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Our goal is to provide the most comprehensive resource on the web for people interested in becoming a personal trainer. We will always strive to provide the latest information on how to get your personal trainer certification and how to be successful in the business of personal training.
We understand that all of the information out there can be confusing. That is why we developed this website to make it easier for you to learn all you need to know about how to become a successful personal trainer!
We frequently update this website with information on health and fitness topics that will be helpful for you in your life and in developing your new career in the health and fitness industry.
Explore the Resource Center
- Is it for me?
Find out if being a personal trainer is the right career for you. - Salary Info
Find out what a personal trainer can make. - Exam Preparation
Find out what it takes to pass the personal trainer certification exam. - Personal Certification Schools
View the different schools that offer personal trainer certification, and find out which one is the best fit for you. - Getting Certified
Find out what steps are involved in getting certified as a personal trainer. - Getting a Job
Find the best ways to get a job after you get certified. - Running your own Business
Get tips for running your own personal training business after getting certified. - Types of Certification
Find out the differences in the types of personal training certifications on the market.
Personal Trainer FAQ
- Do You Need to Be Certified to be a Personal Trainer?
- One of the top things that prospective personal trainers wonder about is certifications. If you’re thinking about becoming a personal trainer, you may be tempted to skip getting certified altogether… Read on
- Is Personal Training For Me?
- It is often said that the secret to a fulfilling, satisfying career is to follow your interests and passions. “Find a job you love, and you’ll never work a day in your life”… Read on
- What is the Best Personal Trainer Certification?
- People are seen in local gyms being put through strenuous workouts by an energetic person with stopwatch claiming to be a personal trainer. Technically, anyone can claim they are a personal trainer today… Read on
The Latest from our Blog
May 16, 2012
Andrew Fodge
When it comes to building a sports-specific physical training program for your clients, the profit can often come in the details. Avid golfer and long-time personal trainer Andrew Fodge of Arizona knew he was on to something the very first time he developed a workout program for a golfing client. Since then his care for … Read on
May 15, 2012
In-Home Personal Training: 5 Tools of the Trade
Many personal trainers looking to launch an in-home training business spend hundreds of dollars on equipment. With everything from dumbbells to BOSUs to Swiss balls clunking around in their cars, they might as well be transporting a petting zoo. The truth is, you really don’t need any equipment to put together a great workout. But … Read on
May 7, 2012
Jim Karas
A New York Times best-selling author and fitness expert, Jim Karas has lead the charge to get personal trainers to stop obsessing over cardio and focus on strength training their clients. His book,”The Cardio-Free Diet” has sold worldwide and has been the leader in helping injury-prone runners and spin enthusiasts to see the benefit of … Read on
