Personal Training Certification Programs

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Permalink Reply by Curtis B on June 17, 2010 at 8:10pm

I have ISSA that was the 1st one I got when i got out of the Military. It is a good program. After working with 24 Hour for a 1yr I got NASM, I think a learned alittle more with that program. Great Biomechanics and Core Training. I am looking into the C.H.E.K. Institute and Cooper Institute in Dallas now.

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Permalink Reply by Carlos Garza on June 18, 2010 at 8:41pm

I heard the ACSM cert was good, any thoughts?

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Permalink Reply by Gregory Collins on June 22, 2010 at 2:57pm

All depends on what you plan on doing with the certification. If you plan on working at a gym until you build up a client list check and see what they accept. I know some places around my home area will not even accept some if you plan on working for them. Good Luck. I have been thinking of doing the same thing.

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Permalink Reply by Jason C Powell on August 16, 2010 at 8:47am

This may be too late ;) but I have found ACSM and NFPT to be two of the better certs. From an educational standpoint, those folks from those certs have been the most prepared coming through the graduate programs.

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Permalink Reply by Andrew Philen on August 17, 2010 at 11:34pm

im currently gettin certified through the NPTI, i know its not one of your choices but its a fantastic program

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Permalink Reply by Jason C Powell on August 18, 2010 at 5:04am

There are many great certifications out there...way too many to keep up with. Even some of the local ones challenge the two I mentioned. Just keep striving for more, Andrew. The goal is to influence and change peoples' lives!

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Permalink Reply by Marlo Ellis on August 18, 2010 at 11:10am

hahaha...thanks guys! I wish I had this info before....pero ni modo... okay :)
I am now doing the ISSA and I am learning a tonne. They have a terrific support system as well, so I'm happy with that for now. I will continue to look into more certs after I have finished this one. THANKS!! any info is good info....

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Permalink Reply by Everette Henderson on August 26, 2010 at 8:42am

Great question, great topic......I wonder as well and wish we can find some sort of common ground so we know were getting certified by someone who teaches and not just paying for a name on a over priced piece of paper.

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