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Share Your Story: How I Became a Personal Trainer

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The personal training business isn't the easiest business in the world, but it can be the most rewarding. Making the decision to become a trainer is easy - navigating through the vast world of certifying organizations, finding the right one, passing the exam and finding a job is where hard work and persistence come in. If you've found success as a personal trainer, now is your chance to share your story and help others do the same thing. Tell us how you became a certified personal trainer.

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Talk about the certification you chose, how you chose it, how you prepared for the exam, etc.
Talk about how you broke into the training business - working for a health club, studio, for yourself, etc.

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What lessons have you learned about getting certified or being a trainer? Share your tips with other readers.
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