Whats the best online personal training certification you can get?

[lorenzo79]

try to pas the NBFE,it's the last frontier

 

[caligirl]

National Board of Fitness Examiners? this is that association or registry started up a couple years back , right? they want to standardize the industry. Take their test, pass, and then you can register with them. More money to shell out. Maybe in 10 years or so when it catches on, but for now, too much money to spend.
Consumers really don't care about this stuff, honestly good trainers retain and gain clients, bad trainers usually don't last anyway. I think all this cert talk is ego driven, who really cares? IT'S OTHER TRAINERS who care. "Mine is better!", "no mine is" "well I have this and that" "well I have this and this" dont you all see it? All of these start-up associations do, and they are taking your money! There are a few good certs. We all know what they are, to each his own. I'm done venting now.

 

[glock40_1979]

You missed my point, flew right over your head. I never said "a trainer does not have to look at books". Those are your words. Ha, lol. You really don't get it.

Okay let me know what I didnt get... Personally I think you dont get it...

 

[Vetaal]

Which is best and most credibel for non Bio bachelor's - ACE, NASM other?
Of ACE and NASM which is easier for personal trainer?
Same as above for Group Trainer?

Thanks!

 

[ThaKing]

i keep reading and just keep getting more confused? Is it jus better to call any gym you mite wanna work for and ask what they are looking for instead? what certifications?

 

[Lestat]

i keep reading and just keep getting more confused? Is it jus better to call any gym you mite wanna work for and ask what they are looking for instead? what certifications?

yes that is a good way to start.

Big chains like 24 hour fitness have their own certification programs. They will also pay you slightly more if you get additional certifications, and they can provide you with a list of which ones they recognize.

 

[mottomobile]

yes that is a good way to start.

Big chains like 24 hour fitness have their own certification programs. They will also pay you slightly more if you get additional certifications, and they can provide you with a list of which ones they recognize.

I am interested in knowing which PT Certification program would help me gain the knowledge on exercise science and physiology?

 

[YoungIntricateMuscle]

what's the hardest, affordable personal training certification?

$200-300 range

 

[spdsk8]

I got one from ISSA. I believe it's a rip-off.

The text is fine for most parts but the programming is very weak. The testing and seminar are bleeping jokes. You don't have to read squat to pass the test, just study the sample tests.

I've read a lot since then and would now go for the NSCA cert if I had to do it over again. Reasons have been stated in prior posts.

 

[DBoh9]

There are so many certifying organizations out there that it can be hard to tell what is of any value. I'd say that the three most highly respected of these are the following:

NSCA - providing the Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and Certified Personal Trainer Distinctions

NASM - Certified Personal Trainer (NASM also offers several specialization courses)

ACSM

Each of these require several months of study in preparation for the exam and can set you apart if you are able to apply the book knowledge effectively in a "live" setting.

Best of luck,
Boh

David I. Bohmiller, BS, NSCA-CSCS, NASM-CPT
http://www.my-personal-trainer-school.com