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Welcome to my hub on personal training certification reviews. There are 3 primary type of reviews. Individual reviews, comparison articles and best of (roundup) articles. Below I have listed the most popular articles for each three. And below that, you can use our search and filter function for our over 100 personal training review articles. Use these links to access the other hubs for personal training Info and personal training Study hubs.

All Personal Trainer Certification Articles:

This article is a collection of my experience taking the eight best nutrition certifications in the fitness industry. For each nutrition certification, I studied for several weeks to months, took ...
Best Nutrition Certifications 1
In this tier list of top personal training certifications, I’ve ranked them from S Tier to D Tier based on my personal experience with each. Here’s what each tier represents: ...
Best Personal Trainer Certifications
Welcome to the PT Pioneer Free NASM Study Guide. This guide helps speed up your progress towards completion of NASM's famed Certified Personal Trainer program. The National Academy of Sports ...
FREE NASM Study Guide
Welcome to my PTPioneer breakdown of the top 7 Health Coach Certification Programs. Having taken these health coach courses, I can get you an accurate assessment of which are the ...
Best Health Coach Programs
Welcome to the PT Pioneer ACE study guide. This is your ultimate resource for ACE exam preparation and implementation of the various activities used to help you pass your ACE ...
FREE ACE Study Guide
This review compares the top five best strength and conditioning coach certifications. I base my review on studying for each strength and conditioning coach certification online, taking and passing each ...
Best Strength and Conditioning Certification new
Having earned both NASM and ACE certifications, I noticed that while NASM’s OPT Model is more comprehensive for program design, ACE’s IFT Model is great for straightforward training approaches. ACE ...
ACE vs NASM
Welcome to my full review of the National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Nutrition Coach (NASM-CNC). This review is based on my experience taking and passing the NASM CNC, utilizing ...
NASM Nutrition Certification Review
This ISSA personal trainer review is a collection of my experience when I signed up, studied, and passed the ISSA Personal Training certification program (ISSA-CPT). I discuss where the certification ...
ISSA Review
Having completed both ACE and ISSA CPT certifications, I found that while ACE’s IFT Model offered an easy plug-and-play approach for client training, ISSA excelled in customizing programs, especially for ...
ACE vs ISSA
Hey everybody, it's Coach Tyler here! Welcome to the one and only PT Pioneer Free ISSA personal trainer certification exam study guide. This guide is tailored towards students who want ...
FREE ISSA Study Guide
Hello and welcome to my full review of the Precision Nutrition Level 1 Certification. I write this after taking and passing the Precision Nutrition course. This review includes my experience ...
Precision Nutrition Coach Review
In today’s article I review the best Group Fitness Certifications for personal trainers interested in group fitness training. As a certified group exercise instructor and personal trainer for over 10 ...
Best Group Fitness Certifications
Having completed both NASM and ISSA, I found that while NASM’s OPT Model gave me strong program design skills, ISSA excelled in teaching the business side of fitness. Whereas NASM ...
ISSA vs NASM
This certification roundup article reviews my experience taking the best Corrective Exercise Certifications (CES). I will detail the pros and cons of these three top corrective exercise programs and give ...
Best Corrective Exercise Training certification new
This article is a comprehensive ACTION personal trainer certification review. In this article, I look in-depth at the ACTION CPT program based on my experience studying the ACTION curriculum, passing ...
Action Personal Training Certificate Review
Hello NASM learners, and welcome to the PTPioneer FAQ page. All in all, this article will answer the most popular questions that people have regarding these NASM CPT study materials ...
NASM CPT Exam FAQ
Welcome to the PT Pioneer Free NSCA CSCS Study Guide, your ultimate resource to help you master the details you need for completion of the difficult NSCA CSCS exam. This ...
NSCA CSCS Study Guide
Hello and welcome to the PTPioneer comprehensive review of the ACE Health Coach Certification Study Program! After reading this review, you will know whether or not this is the health ...
