More Details about the Personal Trainer Certification Program

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Why is the NESTA Personal Fitness Trainer Certification the best option for your professional certification?

This is why you need to choose NESTA for your accredited personal fitness trainer certification:

1. Our PFT is accredited by the NCCA, a requirement for most personal trainer jobs.
2. Everything you need for success is included in one low price: manual, study materials, and exam. No hidden fees!
3. NESTA's Personal Ffitness Trainer Certification is valid for 4 years. (ACE, NASM, and most others are 2 years. That's twice as much money and time!) Save your money and time with NESTA.
4. Our program has great visuals to assist you - pictures, helpful tips, illustrations, and visual teaching methods make concepts easy to understand.
5. We support your success. NESTA has certified and supported over 25,000 personal trainers since 1992. We are the preferred educator for POLAR, XSport and many others.
6. The NESTA System of Success is the only formula you need for both personal training and business. Proven business and marketing strategies and tactics will be the reason why you succeed.

The NESTA System of Personal Training Success

An easy-to-follow method to jump start your personal training career...

3 easy steps to your personal training success

1. Assess - Learn exactly where to start with your clients for maximum progression
   Young, old, in-shape, out-of-shape, special needs...learn the in's and out's of proper assessment.
2. Design - Easily design a killer program that will get results!
   Your clients will sing your praises for a custom program that dodges injuries and catapults them to their goals.
3. Instruct - Guide your clients to an amazing new level of fitness
   Applying the science doesn't have to be complicated, and we'll show you how.

3 steps to your business success

1. Sales - Sell without "selling"
   "If you build your business, they will come." Find out why you don't have to be a pushy salesman to get clients.
2. Referrals - The #1 most powerful marketing tool in the world
   Word of mouth. How to use it to get referrals and keep the business rolling in.
3. Marketing - Learn the maketing secrets that other trainers don't know
   At that job interview or running your own business, you won't have to worry about your competition, they'll be worrying about you! Get the proven strategies and tactics that other certification companies won't teach you.

We are dedicated to giving you a high-level knowledge of personal training, and the resources for overall career success!

"When potential clients see the NESTA accredited logo on my business card, they know they're choosing a true fitness professional."
- Jim Loggins NY, NY

Study on your schedule

Enjoy the course at your own pace. Study in the comfort of your own home, when the time is right for you.

We prepare you for success on the test

Special hints placed througout the manual called "exam alerts" point out the material that is likely to be on the test.

If you like more details...

If you are someone who wants more detail, or wants to know more than what appears on the test? We have provided "Xtras for Xperts" just for you. These 3D animation videos and .pdf documents go deeper into the science and concepts presented in the manual.

Requirements for you to become a NESTA Personal Fitness Trainer

1. 18 years of age or older
2. High school diploma or GED
3. Exercise science background recommended, but not required
4. CPR certification is strongly suggested, but not required

What you can expect from your rewarding personal training career

• Help your clients, family, and friends live healthier lifestyles because of your expertise
• Meet great people who share your passion for fitness
• Have a highly profitable, rewarding career doing what you love!

Now is the time for you to create your future as a certified personal fitness trainer!

"After working out for many years and training people along the way I decided to take a couple of the exams that NESTA offered. It turned out to be the best decision I could have made."
- William Wages Jonesboro, ARK

• After purchasing the program, you will receive instant access to study right away online
• You will also get your physical CD-ROM manual and DVD's in the mail

Here's what you get:

1. New and Improved Interactive CD-ROM Manual (easily printed)
2. NCCA Accredited 100 question, 2 hour proctored multiple choice exam.
3. 2 DVD training videos
4. 3 Audio CD trainings

• NCCA Accredited 100 question, 2 hour proctored multiple choice
• We will send you an email about how to schedule your exam

Renewing your Certification is easy!

• Simply complete 4.0 CEU's in 4 years (most companies make you do twice as much)
• Pay $95 (after 4 years)

Personal Trainer Certification Complete Package

Everything you need is included:

• New and Improved Interactive CD-ROM Manual (easily printed)
  1. NCCA Accredited 100 question, 2 hour proctored multiple choice exam.
  2. 2 DVD training videos
  3. 3 Audio CD trainings

  Manual uses interactive animations to explain scientific concepts and their
  applications for the personal trainer. Each chapter contains study questions
  which will prepare students to pass their certification exam.

  The following content areas are covered within the interactive CD-ROM manual:

  • Chapter 1 - Introduction to Personal Training
  • Chapter 2 - Exercise Physiology
  • Chapter 3 - Kinesiology and Functional Anatomy
  • Chapter 4 - Applied Biomechanics
  • Chapter 5 - Flexibility
  • Chapter 6 - Nutrition
  • Chapter 7 - Special Populations
  • Chapter 8 - Assessments
  • Chapter 9 - Program Design
  • Chapter 10 - Exercise Application
  • Chapter 11 - Safety, Injury Prevention and Treatment
  • Chapters 12-14 - Business Applications for the Personal Trainer

  Personal Fitness Training DVD Videos

  1. Warm-ups and Stretching DVD
     Basics of proper warm-ups and stretching with discussion of technique andnprogram design applications
  2. Weight Training DVD
     Detailed explanation, analysis and visual presentation of the major weight training exercises available in a gym or health club

  Personal Fitness Training Audio CDs

  1. Business Fundamentals Audio CD
     Tips on how you’ll succeed in personal training with NESTA CEO John Spencer
     Ellis and Mark Baines, Director of NESTA Education
  2. Program Design Fundamentals Audio CD
     An in-depth analysis for designing an effective and efficient program with fast and
     impressive results for your clients
  3. Nutrition Fundamentals Audio CD
     Conversation with Chris Mohr, RD, PhD, on nutrition and helping your clients
     make the best choices for optimal results

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Shipping rates within the Continental U.S. start at $7.95

Passing the exam leads to your professional designation of
"Certified Personal Fitness Trainer"

Prerequisites: Minimum 18 years of age; high school diploma or GED; exercise science background recommended. CPR certification is strongly suggested for all personal fitness trainers and is required by many places of employment, but is not a prerequisite for achieving NESTA certification.

Learning Format: Home Study. 220 page interactive .pdf manual delivered on CD-ROM + proctored certification exam to be taken at over 450 Prometric testing centers in the country.

For more information about the exam, go to: http://www.prometric.com/NESTA

For help, please call an education coordinator at 877-348-6692

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About Us

Since 1992, the National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association has been a leader in innovative solutions for fitness & wellness professionals and club owners. We are the exclusive education provider for POLAR - the leader in heart rate monitoring technology. Join thousands of other NESTA certified trainers to make the world a fitter place!