Welcome to the Association of Professional Personal Trainers (APPT). It is an honor to serve as your inaugural president. I am as passionate about my role with the APPT as I have been about my own career in personal training.

The personal training industry has come a long way since the early 1980's when I started my journey in fitness, but it still has a long way to go. That's why we created the APPT, to elevate the professional and ethical standards of an industry that we love.

Since we introduced the APPT, I've gotten many questions about what makes us different from other fitness associations. The answer is simple. The APPT is an association specifically for personal fitness trainers (including strength coaches & boot camp trainers), run by personal fitness trainers. We know what it's like to be "in the trenches". We know your struggles, frustrations and fears…we've been there, worked through those struggles and have real life solutions to help you on your journey.

My vision for the APPT is one that helps trainers navigate a career path whether they're new to the industry, working in a health club, or have an entrepreneurial spirit to strike out on their own.

APPT members will have access to consulting services, endorsed benefits & products, and a mentoring program. We will offer professional development programs that include career planning, CEU opportunities, and internships. We will stay abreast of state and federal legislative initiatives that may impact trainers. Above everything else, the APPT will be an advocate for personal trainers.

Thank you for putting your trust in the APPT, together we will work to make our industry better.

Sincerely,

Greg Justice, MA