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The Fitness Trainer Academy’s Rating Score™ is 86.40 out of 100 — the single number for how trusted a business is locally, built from review quality, volume, recency, and how the business responds.
The Fitness Trainer Academy is an Official Academic Partner and Licensed Provider of two of the most rigorous and prestigious national organizations in the industry,The National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) and The National Council on Strength and Fitness (NCSF). When you have these organizations backing your certificate, people will know you?ve earned your stripes.
“Helping people has always been something that I?ve loved doing. Fitness, has also been something that has intrigued me since I was a child. How the body works, what nutrition will do for you, what works and what doesn?t. More importantly, WHY it works and why something doesn?t work. I?ve enjoyed every minute of training, the passion you feel through the client?s rate of perceived exertion, the satisfaction they feel when they start noticing results, even noticing neural adaptations such as stabilizer muscles strengthening to enhance proper form. That?s when I knew personal training was for me. I earned my Certified Personal Trainer certification as well as a certification in Sports Nutrition from The Fitness Trainer Academy, a school that was so insightful I did not want it to end! I?ve earned additional nationally recognized certifications to continue my education following The Fitness Trainer Academy. However, none of them came close to the knowledge that I learned at The Fitness Trainer Academy. Especially the hands on portion of the class, which really gives you that, ?I?m ready to train!? feel! I highly recommend The Fitness Trainer Academy to anyone that's ready to turn their passion into a career in the world of fitness!”
“Being in management I was looking for a reason to give a slightly lesser rating in at least one category. However, I couldn't justify giving anything less than 5's across the board. I have been in the Fitness Industry for a very long time. Going here to brush up and stay current on what's going on in the Personal Training turned into much more than I could have hoped for. The instruction is top notch. You can see the passion for teaching and the extensive knowledge and preparedness come out in every class. During my time of hiring personal trainers, I wish they all would have gone to FTA. I would have no doubt that they knew what they were doing. From Assessment and Programming to hands on training and test Prep, FTA is by far the best PT School that I have experienced in over a quarter of a century of Training. Not only would I recommend FTA to any Personal Trainer that is serious about what they do, but I would go again. Thanks CJ! Coach Scott G. Smith King Cat Fitness”
“This is an exceptional business! The instructors are intensely passionate about what they do and it shows in how they teach! Not only are the instructors passionate, but they are also extremely experienced and knowledgeable, which translates into a much more accurate and engaging learning experience. The hands on learning makes this program stand out from the crowd! Experiencing live training and participating physically makes all the difference! The hands on learning is both diverse and thorough, which you won't find anywhere else. They truly care about your success and make you feel like family; going way above and beyond for any student who may need any extra help or would just like further hands on training! They're professional yet entertaining, & you can be confident in knowing that you're getting accredited and recognized certifications. Truly a great business and an exceptional experience all around!”
“As a bodybuilding enthusiast and someone who has been in the gym for years, I thought I knew all I needed to know as far as proper training and diet goes. However, After attending the FTA I learned so much more in depth about our sport. The instructor/trainer is very knowledgeable and has a great teaching ability. He made it easy to understand all of the proper techniques, nomenclature, anatomy and delved into diet to a degree I had no idea about. The class has truly transformed the way I train, my knowledge about fitness and diet and increased my passion to teach others. You will not find a better hands on place to hone your skills and become the best trainer you can be!”
“The fitness trainer academy has been instrumental in my journey to becoming a personal trainer. The instructor's extensive knowledge and contagious passion about fitness is immediately obvious on day one of class. The hands on approach reinforced each lesson, requiring us to apply the information and skills we had covered. The instructor made sure we thoroughly understood functional anatomy, biomechanics, and nutrition so that we could develop a program for any client. We also studies physical assessments, program design and business management. I highly recommend the program to anyone thinking about becoming a personal trainer.”
