In the dynamic fitness industry, the choice between becoming a certified personal trainer or remaining un-certified goes beyond mere qualification. A certification signifies credibility, expertise,…
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Continuing Education for Personal Trainers: What it IS, What it ISN’T, and Why it’s Important
Personal trainers along with any other professional in other industries must stay abreast of the ever-evolving landscape of information, research, and best practice. Public expectations…
READ MOREPersonal Fitness Trainers Need CPR and First Aid Certification
Every day, fitness professionals across the nation share their in-depth training and coaching skills, inspiring others to improve their health and wellness and to reach…
READ MORENational Federation of Professional Trainers, NFPT, Celebrates 30th Anniversary
A ROAD TO RECOVERY ADVANCES A MISSION THAT CONTINUES FOR 30 YEARS. NATIONAL FEDERATION OF PROFESSIONAL TRAINERS, NFPT, CELEBRATES 30 YEARS EDUCATING FITNESS ENTHUSIASTS AND…
READ MOREAbout NFPT: A Road to Recovery that Advanced an Organizational Mission
NFPT history It was 1978, Staff Sergeant Clark was leading his squad on a training exercise in a remote area of Camp Pendleton, California. Their…
READ MOREPresident Trump Declares Month of May ‘National Physical Fitness and Sports Month’
TRUMP WORKS OUT. Okay, maybe not. We have no evidence of this, but we’d like to hope so. At least we know that health and…
READ MOREClubConnect Integrates NFPT Education Into Certification Prep Platform
San Diego, CA (February 1, 2017) – ClubConnect and National Federation of Professional Trainers (NFPT) are announcing their joint effort to bring a foundational learning…
READ MOREWalk America: the Surgeon General Says So!
Okay, so it’s not just the Surgeon General who says walking is good for you…everyone says so! Walking ranks up there with the best form…
READ MORETraining Clients Recovering from Cancer
An estimated 1.6+ million Americans will be diagnosed with cancer in 2015, according to the American Cancer Society: Cancer Facts & Figures 2015. It’s likely…
READ MORENew Personal Trainer Manual
This newest version of the NFPT personal trainer manual has been one of our biggest projects for some time coming, and it’s officially here! This…
READ MORENational Wear Red Day with NFPT
‘It started out like a totally normal day…’ OMGoodness! The simple stresses of everyday life can add up pretty quick! This video is a funny…
READ MOREFIRED UP for FITNESS — Happy 4th of July!
Some of us will celebrate this long holiday weekend with cookouts and fireworks, and some of us will just be enjoying a well-deserved day off.…
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