Why isn’t MAT offered at health clubs?
The number one reason for this is because there are only three Certified Specialists in Massachusetts and all work independently from a franchise fitness facility. Until 2001 only the Denver Broncos, Denver Nuggets and Utah Jazz had access to MAT through its developer Greg Roskopf of Denver, Colorado. As of the Fall of 2007 there are approximately 250 Muscle Activation Techniques Certified Specialists in the United States and Canada. Another reason why MAT is not yet offered in health clubs is because it does not fall into the typical fitness profession education format. Traditional classes for Personal Trainer’s are one hour to two days in length and cost up to several hundred dollars. The MAT Internship Program can exceed $20,000.00 (tuition plus expenses). The MAT Jump-Start Program is a commitment of three weekends, $900.00 tuition plus travel expenses. Both programs require many hours of study and even more hours of “hands on” practice to develop the skills necessary to effectivel
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