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Personal Trainer Certification NJ

personal trainer certification njThere are actually more personal training school in New Jersey than in New York.

If you are living in New Jersey and interested in starting a personal training career, you are going to want to look into one of these New Jersey personal trainer certification schools. The fact is, your value as a personal trainer and how much money you can make is very dependent on the education and experience you gain. Many new trainers take shortcuts on their certification program and end up paying for it dearly over the course of their usually short careers.

But by investing time and a little money, in this case about six months and $500-$800, you can get a great education from a personal trainer diploma program. If you have more time and money you can get a full Associate's degree with your certification. You should also consider adding value by picking up complimentary certification in nutrition, massage and/or Pilates.

My top picks for personal trainer certification in NJ would be NPTI and ITM. NPTI is a nationally recognized school with 23 locations across the country. You actually earn a diploma that is recognized by the State of New Jersey in addition to certifications in both personal training and nutrition. If you are interested in combining massage and personal training, the New Jersey based Institute for Therapeutic Massage is a strong choice.

If none of these personal trainer certification NJ programs is convenient for you, you can still get certified through one of the online certification programs. Whatever you choose, make sure you do your research and go with a program that is actually going to prepare you to be a personal trainer.

So here are some of programs available for personal trainer certification in NJ.


Personal Trainer Certification NJ

 

School:
Program:

Massage Therapy and Personal Training Program

Locations:

New Jersey locations: Pompton Lakes, Red Bank, Newark, Morristown, Brown Mills, Toms River

Description:
800 hour combination program includes extensive knowledge in the art and science of human movement, nutrition, exercise and bodywork. You will also have the ability to perform massage for wellness and sports, the testing skills to assess a client's state of fitness, and the knowledge and practical experience to recommend and implement a safe fitness, nutritional, weight management and wellness program in a variety of settings.
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School:
personal trainer certification
Program:
Personal Trainer Diploma + Personal Trainer Certification + Nutrition Certification
Locations:
Hoboken, New Jersey
Description:
Widely available comprehensive program combining classroom and hands on training. See our full review for details. (Get Free Info Pack)

 

Online Personal Training Programs

You can take these online certification courses from anywhere. So if you are not near a city that has a personal training school, this is a good option.

School:
Program:

Personal Trainer Certification

Locations:

Online Course

Description:
This popular Online Certification program covers all the critical topics to prepare you for a personal training career. The online course features community forums, e-mail, live chat, and direct instructor interaction, which are all available 24 hours a day making this a convenient choice for people who have work or family commitments. (Receive More Information)

School:
Program:

Personal Trainer Diploma

Locations:

Online Course

Description:
Another online personal training course that allows you to self study at your own pace. All exams are taken online and the curriculum uses a mixture of audio and video programs to compliment the textbook. The overall program including materials and exams is available for around $500 making it an economical choice and a quick way to get started in the industry. (Receive More Information)

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