ACE Health Coach Review
Having completed both NASM and NSCA CPT certifications, I found that while NASM’s OPT Model gave me a simpler, more structured approach to training, NSCA went deeper into custom program ...
NASM vs NSCA
PT Pioneer, what's up? Welcome to my article on the complete breakdown of the ACE personal training exam questions for , where you will learn all about the ACE PT ...
ACE CPT Exam FAQ
This article is a review of the top NCCA accredited personal training certifications. I have all of these fitness certifications, having studied-for and passed each exam, so I am highly ...
NCCA Accredited Certifications
Hello and welcome to PTPioneer and my ultimate breakdown of the NCSF Personal Training Certification. I write this after taking and passing the NCSF CPT course, using my experience as ...
NCSF Review
Welcome to my review of the NASM Performance Enhancement Specialist program based on taking and passing the NASM PES exam, along with my knowledge as a fitness professional for over ...
NASM PES REVIEW
As a respected organization in the area of sports medicine and fitness, NASM is legit, well recognized for its evidence-based certifications and academic programs designed for personal, athletic trainers, and ...
NASM CPT Review
This ACE certification review deeply examines the American Council on Exercise Certified Personal Trainer certificate (ACE-CPT) based on my experience studying for the ACE CPT, taking the ACE exam, and ...
ACE Certification Review
Welcome to another marvelous PTPioneer review featuring the NASM Certified Nutrition Coach (NASM-CNC)! I break down the NASM-CNC certification along with the following aspects and include both the good and ...
NASM Fitness Nutrition Specialist (FNS) Review
This article overviews my experience earning the NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist certification (NSCA-CSCS). In this review, I break down the following components of the CSCS certification: CSCS content ...
CSCS Review
Hey everybody, and welcome to my personal training certification study hub. Below, I have the most popular links to our free study materials for a variety of certification exams. And ...
Free personal trainer study guide and practice tests
Welcome to the ultimate NASM Senior Fitness Specialist certification review. It will open your eyes to the following: The purpose of the certification The core competences The cost, study materials, ...
NASM Senior Fitness Specialist Review
So, you’ve made it as far as getting certified, and by certified, let’s hope you got an accredited cert. But whether you’re certified or not, the goal is to get ...
Which Gyms Accept Which Personal Trainer Certifications?
In this online personal trainer certification review, I analyze the 6 best online personal training certifications based on my experience taking and passing each fitness course online. Taking personal trainer ...
Best Online Personal Trainer Certifications 1
Welcome to my roundup review of the cheapest personal training certifications. Having taken and passed the exams for these affordable personal trainer programs, I can give you an accurate assessment ...
The 10 cheapest personal trainer certification
This is an up-to-date review of the best prenatal fitness certifications for training pregnant women. I’ve used these certifications in my 12+ years as a personal trainer and coach. Below, ...
Best Prenatal Fitness Certifications
Hello, and welcome to my comprehensive review of the NSCA personal trainer certification. I write this breakdown after taking the NSCA-CPT course and passing the exam. I use my experience ...
NSCA CPT Review
Hello and welcome to my review of the NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist program! This review is based on my experience taking, passing, and using the NASM CES, including my knowledge ...
NASM CES Review
Similar to the NASM CES (corrective exercise specialist) certification, the ACE orthopedic exercise specialist cert was designed to help treat clients that have multiple muscular imbalances or musculoskeletal problems. By ...
ACE Orthopedic Exercise Specialist Review
Here is my full breakdown of the ACE Group Fitness Instructor Certification. I base this on taking the course, passing the exam, factoring in over a decade as a group ...
ACE Group Fitness Instructor Certification Review
This is my review of the AFAA Personal Fitness Trainer program (AFAA-PFT) based on signing up for, studying, and passing the final AFAA exam, as well as using the AFAA ...
