Personal trainers - Study Thread

[bull.dogz]

Anyone studying for their pt cert interested in a study thread?

[BoDanger]

I'd be down my new job is managing a pt staff that spans everything from globo gym crontracting, corp wellness programs, rehab, everything and they are paying for my continued education.

They want me to get like every cert there is so i have some work to do

[DaJager_Meister]

count me in, I'm taking my NSCA cert in less than 2 weeks!!

[PrisonerDilemma]

I'll start studying as soon as I'm done with my Math degree next Winter

[ny58]

i just recently passed the NASM so if anyone is taking that test and has any questions feel free to pick my brain. .

[xJKAx]

I'm in the middle of my ISSA cert...I'm game!

[bull.dogz]

i just recently passed the NASM so if anyone is taking that test and has any questions feel free to pick my brain. .

Are the questions mostly multiple choice? I'm having such a hard time with remembering all the medical terminology and what they mean/or do.

I must've read chapter 2 about 5 times already.

[JaimeLynn4]

My bf will be working towards wis NTPI ct next fall

[ny58]

Are the questions mostly multiple choice? I'm having such a hard time with remembering all the medical terminology and what they mean/or do.

I must've read chapter 2 about 5 times already.

all multiple choice. . . and the first few chapters are the hardest, but as u read on it all comes together and starts to make sense. . the test wasn't to bad. . a lot of questions like this: .. if a clients knees are turned in during a squat assessment what should u do. . and the options would be different muscles to strengthen (so know that chart that shows under and overactive muscles for assessments on page 123 in text book). . that entire section is important also know how to stretch them or correct these movements with exercises. . ie if there is an excessive lean forward during the squat assessment. . u should know that a stabilty ball wall squat is a corrective exercise . .. . . some of it was common sense. . .at least 3 or 4 questions on the planes of motion. . ie A biceps curl is performed in what plane of motion (sagittal). . or a cable rotation is performed in what plane of motion? (transverse). . make sure u understand all the info. . dont just memorize. . for instance in the book it repeats a bunch of times that an average adult needs 96 ounces of water a day, but then on the test they ask it in quarts. . just to try and throw u off. .stupid little things like that. . overall it's a fair test . .i went to one of the workshops 5 days before i took the test and it def helped. .oh yeah they will give u an exercise and ask u what type it is. . ie a balance strength, stability power ect.. so know the OPT model

[bull.dogz]

Cool! Thanks for the input. It helps.

[dirtyeggroll]

all multiple choice. . . and the first few chapters are the hardest, but as u read on it all comes together and starts to make sense. . the test wasn't to bad. . a lot of questions like this: .. if a clients knees are turned in during a squat assessment what should u do. . and the options would be different muscles to strengthen (so know that chart that shows under and overactive muscles for assessments on page 123 in text book). . that entire section is important also know how to stretch them or correct these movements with exercises. . ie if there is an excessive lean forward during the squat assessment. . u should know that a stabilty ball wall squat is a corrective exercise . .. . . some of it was common sense. . .at least 3 or 4 questions on the planes of motion. . ie A biceps curl is performed in what plane of motion (sagittal). . or a cable rotation is performed in what plane of motion? (transverse). . make sure u understand all the info. . dont just memorize. . for instance in the book it repeats a bunch of times that an average adult needs 96 ounces of water a day, but then on the test they ask it in quarts. . just to try and throw u off. .stupid little things like that. . overall it's a fair test . .i went to one of the workshops 5 days before i took the test and it def helped. .oh yeah they will give u an exercise and ask u what type it is. . ie a balance strength, stability power ect.. so know the OPT model


great info. repped.

[BOLDERNECK]

My bf will be working towards wis NTPI ct next fall i graduated from npti 2 years ago...it wasa great experience you really learn alot i had an issa cert when i started and i will tell you it does not [issa] prepare you for anything npti is VERY INFORMATIVE.. it was a little expensive,that would be the only down fall!

[pmiZ]

I'm currently studying for the ACE exam. Has anyone recently written it?

[bobby1057]

I'm currently enrolled in npti, been in it for month really like it ,learning alot .After i graduate wanna get certified what most respect certification

[PowerD]

i just recently passed the NASM so if anyone is taking that test and has any questions feel free to pick my brain. .

How focused is that test on cardiovascular anatomy?

