The Professional Private Trainers Association (PROPTA) has won endorsement from the International Federation of Bodybuilders (IFBB).

PROPTA’s new certification programme for professional trainers offers its students the chance to study with expert IFBB athletes.

The training programs are available in 22 countries in the Americas, Europe and Asia, and will be available on an individual at-home basis, in group sessions, or by one-on-one instruction.

There are courses for personal trainers, nutritional specialists, weightlifting coaches, dance and fitness instructors and youth and health fitness coaches. Details: www.propta.com