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What cert is best for my situation?

medic1230

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Ok, so here's the deal. I'm looking into getting my personal trainer cert but can't figure out which one I should go for. Obviously I want to get a good one, but I also want to get the right one for my plans. So, any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Me: I just turned 33 and I'm a full-time firefighter and paramedic. I was a gymnast and coached for over 15 years. I've also been a martial artist for 24 years. Always been involved in fitness and worknig out ever since I can remember. Need to work a little more on the nutrition part though. :) Love my cheeseburgers.

Plan: I want to do more freelance. Kind of develop specific workouts on an individual basis as well as occupationally oriented (i.e. a firefighter's workout, etc.). I have my career so I'd just be doing this on the side.

I have plenty of medical knowledge including anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, etc, with being a paramedic. I dont' want anything that's going to break the bank with study materials and exam costs, but I don't want something that's not worth the paper it's printed on. I've been looking into a few different certs but would like your input based on my background and goals. I'm sure you are all sick of posts like this asknig the same question and I apologize for being yet another one. Thank you for any advice you can provide.

Sincerely,
Todd
 
I'm kinda in the same boat here...I'm 21 years old. I have been doing gymnastics for 15 years and I have been coaching for a few years now. I am in love with fitness and everything about it. I'm getting my degree in International Business and Marketing(1 more year left!), but my passion is fitness and sports training. I'm kinda lost on what I need to do next. I know I need to get certified now and I'm thinking I am going to go with NSCA...and I really would love to work with specifically athletes. I'm still looking at all possiblities and trying to get as many opinions and as much information possible. Any information about how to start building clientele and next steps to take would be greatly appreciated :)

-Margaux
 
Good job! Stay with it because you are going to soon have a real credential. It won't be in fitness, but the CEO's you end up training will have far more respect for you if you finished college. They will not refer their business associates to an uneducated guy. ACE, NHE, ACSM, ISSA.... they won't give a shit because they don't know those credentials. Your pt cert will only impress your colleagues and maybe your girlfriend.
 
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