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Essentials of Personal Training, 3rd Edition
Get NSCA's Essentials of Personal Training, Third Edition — a trusted resource for students, personal trainers, fitness professionals, and NSCA-CPT® exam prep.
2025 Award Winners
Congratulations to the NSCA's 2025 awardees for their dedication and contributions to the NSCA and the field of strength and conditioning.
Personal Trainers Virtual Conference
NSCA's Personal Trainers Conference returns in 2026 after upgrades at NSCA HQ. PTCon 2026 will deliver online personal training for all fitness professionals.
The 5 Stages of a Fitness Business Owner’s Journey
February 18, 2019
Ryan Ketchum describes the five stages of a fitness business owner’s journey as an individual transitions from a fitness professional to a fitness business owner.
Personal trainers Organization and Administration Professional Development Fitness Industry Marketing Business Management
From the Field – The Journey to Building a Sports Performance Facility: From Head Trainer to Business Owner
December 11, 2025
This PTQ article shares a real-world story to give inspiration and practical advice on creating your own sport performance business. Visit NSCA online to read more on athletic performance and professional development.
Personal trainers Program design Organization and Administration Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment Safety Emergency Procedures Legal Issues Professional Development Development Programs Coaching Careers Business Management Fitness Center Sport Performance Gym Fitness Programs Entrepreneurial
Before You Jump—Considerations Prior to Opening Your Own Facility
June 1, 2017
Before taking any steps toward opening a facility, the personal trainer should review the following considerations to ensure they are making the right decision.
Personal trainers Coaches Organization and Administration Professional Development PTQ fitness facility business owner personal training
The Sales Presentation—An In-Depth Look and Building a Customized System for Success
December 31, 2018
Beyond the programming, exercise technique, and human physiology, it is also important to create a customized system for sales success. Re-framing the purpose of the sales presentation in the proper light and creating a customized system that will allow a fitness professional to sell their services with integrity can allow them to help more clients.
Personal trainers Professional Development Fitness Industry Personal Training Business Sales Sales Presentation
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