1. Comprehensive Curriculum

    The ISSA core curriculum for Personal Trainers covers the broadest range of useful topics including anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, nutrition, supplementation, personalized diet and exercise programming, flexibility techniques, and sports medicine for the fitness professional.

  2. Continual Professional Updates

    Each day, new articles appear on the ISSA web site and every week, specific articles for fitness professionals appear on ISSA's Pro-Trainer web site. Members also receive free access to hundreds of health, fitness, and nutrition articles, as well as Medline and five other medical databases. ISSA's CFT text, Fitness: The Complete Guide, is the only one in the industry that is updated annually.

  3. Technical Support

    ISSA is the only organization that provides you with toll-free phone support while you're studying, and even after you're certified. Our specialists are standing by to assist you, either by phone or online, while you're studying. After you're certified, we're always available to help you with any questions about training your clients.

  4. Business Support

    ISSA is the only certification organization that offers a comprehensive business guide that teaches you, step by step, how to turn your career as a Personal Trainer into a lucrative business. We also provide, at no charge, counseling and guidance on all the business aspects of personal training.

  5. Flexibility of Study

    ISSA courses are offered through both independent study and weekend seminars. All courses are self-paced, allowing for individual differences in learning abilities.
  6. Advanced Certifications: Continuing Education

    ISSA was the first organization to create specialization within the fitness profession. You now have the opportunity to dramatically expand your client base by becoming a specialist in those areas of fitness that interest you. Added learning opportunities include the following certification and continuing education programs:

  7. Impeccable Credentials of ISSA Directors

    The ISSA's Board of Directors reads like a "Who's Who" of Fitness. Unlike any other organization, ISSA's team of experts have combined literally hundreds of years of true "in the trenches" experience as fitness experts. We are honored to list the following as our team leaders:

      Dr. Fred Hatfield, Dr. Sal Arria, Dr. Jack Barnathan, Bill Pearl, Dr. Bob Delmonteque, Dr. Karl Knopf, Dr. E.J. "Doc" Kreis, Dr. John Schaeffer, Lt.Col JK Taylor, Dr. Adrian Hutber and Charles Staley.

  8. Recognition

    The ISSA Certification is recognized and accepted in virtually every nation in the world, commanding the highest respect and prestige.

  9. Because You Care

    ISSA students are attracted to this profession because:

    1. They enjoy helping and teaching others how to live a fitness lifestyle.

    2. Because they want to learn the latest information about exercise and nutrition to improve their own health, as well as those they care about.

    If you're a caring, giving person, who enjoys staying in shape and helping others, or have experienced a breakthrough in your life through your commitment to fitness, then becoming a Certified Fitness Trainer could be the best decision you'll ever make.


  10. Because We Care

    ISSA focuses on customer support.