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Located on the campus of the UNC at Chapel Hill, the NASM Research Institute performs research and systematic literature reviews that allow for continuous innovation and improvement of its education, programming and products. This process ensures the delivery of the highest quality evidence-based solutions to you.

NASM and the University of North Carolina (UNC) joined forces

to create the NASM Research Institute at UNC. The Institute is

responsible for scientifically investigating, researching and testing

in the following focus areas:

- Fitness - Sports Performance - Corrective Exercise

- Special Populations - Nutrition - Behavior Modification

TESTED IN THE LABTESTED IN THE LAB

TRAIN SMARTACHIEVE MORE


NASM’s exclusive Optimum Performance

Training (OPT) method represents the

industry’s first and only comprehensive

training program based on current

scientific research that provides

undisputed results specific to individual

needs and goals.

OPT eliminates guesswork in

programming and program-design for

any fitness professional.

OPT provides a progressive and integrated training approach with multiple areas of focus —flexibility, cardio respiratory, core, balance, reactive, speed, agility, quickness, and strength; thus improving all biomotor abilities, functional strength, neuromuscular e�ciency, and dynamic flexibility.

THE OPTDIFFERENCE

Certification is only the beginning. When you become an elite

NASM certified professional, you open the door to numerous

career path opportunities.

THE PERSONAL TRAINING

CAREER PATH


The NASM CPT means the most to club owners and fitness

department managers because it requires comprehensive knowledge

of human movement science, functional anatomy, physiology, and

kinesiology, as well as functional assessment and program design.

GET TO WORK. MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Because the NASM CPT is grounded in the OPT methodology,

it provides aspiring and veteran fitness professionals alike the

greatest opportunity to find employment and is the preferred

choice for hire and career advancement by the top health clubs.


29% GROWTH OF THE EMPLOYMENT OF FITNESS PROFESSIONALS IN THE NEXT 11 YEARS

$100,000THE ANNUAL EARNINGS OF THE TOP 10% OF FITNESS TRAINERS

$54,200THE MEDIAN SALARY OF A PERSONAL TRAINER


“NASM does not guarantee starting salary or income for our certified professionals. Results may vary based on employer, region, experience, and other factors. All trainers are encouraged to perform their own research to determine the potential annual income they can earn as a certified personal trainer.”

$7,000 More than American Council on Exercise (ACE) certified trainers

$8,500 More than National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA) certified trainers

$11,000 More than American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) certified trainers

In comparison, NASM’s starting salary, on average, is:

Your time is money. According to SimplyHired.com, the average starting salary for NASM certified personal trainer jobs is $42,000.

MAXIMIZE YOUR EARNING POTENTIAL

No Data

*Source: SimplyHired.com

Employer-Preferred

Starting Salary$42,000/yr

Student Support

Career Pathways

Exclusive Business Opportunities

Research Institute

NCCA-Accreditation

OPT: Optimum Performance Training System

Choice of Champions

ACENASM ACSM NSCA AFAA ISSA NFPT

$35.0K $31.0K $36.0K$27.5K$33.5K$42.0K

There's the others, then there's NASM. Use the chart below to discover why those who are serious about success choose NASM to launch and grow their health and fitness careers.

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X

X

X

X X

X

X

X X X

XX

X X X XX

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Achieve more. With an NASM credential you can earn $6,000 more annually, on average, compared to other certifications.*

Get to work. Top health clubs prefer to hire NASM certified pros because you’re well prepared for success on day one.

Tested in the lab. NASM revolutionized the industry with the first, evidence-based, progressive, training system. OPT takes the guess work out of programming, and helps produce consistent and remarkable results for your clients.

Proven on the field. Health and fitness professionals with championship teams (NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL) trust NASM for their education.

Train smart. From Live Customer Support to Online & Live Instruction to Mobile Apps, NASM provides every opportunity to learn and for exam success.

Certification is just the beginning! NASM o�ers a progressive career track with specializations (PES, CES, FNS), ConEd and access to accredited Bachelor and Master Degree programs.

