About
Help people of varying fitness levels, from obese and physically inactive to athletic, achieve their health and fitness goals. You can work with clients one-to-one, or in small group settings. You'll design and instruct exercise programs to match client's abilities and provide motivation through behavior change techniques.
Being a personal trainer can go far beyond working in a gym setting. You can train clients at their homes, a park, or through virtual training sessions and connect with clients anywhere.
Organization
American Council on Exercise
American Council on Exercise is a nonprofit institution in San Diego, California, providing career preparation in personal training, group fitness instruction, health coaching, medical exercise specialization, and related health and fitness fields. Its offerings include ACE Personal Trainer Certification, AI Bootcamp for Health and Fitness Coaches, Group Fitness Instructor, Health Coach Study Program, Medical Exercise Specialist, and Personal Trainer programs, among others. ACE also provides continuing education and scientifically rooted research for health and fitness professionals. The organization advocates for broader access to physical activity and health programs, collaborates with research institutions, policymakers, fitness industry leaders, and community organizations, and supports certified professionals with educational resources. Its stated mission is to get people moving, while its work addresses exercise, behavior change, nutrition, and public health.