The Value of Becoming a Certified Personal Trainer
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, and career potential. The NFPT (the National Federation of Professional Trainers) stands as a cornerstone in providing certification that significantly impacts a personal trainer’s confidence and success. Certified vs. Un-Certified […]
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 for competent practice are increasing. The consumer public is more savvy and informed than ever before, with Google at their fingertips. While access to more information can be useful, it […]
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 for competent practice are increasing. The consumer public is more savvy and informed than ever before, with Google at their fingertips. While access to more information can be useful, it […]
Personal 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 their personal fitness goals. Additionally, personal trainers are responsible for creating effective, safe exercise programs and positive environments for their clients. To maintain their cutting-edge fitness knowledge, personal trainers and […]
National 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 CERTIFYING PERSONAL TRAINERS. [LAFAYETTE IN, February 2018] Ron Clark, Founder and CEO of NFPT, was stationed at Camp Pendleton, Oceanside CA, in 1978. One day changed everything. During a combat […]
About 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 mission: combat readiness. Their training weapon: .50 caliber rifles. Clark established the site, weapons ready and training underway, like any other day. Only this day, things went terribly wrong. A […]
President 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 fitness is a subject that is on the radar of our new President. Officially, on April 28th 2017, the White House published a press release from the Office of the […]
President 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 fitness is a subject that is on the radar of our new President. Officially, on April 28th 2017, the White House published a press release from the Office of the […]
ClubConnect 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 approach to personal trainer certification prep. Health clubs who use the ClubConnect educational platform have the option to access NFPT’s personal trainer education material and assessment demonstration videos for the […]
ClubConnect 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 approach to personal trainer certification prep. Health clubs who use the ClubConnect educational platform have the option to access NFPT’s personal trainer education material and assessment demonstration videos for the […]