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The ISSA Corrective Exercise Specialist is one of the best corrective exercise certifications on the market. Whether you want to learn more about corrective exercise, add continuing education units to help you renew your personal training certification, or reach more specialized clients, this is one of my top picks. The ISSA remains one of the … Read more
The ISSA Bodybuilding Coach Specialist is a certification specialization from the ISSA that teaches the tools to be able to work with bodybuilding athletes. If you are a current personal trainer who wants to learn more about bodybuilding techniques, ISSA has created an excellent course you can use to further your fitness knowledge. In this … Read more
Which personal trainer certification is best for you? We created this essential quiz to help you choose the perfect certification for YOU based on your goals, learning style, and more. Hello and welcome to Trainer Academy! We are going to be going over the ACE Certified Personal Trainer program in detail to help you determine … Read more
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Which nutrition certification is best for you? We created this essential quiz to help you choose the perfect certification for YOU based on your goals, learning style, and more. Hello everyone, and welcome to the Trainer Academy NASM vs. ISSA Comparison Article. This is going to be a general overview of the pros and cons … Read more
Which online PT certification is best for you? We created this essential quiz to help you choose the perfect certification for YOU based on your goals, learning style, and more. Welcome to Trainer Academy’s ultimate breakdown of the best personal trainer certifications and courses. In this article, you’ll learn about: By the end of this … Read more
Welcome to the Trainer Academy breakdown of how much it costs to become a personal trainer. The cost of personal training certifications varies. We highly recommend that you take our helpful quiz to find out which one is best for you for the price. In this article, we’ll dive into the following areas that affect … Read more
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