AFAA Review
This PTPioneer NESTA Personal Fitness Trainer Certification Review is based on my experience taking the NESTA PFT certification course, passing the NESTA exam, and working in the industry as a ...
NESTA Review
This NPTI CPT review is based on my experience taking the National Personal Training Institute certification course and passing the NPTI personal trainer exam. I have been a personal trainer ...
NPTI Review
This ACSM certification review is based on my experience taking the ACSM CPT course, studying for and passing the ACSM exam, and working in the fitness industry using the ACSM ...
ACSM CPT Review
Get your copy of the NASM Cheat Sheet. It helps immensely in studying for the exam. The download is a high-definition printable PDF. Courtesy of Trainer Academy. Get the FREE ...
NASM Cheatsheet
Welcome to my PTPioneer article featuring the top 9 easiest personal training certifications. Having reviewed each of these using my experience as a personal trainer for over 10 years, I’m ...
The Top 10 Easiest Personal Trainer Certifications
Welcome to the most authoritative review of the planet's two most prestigious water aerobics certifications. I'll apply all my 10+ years of experience in the fitness industry to do a ...
Best Water Aerobics Certifications
Hey everybody, and welcome to the ultimate guide on indoor cycling certifications in . Here is how I'll compare the top contenders: Overall recognition Study materials Cost vs. value By ...
Indoor cycling certification
Hello, and welcome to PT Pioneer, your one-stop shop for everything related to the fitness profession. Usually, I share reviews and career guides based on the US fitness industry, but ...
Best Personal Trainer Certification In The UK
Hello ACSM learners, and welcome to the PT Pioneer FAQ page. All in all, this article will answer the most popular questions that people have regarding these ACSM CPT study ...
ACSM Exam FAQ
To pass the NASM CPT exam, you will need the right study material, study guides and plans, practice exams, as well as cheat sheets and flashcards to help you prepare ...
NASM Exam Prep
Having gone through both the ACE and AFAA certifications, I found them to be excellent for trainers just starting out. The ACE IFT Model offers a clear, easy-to-follow system for ...
ACE vs AFAA 1
Having both NASM and ACSM certifications, I found that while NASM’s OPT Model was perfect for building structured workout programs, ACSM focused more on screening clients for risk factors and ...
NASM vs ACSM
For many of the career paths found within the fitness industry, certification helps to show that you really are an expert in your field. But the range of certifications available ...
ACSM Certifications
All around the world, more and more people are starting to look after their bodies. So the fitness industry should be booming, right? As a personal trainer, you should have ...
How to become an online personal trainer
What's up PTPioneer Readers!? Welcome to the CSCS Study Guide Exam Preparation. This CSCS exam prep hub will serve readers with many articles to help you prepare for the exam ...
CSCS Exam Prep
Hey everybody, and welcome to the ultimate ACE CPT test prep hub. In this hub, you will learn all of the most important ACE exam tips and the most important ...
ACE Test Prep
This article is the most informative piece you will ever find on the internet concerning NASM CEU options. It is an opportunity to learn: Why you need advanced certifications? Where ...
NASM Continuing Education Credit Options
Welcome to an in-depth exploration of ACE Continuing Education. We'll explore the following options: Advanced cert Seminars General cert Online courses To guide you, I have invoked my 10+ years ...
ACE Continuing Education Options new
Let me tell you guys all about the NASM golf fitness specialist certification! By the end of this article, you will know whether or not this certification is right for ...
NASM Golf Fitness Certification
​​ ​​Welcome to my comprehensive article breaking down the NFPT personal trainer certification. Having gone through NFPT’s materials and passed their personal training exam, I am able to give you ...
NFPT Review
Welcome to the PT Pioneer NSCA CSCS exam information breakdown, and I hope this article assists you in learning about the NSCA-CSCS. This article discusses the details of the National ...
CSCS Exam FAQ
Having completed both ACE CPT and NSCA CPT, I found that while ACE provided a more simplified approach to training with an easier exam, NSCA offered much deeper exercise programming ...
