How CECs Work
Recertify as an NFPT Personal Fitness Trainer by completing 2.0 course credits every year after your first through NFPT or through our CEC Provider Partners.
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Modifying Lunges – What 50 Personal Trainers Had To Say
What’s your go-to lunge modification exercise? And what about an alternative to your modification in case it’s not ideal for the person either? As a…
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The Role of Insulin in Weight Training: What Personal Trainers Need to Know
Insulin is one of the body’s most important hormones, and it is of particular interest for bodybuilders who train naturally.
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Methods for Exercising in the Water
There are plenty of reasons why your personal training clients should be exercising in the water. Whether your client experiences an injury that precludes any…
READ MOREFitness Nutrition Coach Manual Preview (PDF)
Fitness Nutrition Coach Manual Preview (PDF) Download a sample of the Fitness Nutrition Coach course manual
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Training Menopausal Women with Expertise: A Guide for Certified Personal Trainers
As personal trainers, we encounter a wide range of clients, each presenting unique challenges and opportunities, including menopausal women. This is a particularly important demographic…
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What Are NFPT’s Application Costs?
1. How much does personal trainer certification cost? NFPT offers certification packages for you to choose from. Visit NFPT Certification for details. Application pricing ranges from $199…
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Keys to Successful Aging
One of my favorite quotes, especially now that I am in my early 50’s, goes something like this: “Growing old is mandatory; growing up, however, is optional”. With today’s Baby Boomers comprising nearly 20% of the American population, we need to recognize their presence in a variety of arenas, including the paradigm of wellness and self-care.
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Tapping Into the Flow State of Exercise and Movement
Imagine getting so caught up in an activity or pursuit that the rest of the world falls away as you perform effortlessly and in a…
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NFPT Live: Would You Make a Good Trainer? – Ep 43
Every fitness professional remembers the moment when the idea of becoming a personal trainer entered their mind. Perhaps you are in that moment right now? Considering…
READ MOREGetting Back to Exercise from a Lower Back Injury
One of the major concerns for anyone recovering from an injury is the possibility of re-injury. This holds true especially for recovering from lower back problems.
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Injury Prevention: Fundamentals of Assessing Risky Movement Patterns
Physical therapists and sports medicine professionals often use the term “overuse injuries” to describe the unfortunate result of repetitive actions executed with sub-standard technique. Trainers…
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