What is a clinical exercise physiologist? ADVERTISEMENT 327 viewsJuly 30, 2011 0 Joanne0 July 30, 2011 0 Comments Is there a difference between a clinical exercise physiologist and a personal trainer? 1 Answer ActiveVotedNewestOldest 0 Shawn0 Posted 0 Comments In short, yes there is a difference. Personal trainers work with the “healthy” poulation and a CES works with the special populations that are only briefly covered in the PT manuals. You are viewing 1 out of 1 answers, click here to view all answers. Register or Login