Fitness Started to play a big part in my life when I was 14 years old. A friend and I were in a jet-ski accident resulting in me breaking my femur bone. After the doctor inserted a titanium rod and 4 bolts, they were able to save my leg, but there was still a long road ahead. That experience really taught me to not take my health and over-all ability to function for granted.
I joined the navy right out of high school, where I learned discipline and structure. After leaving the navy in 2003 I went on to get certified through the EMT program and even considering the fire academy. However I quickly discovered that I wanted to help people learn to take care of themselves. These past experiences lead me to fitness, which is what I love doing.
I joined the navy right out of high school, where I learned discipline and structure. After leaving the navy in 2003 I went on to get certified through the EMT program and even considering the fire academy. However I quickly discovered that I wanted to help people learn to take care of themselves. These past experiences lead me to fitness, which is what I love doing.
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PFTA Personal Trainer Academy- Austin prides itself on educating students who are trying to get into the fitness industry as well as trainers that have been in the industry for years. We have directly partnered with NCSF to create a program that helps trainers understand the information so you are able to implement your knowledge directly into your training right away.
We have partnered up with the National Certification NCSF to be able to take our Certified Personal Trainer Program to the next level. We have taken the National certification from online and brought it to the classroom/gym setting. We go through each section in detail, putting it into a practical setting.
This program is 16 weeks if the course is scheduled Tuesday/Thursday and 23 weeks if course is scheduled Wednesdays. The first 12-15 weeks are focused on the Personal Training certification and the remaining 4-8 weeks we transition to Sports Nutrition education.
The goal with taking the online material and putting it into a practical setting is that the students actually learn what the material means, learn how to create an effective/safe program, and learn the assessment process or protocols of starting with a new client.
The goal with taking the online material and putting it into a practical setting is that the students actually learn what the material means, learn how to create an effective/safe program, and learn the assessment process or protocols of starting with a new client.
With a Strength Coach Certification you add more value to your personal training business. This shows many people that you are constantly learning new techniques for training. You can expand your current training services/packages to include strength coaching, that inevitably gives you room for financial growth in your business.
This program provides guidance on how to kick start your Deadlift and tips on progressing week by week. Increase your deadlift weight while avoiding training burnout or injury. This is an exercise we have our students work on in the beginning of the course to see what they can achieve during and after the personal trainer program.
Reviews (9)
Garrett S. Mitchell Iii
Jul 20, 2021
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PFTA has been so amazing and awesome to be a part of. If you’re looking for hands on training and not just book work, PFTA is the place. We get a free 3 month gym pass when we sign up. We meet at the gym once a week and work on technique and form. “This kicked my ego to the curb”. Lol My instructor Justin is very knowledgeable in all aspects of… the fitness industry. He’s always there to help his students learn everything they need for the BIG TEST “NCSF”.
My experience at this school was nothing but excellent.
Thank you PFTA for helping us reach our dreams
My experience at this school was nothing but excellent.
Thank you PFTA for helping us reach our dreams
Felix Diaz
Nov 07, 2020
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Marlene Mitchell
Apr 09, 2020
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I love my school! PFTA is the best. You get hands on training and you get book work. I love the fact that we have the opportunity to apply what we learn in real life. Being able to actually see how it’s done in person is different then watching or reading about it.
Justin is a very knowledgeable person. He knows the ins and outs of this… industry. He builds relationship with his students where we feel comfortable to call him for advise or questions at any time.
If you’re looking into a personal training school, I highly recommend PFTA. You don’t just learn basics, you learn
Justin is a very knowledgeable person. He knows the ins and outs of this… industry. He builds relationship with his students where we feel comfortable to call him for advise or questions at any time.
If you’re looking into a personal training school, I highly recommend PFTA. You don’t just learn basics, you learn
Tiana McDaniel
Dec 30, 2019
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When I decided to become a personal trainer it was important to me that I have hands on experience and a true understanding of the human body and health. Simply reading the books and taking the test would have never gotten me to the understanding and experience to truly help others the way PFTA has. Justin (owner) is one of the kindest, caring and… intelligent people I have ever met and he teaches the class incredibly well. He almost always has a smile on his face and welcomes ALL the questions you may have. He truly wants to help his students become confident in the field and help people
Stephanie Rey Marshall
Aug 07, 2019
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I got my PFTA Certification back in 2016. I absolutely love this school. I think learning the in's and outs of Personal Training in a hands on environment makes for great practice when it comes to training outside of the course. I was fully prepared when graduating for a career in training. You go through the motions of all types of training… strategies. My personal favorite being functional training. I got my initial certification in SA, but now that I live in Austin. It is amazing knowing that I have the community here to come back too. It has been two years and I have to renew my Certification
Marcos Sanchez Guedea
Mar 16, 2019
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Excellent school to learn all about training 💪 The best of all is that there is also practical teaching, not only theory ... Super recommended for anyone who seeks to be an excellent coach ... In my case I can say that teacher Tulio Garcia, is an excellent teacher, and also a good person ... besides learning a lot makes the class fun ... PFTA School is an excellent and intelligent decision
Mark Willmore
Mar 10, 2019
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PFTA-Phillip Mayberry- set me up for success! Highly knowledgeable and competent! My first 6 days as a trainer for a corporate gym, i had already signed 3 clients, had multiple fitness assessment appointments and sold a membership. I got the knowledge and confidence at PFTA. Theres no way i could have done this without them! Mark
Anna Karen Garcia
Mar 05, 2019
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Traci Lutz
Feb 19, 2019
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