ACE vs NSCA
Having completed both NASM and NCCPT certifications, I found that while NASM’s OPT Model gave me an excellent, structured template for general fitness clients, NCCPT focused more on training special ...
NASM vs NCCPT
Welcome to the American Council on Exercise Certified Personal Trainer Study Guide Exam Preparation. As an ACE certified personal trainer, the world of fitness is at your fingertips. This page ...
ACE Exam Prep
Get your copy of the ISSA CPT exam Cheat Sheet. It helps immensely in studying for the exam. The download is a high-definition printable PDF. Courtesy of Trainer Academy. Get ...
ISSA Cheatsheet
After you take the full CSCS practice exam above, you will know which domains you are stronger and weaker in, respectively. Then, you can use the individual CSCS practice quizzes ...
NSCA CSCS Practice Exams
After you complete the full ACE practice test above, you'll have a better grasp of which domains you are stronger and weaker in. Use your domain quizzes below to hone-in ...
ACE Practice Exams
After you've taken the full ACSM practice test, you'll know the areas of knowledge in the ACSM curriculum that you need to focus on during your studies. You can use ...
ACSM Practice Exams
The NASM Weight Loss Specialization will appeal to personal trainers who specifically deal with clients looking to lose weight. This is a comprehensive program that goes deep into the psychology ...
NASM Weight Loss Specialist Certification Review 1
Having experience with both NSCA CPT and ACSM CPT, I found that while NSCA focuses more on strength and conditioning with a deeper dive into exercise science, ACSM emphasizes overall ...
ACSM vs NSCA
Having earned both ACSM and ACE certifications, I found ACSM to focus more on aerobic exercise and general health, whereas ACE dives deeper into exercise technique, resistance programming, and behavioral ...
ACSM vs ACE
Welcome to the PTPioneer NASM study plan page, part of the extensive NASM study hub. Throughout this page, you will be able to help decide on a proper plan and ...
NASM Study Plan
Once you finish the ISSA practice exam above, you'll have a better understanding of which domains you know better and which need more work. Afterwards, you can use the domain ...
ISSA Practice Exams
Hey everybody, Coach Tyler here and welcome to my article on the various personal training certification types. It's a question that I get asked often, so, What are the differences ...
Personal Training Certification Types To Choose From
If you thinking of joining the growing world of fitness, one of the best places to start is as a personal trainer. And it's a job that lets you better ...
How to Become a Personal Trainer and Nutritionist
The cost for a personal trainer certification is generally between $399 and $1000 depending on the certification, the study materials you purchase, and any promotions you take advantage of when ...
How much does it cost to become a personal trainer
Hey everybody, and welcome to my free NASM FNS study guide. The study guide for the NASM fitness nutrition specialist certification follows the most recent nutrition textbook (6th edition) by Paul Insel ...
FREE NASM FNS Study guide
Thinking of becoming NASM-certified and not sure which of the courses to start with? No worries. Take advantage of my 10+ years of experience as I compare the following certs: ...
NASM Certifications Reviews
This expository review and comparison of all ACE certifications will help showcase the following: The Focus Who is it meant for Who it is not meant for The cost and ...
ACE CERTIFICATIONS REVIEWS
Welcome to the ultimate guide to the best CEUs for personal trainers. Continuing education units (CEUs) are also called continuing education credits (CECs). All certified personal trainers must complete educational ...
Cheap CEUs for Personal Trainers 1
In this article, I will rely on my 10+ years of experience to walk you through all the available TRX Certification courses and training options. Currently, these courses are offered ...
TRX Certification Information
This NETA CPT review looks at the National Exercise Trainer Association Certified Personal Trainer certification based on my experience studying for the NETA CPT and passing the NETA CPT exam ...
NETA Review
***Cooper Institute has partnered up with ACE, and all previous CPTs through CI will now be ACE Certified. All future certs will go through ACE*** Welcome, everybody to my official ...
