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The Cheapest Personal Trainer Certification

Published May,07 2018 | By Aileene Palm

Certifications can cost upwards of $1,000 if you opt for all the bells and whistles. However, if you're tight on cash you can snag a certification for much less than that.

Aileene Palm is a certified personal trainer, yoga instructor and nutritionist with more than 10 years of experience in the fitness industry. She holds a B.S. in zoology and a B.S. in physical education and exercise science, both from the University of Rhode Island. As an author and expert, Palm's work has appeared in "Swimmer" magazine, "Shape" and the Scrubs online magazine.