Get connected. NASM is the exclusive fitness partner of Sharecare, a new Web 3.0 social platform providing exclusive opportunities for NASM certified professionals to connect with consumers seeking personalized fitness solutions.

Award-winning and prestigious. The Exercise and Sport Science Department at the University of NorthCarolina serves as the NASM Research Institute, conducting studies designed to improve human movement, health and performance.

Commitment to Quality. NASM’s certified personal trainer certification was among the first to achieve accreditation from the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA), the benchmark for quality in the self-regulated fitness certification industry.

LEARN MORE: NASM.ORG

$42

,000

$35

,000

$36

,000

$27

,500

$33

,500

$31

,000


WHY DO IT?RECERTIFICATION:

NASM is committed to elevating the level of professionalism in the healthand fitness industry.

To be the best, you have to stay current with the latest research. It’s the best way to protect the health and safety of everyone. For this reason, the NASM CPT credential must be recertified every two (2) years.

live WORKSHOPS



MEMBERSHIPSTHAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE


NASM is a proud member of the following community, governmental, and industry organizations:

IDEA HEALTH & FITNESS ASSOCIATION The world’s leading membership organization of health and fitness professionals with more than 19,000 members in more than 80 countries.

INTERNATIONAL, HEALTH, RACQUET & SPORTSCLUB ASSOCIATION (IHRSA) A not-for-profit trade association representing health and fitness facilities, gyms, spas, sports clubs, and suppliers worldwide.

CAMPAIGN FOR A HEALTHIER AMERICA NASM is a partner and advocate for a healthier America—continually encouraging industry members to reach out to educate & inform both clients and legislators on the importance of exercise.

NATIONAL COALITION FOR PROMOTING PHYSICAL ACTIVITY NASM is a lead organization member in the effort to implement the National Physical Activity Plan.

PRESIDENTIAL ACTIVE LIFESTYLE AWARD (PALA) NASM is recognized as a member of the President’s Challenge team, an ongoing ambassador for physical activity & good nutrition.

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Located on the campus of the UNC at Chapel Hill, the NASM Research Institute performs research and systematic literature reviews that allow for continuous innovation and improvement of its education, programming and products. This process ensures the delivery of the highest quality evidence-based solutions to you.

NASM and the University of North Carolina (UNC) joined forces

to create the NASM Research Institute at UNC. The Institute is

responsible for scientifically investigating, researching and testing

in the following focus areas:

- Fitness - Sports Performance - Corrective Exercise

- Special Populations - Nutrition - Behavior Modification

TESTED IN THE LABTESTED IN THE LAB



NASM’s exclusive Optimum Performance

Training (OPT) method represents the

industry’s first and only comprehensive

training program based on current

scientific research that provides

undisputed results specific to individual

needs and goals.

OPT eliminates guesswork in

programming and program-design for

any fitness professional.

OPT provides a progressive and integrated training approach with multiple areas of focus —flexibility, cardio respiratory, core, balance, reactive, speed, agility, quickness, and strength; thus improving all biomotor abilities, functional strength, neuromuscular e�ciency, and dynamic flexibility.

THE OPTDIFFERENCE

Certification is only the beginning. When you become an elite

NASM certified professional, you open the door to numerous

career path opportunities.

THE PERSONAL TRAINING

CAREER PATH


The NASM CPT means the most to club owners and fitness

department managers because it requires comprehensive knowledge

of human movement science, functional anatomy, physiology, and

kinesiology, as well as functional assessment and program design.

GET TO WORK. MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Because the NASM CPT is grounded in the OPT methodology,

it provides aspiring and veteran fitness professionals alike the

greatest opportunity to find employment and is the preferred

choice for hire and career advancement by the top health clubs.