[Rodzilla]

anybody doing NSCA?

[mumsie]

I am getting ready to take my exam in a little over a month. Any one have any suggestons for this test, I heard it was super hard, very nervous. Thanks!

[MTUNUPE56]

prepping for the CSCS seems like its gonna be tought the first 5 chapters are FULL of key terms.

[bull.dogz]

So I'm still studying for the NASM-CPT but I'm having a hard time retaining everything. Is anyone else having this problem. I don't know much about medical terminology so to me this is really difficult. Any tips on studying? I'm just going to keep plowing through and hopefully it will just make sense when I'm done.

[Uz]

So I'm still studying for the NASM-CPT but I'm having a hard time retaining everything. Is anyone else having this problem. I don't know much about medical terminology so to me this is really difficult. Any tips on studying? I'm just going to keep plowing through and hopefully it will just make sense when I'm done.

I took mine in march, I'll try to remember somethings that were on the test..

-Calories in each gram of fat/carb/protein
-Protein needed for individual intake. (gram amount)
-Eccentric/Concentric movements
-Prime movers in certain exercises, and assistant as well
-Progression training. From stability to strength, strength to power, and vise versa.
-Amino acids (essential/non essential)
-Remember the basic laws
-Which exercise would be ideal to progress to the next step, or to correct a muscular or neural imbalance
-Remember all skeletal muscles
-Remember biological structure of the muscles/nerves

Quick little list, there are more, but all I can remember atm, and I g2g. :p

[gogz]

I'm still studying for my diploma

[hublife]

The key to the NASM test is the TERMINOLOGY. The questions on the practice test ARE NOT on the regular test. However, the terminology IS. They will ask you questions that you've seen before but they use different words. I found the test to be some what annoying because I could see that if you went through it quickly and didn't pay attention to the terminology you could fail quite easily.

[HardGainer82]

I passed the ACE exams for PT and LWMC. There's a LOT of info and unfortunately it's not really an "overview" type of test. The second half is much easier IMO if you know what you're doing; they give you a scenario for a client and you have to basically decide how to evaluate them, then they give you results and you design a program. It's a fun little simulation.

The key to the ACE exam seems to be:
a) know your formulas for things like percentage of calories from fat, determining VO2 max, etc.
b) when in doubt, choose the option that exposes you as a trainer to the least amount of legal risk

[bull.dogz]

Can anyone recommend an anatomy book that could help with my studies?

[nickmanzoni]

I passed the ACE exams for PT and LWMC. There's a LOT of info and unfortunately it's not really an "overview" type of test. The second half is much easier IMO if you know what you're doing; they give you a scenario for a client and you have to basically decide how to evaluate them, then they give you results and you design a program. It's a fun little simulation.

The key to the ACE exam seems to be:
a) know your formulas for things like percentage of calories from fat, determining VO2 max, etc.
b) when in doubt, choose the option that exposes you as a trainer to the least amount of legal risk
Any more elaboration would be much appreciated.

[uberMunk]

I'm taking my NASM test on Thursday. I feel pretty good about knowing most of the material, but do have some trouble with the *head protrudes, so stretch this*.

And, worsecase scenario, if you fail you get 3 tries to pass before you have to pay again, right? Do you just set up another date, or take it again right away?

I'm going over the table on 123 again, and going through the studyguide (which i only got to chapter 6 on :(

[bull.dogz]

I'm taking my NASM test on Thursday. I feel pretty good about knowing most of the material, but do have some trouble with the *head protrudes, so stretch this*.

And, worsecase scenario, if you fail you get 3 tries to pass before you have to pay again, right? Do you just set up another date, or take it again right away?

I'm going over the table on 123 again, and going through the studyguide (which i only got to chapter 6 on :(

Good luck!

[mydamnself]

I think this is a great thread. Too many trainers take their cert and then never learn anything else. I'm currently going through the C.H.E.K scientific back training course if anyone's interested in that.
http://www.chekinstitute.com/products_specific.cfm?product=492&corr=yes
Or if anyone's prepping for the RKC I can pass along some helpful info
http://www.dragondoor.com/wpkb34.html

[HardGainer82]

Any more elaboration would be much appreciated.

Make sure to know the muscular anatomy, the planes of movement, and basic caloric intake/nutrient values.

