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Reader Stories: How I Became a Personal Trainer

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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