As part of NETA’s 2026 Virtual Fit Fest, Alicia DuCote will present Beyond the Physical, Holistic Athlete Injury Prevention on Thursday, February 19, 2026, from 6–7 p.m. CT. Here’s a preview of
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Stronger Every Rep: Building Resilience Through Movement
As part of NETA’s 2026 Virtual Fit Fest, Shelly Spale-Cutler will present Stronger Every Rep: Building Resilience Through Movement on Friday, February 20, 2026, from 6–7 p.m. CT. Here’s a preview
What is the Importance of Personal Trainer Recertification?
Why Certification Renewal is Important You achieved your certification years ago. Why would you want to go through Personal Trainer certification renewal? Well, the most obvious reason may be that
Why You Should Host a Fitness Workshop
Let the Education Come to You In the fast-paced and ever-evolving world of fitness, staying ahead of industry trends and maintaining a high standard of expertise is crucial. Hosting NETA's primary
Workshops for Personal Trainers & Group Exercise Instructors
Advance Your Career with Our Live Workshops Looking to advance your career? Take advantage of our live workshops for Personal Trainers and Group Exercise Instructors! Learn how NETA workshops can be
Why Take NETA’s Certified Personal Trainer Exam?
Take the Certified Personal Trainer Exam Ready to take your Certified Personal Trainer exam and start your fitness career? NETA's certification is both affordable & NCCA Accredited. It doesn't
Understanding Certifications in the Fitness Industry
Certification of exercise professionals is crucial to ensure safe and effective fitness programming for patrons and is an important element of a fitness facility’s risk management plan. Certification
Earn Your NCCA Accredited Personal Trainer Certification
Are You Ready to Get Certified? 2023 is here, and it's your year to get started on your path to gaining your NCCA Accredited Personal Trainer Certification! Turning your passion of fitness and
Which Personal Trainer Specialties Are Right for You?
Find Your Specialty Obtaining your Personal Trainer Certification is a huge achievement! After a while you may find yourself thinking, "So what next? How can I further develop my skills and
Leg Length Discrepancy: Is it Causing Your Pain and Dysfunction?
In order to design effective corrective exercise programs that both alleviate pain and improve function, fitness professionals must understand their clients’ strengths, limitations, and weaknesses.1
Is Scar Tissue Causing Pain and Affecting Your Performance?
Many people have scars as a result of accidents, injuries and surgeries. While scar tissue is extremely helpful at repairing cells quickly to prevent further damage and/or injury, the characteristics
Become a Personal Trainer
Want a Rewarding Career in Health & Fitness? Looking to become a personal trainer but not sure where to begin? NETA has been helping create healthy careers for over 40 years. We offer a wide
Youth Fitness – A Goldilocks Tale
When it comes to physical activity and youth, two extremes commonly occur. One is an increase in screen time and subsequent decrease in physical activity, as is evident by the childhood obesity rate
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How is Wellness Coaching Different than Personal Training?
As many individuals look to improve their overall health and fitness, the demand for certified experts to help them on their quest for better health has increased. If you enjoy fitness and have a
What Health and Exercise Professionals should know about working with clients with Cardiovascular Disease
More than 92 million Americans live with one or more cardiovascular disease –that’s one in every three (Benjamin et al., 2017). As a health and exercise professional, you will at some point encounter
