The Fitness Professional’s Manual is NETA’s most comprehensive resource for candidates preparing to earn certification as a Group Exercise Instructor or Personal Trainer. The updated sixth edition includes 27 chapters and over 398 pages covering topics including communication skills, theories of behavior change, exercise science, nutrition and weight management, preparticipation health screening, fitness assessments, fundamentals of group exercise, guidelines for exercise program design, and much more. This manual is sure to be an excellent reference throughout the exercise professional’s career.

*The 6th Edition hardcopy of The Fitness Professional’s Manual is estimated to be released in September 2025.