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Fitness Educator & Author | MS | CSCS | NASM-CPT | PES
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Pete McCall
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Pete McCall is a NASM-CPT, PES, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), international presenter, and host of the All About Fitness podcast. He holds a Master's degree in Exercise Science and Health Promotion from California University of Pennsylvania and has been educating fitness professionals for more than 20 years. Pete is the author of Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple and Ageless Intensity: Effective Workouts to Slow the Aging Process, and has written multiple textbook chapters on exercise science for both NASM and ACE. He has served as an education consultant and content creator for leading fitness organizations and has been quoted as an expert in The New York Times, Washington Post, Shape, and other national publications.
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Personal training business & marketing, Online coaching & fitness entrepreneurship, Exercise science & program design, Fitness technology & tools, Aging & longevity training

Credentials

  • NASM Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) NASM
  • NASM Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES) NASM
  • Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) NSCA
  • MS, Exercise Science & Health Promotion California University of Pennsylvania
  • Author: Smarter Workouts & Ageless Intensity
  • Host, All About Fitness Podcast

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Frequently Asked Questions

If you have any additional questions about this course, check out the NASM FAQ page or contact us today at 800-460-6276!

What does Pete McCall write about?

Pete writes about fitness business strategy, online coaching, exercise science, program design, and training for longevity — with a particular focus on helping personal trainers build sustainable, profitable careers in an evolving industry.

What credentials does Pete McCall hold?

Pete holds NASM-CPT and PES certifications, a CSCS from NSCA, and a Master's in Exercise Science and Health Promotion from California University of Pennsylvania. He has authored two books on exercise science and contributed to textbooks for both NASM and ACE.

What is Pete McCall's background as an educator?

Pete has been educating fitness professionals for more than 20 years through workshops, podcast episodes, textbooks, and international conference presentations. He has produced content for NASM, ACE, Nautilus, StairMaster, and other leading fitness organizations.

Has Pete McCall written about online fitness coaching?

Yes. Pete has written extensively about building and scaling an online personal training business — covering topics from client onboarding and pricing models to social media growth and referral strategies for 2026.