[John Prophet]

A client has worked with a trainer and gotten these results.

January 1st measurements:
--------------------------
Weight 130lbs
Bodyfat 30%


June 1st measurements:
-----------------------
Weight 124lbs
bodyfat 25%

approx how much bodyfat did the client lose between the two measurements?




give people a chance to get the answer before u go posting up guesses. Also, someone could post up the math to show how its done for those who arent sure

[nickmanzoni]

Make sure to know the muscular anatomy, the planes of movement, and basic caloric intake/nutrient values.
Thank you. I got that down pat.

[nickmanzoni]

A client has worked with a trainer and gotten these results.

January 1st measurements:
--------------------------
Weight 130lbs
Bodyfat 30%


June 1st measurements:
-----------------------
Weight 124lbs
bodyfat 25%

approx how much bodyfat did the client lose between the two measurements?




give people a chance to get the answer before u go posting up guesses. Also, someone could post up the math to show how its done for those who arent sure
*spoiler*


















130 multiplied by .3 (30%)= 39
124 multiplied by .25 (25%)=31

39-31= 8 lbs.

[Bill D]

How long did it take you all to prepare for the exam? What are some tips for the test? A friend of mine mentioned the formulas were big in the exam as stated in an earlier post here but I am curious what the people here who have taken the exam think. It seems like every exam has its own wording and style.

[liftingpigs]

How long did it take you all to prepare for the exam? What are some tips for the test? A friend of mine mentioned the formulas were big in the exam as stated in an earlier post here but I am curious what the people here who have taken the exam think. It seems like every exam has its own wording and style.


I took my ACE test today and found it easier than I thought it was gonna be. Im not sure if there are different tests because there weren't many formulas, only one i remember was calculating BMI. The second half is really easy, the multiple choice part is alot of "this person has this and this what should you do, what should you avoid" i studied the book for 2-3 months

[b~rad]

I took my ACE test today and found it easier than I thought it was gonna be. Im not sure if there are different tests because there weren't many formulas, only one i remember was calculating BMI. The second half is really easy, the multiple choice part is alot of "this person has this and this what should you do, what should you avoid" i studied the book for 2-3 months

did you actually do the workbook and what not or did you just read through the book like im currently doing? ive been studying for three weeks and am on chapter 7. It all seems like pretty easy stuff. should I go ahead and schedule my test in a month? I took the online practice test and scored in the high 80 percentile.

[HardGainer82]

You should be fine. I never did the workbook.

[b~rad]

You should be fine. I never did the workbook.

good stuff. youll be getting a pm soon.

[Spiceygamble]

First... brilliant thread. :)
How did I miss this before?

Ok, so I've been trying to study for the ACSM exam & I don't think I'm quite ready for it yet. I was advised to start with the ACE & go back to take the ASCM later.

Soooo okay, new game plan... now I'm searching for fairly new/used ACE materials(*hint hint... should anyone wish to sell their materials).
:D

I ran across another forum chat about the ACE & thought I'd post what I read, in the hopes it helps out:


I would spend the most time on the manual. Despite what you read on these boards, you do NOT need to kill yourself with the difficult formulas, minute details of exercise physiology or anatomy, or periodization. They do not ask about things like insertion points of muscles and nerves and all that. You do not need to study for ages in order to pass. I know people get nervous and try to learn the manual cover to cover, but it's really not necessary.

With my method of studying, I was very comfortable with the material when I took the test. I bought the ACE premier package. I went with the 20 week schedule, and I had a few extra weeks for review before I took the written test. I studied on my own and didn't use any additional classes or anything like that.

1. Read the chapter
2. Take VERY detailed notes
3. Answer the questions in the Home Study Course and Master the Manual
4. Read and study the muscles section of the little skinny anatomy book (if you got it) and take the quizzes on the CD
5. Study the flashcards or make your own.
6. Invest in the online quiz. It really made me feel a lot more secure in what I knew.
7. The CDs were worthless and just confused me more.
8. DVD was OK, but not really necessary.

