Start the Hybrid Training Professional Bundle

What You'll Learn

The Hybrid Training Professional bundle provides you with the skills you need to work as both a personal trainer and group fitness instructor so that you stand out to gym managers. Start your fitness career with three powerful courses that will help you work with a variety of clients.

NASM’s Certified Personal Trainer (NASM-CPT) Guided Study program provides you with the knowledge you need to perform assessments and create custom workouts. You’ll learn how to utilize NASM’s Optimum Performance Training™ Model, which helps clients of all levels reach their fitness goals.

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Your NASM-CPT program also gives you access to the NASM EDGE app so that you can study for your exam with flashcards and practice questions, as well as manage and train clients virtually.

As an AFAA Group Fitness Instructor (AFAA-GFI), design and teach your favorite group fitness classes. You’ll learn about circuit training, yoga, pilates and more. This course can be taken at the same time as your Certified Personal Trainer certification. You'll gain the ability to deliver both an entertaining and engaging group exercise workout for everyone.

Then, expand on what you've learned in the NASM-CPT and add a group dimension with the Group Personal Training Specialization. With the combination of these three courses, you'll be ready to take on a variety of clients while working at a gym or health club.

Hybrid Training Professional

Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)

Unlock the necessary fitness skill sets to instruct by example: gain an understanding of exercise science, workout programming, and anatomy to truly change the lives of your clients.

Group Fitness Instructor (GFI)

Lead group fitness classes with conviction. Earn more revenue by reaching a diverse set of clients who thrive in a group setting.

Group Personal Training Specialization (GPTS)

Learn how to deliver functional workouts to small groups of individuals. Take a foundational knowledge of fitness and motivate your clients to successful results.

What's Included?

Certified Personal Trainer - Guided Study (NASM-CPT)

The NASM-CPT Guided Study program is designed with you in mind. Our most popular CPT program includes the option to participate in a flexible course led by unlimited access to NASM fitness expert instructors, as well as a Job Guarantee, hardcopy textbook, bonus courses, a high-end digital library, audio chapter summaries, an exam retest, and more!

Group Fitness Instructor (AFAA-GFI)

As a Group Fitness Instructor, you'll learn the basics of exercise and physiology, as well as gain the skills necessary to teach successful group fitness classes.

Group Personal Training Specialization (GPTS)

Gather what you need to lead your group exercise clients to succeed. Our program expands on the foundational personal training model and adds a group dimension.

Combine 3 Powerful Courses for 1 Low Price!

Increase your earning potential by expanding your skillset
Reach a wider group of potential clients
Teach clients in both group and individual settings

Create and deliver successful group personal training experiences
Hone your communication and coaching skills
Earn enough Continuing Education Units (CEUs) to recertify your Trainer Certification

WHY CHOOSE NASM?

For many years, NASM has been a measuring stick for excellence in the fitness industry. Stemming from this prestigious position in personal training, NASM Certified Personal Trainers are the best, most-qualified trainers in their respective roles. We know how to develop and build up resilient and talented fitness professionals.

To build off of our foundational NASM-CPT certification, we have also added the AFAA-GFI and NASM-GPTS to make a valuable Hybrid Training Professional Bundle.

Sign up today to not only save money but deliver outstanding personal training and group exercise sessions for every one of your clients.

Trainer Testimonials

"There's a lot of different certification companies out there, but there's only one NASM. In terms of research and being the foremost leader in the fitness industry, no one can compare."

Nolan Hyland

NASM Master Trainer, NASM-CPT, NASM-MMACS

"When you take on a brand new client, they have goals of better health, better energy levels, better sleep patterns. They want to feel happier. They want to look better in their clothes. And they turn to me."

Jill Penfold

NASM-CPT

"What separates a really good instructor and a great one is having the skillset and the ability to be able to bring that experience and that authentic connection with their participants. When you’ve done that, you’ve won somebody over forever."

Alex Isaly

NASM-CPT, AFAA-GFI, INDOOR CYCLING PROFESSIONAL

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FAQs

Do I have to renew these qualifications?

NASM’s Personal Trainer Certification (NASM-CPT) and Group Fitness Instructor (AFAA-GFI) are both certifications, which means you must recertify every two years.

On the contrary, the Group Personal Training Specialization (NASM-GPTS) is a specialization, not a certification, which means it does not need to be renewed. Once you pass your NASM-GPTS final exam, your specialization certificate never expires.

What are Continuing Education Units (CEUs)?

In order to recertify, NASM-CPTs and AFAA-GFIs are required to earn 2.0 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) every two years. The NASM-GPTS is worth 1.9 NASM CEUs upon passing the exam. The mandatory CPR/AED certification is 0.1 CEUs.

How long will I have to complete the courses?

You have 180 days to complete the NASM-CPT and AFAA-GFI, and 1 year to complete your NASM-GPTS final exam. Each course is typically completed in just 8-12 weeks. Some complete their NASM-CPT certification in as little as 4 weeks. Extensions are available for each course for an additional fee.

What is the Optimum Performance Training™ Model?

The OPT® model is our 5-phase training model that starts with Stabilization and ends with Power. The NASM-CPT program utilizes the Optimum Performance framework to ensure that all NASM-CPTs are well-versed in our training methods. Read here to learn more about the OPT® Model.

How are the final exams administered?

NASM’s Personal Trainer Certification (NASM-CPT) is an NCCA accredited certification, meaning you must pass a live proctored exam, which can be administered online or in-person. AFAA's Group Fitness Instructor (AFAA-GFI) is also NCCA accredited, and you must pass a live, in-person exam. On the contrary, the Group Personal Training Specialization (GPTS) final exam is administered online and can be taken from the comfort of your own home, or wherever you prefer to take tests.

What if I do not pass the NASM-CPT final exam?

Don't fret! A free retest is included as part of the NASM-CPT Guided Study program. For more details, please refer to your Candidate Handbook.