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NCSF Trainer's Store
 
The Personal Trainer's Store allows you to browse and purchase a variety of personal training products. Browse the store and begin shopping.
 
 
 
 
Exercising Through your Pregnancy
 
 
Textbook, Workbook and Exam

6 NCSF CEUs | 12 CDR CPEs

Exercising Through Your Pregnancy course gives you the information you need to remain active and healthy before, during, and after your pregnancy. Based on Dr. James Clapp’s extensive research, the book explains the effects of regular exercise on all phases of pregnancy...more
 
List Price:$149.00
 
 
 
 
Periodization Training for Sports CEU Course
 
 
Textbook, Workbook and Exam

5 NCSF CEUs | 10 CDR CPEs

Periodization is all about maximizing your training. By varying the timing and intensity of your workouts, you will get the greatest gains in strength, speed, power, and endurance.
 
List Price:$149.00
 
 
 
 
Strength Training for Young Athletes CEU Course
 
 
Textbook, Workbook, Exam

6.0 NCSF CEUs | 12 CDR CPEs

The course begins with scientifically researched background information on children and strength training. You’ll learn why resistance training is safe for children and what they can gain from it.
 
List Price:$129.00
 
 
 
 
Weight Management for Health Professionals CEU Course
 
 
Textbook, Manual, Exam

8.0 NCSF CEUs

The Nutrition and Weight Management for Health Professionals offered by the NCSF provides an in-depth look at the complex relationships between diet, lifestyle habits, nutritional intake, physical activity and health.
 
List Price:$209.00
 
 
 
 
Nutrition, Exercise, and Behavior: An Integrated Approach to Weight Management
 
 
The text applies concepts from a variety of areas, including nutrition and exercise physiology, to present a comprehensive view of the issues involved in overall weight management.
 
List Price:$129.00
 
 
 
 
Low Back Disorders, 2nd Edition CEU course
 
 
Textbook, Workbook, Exam

7 NCSF CEUs | 14 CDR CPEs

This cutting edge course is designed to provide professionals with the most recent research findings in low back function. Utilizing the latest in risk assessment, load measurement and preventive measures, Low Back Disorder is a must for any professional looking to increase their knowledge on evaluating lumbar spine stability, developing exercise programs as well as integrating advanced exercise techniques…more
 
List Price:$199.00
 
 
 
 
Functional Fitness for Older Adults
 
 
Textbook, Workbook, Exam

5 NCSF CEUs | 10 CDR CPEs

Functional Fitness for Older Adults is an illustrated course for activity professionals working with adults over the age of 65—especially those who are unable to complete activities of daily living because of poor functional fitness levels. This course provides you with physical activity programs that are proven to be both safe and effective for improving the functional performance levels of your participants as well as improving their health-related quality of life.
 
List Price:$139.00
 
 
 
 
Designing Resistance Training Programs
 
 
Textbook, Workbook, Exam

7 NCSF CEUs | 14 CDR CPEs

Resistance training is based on underlying principles, concepts, and definitions. Many factors need to to be considered when designing a resistance training program to successfully meet the needs and goals of a trainee. With the Designing Resistance Training Programs course you will learn how to:
  • Design scientifically sound resistance training programs
  • Modify and adapt programs to meet the needs of special populations
  • Understand how exercise prescription design works in the real world
 
List Price:$199.00
 
 
 
 
NCSF Membership (Two Year)
 
 
Enroll for a two year membership and save 10% from the one year membership rate. You do not need to be certified or enrolled in a certification preparation course to take advantage of the NCSF member benefits. Individuals may register as a non-certified member and enjoy many of the same benefits afforded those whe are NCSF certified personal trainers. The two year NCSF memebrship fee is $117 and will enusre your access to all member benefits for the next 24 months.
 
List Price:$130.00$117.00
 
 
 
 
NCSF Personal Trainer Certification Exam
 
 
To earn the industry leading NCSF Certified Personal Trainer credential, candidates must take and pass the NCSF Personal Trainer Certification Exam. The exam is a 150 question multiple-choice formatted evaluation tool which thoroughly tests the knowledge and skills that are necessary to effectively work with a wide range of clientele.
 
List Price:$199.00
 
 
 
 
Athletic Body in Balance
 
 
Textbook, DVD, Exam

4.5 NCSF CEUs | 9 CDR CPEs

Great athletes make difficult moves look effortless with a combination of skill, strength, and balance. Traditional conditioning builds a fitness base, but modern sports training takes into account athletic movement patterns. The Athletic Body in Balance course is the first of its kind to show you how to train for smooth, fluid movement and prevent muscle imbalances, mobility restrictions, stability problems, and injuries.


The Athletic Body in Balance program focuses on exposing deficiencies in order to form a foundation for long-term training gains. The course teaches you to identify functional weaknesses; correct imbalances; explore your potential; and refine sport-specific movement skills such as jumping, kicking, cutting, and turning. You will see where conditioning is breaking down and how to get your body back on track.

 
List Price:$119.00
 
 
 
 
Spanish Home Study Course
 
 
Offering the flexibility of self-paced learning in the convenience of your home, the NCSF Spanish Home Study Course effectively covers the topics necessary to successfully pass the NCSF Certified Personal Trainer Exam in a format that fits into a busy schedule. Modeled after a college correspondence course, the Spanish Home Study uses a systematic approach to teach you the science behind sound fitness training and exercise programming. This program covers the same content areas as both the Workshop as well as Training School courses.
 