Know the following:
1. Karvonen Formula
2. BMI
3. Calories per nutrient
4. Posture and anatomical position
5. Planes of motion
6. Basic nutrition
7. Muscles, where they are, how they work, what exercises they are involved in, and what exercises properly strengthens them
8. Difference between the flexors and extensors, especially in the lower body.
9. Special populations & diseases
10. Exercise programming. It will come in handy with both the multiple choice and the practical knowledge portions.
11. What advice you can and can't dispense
12. What can get you sued
13. The ACE Code of Conduct

Also, DO study those sidebars and charts, especially in chapter 3. I made sure I got up and did all the movements, especially with learning the planes. I touched and flexed all the muscles so I knew where they were. I also picked up a set of Netter's Anatomy Flashcards after I had taken my test. They were $35, but they would have been a huge help while I was studying.


:)

[bull.dogz]

First... brilliant thread. :)
How did I miss this before?

Ok, so I've been trying to study for the ACSM exam & I don't think I'm quite ready for it yet. I was advised to start with the ACE & go back to take the ASCM later.

Soooo okay, new game plan... now I'm searching for fairly new/used ACE materials(*hint hint... should anyone wish to sell their materials).
:D

I ran across another forum chat about the ACE & thought I'd post what I read, in the hopes it helps out:



:)


You can check Amazon.com or Barnes and Noble, they sell used books too.

[Spiceygamble]

You can check Amazon.com or Barnes and Noble, they sell used books too.

Yeah, I have.
The only ones I found were over two yrs old or only a book here & there.
Still keeping my eyes open.
;)

[Mr. Shred]

Can anyone recommend an anatomy book that could help with my studies?

I am currently studyting for the NASM exam and found the anatomy examples shown in the text are pretty poor quality so I went to the local Barnes and Noble book store and just started looking through various anatomy books, ALL of which had much better examples compared to the NASM text.

BTW, I am also having problems retaining all the material and I have read the whole book almost twice now and watched the DVD's once. Hope it goes well.

[bull.dogz]

I am currently studyting for the NASM exam and found the anatomy examples shown in the text are pretty poor quality so I went to the local Barnes and Noble book store and just started looking through various anatomy books, ALL of which had much better examples compared to the NASM text.

BTW, I am also having problems retaining all the material and I have read the whole book almost twice now and watched the DVD's once. Hope it goes well.

Thanks! I found a great book to help. Strength Training Anatomy (they sell it on here too). But it list every muscle used. I really like it.

Good luck to you too!

[HardGainer82]

Thanks! I found a great book to help. Strength Training Anatomy (they sell it on here too). But it list every muscle used. I really like it.

Good luck to you too!

Is that the one by Delavier (sp?)

That book is awesome, I bought it way before I even considered becoming a PT!

[bull.dogz]

Is that the one by Delavier (sp?)

That book is awesome, I bought it way before I even considered becoming a PT!

Yes, I love that book!

[uberMunk]

Passed my NASM test today. Thought I failed, but I guess I'm smarter than I thought. Yeah the practice test doesn't really help a whole lot to be honest. Read the book and watch the DVD's and you sohuld be good. And do the study guide. GL to all!

[Spiceygamble]

Passed my NASM test today. Thought I failed, but I guess I'm smarter than I thought. Yeah the practice test doesn't really help a whole lot to be honest. Read the book and watch the DVD's and you sohuld be good. And do the study guide. GL to all!

Let me be one of the first to congratulate you.
:)

...now go create some nice shapes in the world.
*grin...

[bull.dogz]

Passed my NASM test today. Thought I failed, but I guess I'm smarter than I thought. Yeah the practice test doesn't really help a whole lot to be honest. Read the book and watch the DVD's and you sohuld be good. And do the study guide. GL to all!

Congrats! What was the test like?

[uberMunk]

Hard. Sat in a little cubicle, I was the only one there. Nice quiet room, good for concentration. I thought some of the questions were way out there, but there are 20 research questions that don't count against your score. Maybe I missed all 20 of those, which is why I passed :P

Read the book and do the study guide, thats the best advice I can say. Watch the vids if those help, but I tend to space off. Do know the corrective measurements to take when feet turn out, lower back arches etc. Know the overactive and underactive muscles, as well as how to stretch and strengthen them. Don't stress over knowing every single muscle that might be over or underactive. You should be able to figure out whats wrong or what needs to take place if you understand the basics of the anatomy and the OPT model.

I won't be much help for specifics cuz I can't remember anything. Sorry.

