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Personal Training School Search

Search for personal training certification programs near you by using the search box to the right. Programs include diploma, degree, certificate and straight certification only programs.

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Complete Training System Launches

Full tool set for Personal Trainers to take their business to the next level. Web based system helps trainers work with clients and add additonal revenue streams like nutrition services, calorie tracking and online training.

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Personal Trainer Starter Kit

Starting a Personal Training Business is easy. Start with our Free Personal Trainer Starter Kit. It includes all the Forms you need plus Sample Personal Trainer Resumes.

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AFAA & number of times

Hi, I see comments for alot of certifications, but not AFAA...Will this be a problem, since that is whos test I will be taking. Is there a limit to how

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Nutritional Advice Online

I am starting an online personal training business. I have have personal trainer liability insurance, and I know that it doesn't cover any issues derived

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Moving from Europe to SF and have no idea about prices at all... help!

Hi everyone, I am a personal trainer, also do studio classes (aerobics, body shaping, fitness for pregnant ladies, core etc.), moving to San Francisco

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Great Program

I passed my NCSF-CPT exam with flying colors. I started a hard course of study after setting my appointment to take the test. I gave myself a little over

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This Prep Course is Worth it!

I took my CPT exam in January 2012 and have been meaning to write a review for a while. There is so much material to study and this prep course really

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More experience

Hello I got my pt cert a couple of years ago but have been unable to use it so far. So now I am going to try and pursue this career. My biggest problem

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Training at homes

I just got my cert and have only trained a couple clients and those were free. So my question is: the lady that I have shadowed at her pt business designs

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Studied NSCA 7 Weeks and Passed!

I do have a few degrees, but all are unrelated to exercise science. I had also never studied physiology or kinesiology, but I am an instructional designer.

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Package model vs. membership model

Anybody having an experience with using membership model? I have been using package model since I started my business. Basically I charge less hourly

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niche market for back injuries?

Curious to know if there is a demand for personal training for the particulars of clients who suffer low back pain, due to structural abnormalities, such

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Passed NASM two days ago, first attempt so can you !!!!

First thing I want to say is I have never seen a book so full of facts. There are no wasted words, nothing worth skipping over. No easy way to study this,

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ACTION Certification: On the Mark

Upon registering for the Pro Plan of the ACTION Personal Training Certification Program, I was given immediate access to my personal portal of incredible

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Three Day AFAA Workshop

You can call it a three day crash course.. the instructor rushed through all the material and at the end I didnt really learn anything. it was not an

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ISSA was great

I just recently passed my ISSA CFT certification exam. I selected the ISSA over ACE as I could only take the course on-line and concluded eight months

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no liability insurance and starting to work with clients as an unqualified personal trainer

I am currently training to be a certified personal fitness trainer and am starting some fitness sessions with a group of 3. I will ask them to complete

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canadian insurance issues

While this course is good overall and the material is basic understanding friendly and I real enjoy the price” free” or even the pro version 24.95 , there

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ACSM Exam Tips 2012

Just took the exam and passed with 656. Some things I would recommend knowing or pioritizing are: -Risk Stratification; specifically risk factors and

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e-AFAA: PT certification offered online

I've been reading some conflicting views about whether AFAA PT certification is offered online. According to the e-AFAA learning site (www.afaa.com/103.afa),

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Personal Trainer in the Plano - The Colony Texas Area

I am an almost forty year old woman who just found out I have high blood pressure and am at my heaviest weight EVER of 300 lbs. I am looking for a trainer

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accepting/processing credit card payments from clients

I am wondering if anyone has a tried and true system of accepting credit card payments from clients? Could we start a discussion? I have read up on mobile

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Close to taking the exam

I just want to say thank you for this site. I wish I had found it before I signed up with the online school I'm currently enrolled in for my CPT. Taking

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NASM with FNS certificate question.

