Finding a Qualified Personal Trainer Just Got Easier

CARPINTERIA, Calif., May 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- For those who thought reaching their fitness goals was hard, it's time to think again. Now, anyone can quickly find a certified fitness professional to help them feel better, lose weight, and get in great shape.

The International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA) has provided fitness education and personal trainer certification programs for over 20 years. To further assist certified personal trainers who have completed specialized fitness programs, ISSA recently announced a strategic alliance with Personal Trainer Central, a personal trainer locator service featuring one of the world's largest directories of fitness professionals.

Personal Trainer Central helps people search for a local personal training professional based on their choice of specific criteria such as weight loss, general fitness, fitness for people over 50 years of age, post-rehab, sports performance, or even fitness for youngsters.

"Individuals can have very specific fitness goals and special needs when it comes to an exercise program," says Dr. Sal Arria, CEO/Co-founder of ISSA. "The public should be able to find a qualified personal trainer who specializes in the kind of training they need. Personal Trainer Central is an invaluable resource for finding a local fitness professional with the necessary qualifications and area of expertise."

To help the public get started in making a positive lifestyle change, a team of personal training professionals from around the country has written a complimentary report containing some of the best strategies for fitness and weight loss. Personal Trainer Central is making this 47-page report available to people who conduct a search for a local fitness trainer through PersonalTrainerCentral.com.

About ISSA

The International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA) has been the world leader in fitness education and certification since 1988, providing education and certification to over 180,000 people in 90 countries. ISSA is the industry-leading first fitness organization in the U.S. to receive accreditation by the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC), which is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency, and is a recognized member of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). www.ISSAonline.edu

About Personal Trainer Central

Personal Trainer Central is one of the world's largest databases of personal trainers, matching certified trainers and clients in all 50 U.S. states and eight countries. www.PersonalTrainerCentral.com

SOURCE International Sports Sciences Association