NASM Offers Introduction to Personal Fitness Training Course Free of Charge in July

This Limited-Time Offer Gives Prospective Personal Trainers an Opportunity to Jump Start Their Careers With NASM's Exclusive Course

CALABASAS, CA--(Marketwire - July 7, 2009) - The National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), a global leader in personal training certification and sports performance training, announced today it will offer its exclusive Introduction to Personal Fitness Training (IPFT) course at no charge until July 31, 2009.

Based on NASM's proprietary evidence-based Optimum Performance Training (OPT) model, the NASM IPFT course is ideal for individuals with a passion for fitness and interested in exploring a career in personal training. The course, valued at $149, is highly regarded nationally by many health clubs and provides individuals the foundational knowledge needed for pursuing a career in personal fitness training.

Students who enroll in the IPFT course will receive expert instruction on the fundamentals of fitness training and cover core concepts in flexibility, stabilization, resistance, cardio-respiratory and overall wellness. Upon completion of the course, students can test their fitness-training knowledge with a 100-question exam.

"With the demand for qualified personal trainers expected to grow 27 percent by 2016*, the online IPFT course is perfect for anyone looking to break into the health and fitness industry," said Dr. Micheal Clark, NASM Chief Executive Officer.

"We also understand that budgets are tight in this economy and people are researching new career possibilities. NASM is pleased to offer this opportunity to anyone interested in learning more about a career as a personal fitness trainer," added Clark. "And finally, because our society continues to lose ground in the fight against obesity, we wanted to expose more people to the fundamentals of exercise. Our hope is that this will empower others to lead healthier lives."

Students who purchased the NASM IPFT course within the last 60 days are eligible to apply their previously-paid enrollment fee (up to $149) toward the future purchase of the Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) certification course from NASM by September 30, 2009.

For more information about this limited-time offer or to become a certified personal trainer with NASM, visit Introduction to Personal Fitness Training Free of Charge in July 2009 | NASM.

*Source: U.S. Department of Labor (Fitness Workers)

About NASM

Since 1987, the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), a global leader in personal training certification and sports performance training, has been providing evidence-based certifications and advanced credentials for health and fitness professionals. To learn more visit Personal Trainer Certification, Fitness Training | NASM or call 1.800.460.NASM (6276).