We strive to provide professional development opportunities for the Rutgers Community. At Recreation, we hire certified instructors and personal trainers to be part of our Fitness Specialist Team. All students who attend certifications will be considered for employment and eligible for mentorship opportunities. All certifications and trainings are open to Rutgers Affiliates and the public. Contact Braily Bernaber, braily.bernaber@rutgers.edu or Sydnee Weinberg, sydnee.weinberg@rutgers.edu for further information.
NASM – Personal Trainer Certification Course
This live course covers the practical knowledge and skills needed to become a certified personal trainer through NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine)
Day/Date/Time: Tuesdays & Thursdays / June 3rd — July 3rd, 2025 / 5:00-7:00PM
**(10 classes: 2 class per week)
Location: Sonny Werblin Recreation Center
Register here: Form
Registration Deadline: May 29th, 2025
Rutgers Affiliate discount= $800 ($499 discount!)
Non-Rutgers Affiliate discount= $900 ($399 discount!)
(Discounted Price! The NASM Study Materials and CPT Exam valued at $1299)
TRX Certification
This course will give you a strong foundation in TRX principles, technique, and applications, empowering you to maximize your efficacy and results with the TRX Suspension Trainer™. You will learn to progress and regress exercises for different fitness levels, cue and correct common faults, and properly set up the TRX Suspension Trainer. CEC’s available for NASM, AFAA, ACE and more.
Day/Date/Time: Sunday, June 8, 2025. 9-5pm
Location: Livingston Rec Center, 62 Road 3, Piscataway, NJ 08854
Register here: Form
Price: $299
Les Mills Pilates
Take your fitness career to the next level with the Les Mills Pilates Certification, a modern, science-backed program designed to strengthen the body, improve posture, and enhance core stability. Whether you’re a fitness professional or passionate about wellness, this globally recognized certification empowers you to deliver engaging, low-impact workouts that fuse traditional Pilates principles with the dynamic energy of Les Mills. CEC’s available for NASM, ACE and AFAA.
Day/Date/Time: Saturday, June 14th, 9am-3pm
Location: Werblin Rec Center, 656 Bartholomew Road, Piscataway, NJ 08854
Register here: Form
Price: $249
SPINNING ® Instructor Certification
This certification is the most comprehensive and widely recognized indoor cycling training program. This comprehensive course covers all the practical knowledge and skills to become a certified Spinning® instructor and lead your own classes
Day/Date/Time: Sunday, July 13th, 2025, 9:30am – 6:30pm
Location: Werblin Recreation Center, 656 Bartholomew Road, Piscataway, NJ 08854
Register here: Form
Price: $355
