Introduction

People in Asia are more concerned about their health and body shape, and our Bodybuilder has achieved many awards in the recent year. This creates a fitness atmosphere to the general public. Personal trainers have been the leading role in giving their professional weight training and nutrition advice to the clients. With the recent development of physical fitness and health awareness in Asia, it is expected that the demand for personal trainers would increase.

Background of IPTFA

International Personal Trainers and Fitness Academy (IPTFA) was established in Singapore in 1959 and it was found in Hong Kong since 2003. It is a leading personal trainers and fitness academy in Asia. It cooperates jointly with International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA), IDEA Health & Fitness Association (IDEA), Pilates Institute, United Kingdom Emotional Yoga Association (UKEYA), Canadian Dance & Yoga Academy (CDYA), International Yoga, Dance & Physical Trainer Academy (IYDPTA), The University of Newcastle (UNC), Li Ka Shing Institute of Professional and Continuing Education (OUHK LiPACE), Lingnan Institute of Further Education (LIFE), Fitline Pro Fitness Academy (FITLINA), Asosiasi Pelatih Kebugaran Indonesia (APKI), Group Fitness Training Association (GFTA), and other fitness academy to establish a PFT Recognition System. It gives a professional physical training to those who are interested to develop their career in the personal trainers. The graduates could acquire the international recognized certificate of personal trainers.