Reply With QuoteThat is what the prospective employee is supposed to find out, usually its one of the big 3, if its not a hole in the wall outfit.Originally Posted by Paynne
Search the Training Forum for NASM, that should bring up one of several threads.
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09-07-2006, 01:32 PM #1╔═╬═╝
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Personal trainer certification
I have a friend who is interested in becoming a personal trainer. Could anyone point me in the right direction on how to go about this? There seems to be quite an array of certifications available. What are employers looking for? Her interest is in weight training and nutrition rather than fitness instructor.
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09-07-2006, 01:44 PM #2Super Moderator SUPER MODERATOR
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09-07-2006, 01:48 PM #3Monochromatic Bunny
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I thought they got the same type of certification. Originally Posted by Paynne
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09-07-2006, 01:58 PM #4Patrick ELITE MEMBER
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this has been discussed tons of times. check out the search function.
NSCA and NASM are the better two IMO and are most recognized by just about every gym and organization. They are also deep in science and research.Optimum Sports Performance
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09-07-2006, 03:37 PM #5Bohemian Extraordinaire ELITE MEMBER
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I had a friend who did training on the side, his size and body got people to just ask if he would help them. He would do 1 or 2 clients a night after work. One day he got asked if he wanted to be a trainer at the gym and now he does it full time.
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A personal trainer is not a nutritionist/dietician, what they might know is just a small section of learning. If you want to specialize, then there is going to be a lot more in-depth study of that particular subject. Originally Posted by Vieope
I thought they got the same type of certification.
Just like a brain surgeon knows a lot more about that than a regular MD.Motivation Bench form Charles Poliquin When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be. Lao-Tzu
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09-07-2006, 06:23 PM #7Monochromatic Bunny
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Sweet, thanks Mudge.
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I was with ACE for 3 years before moving to ISSA. Both are relatively the same, but ISSA provides better research materials and references.
NASM and NACM are the two best out there, but any will do so long as you know your stuff.To achieve Success is certaily tough..but keeping it, much tougher!
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ISSA, seems to be number one in my book
they certified me.
the longer u been into health n fitness the better off u r with clientel.
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NASM.org NASM is now the leading one and they work directly with the National acemty of athletic training as well as California Univerisity of Penn.
Last time I applied at a club, they said thats what they were looking for b4 considering anyone anymore.
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I know a guy doing the program right now that says its not bad. $500 for materials and testing and they have a lot more testing areas than most cert companies which was big for me cuz I live in the midwest
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Definitely true man, definitely true. I really like ISSA and their organization, I am really glad I switched thus far. Originally Posted by Nachez
To achieve Success is certaily tough..but keeping it, much tougher!
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Really, that's not too bad at all. That is the same thing that ISSA Charged. Originally Posted by theGame46
To achieve Success is certaily tough..but keeping it, much tougher!
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10-13-2006, 03:16 PM #14The #1 StunnaH
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Anyone doing Issa or any other online course? or have done it?
If so,how was it? Like in how long it took to complete? and if the materials they gave were suffecient?"MAKE IT HAPPEN"
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10-13-2006, 03:19 PM #15Patrick ELITE MEMBER
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I think PWGriffin took that one and said it was a joke.
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10-13-2006, 03:22 PM #16The #1 StunnaH
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Really?.......................
damnit..........
Hopefully somebody had a good experience out there with it.
I know he's got a personal trainer thread on here,I'll check around more,Thanks P-Funk."MAKE IT HAPPEN"
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