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2005-11-21 6:14 PM

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Does anyone know the best organization to get certified through? I am seriously considering doing this and want to see if there are any Personal Trainers out there or if anyone has had any experiences with any of these organizations. I understand the top ones are:

-National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)
-American Council on Exercise (ACE)
-American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
-International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA)

I am leaning towards the NSCA.

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Tony

2005-11-21 6:34 PM
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as a memeber of ACSM...thats my vote..look at what is required to become certified by each group and then decide what you think is best. 
2005-11-21 7:45 PM
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I'm currently working on my with ISSA. I like the two testing options and with my schedule the do it yourself pace was a must.

Sabrina
2005-11-22 7:42 AM
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As an ex-fitness professional (Managed clubs for 8 years). I would highly recommend ACSM or NSCA. ACSM is more for fitness, versus NSCA for sport. There are many others though. I have always found that your education is a big part of the job as well. I have a degree in Kinesiology, and never had a problem getting a good job, so I never saw the benefit of a certification. The incentive ($$$) isn't there. If where you want to train requires a certification and you have a degree, then go for what is easiest and cost effective. If you are getting certified in lew of a degree, then ACSM will show people that you know your stuff. It is an extremely hard certification and takes a lot of training to complete.
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