New Certified Personal Training Academy Provides Jump Start to Candidates Interested in Growing Profession
Fitness and Wellness Job Demand Expected to Increase by Nearly 30 Percent by 2018
(firmenpresse) - CHANDLER, AZ -- (Marketwire) -- 12/28/11 -- While the national unemployment rate continues to gradually improve, job growth in the fitness and wellness industry offers a positive outlook. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics the fitness and wellness industry is predicted to experience a nearly 30 percent growth rate by 2018. The demand for increasingly knowledgeable and well-trained fitness and wellness professionals is growing.
To meet this demand, the new Life Time Academy™, launched in early 2011, provides the premier certification program and continuing education for personal trainers. Life Time Academy, a partnership between Life Time Fitness, the Healthy Way of Life Company, and the National Academy of Sports Medicine® (NASM) is the best-in-class, career-training school for personal trainers.
"The Life Time Academy delivers a unique combination of classroom and practical, real-life experience," said Dr. Michael Clark, DPT, MS, CES, PES, chief executive officer of NASM. "Committed, motivated graduates of this program will be highly sought after and marketable with potential for excellent career opportunities in fitness and wellness."
The program offers ideal continuing education and formal certification for serious health and fitness professionals. It also provides an excellent opportunity for passionate, health-minded individuals interested in starting a career in the fitness and wellness sector. Program participants benefit from:
500-plus hours of online learning and live experience;
More than 210 hours of hands-on work;
Instructor-led labs, hands-on practicum and applied work in fitness, sports performance, corrective exercise, nutrition, and leadership.
"Life Time Academy uniquely addresses the gap in the personal training industry by providing an in-depth, formalized degree program," Mark Thom, senior vice president, Life Time Fitness and Nutrition Services. "Our goal is to meet the needs of the discriminating fitness consumer who demands quality and expertise in their trainer."
Among the first to graduate from the Life Time Academy is former professional golfer Drake Smith. "Life Time and NASM are the two powerhouses in the fitness industry," said Smith. "Their partnership made investing my time and resources in the Life Time Academy program an easy choice."
Currently, Life Time Academy is enrolling students for programs starting in January and March at the following metro areas:
Twin Cities: St. Louis Park, Minn. (Start dates: January 8 and March 4)
Dallas: North Dallas, Plano and Allen, Texas (Start date: March 4)
Houston: City Centre, Texas (Start date: March 4)
Denver: Centennial and Westminster, Colo. (Start date: March 4)
The number of seats per location is limited, so candidates are encouraged to apply early. Applicants who submit their materials prior to January 6, 2012, are eligible for a $100 enrollment scholarship from NASM.
Interested applicants can request more information at .
As The Healthy Way of Life Company, Life Time Fitness (NYSE: LTM) helps organizations, communities and individuals achieve their total health objectives, athletic aspirations and fitness goals by engaging in their areas of interest -- or discovering new passions -- both inside and outside of Life Time's distinctive and large sports, professional fitness, family recreation and spa destinations, most of which operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The Company's Healthy Way of Life approach enables customers to achieve this by providing the best programs, people and places of uncompromising quality and value. As of December 2011, the Company operated 92 centers under the LIFE TIME FITNESS® and LIFE TIME ATHLETIC(SM) brands, along with nine former Lifestyle Family Fitness centers, in 21 states and 26 major markets. Additional information about Life Time centers, programs and services is available at lifetimefitness.com.
Since 1987, the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) has been a global leader in providing evidence-based certifications and advanced credentials to Health and Fitness Professionals. In addition to its NCCA-accredited fitness Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) certification, NASM offers a progressive career track with access to Advanced Specializations, Continuing Education courses, and accredited Bachelor and Master Degree programs. The NASM educational continuum is designed to help today's Health and Fitness Professional enhance their career, while empowering their clients to live healthier lives. To learn more, visit: or call 1.800.460.NASM (6276).
Karen Jayne Leinberger
952-229-7162
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