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Tony72 Amateur Bodybuilder (Total posts: 6) |
posted June 20, 2000 12:09 AM
   Can someone please tell me whats a good personal training certification to get and how to get it?I just moved back to the bronx and want to start getting into personal training... I appreciate any help. Tony IP: Logged |
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MaxMuscle Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 115) |
posted June 20, 2000 04:03 AM
ISSA is a very reputable company. Check out their web site, www.issa.com IP: Logged |
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Tony72 Amateur Bodybuilder (Total posts: 6) |
posted June 20, 2000 09:14 AM
Thankyou MaxMuscle.... Tony IP: Logged |
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Mr America Amateur Bodybuilder (Total posts: 12) |
posted June 20, 2000 02:14 PM
Tony: I think that ACSM without question is the best certification. You must pass a written and practical. They have a doctor there listening to bp and checking heart rates along with you. Also, it's important to learn how to develop baselines for your clients. You learn how to perform sub-max bike tests, bodyfat test, flexibility, muscular strength and endurance tests. The next in line is NSCA and ACE...just my opinion...have been certified by ACSM and ACE. ------------------ IP: Logged |
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Paul Stagg Amateur Bodybuilder (Total posts: 3) |
posted June 20, 2000 02:29 PM
CSCS. IP: Logged |
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2big Amateur Bodybuilder (Total posts: 68) |
posted June 20, 2000 03:22 PM
john parrilo has a new one. the # is 1-513-531-1331 IP: Logged |
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Tony72 Amateur Bodybuilder (Total posts: 6) |
posted June 20, 2000 04:31 PM
Thanks bros, I really appreciate this... Tony IP: Logged |
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BackDoc Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 238) |
posted June 20, 2000 11:18 PM
2big that's awesome that John Parrillo has started a new one. My opinion is that he's pretty much the man when it comes to sports nutrition and training (not to mention bodybuilding). I credit him with helping me build my body but also by providing me with great data for diet and workouts. His fascial stretch technique is a true blessing and many a sports injury can be aided in healing and prevention of re-injury when properly applied. I agree that ACE is good, but it seemed a bit remedial in some areas. That may not be the case, since I've heard they are the only non-profit organization. ACSM is good if you want to go further and work in conjunction with doctors and physical terrorists (oops...I mean...therapists). Although I'm not a personal trainer, I can vouch that the material in both the CSCS and ACSM programs is geared for attaining an advanced state of knowledge. I will check out Parrillo's program, and I'm expecting it to be more hands-on and in line with my particular field. Thanks for the tip. IP: Logged |
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