Cooper Institute Review
Having completed both ISSA and NSCA CPT, I found that while ISSA focuses heavily on training special populations and general fitness, NSCA dives deeper into exercise science and strength programming ...
ISSA vs NSCA
Starting a career as a certified personal trainer may seem daunting. With our roadmap to success, you’ll quickly be on your way to your first paying client. So you’ve decided ...
How to Get a Personal Trainer Certification: Your Complete Roadmap 
Get your copy of the NSCA CSCS exam Cheat Sheet. It helps immensely in studying for the exam. The download is a high-definition printable PDF. Courtesy of Trainer Academy. Get ...
NSCA CSCS Cheatsheet
Welcome to the PTPioneer CSCS study plan page, part of the extensive NSCA CSCS study hub. Throughout this page, you will be able to help decide on a proper plan ...
NSCA CSCS Study Plan
Welcome to my ACE Study Plan page, the first of the materials for studying for the ACE CPT program. Check out this awesome free study plan preview, which includes 4 ...
ACE Study Plan
Hello! Welcome to the PTPioneer ISSA study plan page designed to help all ISSA students decide on a proper plan and time frame for your studies in the International Sports ...
ISSA Study Plan
Hello everyone. And welcome to the International Sports Sciences Association Personal Trainer Certification (ISSA CPT) Exam Prep Hub, brought to you by yours truly, PTPioneer! The purpose of this page ...
ISSA Exam Prep
Get your copy of the ACSM CPT exam Cheat Sheet. It helps immensely in studying for the exam. The download is a high-definition printable PDF. Courtesy of Trainer Academy. Get ...
ACSM Cheatsheet
Welcome to the PTPioneer ACSM study plan page, part of the extensive ACSM study hub. Throughout this page, you will be able to help decide on a proper plan and ...
ACSM Study Plan
After you have taken the full NASM practice exam above, you will get a better understanding of which domains you are strong and weak in. Use the domain quizzes below ...
NASM Practice Exams
Welcome to the ultimate PT Pioneer ACSM flashcards page. Secrets to Passing the ACSM Exam Secret #1: Get your copy of the ACSM CPT exam cheat sheet and our study ...
ACSM Flashcards
Welcome to the complete PT Pioneer Free CSCS flashcards page. This page contains knowledge cards that cover most of the items you need to know to progress through the CSCS ...
NSCA CSCS Flashcards
Welcome to another PTPioneer article serving you on your quest to become an ISSA-certified personal trainer! This portion of the ISSA CPT Exam Prep Study Hub is the flashcard page, ...
ISSA Flashcards
Welcome to the PT Pioneer ACE Flash Cards page. The purpose of this page is to streamline the process of preparing for your ACE CPT exam by honing your understanding ...
ACE Flashcards
Secrets to Passing the NASM Exam Secret #1: Get your copy of the NASM CPT exam cheat sheet and our study plan. It helps immensely in your ability to study ...
NASM Flashcards
Get your copy of the ACE CPT exam Cheat Sheet. It helps immensely in studying for the exam. The download is a high-definition printable PDF. Courtesy of Trainer Academy. Get ...
ACE Cheat Sheet
Hey everybody, and welcome to PT Pioneer. If you’re new here, this is your one-stop shop for all things related to professional fitness. You're in the right place if you ...
Best Weightlifting Certifications
Hey everyone, and welcome to PTPioneer, your one-stop shop for career and academic advice in the fitness world. This article will take a swipe at the world of kickboxing and ...
Best Kickboxing Certification
Hey everyone, and welcome to PT Pioneer. My name is Tyler, and this is your ultimate destination for all things related to making it in the fitness industry. In this ...
Best Exercise Therapy Certification
So you’re considering the life of a fitness guru? The life of a personal trainer is full of promise, reward, and fulfillment. If that's the case, you’re in the right ...