“I have hired multiple trainers over the last 6 years. I never felt like I knew what I was doing without guidance from a trianer. In the 6 years of paying thousands to try to accomplish what I wanted, I never seemed to get there. After speaking with FTA and their guidence I now feel like I know the knowledge to not only help myself but to help others. I whole heartedly recommend this school to anyone who is considering getting the tools they need to help themselves and others in their journey for a happier healthier life!”
“I would highly recommend The Fitness Trainer Academy to anyone who wants to properly learn how to become a better personal trainer or just simply a better "self" trainer! The knowledge in the different training methods of fitness and in sports nutrition along side the hands-on training I received really gave me the skills I was looking for to be confident as a personal trainer. In my opinion, there really is no better place to learn!!”
“I have attended the Fitness Trainer Academy and it is one of the best educational experiences that I have ever had. My instructor, CJ, has been extremely knowledgeable and helpful, providing me with the knowledge I need to succeed in the personal trainer industry and beyond. I feel that my decision in enrolling to the Fitness Trainer Academy was one of the best decisions I have ever made.”
“Real world experience that I could never get just from the books alone! A mentality of excellence which is plain to see. A student centric approach that makes me feel like I really matter! Coach CJ has such passion for what he does and it was evident since the first time I met him. If you are on the fence about FTA, then I urge you to jump in! You won't regret it.”
“The Fitness Trainer Academy is by far the best "hands on" personal training school out there. CJ is a one of a kind instructor, from years of experience and one of the most knowledgeable trainers that I've met. If you are looking for the proper guidance, and education towards pursuing a career in personal training then look no further. FTA is the best.”
“The Fitness Trainer Academy and its team has always and continues to provide the highest level of support and passion for every student. FTA shows its commitment to excellence with every registered student by not only offering the industries top level credentials but by their continued support and willingness to go the extra mile.”
“Classes are very informative and fun! Owner/instructor CJ breaks everything down in easy to understand terms and you'll feel confident in what you're learning. I was a little nervous that I'd be overwhelmed with so much to learn but that has not been the case. Hands down the best way to get your personal training certification!”
“The Fitness Trainer Academy is by far the best personal training school out there! It exceeded my expectations and CJ, the instructor, is extremely knowledgable. He is an amazing instructor and mentor! If you want to become an elite personal trainer I suggest taking this class!”
“FTA provided exceptional hands on experience and knowledge to be nothing but successful in the fitness industry! I enjoyed every second of this awesome and informative course that truly goes above and beyond your expectations. I highly recommend the Fitness Trainer Academy! :)”
“CJ has great knowledge in fitness and is a great trainer. He is an excellent teacher and motivator in the classroom. The student is given great hands on training and when finished with the FTA curriculum is quite capable of training clients.”
“This is an exceptional business! The instructors are intensely passionate about what they do and it shows in how they teach! FTA is an amazing company! They really care about their customer and go the extra mile!”
“This school has been a game changer within the fitness industry. The course is very extensive and provides practical and technical knowledge to prepare you for the real life career of a fitness professional.”
“The hands-on curriculum and awesome teachers at The Fitness Trainer Academy gave me the boost I needed to confidently start my own training business and help my clients! Thanks Guys, you are the best!”
“FTA is an amazing program and company. FTA gave me the chance not to only help others with their health and fitness but it also helped me out in my daily routine.”
“FTA was a fun, extremely informative, 12 weeks in and out classroom greatness. I suggest them for anyone looking for an online or hands in PT certification.”
“Having done online classes before I believe The FTA far excels any online course alone by bridging the gap with their knowledgeable and hands on approach.”
“Great group of trainers who care about helping clients, and teaching safe effective technique. NO shortcuts or gimmicks here, just great people!”
“Dedication, experience, knowledge and family. That is how I describe FTA. Best choice I have ever made.”
“FTA has the best hands on training class for individuals looking to become a certified personal trainer!”
“Incredible gym with incredible people! I have enjoyed every experience I have had working out here!”
“Great professional atmosphere. A well rounded course. Would definitely recommend.”
“Amazing company! They really care about their customer and go the extra mile!”
“They're wonderful!”
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