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I want to get certified. Anyone knows which certification is best and well known.
Personal Trainer Certification
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Busterball
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ACE
MaxIntense
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What about NASM - national academy of sports medicine?
BaBa-BooeY
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ACSM - American College of Sports Medicine Certification
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HighIntensity
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ace is cheaper but sucks, go with I.S.S.A.
Tony104104
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Is thier schools that specialize in training people to become personal trainers?
NASM is definitly the more respected than ISSA. Personal Trainers can make really good dough if they know how to be salesman to build up clientele. I charged anywhere from 52-68/hour. But only got a little above $20 after the club took their cut.
In 6 months I made about $8-9,000 working as a full time student.
I'm not training now, but I will start my NASM cert in a couple of months so I can train over the summer.
Its the best job in the world! hands down
In 6 months I made about $8-9,000 working as a full time student.
I'm not training now, but I will start my NASM cert in a couple of months so I can train over the summer.
Its the best job in the world! hands down
Captain_insano
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Tony104104 said:
If you follow the path of Exercise Physiology/Exercise Science at a college or a University you will have a degree that can be used for personal training.
Peyote Killa
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About the certifications, I have ISSA, NASM, and Baylor Sports and Medicine, I also have the one from 24hour fitness
If you want to learn about the kinesiology aspect of training ISSA ans NASM are good
If you want to learn about Nutrition 24hour fitness is great
If you want to learn how to make money and keep clients and be a good trainer in general BAYLOR is the best. They will teach you everything from how to lift, and treat people so you can make your money. The hing with Baylor they only travel the country every other, so you have to be lucky to catch that cert.
As far as how much money we make. I am 21, and a full time student, and this past year I grossed a little more than 30,000 dollars. I didn't bust my ass the way I would if I was not in school. School prohibits me to train at peak hours of availabiblity, so I have to sacrifice some good clients.
But, thats the scoop on Personal training
If you want to learn about the kinesiology aspect of training ISSA ans NASM are good
If you want to learn about Nutrition 24hour fitness is great
If you want to learn how to make money and keep clients and be a good trainer in general BAYLOR is the best. They will teach you everything from how to lift, and treat people so you can make your money. The hing with Baylor they only travel the country every other, so you have to be lucky to catch that cert.
As far as how much money we make. I am 21, and a full time student, and this past year I grossed a little more than 30,000 dollars. I didn't bust my ass the way I would if I was not in school. School prohibits me to train at peak hours of availabiblity, so I have to sacrifice some good clients.
But, thats the scoop on Personal training
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phredroq said:
really...people think that ISSA sucks? i was just getting ready to take that course for my CFT.
are you saying that a CPT from NASM is better than that?
kronkette said:
NASM IS WAY BETTER THAN ISSA. NASM IS MORE RESPECTED IN THE INDUSTRY THEN ISSA PROBABLY BECAUSE ISSA IS AFFILIATED WITH BODY BUILDING. YA KNOW THERE IS ALWAYS THAT SKINNY MR KNOW IT ALL RUNNING THE TRAINING DEPT THAT IS A HATER ON BODY BUILDING.
EITHER WAY JUST GET NATIONALLY CERTIFIED AND THEN GET OTHER CERTS AS YOU GO ON
If you take the right 18 hour course, from a competent, knowledgable, instructor, you might be able to take the test immediately. Sometimes the agencies involved with grading them, don't get around to it for 30-60 days though...make sure to get your CPR card so you can submit it when you take the test.
3 Fortunes
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My body is my certification.
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Zerxes
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The top-of-the-line gyms in my area will only accept American College of Sports Medicine(ACSM), or National Strength and Conditioning Association(NSCA). Those are the highest rated certifications. Whoever said ACE is good is a retard, because they basically just mail you the certification, and the gyms that might actually PAY you for your CPT services are well aware of that fact.
Captain_insano
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sereneman said:
Captain_insano
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sereneman said:
it's sounds like he has rocks in his head then...or he took the test after binge drinking. A degree is worth much more than an AAFA Cert.
My Univ. based most of the teaching ACSM guidelines which are the benchmark for gold standard fitness centers.
Dooley
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I have an Exercise Science degree, and I just took my ACSM exam (I'll know how I did in a few weeks), and I plan to take the NSCA-Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist exam. Those three things in conjunction will give you any job you want anywhere in the country that is related to fitness. Don't forget that getting just any old PT certification isn't going to equate to big money. Most gyms have certain certifications they look for.. ACSM, NSCA, ACE, and one or two others are typically accepted. NASM isn't bad. I don't know much about ISSA, but to my knowledge it isn't a toughie. And just because you have a cheapo easy certification doesn't necessarily mean you know your shit.. some people are smart enough to recognize that when looking for a trainer as well. This wasn't intended to turn anybody off or belittle them in any way.. just a friendly warning. Good luck with whatever path you choose!
