FREE CECs–Fitness Flops
‘Fitness Flop or Fact?’ is another way for you, as a NFPT trainer, to earn continuing education credits …for free! What are Fitness Flop or Fact?’s Fitness Flop or Fact? is a “mini-quiz” that you take through your NFPT Account. Each month, we choose an article from the NFPT Blog and quiz you on the […]
Dr. Erin Nitschke – Personal Trainer Spotlight
Dr. Erin Nitschke brings a wealth of education, experience, and heart to the fitness industry. We are grateful to have her as part of the NFPT family. Gather wisdom and feel Erin’s passion for fitness field from the video and/or blog that follows. Why did you decide to become a personal trainer? As is the […]
Dr. Erin Nitschke – Personal Trainer Spotlight
Dr. Erin Nitschke brings a wealth of education, experience, and heart to the fitness industry. We are grateful to have her as part of the NFPT family. Gather wisdom and feel Erin’s passion for fitness field from the video and/or blog that follows. Why did you decide to become a personal trainer? As is the […]
NFPT Self-Tests: FAQs About This Popular FREE CEC Option
One of the best aspects of getting certified through the NFPT (National Federation of Professional Trainers) is the free continuing education credits that are available to our CPTs directly through our organization. Among these free CEC opportunities are self-tests available directly through the NFPT account. What are Self-Tests? ‘Self-Tests’ with NFPT are free and optional […]
Getting and Submitting CECs with NFPT is Easy!
Continuing your education as a personal trainer can seem like a pain sometimes. But, there is great value to staying up-to-date in an ever-changing industry. By continuing to educate yourself you are staying ahead of your competition and able to help your clients more thoroughly. Here at NFPT we understand that your time and money […]
NFPT vs NASM vs ISSA: The truth on CPT respect
If you’ve been researching how to become a certified personal trainer, you’ve probably seen three names everywhere leading you to ponder NFPT vs NASM vs ISSA, which fitness certification is the most respected? They’re among the most recognized certifications in the fitness industry—but that doesn’t mean they’re all the same. When you start comparing, it’s easy […]
Keeping a Marketing Calendar Journal
Having a marketing calendar is a great tool that many professionals see as a nuisance. In reality, it is essential for every successful business. It will help you structure and think through your personal training sales goals so that you can coordinate your efforts. It is a great help when budgeting and keeping you on […]
NFPT Trainer John Starts an in-home Gym
After the gym I worked at closed I took a job at a preschool as a maintenance man. I let my ISSA certs expire. I worked there for three years. I liked the kids but the job sucked. Besides it was a bad neighborhood and I worked half my shift at night. During the time […]
NFPT Trainer John Starts an in-home Gym
After the gym I worked at closed I took a job at a preschool as a maintenance man. I let my ISSA certs expire. I worked there for three years. I liked the kids but the job sucked. Besides it was a bad neighborhood and I worked half my shift at night. During the time […]
The ‘Barely’ There Personal Trainer
What does appropriate attire look like for someone in the fitness field? Believe it or not – there’s a dress code. Sometimes there’s a strict dress code depending on where you work – a big box gym, a small fitness center in a rural city, or a therapy clinic. Regardless of location, what a trainer […]