If you want to get into the fitness industry, you have probably considered becoming a personal trainer. To become one in BC, you should get certified under BCRPA. BCRPA is the gold standard for fitness professionals in BC. If you are certified under them, you will have a high employment opportunity since it is recognized... » read more
Have you ever wondered if you, as a personal trainer, can train pregnant women? Ever wonder if it’s under the scope of practice for you and your staff? Worried about the safety of your client and your coworkers? You came to the right place! Today, we answer this question on training pregnant women. BCRPA Scope... » read more
You’ve studied the Fitness Theory course, passed your Fitness Theory exam, and became a registered Fitness Leader. Now you can pursue further designations to help you build your fitness career. One of the most popular designations people get is their NFLA Personal Trainer certification. You can achieve this by passing an exam and ICE evaluation to show... » read more
BCRPA Personal Trainer Exam Format Unlike the Fitness Theory exam, the BCRPA Personal Trainer exam is a little bit more complicated. Rather than being 100% focused on multiple-choice questions, there are: 60 Multiple Choice Questions worth 1 Mark each 3 Match-up Questions worth 5 Marks each 1 Case Study Question worth 60 Marks What is the... » read more
If you want to become a Certified Personal Trainer in BC, you need to register in the BCRPA Personal Training module. But before you can do that, you need to pass the BCRPA Personal Training Exam based on the NFLA Personal Training Performance Standards. BCRPA Personal Training Exam Format Unlike the Fitness Theory exam, this exam... » read more
There are a lot of reasons why someone would want to become a fitness trainer or personal trainer. It’s a rewarding job, both personally and financially. That said, there’s not much information out there on how to become a fitness professional, specifically a personal trainer in Alberta. How to Become a Personal Trainer in Alberta... » read more
There are a lot of reasons why someone might want to become a personal trainer in New Brunswick. At a minimum, most fitness professionals are passionate about fitness, health and most importantly, helping others. Why is Fitness a Good Career? Most people start in the fitness industry because of passion. But they stay in it... » read more
One of the biggest and most enduring trends of our time is the focus amongst consumers of all ages on health and wellness. As a result, one of the industries with the best outlooks for the future is the fitness industry. Becoming a personal trainer in Ontario is one of the most common career paths... » read more
With the increased focus on health and wellness amongst the general public, a career as a personal trainer in BC is becoming more and more popular. However, many people are confused about how to become a personal trainer in the first place. Reasons to Become a Personal Trainer If you enjoy health and fitness, like... » read more
Now that you’ve passed your Fitness Theory exam, gone through the steps and gotten certified to be a personal trainer, it’s time to think about how to build your business and actually get some paying clients under your belt. In other words, now comes the hard part where you actually need to go out and build... » read more