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I conduct certification classes for the fitness organization, AAAI/ISMA. This brings me in contact with thousands of people every year. Because of this privilege, I have a very good idea of the study habits of those who pass certification exams and those who do not pass. I also have some other useful ideas that can help you also if you are trying to become a personal fitness trainer. The points I list here will work for most other fitness certifications as well. 1. Use earplugs. It doesn't matter what fitness certification you are trying to pass, if you are in a room with a bunch of other people, you may be easily distracted during the test by all the little noises that others make. This can mean the difference between passing and failing a test. ...

You studied for months and finally passed your personal trainer exam. You jump for joy and call your family and friends to tell them the good news. Everyone congratulates you and wishes you the best, but after the excitement dies down and reality sets in it dawns on you: “Now what?” How am I supposed to get my first client? What will my first day on the job be like? Where can I get liability insurance? ...