Celebrate Your Favorite Personal Trainer

Has your personal trainer made your weight loss goals more than just his job? Then it's time to let America know what a great job he has done.

The American Council on Exercise, in partnership with Life Fitness, is searching for America's top Personal Trainers to Watch. The Personal Trainers to Watch program asks America to nominate their favorite personal trainers across the country who have been encouraging people to add physical activity into their everyday lives and make positive, long-lasting, healthy lifestyle changes.

"Through the Personal Trainers to Watch program, we want to recognize the professionals who make fitness more than just their business," said Chris Clawson, president of Life Fitness. "At Life Fitness, fitness is what we live for, and we know thousands of trainers across the country embody that same passion, showing unbridled commitment to their clients. We want to honor their dedication and to celebrate their daily fitness journey."

If you think your personal trainer deserves $5,000 toward her personal training business, a select piece of Life Fitness Equipment, an ACE fitness certification package, and, of course, national recognition as Life Fitness and ACE's Personal Trainer to Watch, visit the Life Fitness website to nominate her. You've got until August 31, 2011, to participate, and ten finalists will also be honored and receive national recognition. The winner will be announced in Chicago in October.

To nominate a personal trainer or for official program rules, visit lifefitness.com/personaltrainers. Nominations are limited to one entry per person.

Will you nominate your personal trainer? Tell us why in the comments section below.