29% GROWTH OF THE EMPLOYMENT OF FITNESS PROFESSIONALS IN THE NEXT 11 YEARS

$100,000THE ANNUAL EARNINGS OF THE TOP 10% OF FITNESS TRAINERS

$54,200THE MEDIAN SALARY OF A PERSONAL TRAINER


“NASM does not guarantee starting salary or income for our certified professionals. Results may vary based on employer, region, experience, and other factors. All trainers are encouraged to perform their own research to determine the potential annual income they can earn as a certified personal trainer.”

$7,000 More than American Council on Exercise (ACE) certified trainers

$8,500 More than National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA) certified trainers

$11,000 More than American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) certified trainers

In comparison, NASM’s starting salary, on average, is:

Your time is money. According to SimplyHired.com, the average starting salary for NASM certified personal trainer jobs is $42,000.

MAXIMIZE YOUR EARNING POTENTIAL

No Data

*Source: SimplyHired.com

Employer-Preferred

Starting Salary$42,000/yr

Student Support

Career Pathways

Exclusive Business Opportunities

Research Institute

NCCA-Accreditation

OPT: Optimum Performance Training System

Choice of Champions

ACENASM ACSM NSCA AFAA ISSA NFPT

$35.0K $31.0K $36.0K$27.5K$33.5K$42.0K

There's the others, then there's NASM. Use the chart below to discover why those who are serious about success choose NASM to launch and grow their health and fitness careers.

X

X

X

X

X X

X

X

X X X

XX

X X X XX

XX

Achieve more. With an NASM credential you can earn $6,000 more annually, on average, compared to other certifications.*

Get to work. Top health clubs prefer to hire NASM certified pros because you’re well prepared for success on day one.

Tested in the lab. NASM revolutionized the industry with the first, evidence-based, progressive, training system. OPT takes the guess work out of programming, and helps produce consistent and remarkable results for your clients.

Proven on the field. Health and fitness professionals with championship teams (NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL) trust NASM for their education.

Train smart. From Live Customer Support to Online & Live Instruction to Mobile Apps, NASM provides every opportunity to learn and for exam success.

Certification is just the beginning! NASM o�ers a progressive career track with specializations (PES, CES, FNS), ConEd and access to accredited Bachelor and Master Degree programs.

Get connected. NASM is the exclusive fitness partner of Sharecare, a new Web 3.0 social platform providing exclusive opportunities for NASM certified professionals to connect with consumers seeking personalized fitness solutions.

Award-winning and prestigious. The Exercise and Sport Science Department at the University of NorthCarolina serves as the NASM Research Institute, conducting studies designed to improve human movement, health and performance.

Commitment to Quality. NASM’s certified personal trainer certification was among the first to achieve accreditation from the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA), the benchmark for quality in the self-regulated fitness certification industry.

LEARN MORE: NASM.ORG

$42

,000

$35

,000

$36

,000

$27

,500

$33

,500

$31

,000



NASM is committed to elevating the level of professionalism in the healthand fitness industry.

To be the best, you have to stay current with the latest research. It’s the best way to protect the health and safety of everyone. For this reason, the NASM CPT credential must be recertified every two (2) years.

live WORKSHOPS



MEMBERSHIPSTHAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE


NASM is a proud member of the following community, governmental, and industry organizations:

IDEA HEALTH & FITNESS ASSOCIATION The world’s leading membership organization of health and fitness professionals with more than 19,000 members in more than 80 countries.

INTERNATIONAL, HEALTH, RACQUET & SPORTSCLUB ASSOCIATION (IHRSA) A not-for-profit trade association representing health and fitness facilities, gyms, spas, sports clubs, and suppliers worldwide.

CAMPAIGN FOR A HEALTHIER AMERICA NASM is a partner and advocate for a healthier America—continually encouraging industry members to reach out to educate & inform both clients and legislators on the importance of exercise.

NATIONAL COALITION FOR PROMOTING PHYSICAL ACTIVITY NASM is a lead organization member in the effort to implement the National Physical Activity Plan.

PRESIDENTIAL ACTIVE LIFESTYLE AWARD (PALA) NASM is recognized as a member of the President’s Challenge team, an ongoing ambassador for physical activity & good nutrition.

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