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Welcome to PersonalTrainerCertification.net

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

September 20, 2011

Thumbnail image for Personal Trainer Certification to work with the Growing Aging Population—a New Lucrative Career Opportunity!Personal Trainer Certification to work with the Growing Aging Population—a New Lucrative Career Opportunity!

People are living longer than ever before.There are currently 76 million people who are 46 to 64 years old in the U.S. By 2040, persons over the age of 65 are projected to outnumber youth for the first time in U.S. history! This new generation of older adults wants to age successfully! They want to … Read on

September 20, 2010

Thumbnail image for Personal Trainer Certification ScamsPersonal Trainer Certification Scams

Although many programs offering personal trainer certification are legitimate, not all are. Unfortunately, there’s a lack of consistent regulation in the personal training sphere. This allows people with questionable moral fortitude to take advantage of innocent folks who are merely interested in pursuing their professional interest in personal training. Thankfully, there are a few tips … Read on

Thumbnail image for Children’s Personal Trainer CertificationChildren’s Personal Trainer Certification

Are you interested in a personal trainer certification for children? And I don’t mean getting your child certified as a personal trainer! Many parents have considered hiring a personal trainer to work with their child. Childhood obesity, as surely everyone knows by now, is a problem that doesn’t seem to go away on its own. … Read on