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 This method is much superior to a book which can be out of date in a matter of weeks.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.
• Directions for accessing your online courses
  You can access the course at http://afitrainer.com/become-a-personal-trainer-login.html and begin the course. Once logged in, download the e-textbook. After downloading the text, it is recommended to study it chapter by chapter to prepare for your exam. Read and review the materials at your own pace, then once you are comfortable with the materials, log into the site to access the exam. After the course requirements are met and all documents are received your Certificate is issued.
  
  If you have also registered for the Rescuer CPR AED course. log in and review the The Rescuer CPR AED course is 100% hosted online and may only be accessed by logging and clicking the Rescuer CPR AED tabs. Read and review the CPR AED materials at your own pace, then once you are comfortable with the materials, log into the site to access the test.
  
  Both the CPT Exam and CPR AED course are only accessible after you are registered and logon to www.afitrainer.com.
  AFI requires students to provide proof of current CPR/AED Certification after passing the AFI CPT Exam. These documents may be e-mailed to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or faxed to 480-275-3370.
  
  Maintaining your CPR AED Certification is a requirement for most every gym and insurance companies. If you've already received your CPR AED Certification, please fax a copy to 480-275-3370/e-mail@ This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . AFI will accept CPR AED from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross or the Rescuer CPR AED course which meets the most recent 2010 ECC guidelines. If you currently do not have the required CPR Certification visit www.afitrainer.com/certifications.html and consider choosing the Rescuer CPR AED Course.
  
  You have 180 days from the time you register to take the and pass your final exam. There is a one time three (3) month exam extensions. Retesting cost is $50. Exam extensions and retests cost are non-refundable.