I just ordered the NASM CPT pro package yesterday and the salesperson talked me into also ordering the Fitness Nutrition Specialist program with it. He

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NASM exam- passed March 2012

Passed on my first try, and just wanted to thank those who have posted feedback on the the exam. I didn't feel it was difficult, per se. You just really

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Double your money back

Just received double my money back when I failed my ACE exam. Thanks again

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Heart Rate Reserve limitations

What limitations should personal trainers consider when trying to set accurate cardiorespiratory training intensities for their clients using percentages

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This online course help me pass!

I just my ace certification today! I studied for 9 months. I used the online test from this site within the last month! I am sure i passed due to these

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Colorado Personal Trainer Certification

Reviews of Colorado Personal Trainer Certification Schools. All the top Colorado Personal Training Schools.

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Good program but expensive.

I am beginning to see the fitness industry as a money generating scam? ISSA is great for educating you as a personal trainer, and their Sports Nutrition

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Harder than I thought

It was actually an intense class with little breaks. So don't expect a lot of playing around. You need to be in class and soak up every word to pass the

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Is ACT a good starting point?

I'd like to start with general wellness fitness training and move to a specialty of training athletes. Is the ACT certification a good starting point before

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Online Videos for Personal Trainer

I am planning to support my clients by offering some online training videos. They will workout with the videos, give me feedback on how their body responded

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CSCS Studying Compared to NSCA-CPT

I passed the NSCA-CPT last May on my first try. I am now looking to take the CSCS. I just ordered the main book and the Exercise technique manual for a

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For pre & post natal clients

Hello - I am looking for coverage that best suits the population of pre & post natal clients. I travel to them, either in their home, their sports club

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Muscle therapy and fitness training

Hullo from Australia. My idea is to start a mobile personal training business and incorporate muscle therapy like massage, reflexology,kinesiology and

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just passed ACSM 3/1/2012

I dont usually write out comments on websites but I personally felt this was a must. I just passed my ACSM CPT test today 3/1/2012. I must say this test

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Does the Books Edition matter much?

I am preparing to work towards my CPT, I had ordered books in the past and currently possess the 2nd Edition of the Certification Review (instead of the

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To all those studying for the ACE exam...

I would like to encourage all those who are studying for the exam, you can do this, study hard and I promise it will pay off. To all those who write in

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AS/AA Degree

Will NASM also offer an online AS/AA degree with the PT certification in the future since our society is geared towards degrees & certificaations. I'm

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senior fitness trainer certifications

Hello! I want to become a senior fitness and personal trainer. I am 58 years old and feel very passionate about this possible new chapter in my life.

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Personal Trainer School

Reviews for every Personal Trainer School in the United States.

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ISSA, Martial Arts, and the Economy

Hello! My name is Alexander Kervin. I am an ISSA Certified Personal Trainer, an extreme Martial Artist with a 1st Kyu in Ninjutsu, and an ex ROTC Raider

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SALES

I went to school to study health and fitness but not the art of selling!! Too much pressure and stress on the PT to sell sell sell I can give a great work

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What are any prerequisites of the ACT Certification?

Specifically, how old do you have to be to be certified? Is being 18 years old and have a high school diploma necessary? Thank you!

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Use of public parks for training

Hello Is it legal to use a public park as a fitness trainer in your own business for the purpose of training clients, charging them money. I heard it's

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Truth to it's Policy

I used this site as a source of study. The ACE exam is a tricky one and I did not pass, however the website stay true to their policy of double your money,

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ISSA Essay Questions

I started ISSA the first of the year. Going through the summaries and quizzes to get a good feel for it.. I have the guided study so I can do the essays

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Do they ask general 'what percent of the population' questions?

I am scheduled to take the NASM test next month. I have studied hard and feel fairly confident. But the thing that always trips me up in the practice

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ACT and ACSM

i just took my ACT Certification Exam at a PSI Test Center and what can i say i passed it. :)) i did not read the whole book though, but i watch all online

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2/3/12. 700 on ACSM. Thanks for all the help

Thanks everyone. 2-3 months of studying, using the practice exam here...along with many of the comments helped alot. I scored 700 on 2/3/12 One additional

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