Best Personal Trainer Schools
Hey everybody, welcome to my ultimate comparison of top weight management/weight loss certifications. Here's how I compare them: Overall industry recognition Study materials and exam Cost compared to the value ...
Best weight management certifications
Welcome to my complete NCCPT review. This article breaks down the NCCPT personal trainer certification based on over a decade of my experience in the fitness industry. I have the ...
NCCPT Review
ISSA and ACSM are quality personal trainer certifications that allow you to get a job at most gyms or fitness studios. The ISSA is well-regarded for its special populations and ...
ISSA vs ACSM

“Best of” Personal Trainer Certification Articles Only:

Best Nutrition Certifications 1
This article is a collection of my experience taking the eight best nutrition certifications in the fitness industry. For each ...
Best Personal Trainer Certifications
In this tier list of top personal training certifications, I’ve ranked them from S Tier to D Tier based on ...
Best Health Coach Programs
Welcome to my PTPioneer breakdown of the top 7 Health Coach Certification Programs. Having taken these health coach courses, I ...
Best Strength and Conditioning Certification new
This review compares the top five best strength and conditioning coach certifications. I base my review on studying for each ...
Best Group Fitness Certifications
In today’s article I review the best Group Fitness Certifications for personal trainers interested in group fitness training. As a ...
Best Corrective Exercise Training certification new
This certification roundup article reviews my experience taking the best Corrective Exercise Certifications (CES). I will detail the pros and ...
Which Gyms Accept Which Personal Trainer Certifications?
So, you’ve made it as far as getting certified, and by certified, let’s hope you got an accredited cert. But ...
Best Pilates Certifications
Hi, everyone! Today's article reviews a type of group fitness certification and class style that has become extremely popular worldwide ...
Best Online Personal Trainer Certifications 1
In this online personal trainer certification review, I analyze the 6 best online personal training certifications based on my experience ...
The 10 cheapest personal trainer certification
Welcome to my roundup review of the cheapest personal training certifications. Having taken and passed the exams for these affordable ...
Best holistic nutrition certification
Welcome to another one of my in-depth looks into some of the best certifications available to you, especially those interested ...
The Top 10 Easiest Personal Trainer Certifications
Welcome to my PTPioneer article featuring the top 9 easiest personal training certifications. Having reviewed each of these using my ...
Best Personal Trainer Certification In Canada
Hey everybody, and welcome to PT Pioneer. If you’re in the fitness industry in Canada or looking to get started, ...
Best Yoga Certification/Training Courses
Welcome to the ultimate roundup comparison of the top yoga certifications. In this yoga instructor certification breakdown, I judge each ...
Best Sports Nutrition Certification Programs
This article is an overview of the 6 best sports nutrition certifications in the fitness industry. I have personally taken ...
NASM Certifications Reviews
Thinking of becoming NASM-certified and not sure which of the courses to start with? No worries. Take advantage of my ...
Best Weightlifting Certifications
Hey everybody, and welcome to PT Pioneer. If you’re new here, this is your one-stop shop for all things related ...
Best Senior Fitness Certification
Hello everyone, and welcome to PT Pioneer, your one-stop shop for all things related to the health and fitness industry ...
Best Bodybuilding Coach Certification
The best bodybuilding certifications in the industry are the ISSA Bodybuilding certification and the NASM bodybuilding certification, with several other ...
Best Personal Trainer Schools
So you’re considering the life of a fitness guru? The life of a personal trainer is full of promise, reward, ...
Best weight management certifications
Hey everybody, welcome to my ultimate comparison of top weight management/weight loss certifications. Here's how I compare them: Overall industry ...
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Individual Personal Trainer Certification Reviews Only:

NASM Nutrition Certification Review
Welcome to my full review of the National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Nutrition Coach (NASM-CNC). This review is based on my experience taking and passing the NASM CNC, utilizing ...