[Spiceygamble]

ok, so while I've been reading threads, I've run across a few excellent "must have book/materials" suggestions. You know, the kind of reference books & videos that make for a great personal library.
This seems like a really great place to post suggestions for the trainers' collection.

Mydamnself made the great suggestion:
Anatomy Trains

My personal mentor suggested:
Program Design for Personal Trainers: Bridging Theory into Application


What must haves are on your book shelf?

[carl.c]

bull.dogz: The NSCA book is a good one for learning terms.
One thing that helped me when it came to muscles and movement was to use my body as a study guide. Start to memerize the muscles of your body and the planes they move throught. This helped me during the tests when I would get confused I could jog my memory by looking at my body.
With the other terms I found it easier to learn how the word was put together instead of what the whole word ment. Sounds silly but It helped me after a couple of weeks the words started to make sence, since I new what the parts where.
These are some of the things my profesor showed me and they helped me.
This was in anatomy class but I the same technec very helpfull when taking my cerification exsams.

[bull.dogz]

bull.dogz: The NSCA book is a good one for learning terms.
One thing that helped me when it came to muscles and movement was to use my body as a study guide. Start to memerize the muscles of your body and the planes they move throught. This helped me during the tests when I would get confused I could jog my memory by looking at my body.
With the other terms I found it easier to learn how the word was put together instead of what the whole word ment. Sounds silly but It helped me after a couple of weeks the words started to make sence, since I new what the parts where.
These are some of the things my profesor showed me and they helped me.
This was in anatomy class but I the same technec very helpfull when taking my cerification exsams.


Cool, thanks. I'll have to try that approach.

[Richie_Awesome]

Wonderful thread. Tagged.

[bull.dogz]

Stopped studying for a couple of weeks but I'm back in it. So much to retain. I'm going to have to study this all the way through a few times before I'd feel comfortable taking the exam. :(

[guru_iron]

i have registered for progressive fitness certification... i dont see neone talking abt it here... is it out of business in US.. ? coz in india, its one of the best deal, 90% of the trainers aren't certified, and progressive fitness costs a hell less thn ACE and ACSM... so for a first timer it works gud enuf to fetch a gud job... and i don't see mch difference in the course profile... all the basics are same...

we have a 4month long lecture duration before the final certification exam, and its getting along real gud... classes r twice a week, once a week lecture and then the other day we have practicals.. basically the lifting technique demonstration...

regarding preparations.. one month has passed and we have covered, anatomy, kinesiology, anatomy... i have started analyzing each of the lifts i perform aftr each set... like the concentric phase and the joint movement occuring in it... and the muscles involved in it... i think of slight variations in it to hit other fibres... planes involved...

chk out
http://getbodysmart.com
ita a damn gud interactive site to learn anatomy... spend most of my time on this website... to remember all those muscle names and thr starting and insertion point...

[bigdaddy425]

One of the best anatomy books I could recommend is Trail Guide to Human Anatomy. It's written for massage therapists but FANTASTICLY full of information. My massage therapy training made studying for my CPT cert so much easier.

[Rob Awesome]

Sweetie - i'm an NSCA-cpt. If you have any questions, comments or complaints regarding certification and personal trainer, feel free to hit me up <3

[Spiceygamble]

One of the best anatomy books I could recommend is Trail Guide to Human Anatomy. It's written for massage therapists but FANTASTICLY full of information. My massage therapy training made studying for my CPT cert so much easier.

Excellent suggestion.
Thanks!!

[mary1433]

So I am getting ready to order my study material from NASM, I noticed that you only have 120 days from the day you get the material to take the test. Should I wait to order the material and study something else until I know all the muscles or whatever? Or should I just order it and try to learn it all by that 120 days? What did you all do?

[bull.dogz]

So I am getting ready to order my study material from NASM, I noticed that you only have 120 days from the day you get the material to take the test. Should I wait to order the material and study something else until I know all the muscles or whatever? Or should I just order it and try to learn it all by that 120 days? What did you all do?

I ordered my books through amazon.com and I'll just buy the test when I'm ready. I knew there was no way I'd be ready in 3 months.

[BigDaddy33]

Cool Thread DOGZ!! IN :)

Took Dave Palumbos S.M.A.R.T. (Scientific Management of Anatomical Responsive Training). It was a very good course. I took the exam and recieved my certificate. Im planning on taking another course this year, any opinions on which to take?
www.davepalumbo.com If anyone wants to take a look at SMART...

