To become a personal trainer, you need the following qualifications and skills:

1. Certification in personal training or a related field ^{1 2}.
2. Strong knowledge of exercise science, anatomy, and physiology ¹.
3. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills ¹.
4. Ability to motivate and inspire clients to reach their fitness goals ¹.
5. CPR certification ².
6. Relevant high school or college coursework ³.
7. Years of professional experience ³.