So you’ve got your certification … now what?? Personal trainers have so many options to choose from when getting started in the fitness business. It’s important to have a broad view of what opportunities exist, the pros and cons of each and a clear picture of what position will best suit your talents, your passion and your expectations for the fitness industry.

Congratulations! You've passed your ACE exam and you are now an ACE-certified fitness professional! You may have questions now as to what your next step should be. Learn about two continuing education bundles that will help you thrive in your new career as a fitness professional.

Often times, these professions are confused because they have many similar qualities and characteristics; however, there are some very distinct differences that you should know. Learn more.

Are you looking for an edge in passing the exam? Although there isn’t a magical pill or some special flash cards with all the answers available for purchase, I do hope to provide some valuable insight and directions. Hopefully, this will help improve your odds and make your preparation – and professional journey – more enjoyable. I hope my 10 steps will help guide you through the process and get you confident that you will be successful in taking the ACE exam. If I can do it, I know you can as w

To truly understand how the ACE Integrated Fitness Training (ACE IFT™) Model was created, let’s first review why it was created. Learn more about the ACE IFT Model and how it was developed.

So you’ve decided you want to become an ACE-certified Personal Trainer, but are unsure of which study package to choose. Well, look no further! We’ll help you break down the options and identify the study bundle that’s right for you.

And just like the world, the body turns on an axis of rotation. But unlike the earth, the body has multiple axes of rotation options. And closely linked with the axis of rotation are planes of motion. Before you can understand the axis of rotation you need to review which planes of motion exist and how they divide the body.

Find out more about the 3rd vs 4th edition of the ACE Personal Trainer Manual.

The first part of your manual – be it the ACE Group Fitness Instructor Manual or the ACE 3rd edition Personal Trainer Manual – is packed with four chapters of background science. These chapters include information on exercise physiology, anatomy, biomechanics and applied kinesiology, and nutrition. All of which is great information to know, but can be a lot to take in when you’ve just started preparing for your exam.

And we're not talking about your biceps or how you can run an 8 minute mile...

I heard you need experience to pass the ACE exam - but I've never worked in a gym before!

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How can I tell if my client needs a physician's clearance before they exercise?

Help! I don’t know how to start studying. All this material…all this information…what should I do?

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It's a bird...it's a plane...it's planes of motion!

Wait a minute, there’s math on the exam? And I’m not allowed to bring a calculator?

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