[bull.dogz]

Cool Thread DOGZ!! IN :)

Took Dave Palumbos S.M.A.R.T. (Scientific Management of Anatomical Responsive Training). It was a very good course. I took the exam and recieved my certificate. Im planning on taking another course this year, any opinions on which to take?
www.davepalumbo.com If anyone wants to take a look at SMART...

There was someone in this forum asking about it. I may have to look into it too.

[$aint]

hello ladies and gentlemen. I plan on majoring in Exercise Science this fall when I attend VCU. I am very interested in the area and plan on being certified in the future. This might sound stupid but I was wondering if it's possible to get certified before having a college degree. If so, I plan on studying and trying to get certified late next spring. Thanks!

[carl.c]

Yes many certs do not require a degree.

[GoGoGo]

For those of you who have studied the ACE material and taken the exam... Got a question...

How large a part does anatomy play in the test? I just finished the anatomy chapter but I have a lot of memorization to do. How much do I need to focus on this? Should I buy Netter's Anatomy flashcards? Thanks.

[Kang114]

quick question.

is there any sort of pecking order for these certifications? i mean, do any of them stand out as more respected than others?

[carl.c]

top three would be
1. NSCA
2. ACSM
3. NASM
this is my opinion there is no offical ranking of certs.

[profdlp]

Anyone take the IFPA certification in the past few months?

They redid their textbook and apparently I was one of the last few to get the old version. They want me to cough up another $60 for an updated version, so my main question would be how much of an impact the new material has on the test.

They are also now offering two versions of the Practice Exam; a $35 100-question test and a $25 50-question test. Anyone have any recommendations about the usefulness of either of these?

Thanks. :)

[tylerlawson]

anybody doing ISSA???? im done with all sections but the learning experiences they suck looking to see if anyone else is doing them to get some help...email is b40361@aol.com

[Kang114]

do u guys know how NESTA compares to NASM?

i know theyre both well recognized by most gyms in the US and all but is there one that edges the other?


i question the diff. because NESTA is $200cheaper and has nothing but an interactive CD-ROM for a study guide....

[glyph98]

anybody doing ISSA???? im done with all sections but the learning experiences they suck looking to see if anyone else is doing them to get some help...email is b40361@aol.com

I am ISSA Certified, and I have all of my essays saved on the PC. I can help you if you need.

[michael_james]

has anyone taken the ACSM test recently? the only thing thats killing me in the reviews is the ECG section. there are several questions regarding it in the clinical review test and it brings my score down a few notches every time.

im just curious as to how much of the exam has to do with ECGs because as someone said, ECGs are not much a part of personal training.

im taking it on thursday. any other insight would be helpful as well. im pretty confident in my knowledge. ive been checking and rechecking everything im weak on and its paying off.

[Bill D]

Has anyone used the ACE online practice test?
Did you find them to be a lot like the real rest?
After the practice test do they break in down and let you know antthing about it (strong points, weak points, score). I posted this question earlier in another tread because I could find this one again.

[bull.dogz]

How's everyone's studying going? I'm still plugging away. Some of it is getting easier but I'm still going to have to reread everything again. But on a high note, I already have a job lined up. The owner at my gym offered me a position as a pt as soon as I'm certified.

[CureCF]

How's everyone's studying going? I'm still plugging away. Some of it is getting easier but I'm still going to have to reread everything again. But on a high note, I already have a job lined up. The owner at my gym offered me a position as a pt as soon as I'm certified.

That is exactly where I am at at this moment. As soon as I finish my Cert. I'll already have a job! Pretty cool, huh?

[bull.dogz]

That is exactly where I am at at this moment. As soon as I finish my Cert. I'll already have a job! Pretty cool, huh?

Yeah it is! Which cert are you studying for?

[CureCF]

Yeah it is! Which cert are you studying for?

I'm currently going for my ISSA Cert. and have looked into getting the NASM, but that will be a little while.


ba

[Red9]

I ordered my books through amazon.com and I'll just buy the test when I'm ready. I knew there was no way I'd be ready in 3 months.

Can you tell me what are the exact book/s you bought, and, how much is it going to cost you to take the test? I think I'd like to go the same route. Thanks!

