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NASM Certified Personal Trainer Study Guide (2026)

This is the free study guide for the NASM Certified Personal Trainer exam — the same content areas the exam tests, written to the official outline. Read any chapter online free below, then drill the material with 22+ free practice questions and a full timed mock exam.

Last updated: August 2026.

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The 6 chapters

  1. 1Basic & Applied Sciences and Nutrition15% of the exam
  2. 2Fitness Assessment16% of the exam
  3. 3Program Design and the OPT Model21% of the exam
  4. 4Exercise Technique & Training Instruction22% of the exam
  5. 5Client Relations & Behavioral Coaching14% of the exam
  6. 6Professional Development & Responsibility12% of the exam

Practice what you read

Reading is step one; recalling it under exam pressure is what passes. Drill free NASM Certified Personal Trainer practice questions, then sit a full timed mock exam.

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Educational summary, not a substitute for the official material — always confirm current details with NASM. Last updated: August 2026.

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