out the best in people.

Reece is currently studying for the CPT exam, a rigorous test that ensures proficiency in fitness assessments and training techniques, muscle groups, weight-loss measures and nutrition. The certification is considered the gold standard in the industry, reserved for the most respected certified personal trainers in the country.

Gabby Reece is anexceptionalathlete who wasinfluential toboth men and women and helped to grow the popularity of sand volleyball. But, what resonates is that she has continued to be a rolemodeloff the volleyball court. Evenaftershe stopped competing, she never let go of the idea of fitness and how it can improve one's quality of life, said Andrew Wyant, president of NASM.

For the most part, Reece will use her certification to further her personal knowledge about fitness and will share her tips on GabbyandLaird.com, a website she developed with husband and world-famous surfer Laird Hamilton. Their site gives practical advice on nutrition, fitness and self-motivation all through the lens of two experienced athletes with extensive firsthand knowledge on how to optimize the results of a fitness program. Visitors will find useful articles, suggested workouts, video tutorials, plus easily applicable tips and personal anecdotes from both Reece and Hamilton.

For more information about the NASM CPT that Reece is pursuing, visit http://www.nasm.org.

About NASM

Since 1987, the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) has been a global leader in providing evidence-based certifications and advanced credentials to health and fitness professionals. In addition to its NCCA-accredited fitness Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) certification, NASM offers a progressive career track with access to Advanced Specializations including the Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES), Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES), Continuing Education courses, and accredited Bachelor and Master Degree programs. The NASM educational continuum is designed to help todays health and fitness professional enhance their career while empowering their clients to live healthier lives.

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Volleyball Superstar, Healthy Living Expert Gabby Reece Selects National Academy of Sports Medicine