Personal Trainer Course at City Fitness begins in September!

The Core Fitness Professional course is the first step in becoming a Personal Trainer. This 8–session, 32–hour comprehensive classroom training provides students with the background knowledge needed to become a fitness professional. Learn the science behind movement and exercise, grasp the basics of nutrition, develop your knowledge of anatomy and physiology (and be prepared for the ACE, AFAA and other national fitness certification exams). Already a fitness professional but not yet certified? This is the way to go! Class begins September 12 and registration is requested by September 2.

Samayama Yoga Teacher Training at City Fitness

The City Fitness 300-Hour Yoga Teacher program is designed for health and fitness professionals and yoga teachers who are interested in gaining a well-rounded foundation for teaching yoga. This full program is registered with the Yoga Alliance at the 200-Hour Level.

The 300-Hour Samayama program is a 10 month commitment and includes our Core Fitness Professional Course, Samayama Basic Course, CPR, and Skill Development Workshops, and participation in Samayama Yoga classes (both attending and student teaching) at City Fitness which are required contact hours by the Yoga Alliance. In addition to the mentioned contact hours, structured home study, practice, and journaling are required.

All segments of the course may be taken individually by teachers or practitioners wanting to deepen their own practice or teaching. 2 years of yoga practice is recommended, but not required. Click on the above link to learn more, but don't wait! Classes begin September 12.

Become a Personal Trainer or Aerobics Instructor - Class Begins September 20

Training & Professional Services: Core Fitness Professional (CFP) Course

This 8–session, 32–hour comprehensive classroom training provides students with the background knowledge needed to become a fitness professional. Learn the science behind movement and exercise, grasp the basics of nutrition, develop your knowledge of anatomy and physiology (and be prepared for the ACE, AFAA and other national fitness certification exams). Already a fitness professional but not yet certified? This is the way to go!

Whether your goal is to become a Personal Trainer, Fitness Class Instructor, or Mind/Body Teacher, this is the place to begin. Learn the theoretical material needed to understand human movement. Gain the knowledge to pass a certification exam. Most importantly, know your scope of practice and lead your clientele safely to a stronger, healthier self—inside and out.

CFP training is held at Fit Physique’s Training Center. See the trainers for this course, below. To register, please download the registration form (pdf file), fill it out and send it by fax or mail with your check or payment information.

City Fitness Yoga Teacher Training Course

The City Fitness 300-Hour Yoga Teacher program is designed for those who are interested in gaining a well-rounded foundation for teaching yoga. This full program is registered with the Yoga Alliance at the 200-Hour Level. Our program is a 10-month commitment and includes our Core Fitness Professional Course, Samayama Basic Course, CPR, and Skill Development Workshops, and participation in Samayama Yoga classes (both attending and student teaching) at City Fitness which are required contact hours by the Yoga Alliance. In addition to the mentioned contact hours, structured home study, practice, and journaling are required. All segments of the course may be taken individually by teachers or practitioners wanting to deepen their own practice or teaching.

We call our program Samayama Yoga. In Sanskrit, Sama means equal, evenly distributed, the divine quiet and peace. Yama means self-discipline and a code of moral conduct. Our goal of Samayama Yoga is to help teachers and students reach perfect mastery through self-discipline, equanimity, and divine peace, ultimately leading to the knowledge of Self.

The Fall 2008 Samayama program begins in September. Click on the above title bar to learn more about the program dates and registration.

City Fitness Gym Education Courses - Learn to Be a Personal Trainer

Are you ready to start your new career in fitness? Our fall fitness education courses start just after Labor Day. The Core Fitness Professional course prepares you to pass the Personal Trainer and GroupFitness Instructor certification exams. It also provides the foundation of nutrition, exercise physiology, anatomy, kinesiology, etc. that any trainer or teacher should know to effectively teach movement. Space is limited - join the program today and start your new career!

DCAC Fitness Conference July 30-August 3

Are you a fitness professional? Hard-core enthusiast? Click above to check out the Annual DCAC fitness conference. Sessions include Yoga, Pilates, Step Aerobics, Floor Aerobics, Dance, Nutrition and physiology lectures, all kinds of sessions using fitness toys and equipment...and you can sign up for just one day or for the whole conference. Not interested in taking classes? The trade show is open to the public - buy athletic wear and equipment at reduced prices. Click the above title bar to see the web site and sign up. (Full conference is discounted to $299 if you register before July 15).

How to Become a Fitness Professional

So, as our fitness education programs are well-known in the DC area, we get numerous inquiries about how to start a career in fitness. Here are a few tips - but check out our web site for more info on our education courses at www.cityfitnessgym.com.

1. Make a plan - Fitness can be a part time or very full time endeavor and it is important to start out with parameters so you can have fun, make a living, but not burn out.
2. Get CPR/AED Certified - We offer courses at least twice a year, but you can also go to the Red Cross or Heart Association among others. You must have a CPR certification to take any fitness certification exams, and you must maintain a current CPR certification to work in the fitness field.
3. Choose a Certification Organization - we recommend starting with ACE or AFAA which are nationally recognized as good starting certifications. Want to step up later? Go for ACSM, NASM, or NSCA.
4. Study and Test Prep - We offer great test preparation courses (our students have a 92% passing rate). But you also have to study and practice what you learn as you go!
5. Hands-On & Mentoring - After passing the certification exams, you should get some hands-on practice. We offer courses for fitness instructors and personal trainers; even with the courses it is a good idea to mentor under a teacher or trainer for a while to get more practice and to develop a comfort zone.
6. Keep Learning! No one knows everything....ever. Keep studying; look for fitness niches that are of interest; collect continuing education credits so you can renew your certification; and keep an open mind. New trends pop up all the time!