ISSA Review
This ISSA personal trainer review is a collection of my experience when I signed up, studied, and passed the ISSA Personal Training certification program (ISSA-CPT). I discuss where the certification ...
Precision Nutrition Coach Review
Hello and welcome to my full review of the Precision Nutrition Level 1 Certification. I write this after taking and passing the Precision Nutrition course. This review includes my experience ...
Action Personal Training Certificate Review
This article is a comprehensive ACTION personal trainer certification review. In this article, I look in-depth at the ACTION CPT program based on my experience studying the ACTION curriculum, passing ...
ACE Health Coach Review
Hello and welcome to the PTPioneer comprehensive review of the ACE Health Coach Certification Study Program! After reading this review, you will know whether or not this is the health ...
NCSF Review
Hello and welcome to PTPioneer and my ultimate breakdown of the NCSF Personal Training Certification. I write this after taking and passing the NCSF CPT course, using my experience as ...
NASM PES REVIEW
Welcome to my review of the NASM Performance Enhancement Specialist program based on taking and passing the NASM PES exam, along with my knowledge as a fitness professional for over ...
NASM CPT Review
As a respected organization in the area of sports medicine and fitness, NASM is legit, well recognized for its evidence-based certifications and academic programs designed for personal, athletic trainers, and ...
ACE Certification Review
This ACE certification review deeply examines the American Council on Exercise Certified Personal Trainer certificate (ACE-CPT) based on my experience studying for the ACE CPT, taking the ACE exam, and ...
NASM Fitness Nutrition Specialist (FNS) Review
Welcome to another marvelous PTPioneer review featuring the NASM Certified Nutrition Coach (NASM-CNC)! I break down the NASM-CNC certification along with the following aspects and include both the good and ...
CSCS Review
This article overviews my experience earning the NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist certification (NSCA-CSCS). In this review, I break down the following components of the CSCS certification: CSCS content ...
NASM Senior Fitness Specialist Review
Welcome to the ultimate NASM Senior Fitness Specialist certification review. It will open your eyes to the following: The purpose of the certification The core competences The cost, study materials, ...
NSCA CPT Review
Hello, and welcome to my comprehensive review of the NSCA personal trainer certification. I write this breakdown after taking the NSCA-CPT course and passing the exam. I use my experience ...
NASM CES Review
Hello and welcome to my review of the NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist program! This review is based on my experience taking, passing, and using the NASM CES, including my knowledge ...
ACE Orthopedic Exercise Specialist Review
Similar to the NASM CES (corrective exercise specialist) certification, the ACE orthopedic exercise specialist cert was designed to help treat clients that have multiple muscular imbalances or musculoskeletal problems. By ...
ACE Group Fitness Instructor Certification Review
Here is my full breakdown of the ACE Group Fitness Instructor Certification. I base this on taking the course, passing the exam, factoring in over a decade as a group ...
AFAA Review
This is my review of the AFAA Personal Fitness Trainer program (AFAA-PFT) based on signing up for, studying, and passing the final AFAA exam, as well as using the AFAA ...
NESTA Review
This PTPioneer NESTA Personal Fitness Trainer Certification Review is based on my experience taking the NESTA PFT certification course, passing the NESTA exam, and working in the industry as a ...
NPTI Review
This NPTI CPT review is based on my experience taking the National Personal Training Institute certification course and passing the NPTI personal trainer exam. I have been a personal trainer ...
ACSM CPT Review
This ACSM certification review is based on my experience taking the ACSM CPT course, studying for and passing the ACSM exam, and working in the fitness industry using the ACSM ...
NFPT Review
​​ ​​Welcome to my comprehensive article breaking down the NFPT personal trainer certification. Having gone through NFPT’s materials and passed their personal training exam, I am able to give you ...
NASM Weight Loss Specialist Certification Review 1
The NASM Weight Loss Specialization will appeal to personal trainers who specifically deal with clients looking to lose weight. This is a comprehensive program that goes deep into the psychology ...
