BECOME A PERSONAL TRAINER, CALIFORNIA STYLE, WITH YOUR GI BILL
Joining the American Armed Forces comes with a variety of obligations. One of the key responsibilities revolves around staying in shape. For some, this is a pain. Others develop a passion for fitness as a result of their service. California is home to several military bases, including Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Naval Base Coronado, Naval Base Point Loma, and Naval Base San Diego. If you’re looking to grow your passion for fitness and segue into a career that helps others be their best selves, become a personal trainer or yoga teacher in California. You can even use GI Bill benefits to do it. Don’t know where to earn your personal trainer or yoga teacher training certification? The National Personal Training Institute (NPTI) can help you reach your goals. Related read: How To Access Your Certificate of Eligibility: GI Bill 101
How to Become a Personal Trainer or Yoga Teacher in California
In other words, it’s one thing to become a certified personal trainer/yoga teacher in California and another to be a success during and after your education. The National Personal Training Institute does things differently. Here’s how:
- Providing something to stand on, the state-approved Diploma programs at NPTI give you more than a piece of paper. Respected around the world for their educational pursuits, the National Personal Training Institute provides a well-rounded education and proof for future clientele.
- Joining the Certified Personal Training Program or Yoga Teacher Training Program means gaining a wealth of knowledge at your convenience. There are several classes that meet your schedule. As an Academic Partner with the NCCA-accredited National Academy of Sports Medicine, NPTI provides current & data-driven curriculums, & students receive not only their NPTI diploma but get certifications through NASM as well. Additionally, NPTI is a Registered Yoga School (RYS 500 & 200) through Yoga Alliance, the largest nonprofit association representing the yoga community. Students are eligible to become Registered Yoga Teachers through Yoga Alliance upon completion of NPTI’s yoga courses.
- Finding a job after graduation can be a difficult feat. However, the National Personal Training Institute has various resources for networking and job placement assistance. Best of all, they follow you well into your career to keep you working for life.
- Continuing educational courses are also available all year round in California. NPTI offers a total of 10 courses ranging from 3-6 months long. The schools in California are all in-person in a classroom setting to provide students with the best hands-on experience possible.
With strong ties to the San Diego region, we help the military community improve their fitness education and careers unlike any other. However, we’re also available in many other military communities found across the Golden State. This includes:
- B. T. Collins U.S. Army Reserve Center
- Beale AFB
- Edwards Air Force Base
- Joint Forces Training Base Los Alamitos
- Los Angeles Air Force Base
- March ARB
- Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center
- Naval Base Ventura County Point Mugu
- Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach
- Pillar Point Air Force Station
- Presidio of Monterey
- Travis Air Force Base
- US Coast Guard Station Noyo River
- United States Coast Guard Station Vallejo
If joining a personal trainer school is the first step toward becoming a professional, where you go matters. For the military community, the National Personal Training Institute is the premier option. You can even use your GI Bill to cover your educational expenses. Suggested read: Army Tape Test: New Methods Are Coming, Even If They Too Are Flawed
Start Your Fitness Career in California Using Your GI Bill
If you qualify for the Post-9/11 GI Bill, you can use your benefits toward your education. All of the programs at NPTI of California are considered full-time programs with the VA. This is good for active duty service members along with their spouses and children. In addition, other programs for military members are available:
- Survivors and dependents that qualify for Chapter 35 benefits through the GI Bill may apply them to courses at NPTI.
- Chapter 31 benefits are also applicable. Previously known as Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment, but is now known as Veteran Readiness and Employment, both Veterans and some family members may qualify for educational benefits accepted at NPTI.
Become a Personal Trainer or Yoga Teacher in California and Beyond
Getting your personal trainer certification is a great way to jumpstart your career, but even if you aren’t in San Diego, you have plenty of options. NPTI is available in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Additionally, online options are available. Undoubtedly, if your goal is to become a personal trainer or yoga teacher in California, the National Personal Training Institute is the place to earn your credentials. Contact them today, and begin a new type of fitness journey. Related read: Exercise as Medicine May Be a Simple Solution for VetsThis article is the result of a paid collaboration with the National Personal Training Institute.
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