How To Become A Personal Trainer
Personal Trainer Certification Overview
Are you interested in becoming a certified personal trainer? Curious about all of the letters behind your trainer’s name? The personal trainer certification process can be overwhelming to the uninitiated but here to help are some basics. There are hundreds of certification agencies, but only some of them are accredited by the National Commission for [...]
Personal Trainer Salary Information
While we know that the job market for personal trainers is hot, what does a job in personal training mean for your pocketbook? The U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics issued a report covering fitness trainers generally, which includes personal trainers, and their salaries. The median annual salary in 2008 for fitness trainers [...]
How Long Does It Take To Become A Personal Trainer?
Many people who are considering personal training as a career frequently wonder “how long does it take to become a personal trainer?” The answer, of course, depends on your particular situation and desires. How Long Does it Take to Become a Personal Trainer if… I want to Become One as Soon as Possible? The job [...]
Online Personal Trainer Certification
Where can you go to get a college degree, find the man or woman of your dreams, read the news, listen to new music, find a job, check in with friends, and learn a new language? The internet, of course. There too, you can find a selection of online personal trainer certification programs. This means [...]
Personal Trainer Schools to Consider
Personal Trainer Schools fall into three general categories: 1) colleges and universities; 2) schools specializing in personal training; and 3) courses and workshops offered by certification agencies themselves. Colleges and Universities. The most highly regarded personal trainer schools are the four-year colleges and universities. Most major colleges and universities offer associates, bachelors, or masters degrees [...]