NASM and Art Fitness Launch New Fitness Training Program

Wilmington, DE, June 2, 2015 (Newswire.com) - The National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) and Art Fitness announced today a strategic academic partnership to deliver the top health and fitness curriculum and training methodology in a hands-on, classroom setting for new certified personal fitness trainers.

“True to our mission of providing students with a solid educational foundation, our goal is to create the premier fitness training school allowing for an in-depth educational experience,” said Alisa Rose, Art Fitness CEO. “To achieve this objective, we knew it was critical to align ourselves with the fitness certification program that would best prepare our students for a successful career as a professional fitness trainer. The best partner for us is NASM because of its reputation as an industry leader.”

"True to our mission of providing students with a solid educational foundation, our goal is to create the premier fitness training school allowing for an in-depth educational experience," said Alisa Rose, Art Fitness CEO.

Alisa Rose, CEO

NASM, a global leader in personal training certification, sports performance training and injury prevention and recovery, is the premier certifying body and education authority for Certified Personal Trainers (CPT). Accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA), the NASM CPT credential is the preferred choice of top health clubs and fitness facilities around the world. Students who complete the NASM-CPT program earn a variety of health and fitness skills, including:

Conducting accurate fitness assessments:
Recruiting and retaining clients
Developing evidence-based exercise programs
Teaching and demonstrating proper techniques
Empowering, challenging and motivating clients toward an improved quality of life

“Through this collaboration with Art Fitness we’re making our CPT program much more accessible and creating a long-term career path for health and fitness professionals looking to advance their education,” said Andrew Wyant, president of the National Academy of Sports Medicine.

After completing and passing the NASM-CPT exam, graduates have the opportunity to pursue flexible, and financially rewarding careers in a variety of settings such as multi-purpose health clubs, corporate fitness centers, independent business operators, community centers and more.

Students interested in becoming a NASM certified personal trainer at Art Fitness should contact 302-477-0123, or www.artfitnesstraining.com.

Academic institutions interested in learning more about NASM curriculum should contact the NASM Academic Advisory Team at 1.800.460.NASM (6276) or visit www.NASM.org/academic.

About Art Fitness

Art Fitness was established to answer the need that big corporate gyms are missing out on. Getting back to good health takes more than just exercise and nutrition - it takes a committed support team and the feeling that you and your health matters and is the top priority.

Having someone who understands the day-to-day struggles with getting in shape and the difficulties with making healthy, correct nutrition choices is imperative to the success of a lifestyle journey, and it is the foundation Art Fitness is built on.

To learn more about Art Fitness, visit www.ArtFitnessTraining.com or call 302.477.0123.

About NASM

Since 1987, the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) has been a global leader in providing evidence-based certifications and advanced credentials to health and fitness professionals. In addition to its NCCA-accredited fitness Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) certification, NASM offers a progressive career track with access to Advanced Specializations including the Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES), Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES), Continuing Education courses, and accredited Bachelor and Master Degree programs. The NASM educational continuum is designed to help today’s health and fitness professional enhance their career while empowering their clients to live healthier lives.

To learn more about NASM certifications, visit www.nasm.org or call 1.800.460.NASM. For news, industry insight and promotions, subscribe to the latest issue of The Training Edge and follow us on Facebook or Twitter.

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