Life Time announced the renewal of its long-standing alliance with the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), continuing its commitment to professional development opportunities for its dynamic personal trainers, stretch specialists and group fitness instructors.

    Through the collaboration, Life Time trainers and instructors have complimentary access to the NASM ClubConnect platform, which includes continued education courses, reduced rates for certifications and credentials and exclusive access to workshops. Along with the company's own certification process, this access ensures Life Time trainers and instructors remain at the forefront of the wellness industry, giving them ample skills to help members live healthier, happier lives.

    "Our affiliation with NASM reflects our commitment to the professional growth and ongoing education of trainers and instructors at Life Time," said Ryan Sonnenburg, Vice President of Life Time Personal Training. "By expanding access to educational resources, we empower our experts to deliver exceptional results and maintain our culture of excellence within our athletic country clubs."

    Life Time is currently one of the largest employers in the training and group fitness space with more than 3,500 personal trainers, stretch specialists and Pilates instructors, in addition to more than 8,500 studio instructors.

    "Life Time offers significant opportunities and benefits for its personal trainers, coaches and instructors that foster growth, development and retention," said David Van Daff, Vice President of Industry Development & Corporate Affairs at NASM. "Their dedication to certification, specializations, and development ensures that fitness professionals are continually equipped with the most advanced resources and continuing education, promoting a culture of lifelong learning and excellence."

    As Life Time continues its rapid growth of athletic country clubs, there are great opportunities across the U.S. and Canada for those seeking personal training careers. For more information you can visit the Life Time Careers website. Life Time has also launched a 4-week paid internship personal training program for those new to the profession. The program will offer a fitness certification and hands-on skills needed to be a best-in-class fitness professional. The initiative underscores Life Time's commitment to developing the next generation of fitness professionals. For more information, visit Life Time Training Internships.