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Enhanced interactive digital manual, over 10 Hours of video lectures and demonstrations, PDF note packets, audio lessons, plus proctored certification exam included. 100% accelerated online program.
Just $349
Enjoy the ultimate career!
Now is the best time to secure your future as a Certified Personal Fitness Trainer.
- Help your clients get in shape safely and effectively
- Enhance your career
- Work with athletes and special populations
- Enjoy your dream life; live your passion
Why NESTA?
Most certifications only last 2 years, but NESTA’s PFT lasts 4 years!
NESTA teaches you the business skills you need to land that job and get more clients.
100% online program: Instant access, no waiting, study at your own pace!
What do you get?
You will enjoy your training program in our state-of-the-art online classroom.
- New and Enhanced Interactive Online Digital Manual- expanded by more than 25% with updated sections in exercise physiology, biomechanics, and business development (easily downloaded and printed)
- Certification exam – 125 question, 2 hour proctored multiple choice exam.
- Over 10 Hours of Video Lectures and Demonstrations
- Listen online or download mp3 interviews & discussions – business, nutrition and program design
- New Online Learning Portal
- Download all your materials on demand
- 17 Interactive Lessons to Guide you through the program
- Notes Packets to get the most out of the presentations
- Review Questions to prepare you for the NESTA Personal Fitness Trainer Exam
The PFT Manual
The manual (delivered in digital PDF format) uses interactive animations to explain scientific concepts and their applications for the personal trainer. Each chapter contains study questions which will prepare you to pass your certification exam.
The following content areas are covered within the interactive digital 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 Strategies and Applications for the Certified Personal Fitness Trainer
Personal Fitness Training Videos
33 instructional videos with 3D animations and graphics make learning easier and more exciting.
Learn about the NESTA System of Personal Training Success, Exercise Physiology, Functional Anatomy & Kinesiology, Muscular Anatomy, Biomechanics, Flexibility, Special Populations, and more.
As a bonus, NESTA teaches you how to sell your services as a trainer to help you make more money!
Personal Fitness Training Audio lessons
Business Fundamentals Audio Lessons
Strategies on how you’ll succeed in personal training with NESTA CEO John Spencer Ellis
Program Design Fundamentals Audio Lessons
An in-depth analysis for designing an effective and efficient program with fast and impressive results for your clients
Nutrition Fundamentals Audio Lessons
Discussion with Chris Mohr, RD, PhD, on nutrition and helping your clients make the best choices for optimal health and nutrition
The NESTA System of Personal Fitness 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 marketing 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 prepare you for success on the test
Know what’s on the test.
Special hints placed throughout 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.
The PFT program is available at a discounted rate in the Master Personal Trainer Bundle.
NESTA Personal Fitness Trainer Certification Details
Requirements for you to become a NESTA Personal Fitness Trainer
– Must be at least 18 years of age
– High school diploma or GED
– Must have a valid government Driver’s License or Passport
– Must have current Emergency Cardiac Care (CPR) Certification card or BLS (Basic Life Support) card in place of CPR card. Click here for details: PFT Exam Requirements
– NESTA exam enrollment fees must be paid in full
Exam Details
- 125 question, 2-hour proctored multiple choice exam
- The exam candidate must take the Personal Fitness Trainer proctored exam within 90 days upon receiving their exam eligibility ID.
- Exam results are shown immediately upon completing the exam. All passing exams, receive a temporary certificate at the time of completion.
- For more information about NESTA’s PFT exam locations, requirements, scheduling, and procedures, please visit PFT Exam Requirements page.
Exam Locations
NESTA Personal Fitness Trainer exam candidates will take the exam at a PSI testing center in their area. PSI is the proctored exam provider with one of hundreds of testing sites nationally throughout Canada and all 50 states in the U.S. including, Washington DC, Guam, Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico.
- Click here to locate a PSI testing facility in your area.
- For more information about NESTA’s PFT exam locations, requirements, scheduling, and procedures, please visit PFT Exam Requirements page.
Proctored Exam Fees and Extensions
Students who did not meet the exam passing requirements can purchase a retest 30 days from the date of the exam by visiting Exam Retest, Extensions and Administrative Fee page , or by calling our offices at 866-348-6692.
- Exam candidate can request and pay for a 90 day extension before the assigned exam expiration date. Please refer to the NESTA Policies page and click on the “Fees” tab at the top of the page.
- Extension requests to due medical issues must be provided in writing and a signed physician’s note must be provided. The request will then be reviewed by the NESTA Executive Board. Candidate will be notified by email of the decision. Please refer to the Personal Fitness Trainer Exam Candidate Handbook for details.
Certification exam procedure for international, military and including special accommodations students:
All exam candidates who cannot be accommodated by PSI exam facilities, will be required to use a NESTA ECB recognized and approved proctor. Please visit Special Accommodations page for detailed information and instructions.
Recertification and Continuing Education Process
The NESTA ECB requires its certified personal fitness trainer (PFT) to complete 4.0 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) over a four year period. Each 0.1 CEU is worth one hour of study time or one contact hour in a live training format.
For more details on recertification, please click here.
Required Technology: Adobe Reader and Adobe Flash video player. Both of these are installed on 98% of all computers. If needed, they are FREE: Get Adobe Reader or Get Adobe Flash player. Online training materials are Microsoft Windows and Mac compatible.
Purchasing options
To purchase the PFT Complete, use the registration button at the top of this page.