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Personal Trainer

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Description

Personal Trainer are trained individuals that meets with their clients to discuss the clients goals, that would either be weight loss or gaining muscle mass. The personal trainer further customizes a fitness program to meet the specific goals of the clients. They educate the client on use of equipment for exercises, moreover, they also advise the client on the weight that must be lifted for performing the exercise and the correct technique on performing exercises. Personal Trainers may train their clients in cardiovascular, strength training or using free weights only. Personal trainers are also performs fitness assessment of their clients to assess the clients current level of fitness. this helps the personal trainer in designing the most appropriate fitness plan. Personal Trainers also monitors the client(s) progress by assessing and recording clients weight, strength and fitness. By doing so they can adjust and/or change the fitness program to keep the client(s) motivated and challenging them with new routines.

Certifying Organization

American Education Certification Association

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Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes
If significant work experience is needed? Yes
Is an exam required? Yes
How many years until certification must be renewed? 1 year(s)
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes
Certification can be renewed with re-examination? No
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Yes
Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? Yes

Related Programs

8 Personal Trainer programs on Career School App.

Advanced Training Institute

Personal Fitness Trainer

Diploma

On-CampusFinancial Aid
Las Vegas Campus
Las Vegas, NV
Next start
Dec 7, 2026
Duration
40 Weeks
800 clock hours
App fee
$75
Tuition
$13,657 for the Program
Lamson Institute

Personal Fitness Trainer

Diploma

On-CampusFinancial Aid
San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
Next start
Nov 23, 2026
Duration
40 Weeks
App fee
—
Tuition
$13,954 for the Program
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Suggested because Personal Trainer applies to Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors. Confirm with the school that its curriculum covers this exam.

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