List Price:$199.00
 
 
 
 
Core Assessment and Training
 
 
Textbook, DVD and Exam

4.5 NCSF CEUs | 9 CDR CPEs

Our understanding of the importance of core health for injury prevention, athletic performance, and rehabilitation grows each day. Make sure you can offer your clients safe and effective programs with Core Assessment and Training. In this book and DVD video program, you will learn to assess each client’s baseline core function and develop an individualized program to meet his or her needs.


Core Assessment and Training covers all aspects of core training—from basic to advanced core exercises, stretches, and plyometrics. Whether you are a personal trainer, strength coach, or rehabilitation professional, this reference will help you learn these essentials:
  • Functional anatomy of the core musculature
  • Core assessment and functional testing techniques
  • Fundamentals of program design for core training
  • Special considerations for core training for various sports and core-specific injuries and conditions
 
List Price:$119.00
 
 
 
 
Functional Testing in Human Performance
 
 
Textbook, DVD, Exam

7 NCSF CEUs

Functional Testing in Human Performance offers professionals the first-ever compilation of information on clinical and data-based functional testing for sport, exercise, and occupational settings. This unique program serves as a primary resource for accurate assessment of individuals’ functional abilities in order to develop program prescriptions to enhance their performance.


The Functional Testing in Human Performance course defines the role of function in physical performance and how it can be appropriately tested. Especially helpful for personal trainers, the program explains testing criteria, testing terms relevant to research, and selecting the most appropriate test and testing sequence. Common testing mistakes are also presented as well as pitfalls to avoid when assessing. The course also includes case studies that illustrate a variety of situations—including testing for a client recovering from a lower-extremity injury, discussing preseason testing for a large group of athletes, and presenting the study of a client in an occupational setting. These cases include detailed statistical analysis and normative data, offering trainers the opportunity to consider the application of functional testing and implementation strategies adaptable to their specific practice setting.

 
List Price:$179.00
 
 
 
 
NCSF Silver Training Package
 
 
The NCSF Silver Training Package provides professionals with the following training equipment items:
  • CorBall 10 lb
  • Speed Bead Jump Rope 9 Ft
  • Resist-A-Ball 65cm-Blue
  • Premium Versa-Tube Extra Light - Yellow
  • Premium Versa-Tube Light - Green
  • Premium Versa-Tube Medium - Red
  • Slim Guide
  • Tri-Fold Fitness Mat 24 In. x 48 In. x 1 In. Thick
  • VersaBar 15 lb
 
List Price:$189.00
 
 
 
 
Facilitated Stretching Course
 
 
Textbook, DVD, Exam

4.5 NCSF CEUs | 9 CDR CPEs

Facilitated Stretching provides trainers with a useful approach to incorporating PNF (proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation) stretching into their clients training programs. The course uses a regional approach to presenting muscle group functions around specific joints. You will learn how to stretch each major muscle in the body, both individually and in groups. In addition, you will discover how to appropriately use group pattern stretches to improve flexibility and coordination and individual muscle stretches to relax tight muscles and break up adhesions within or between muscles. Instruction is provided for using the techniques on your own or with a partner and includes the following:

  • A companion DVD that demonstrates live stretching techniques from the book for a clearer understanding
  • New stretching routines for a variety of popular activities including running, golf, swimming, cycling, and throwing and racket sports
  • General stretches and stretches for older participants
  • Stretching activities with added strength work using stability balls and elastic bands
  • Stretching and strengthening tips for managing and preventing common soft-tissue injuries

More than 350 photographs showing the progression of stretches enrich the book while the 60-minute DVD demonstrates the stretches and strengthening exercises in even more detail. Icons are featured throughout the text, indicating which exercises are demonstrated on the DVD. A unique binding also allows you to lay the book flat while performing the exercises without losing your place. The DVD serves as a great visual tool for improving your technique and getting the most out of your routines.

 
List Price:$119.00
 
 
 
 
High Powered Plyometrics Course
 
 
Textbook, Workbook, DVD, Exam

4.5 NCSF CEUs | 9 CDR CPEs

Plyometrics is an essential part of strength and conditioning programs for the top athletes in nearly every sport. High-Powered Plyometrics provides the most systematic, comprehensive, and practical study of plyometrics available and can give you performance gains you never thought possible through 77 advanced exercises for explosive sports training.


High-Powered Plyometrics takes you step-by-step through high-level plyometric training, beginning with an understanding of the principles of how and why plyometrics works. It details proper training techniques and equipment, safety and injury prevention, and targeted training drills to develop your lower, middle, and upper body. You also get advanced tips to take you to the elite stages of training with discussions on periodization, long-term planning, and progression training. More than 360 textbook photo illustrations as well as supporting video instruction provide 77 exercises to increase lower-, middle-, and upper-body power. Exercise descriptions and intensity guidelines provide step-by-step instructions to ensure correct technique and proper workload.

 
List Price:$119.00
 
 
 
 
Military Personnel Option Three
 
 
Option Three of the Military Support Plan offers a savings of $120.00 and is ideal for certification candidates who have a solid background in exercise science. This option includes the Certification Exam and test prep flashcards provide exam specific content and are proportioned to mirror the actual format used on the certification. In addition, the membership ensures for industry leading tech support and answers to any content related questions. Again, this option is best suited for the candidate with a background in the theories and practices of personal training.
 
List Price:$295.00$175.00
 
 
 
 
College Program Course Materials Package
 
 
The NCSF Certified Personal Trainer College program is designed to prepare students for successful attainment of the NCSF-CPT credential. The course materials are an integral component of this preparation, turning key course content into tangible skills and applicable knowledge. The building block approach of the materials develops students appropriately to sit for the certification exam and practice as a personal trainer. This package has been significantly discounted for students taking the college preparation program.
 
List Price:$162.00$110.00
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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