Fitness Trainer Certification Alphabet Soup

Tuesday, March 29th, 2011

The practice of fitness trainer certification has undergone a lot of changes in recent years. The number of options for getting certified as a fitness trainer has grown tremendously. Over 100 organizations now offer personal training certifications. Because of this, it is important for potential personal trainers to understand how to evaluate trainer certification programs. [...]

Personal Training Certification to Work with Older Adults

Wednesday, March 9th, 2011

Most of us know that personal training certification programs have grown popular in recent years because of the booming fitness industry. People everywhere are trying to get in shape, whether by losing excess weight or trying to put on muscle. While we might think of the “typical” fitness fanatic as someone in their 20s or [...]

It’s Not Too Late To Get Your Fitness Trainer Certification

Saturday, February 12th, 2011

For some people, a fitness trainer certification is the last thing on their mind. They have no desire to make a career out of exercise. These people see staying in shape only as work. However, other people really enjoy working out, even if they are beyond what many might consider their athletic primes. These people [...]

Fitness Trainer Certification – Meeting the Expectations of Your Clients

Wednesday, February 2nd, 2011

If you are on the path toward a fitness trainer certification, congratulations! You are headed for a career of making a difference in people’s lives. However, certification is only the first step. Once you are certified and begin working with people who hire you, how will you be able to have the greatest impact? What [...]