An essential resource to prepare for the ACSM Certified
Personal Trainer examination, ACSM’s Resources for the
Personal Trainer, 6th Edition, provides critical insights for
Certified Personal Trainer candidates looking to boost their
exam confidence, as well as practicing Personal Trainers who
want to take their practice to the next level. This updated edition
is fully aligned with the eleventh edition of ACSM’s Guidelines
for Exercise Testing and Prescription and equips readers with
the latest practices in client screening, exercise program development, and working with special
populations.
Published by the American College of Sports Medicine, this top-selling text guides readers from an
introduction to the profession and the science behind the field through the building blocks of a successful exercise program and ultimately the establishment of a successful personal training practice.
Engaging case studies and study features help ensure the retention for success on the ACSM-CPT
exam and provide prospective and practicing Personal Trainers with both the tools and scientific
evidence to build safe and effective exercise programs for a variety of clients.