The American Fitness Institute continues the chain of impressive, revolutionary, yet functional personal trainer features. AFI combines personal training technique with refined and powerful business skills to help you achieve your maximum potential. Begin by Customizing Your AFI Learning Environment, AFI includes 6 style options for you to make your AFI study experience exactly how you want it. Choose the color that works best for your your study environment. Three darker and three lighter color styles will allow for nice flexiblity of your AFI study environment and potentially improve your productivity.

• How long does the course take?
  It depends on the individual, on average two to four weeks. At the Two Day Fast-Track Seminar, you will will learn how to train and sell first hand, then take your final exam online, same as the Online Home Study Course.
• Which AFI course should I take?
  It depends on your needs and which way you learn best. Both methods have their advantages. With the Two Day Fast-Track Seminar, you will attend a live seminar and be given examples and demonstrations on the training you will study in your book and Instructors will be available to instantly answer you questions. The Online Home Study Course allows you to study at your own pace and it requires no travel time.
• If I choose the online option is help available?
  Yes. The American Fitness Institute Staff supports any question on the manual by email and by phone. If you have any questions, or trouble understanding any part of the text, live support will be available to you.
• How do I gain access to my materials?
  After enrolling you gain instant access to your AFI printable web based manual which improves continually as we continue to add ideas offering better ways to teach and better ways to train. This method is much superior to a book which can be out of date in a matter of weeks. As well, you have access to all the future updates. A hard copy of the textbook is also available, for those who prefer to home-study.
• Does the cost include testing?
  The cost of all AFI courses include material cost, shipping and testing.
• How are quizzes and Exams given?
  With the Online Home Study Course all Quizzes and Final Exam are timed and taken online on the honor system. The participants in the two-day seminar are able to take the test in person. During testing notes are allowed, but no text books will be opened, passing score is 80%. All exams must be taken within 120 days of enrollment.
• How long is the AFI Credential valid for?
  The American Fitness Institute Certified Personal Trainer Certification is valid for a period of twenty four months.
• How do I recertify?
  AFI provides two options for students to recertify. Recertification by exam and through continuing education. AFi students may recertify by exam or students may obtain 2.0 CEU credits. It is advisable to renew your training course bi-annually, and review your CPR/AED every 6 months. CEUs may be obtained through AFI continuing education providers or as specified in the Recertification Handbook.
• What are the other requirements for becoming an AFI Certified Personal Trainer?
  Every AFI student is required to obtain a valid CPR certificate with AED. Copies of valid certificates must be received byt the American Fitness Institute before a Certification can be issued. This is to ensure that if a emergency arises, all AFI Graduates will be competent in assessing what to do and how to respond.