Wonderful site!

by Karen
(Pennsylvania)

Hi Katie, This is a fantastic site and extremely helpful for both new and experienced trainers. I visit the site several times a week and have downloaded much helpful information.

As far as suggestions, I think any discounts on certification exams, etc. would be extremely helpful as some are very pricey and when you add in study materials, etc. it can add up fast - and in this economy - every dollar makes a difference!

Keep up the good work!!

Thanks for the Education

by Peter Lillyman
(Kearney, Nebraska)

Hey Katie this is a super website I am really impressed. I just moved here from Australia where I actually just got certified as a personal trainer. This website has educated me well in the differences of certifications and cost (there are sooo many) thanks

Great Job Katie!!

by Dani
(Lancaster, PA)

I just wanted to say thanks for this sight, I just found it today and have been researching personal training certifications for almost a year. I work fulltime so it hasn't been easy sorting through all the programs you can get certified through. I keep going back and forth about doing this and your site has been a help, Im still on the fence, just not sure if I can make living doing this in my area. I've alway been an avid exerciser and love working out with friends who ask for my help staying slim but have never worked as a fitness prof. Its kind of scary to make move or invest alot of time and money (I dont have alot of either) if Im not sure I can really do this for a living but Im at point in life where I don't want to work in office anymore and they say the key to happiness is to be doing something your passionate about, which I always have been about exercise, but Im still not sure if I can go from office manager to fitness instructor. Im going to keep researching but just wanted to say thanks for the helpful sight. Great job!!!!

Very Helpful

by Cole Roberts
(Wyandotte, MI)

i stumbled onto this site as was searching for info on personal trainer schools, etc....this is awesome! all the information i could need in one place! Thank you so very much for doing this. You've sure helped me out a bunch.

thanks!!!

Thank You

by Andrea
(Honolulu, Hawaii)

This has been a great resource. Thank you for putting so much effort into helping other trainers succeed!

Very Informative

by Debbie Essel
(Escondido, CA)

This is a very informative website. Thank you for all the time and hard work that went into providing this information.

free info

by David Wonsor
(Logan, UT)

Dear Katie,

I am new to the fitness Industry and I am trying to get myself certified. I enrolled in ISSA's CFT program before seeing your site, and I am a little dismayed by that as I will be wanting other certifications also, and it means my cost is going up.



I wanted to thank you for putting the information you have out there and I want you to know I will direct others to your site as well. Thanks for the down to earth (AND FREE!) info. It has been really great.



Please maintain your site as long as possible as I think it is a valuabe resource to those of us out hear who need help.



Warm regards,

J. David Winsor

I want to help

by Dinos Papoulias
(Silver Springs, MD)

Hi Katie!

Wanted to thank you for starting and supporting this website. I've been active my entire life but have always been a website consultant at heart. Several years ago I got burned out with technology and wanted to use my motivational abilities to help people. Your website is one that has helped me do my training. I started my own website biz in 2000 so I already knew a lot of the business aspects of starting a business (just not the fitness/certification stuff).

So, thank you for helping me. I'd like to become more involved here. Heck, I'd help out with the website if you need any.

Anyway, thats all...thank you. Hope you have a great day!



Dinos

Resume Help

hello-just wanted to drop a few line to tell you thank you for having this web site. It has really help me and gave me good ideas on writting out my resume.

thanks,

tiffany

heritage institue student

Good site

by Ensieh
(North Vancouver, BC Canada)

Hi Katie,

My name is Ensieh . I fund your web site today while I was looking to find some personal training resume samples. I am a personal trainer I started this carrier 4 months ago at a gym and I have been very successful by getting more and more happy clients. However it seems I need more challenge than just being at a gym for 8-10 hours a day 5 times a week I’m so energetic and love outdoors. I was kind of uncertain about my decision and very down today until I find your web site. Hay lady, I was on that website for hours, I really need resource since I am new in this career .I just want to say thank you, every thing in this site is really useful and valuable and more, your friendly face gives a shine to the site.



Cheers

Ensieh

New Business in Spain

by Karen Stroud
(Oxfordshire, England)

I am so pleased i found your website. Im about to start my own business in Spain as a personal trainer having served 14years in the british army mainly in the gym then continuing to a personal training qualification its all i know and love fitness so much. I will continue to read through your web page and make a donation and will be in contact with you again no doubt for some further advice many thanks

Karen

Best Advice and Guidance

by Karen
(Seattle, WA)

Thank you for this web site! I have just left a 28 year carreer in retail and am studying for my PT certification. I have taught Aerobic Kickboxing for several years and fitness and helping others is my passion.



I truly appreciate all the guidance!



Sincerely,

Karen McCartan

Very Insightful

by Jason Johnson

Great website. I am currently researching PT certifications, and am about take the step toward getting certified. I have been contemplating this career move for about 5 years now, and am finally making my move. I am planning on keeping my current day job, and will hopefully start personal training part-time and see where it leads me. Thanks for all the information on your site, this is very insightful.

Jason Johnson

What a Blessing!

by Mary De Leon
(Austin, TX)

Katie, I'm sure you've gotten several thank you comments. It is a wonderful service you are providing to so many people who love this industry and want to expand, but just don't know where to begin. Not to mention the fact that, since we are in the beginning stages of our careers, money is tight. What a blessing it is to have stumbled upon your website! So, thank you and I hope your efforts at helping others will continue to flourish!

Sincerely,

Mary De Leon

This site ROCKS!

by Christine B
(Fallbrook, CA)

Thank you so much for doing this! You are providing very valuable information for people like me preparing for the exam (ACE) and looking forward to a career as a trainer. I hope you are finding ways to get this site out there and known to those who would be interested.

I am thinking of some ideas of stuff to submit as articles for you. I am a writer--though don't get much time to actually write! I'll also plug your site on the ACE message board next time I'm on.

Christine B

Thanks from Down Under

Hi Katie,

Thanks again, you have put together a great site,
thanks from myself and from all the budding trainers out there! If you are ever interested in starting something up in Australia email me anytime, to me there's a big opening in Australia for supplements, 5lbs of a decent whey protien here runs about $80-$100. Creatine, Nitric, all those things are quite expensive. Also Gyms for quality are very expensive.

Anyway I'm rambling! I'm sure your busy.

Kind Regards,
Matt Roberts