2008 TRAINING PROGRAMS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Thank you for your interest in The Fitness Firm training programs. We pride ourselves as educators and practitioners in the field of health and fitness and work diligently to provide our students with the tools necessary to build a rewarding fitness career. We are so confident about our training programs, we offer our students a no-fee "re-sit" policy - The Fitness Firm students may re-sit any previously attended training program free of charge for up to a one year period!! (This offer does not include CEC's.) Plus… The Fitness Firm Certification Examination is offered free of charge to our students! Examine our program, our policies and instructor qualifications to see why The Fitness Firm programs are superior to all others! Call now for further information or registration.

Many of our training classes are held at The Fitness Firm (Pro-Fit Network) Training Studio on the Mansfield/Foxboro line. Feel free to drop by for a visit to our exciting new personal trainer studio - you'll see that we are practitioners in the field!

Examination policy: Fitness Firm students may take The Fitness Firm exams free of charge at any regularly scheduled examination site and date. Students who require a test date other than the scheduled date will be charged a testing fee of $75.00. Each exam session will begin with a brief review and question/answer period. An optional CPR course is offered (fee attached) on exam day for your convenience.

CPR is required for The Fitness Firm certification. CPR is offered through The Fitness Firm on a regular basis - see CPR calendar for dates and times.

  • Personal Fitness Trainer - $439
    This course is designed to prepare the student for work as a personal fitness trainer in any fitness setting. The course includes theoretical information such as anatomy, biomechanics, cardiovascular fitness, resistance training, nutrition, body composition, and more. Practical skills such as fitness assessments and program design are emphasized in this course. Course fee includes course manual, course, The Fitness Firm certification exam. CPR is required for certification but not included in this course.

  • Group Exercise Leader - $299
    Group exercise is here to stay-why not learn the skills and increase your credentials? This course includes two days of theory and two days of "hands-on" materials. Learn how to develop choreography to music, cue, transition, and more! This course is fun!!

  • Advanced fitness Trainer - $199
    Want to advance your skills and provide your clients with superior programming? This course is for you! Learn about advanced scientific principles, advanced fitness assessments and prepare for the "advanced-level" certification examinations!!

  • Centered Core (Yoga/Pilates/Ball)- $199
    Every exercise leader should learn the principles of core training and mind-body fitness! This course includes both theory and practice of developing core muscles for optimal fitness and use of the physical therapy ball!

  • Sports Nutrition - $99
    Proper nutrition is key to positive fitness training results. This sports nutrition program provides insightful guidelines on how to maximize results through personalized nutrition. Learn the role of key nutrients, interrelation of food, metabolism and energy, and the most important facts about nutrients and performance enhancing supplements.

  • Tools of the Trade - $99
    Learn how to use exercise tools such as the therapy ball, medicine balls, body bars, elastic tubes, elastic bands, bosu balls, hand weights, and more! This course is a MUST for all exercise leaders!!

  • CPR - $40
    This brief course will allow you to learn and practice life saving techniques such as the Heimlich Maneuver, CPR, and AED training.

  • Weekend Workshops - $99
    Glance at the website for an updated list of workshops and seminars offered by The Fitness Firm.

    The Fitness Firm is directed by Dr. Patti Mantia. Patti is a full-time professor of Health, Fitness, and Nutrition and a Master Certification Specialist for AFAA.