NASM Certifications Reviews
Thinking of becoming NASM-certified and not sure which of the courses to start with? No worries. Take advantage of my 10+ years of experience as I compare the following certs: ...
ACE CERTIFICATIONS REVIEWS
This expository review and comparison of all ACE certifications will help showcase the following: The Focus Who is it meant for Who it is not meant for The cost and ...
NETA Review
This NETA CPT review looks at the National Exercise Trainer Association Certified Personal Trainer certification based on my experience studying for the NETA CPT and passing the NETA CPT exam ...
Cooper Institute Review
***Cooper Institute has partnered up with ACE, and all previous CPTs through CI will now be ACE Certified. All future certs will go through ACE*** Welcome, everybody to my official ...
NCCPT Review
Welcome to my complete NCCPT review. This article breaks down the NCCPT personal trainer certification based on over a decade of my experience in the fitness industry. I have the ...

Personal Trainer Certification Comparison (Vs) Articles Only:

ACE vs NASM
Having earned both NASM and ACE certifications, I noticed that while NASM’s OPT Model is more comprehensive for program design, ...
ACE vs ISSA
Having completed both ACE and ISSA CPT certifications, I found that while ACE’s IFT Model offered an easy plug-and-play approach ...
ISSA vs NASM
Having completed both NASM and ISSA, I found that while NASM’s OPT Model gave me strong program design skills, ISSA ...
NASM vs NSCA
Having completed both NASM and NSCA CPT certifications, I found that while NASM’s OPT Model gave me a simpler, more ...
ACE vs AFAA 1
Having gone through both the ACE and AFAA certifications, I found them to be excellent for trainers just starting out ...
NASM vs ACSM
Having both NASM and ACSM certifications, I found that while NASM’s OPT Model was perfect for building structured workout programs, ...
ACE vs NSCA
Having completed both ACE CPT and NSCA CPT, I found that while ACE provided a more simplified approach to training ...
NASM vs NCCPT
Having completed both NASM and NCCPT certifications, I found that while NASM’s OPT Model gave me an excellent, structured template ...
NSCA CPT vs CSCS
The NSCA CPT and CSCS certifications both provide an outstanding curriculum centered on science-based strength and conditioning principles. While the ...
ACSM vs NSCA
Having experience with both NSCA CPT and ACSM CPT, I found that while NSCA focuses more on strength and conditioning ...
ACSM vs ACE
Having earned both ACSM and ACE certifications, I found ACSM to focus more on aerobic exercise and general health, whereas ...
NCSF vs NASM
NCSF and NASM are two of the top personal trainer certifications in the fitness industry. While both offer excellent training ...
NASM Certifications Reviews
Thinking of becoming NASM-certified and not sure which of the courses to start with? No worries. Take advantage of my ...
ISSA vs NSCA
Having completed both ISSA and NSCA CPT, I found that while ISSA focuses heavily on training special populations and general ...
NASM vs AFAA
The NASM and AFAA personal training certifications are both high-quality, NCCA-accredited programs. While NASM CPT is more respected and offers ...
ISSA vs ACSM
ISSA and ACSM are quality personal trainer certifications that allow you to get a job at most gyms or fitness ...

Personal Trainer Certification Study Articles Only:

FREE NASM Study Guide
Welcome to the PT Pioneer Free NASM Study Guide. This guide helps speed up your progress towards completion of NASM's ...
FREE ACE Study Guide
Welcome to the PT Pioneer ACE study guide. This is your ultimate resource for ACE exam preparation and implementation of ...
NASM CPT Exam FAQ
Hello NASM learners, and welcome to the PTPioneer FAQ page. All in all, this article will answer the most popular ...
Free personal trainer study guide and practice tests
Hey everybody, and welcome to my personal training certification study hub. Below, I have the most popular links to our ...
ACSM Exam FAQ
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