questions for personal trainers...

[needsize]

what are the name of the different certification programs there are for personal trainers?

 

[marshallmadman]

I'm currently enrolled with ISSA. If you go over to the P.T. forum there are some threads that list a lot of different associations. NFPT, and ACSM are a couple of others. Dr. Fred Hatfield wrote the textbook for ISSA. I figure, if the guy can squat over 1000 pounds, he knows some shit!

 

[needsize]

I'm currently enrolled with ISSA. If you go over to the P.T. forum there are some threads that list a lot of different associations. NFPT, and ACSM are a couple of others. Dr. Fred Hatfield wrote the textbook for ISSA. I figure, if the guy can squat over 1000 pounds, he knows some shit!

thanks, i didnt even know there was such a forum

 

[Gman1]

NASM, and ACSM... nasm is a pile of crap though, but you have to have it to train at 24hr fitness... and you have to use it... HURRAY FOR DICTATORSHIPS,

 

[1392477]

NSCA and ACSM are good - more geared towards professional sports trainers
ACE is a joke - very popular because of minimal training and educational requirements.

 

[LftHndPwrHouse]

ISSA is good...ACE is one of the best..

NSCA ACSM are very reputable.

The ISSA is supported by the IFBB!

I have the ACE and and the ISSA certif. I also have the Rehab and Advanced Certif from ACE

 

[marshallmadman]

ISSA is going to be pretty challenging. From my point of view (been training for 15 years) I thought I knew enough to get pretty close on the test. I was wrong. The other thing is that you have to be certified in CPR, also.

 

[gymratforlife]

Lol wich one is the easiest to get?

 

[heavy_duty]

none have a tougher exam than this one
International Association

really only for those who like a real challenge.

what are the name of the different certification programs there are for personal trainers?

 

[silverbackn]

NSCA has the CSCS and the CPT. I have the CSCS, I heard it was the most difficult. I don't know another person in the flesh who has it. You have to have a degree to take it.