Welcome to the National Personal Training Institute in Cleveland (Richmond Heights) and Columbus--We are Ohio's Only State-Licensed Personal Training Program.

---

The health and fitness industry is booming and the demand for qualified personal trainers has never been higher. Here at the National Personal Training Institute we give you all the tools you need to be successful in this exciting industry.  Our graduates have gone on to work at, and even own and operate some of the best health clubs, personal training studios and fitness centers in the country. You can be next!

Our Program

When you enroll in our school, not only will you study subjects such as anatomy, exercise physiology, exercise programming and sports nutrition in our classroom, but you will also be taught the latest exercise techniques on the most up-to-date equipment in our hands-on practical sessions.

Your textbooks, all the lectures and a gym membership [a one-year membership to Fitworks Fitness Centers for Cleveland (Richmond Heights) students-(even if you are enrolled in a six month class!) or a six-month or one-year membership (depending on your length of enrollment) to Lifestyle Family Fitness Centers for Columbus students] are included in the cost of the program.

We even have job placement assistance and an extensive internship program to help you take that next step.

Open Houses/Individual Appointments 

Click here for open house information or to set up an appointment to tour the school. 

Enroll Now

Now is the time to start your new career!  Click here to enroll.

GI-Bill

Click here for information about Veteran's Benefits.

 We are proud members of The Institute for Credentialing Excellence.

 Testimonials

Here are just a few testimonials about our program. Click here to see more!

I loved my time at the National Personal Training Institute and everything I learned. Really, the school changed my life. -Erica, 2010 Graduate.

Miriam: I wanted to let you know a little about what's been going on in my life since I graduated from the National Personal Training Institute. In addition to fixing my resume and getting emails out to fitness facilities, I started driving around visiting places and I actually got job offers from two of the places I went into; Anytime Fitness and Cardinal Fitness. I decided that Anytime Fitness was the best fit for me and I absolutely love my job. I’m so happy that I went to the National Personal Training Institute to further my education. I wouldn’t change that for anything. -Adrienne, 2009 Graduate.

Miles and Miriam: I wanted to tell you guys what I've been up to since class ended. I started my own personal training studio and it's going great. I just wanted to thank you guys because you gave me skills in this field and in life that I could not have gotten anywhere else. I know that if I would have gotten some little on-line certification this dream would have not come true. I really mean this when I say it; your school has been the best thing I have ever done. I couldn't have asked for better teachers and people. You made my dreams come true and I'm sure you will make a lot of other peoples' dreams come true as well. Take care.-Shea, 2009 Graduate.

I left my personal training job tonight thinking I truly love doing this. I can't thank you guys enough for everything. I still refer back to my notebooks for some of my clients- I keep everything from class handy.You can spot a National Personal Training Institute graduate a mile away-we totally stand out!-Wendi, 2008 Graduate.

I had a wonderful experience at the National Personal Training Institute and I loved every minute of class. My National Personal Training Institute education even got me a pay raise at my gym. I'm the highest paid starting trainer. Thanks for everything!-Lyndsy, 2007 Graduate.

We would like to thank you for providing Fitness Together with many outstanding personal trainers who graduated from the National Personal Training Institute. As you know, Fitness Together is a national franchise that has the highest of standards for its employees. We don't view personal training as a job, but as a career, and we believe that all of the trainers that the National Personal Training Institute has recommended to us have shared that vision. Please keep sending me great personal trainers.-Michael Hall, Fitness Together State Director, 2006 Graduate.