[bull.dogz]

Can you tell me what are the exact book/s you bought, and, how much is it going to cost you to take the test? I think I'd like to go the same route. Thanks!

http://www.nasm.org/certification/default.aspx?id=1690

Look at this link for the exact books and you can search in Amazon. It's a little cheaper there. The test is really expensive. It's $549 just for the exam.

[Red9]

http://www.nasm.org/certification/default.aspx?id=1690

Look at this link for the exact books and you can search in Amazon. It's a little cheaper there. The test is really expensive. It's $549 just for the exam.

Alright cool. Thanks! I guess I better start saving! lol

[stuck185]

So I'm still studying for the NASM-CPT but I'm having a hard time retaining everything. Is anyone else having this problem. I don't know much about medical terminology so to me this is really difficult. Any tips on studying? I'm just going to keep plowing through and hopefully it will just make sense when I'm done.

I am studying for the NASM-CPT as well. I went to school for accounting so all these medical terms are giving me a hard time too! I am making flash card of all the key words. The simple act of writing them out helps me remember. Also, I think the cards will be a great asset when it comes time to review everything. It is kind of a pain to write them out. I have almost used an entire pack, and am only done with chapter three!

I make sure I understand what it means when I am studying with them. But knowing the definitions off the top of my head makes watching the DVD and re-reading the chapters that much more useful.

[Bodybuilder2049]

hey guys im studying for my nasm cert and i came across this website, it has flashcards

http://www.proprofs.com/flashcards/cards.php?id=14308

also there are torrents of the dvds out there just to let you all know

[bull.dogz]

I am studying for the NASM-CPT as well. I went to school for accounting so all these medical terms are giving me a hard time too! I am making flash card of all the key words. The simple act of writing them out helps me remember. Also, I think the cards will be a great asset when it comes time to review everything. It is kind of a pain to write them out. I have almost used an entire pack, and am only done with chapter three!

I make sure I understand what it means when I am studying with them. But knowing the definitions off the top of my head makes watching the DVD and re-reading the chapters that much more useful.

Lol, I am doing the same thing. I write it down in a note book! and it is definately the terminology that is holding me up.

[bull.dogz]

hey guys im studying for my nasm cert and i came across this website, it has flashcards

http://www.proprofs.com/flashcards/cards.php?id=14308

also there are torrents of the dvds out there just to let you all know

Thanks! This will help too.

[gmand75]

I am new to this thred
i am too working on my PT Cert. kind of hard with my deployments but could use some help on my evaluations for my final

[gmand75]

Thanks for the link i took a look at it and it looks like it will help me out alot
i am going with ISSA Certification

[GstaRt2]

all multiple choice. . . and the first few chapters are the hardest, but as u read on it all comes together and starts to make sense. . the test wasn't to bad. . a lot of questions like this: .. if a clients knees are turned in during a squat assessment what should u do. . and the options would be different muscles to strengthen (so know that chart that shows under and overactive muscles for assessments on page 123 in text book). . that entire section is important also know how to stretch them or correct these movements with exercises. . ie if there is an excessive lean forward during the squat assessment. . u should know that a stabilty ball wall squat is a corrective exercise . .. . . some of it was common sense. . .at least 3 or 4 questions on the planes of motion. . ie A biceps curl is performed in what plane of motion (sagittal). . or a cable rotation is performed in what plane of motion? (transverse). . make sure u understand all the info. . dont just memorize. . for instance in the book it repeats a bunch of times that an average adult needs 96 ounces of water a day, but then on the test they ask it in quarts. . just to try and throw u off. .stupid little things like that. . overall it's a fair test . .i went to one of the workshops 5 days before i took the test and it def helped. .oh yeah they will give u an exercise and ask u what type it is. . ie a balance strength, stability power ect.. so know the OPT model

so is that most of the test??have not taken test yet.

[vanfreak]

has anyone taken the ACSM test recently? the only thing thats killing me in the reviews is the ECG section. there are several questions regarding it in the clinical review test and it brings my score down a few notches every time.

im just curious as to how much of the exam has to do with ECGs because as someone said, ECGs are not much a part of personal training.

im taking it on thursday. any other insight would be helpful as well. im pretty confident in my knowledge. ive been checking and rechecking everything im weak on and its paying off.

If your doing the CPT you don't have to know the ecg..thats only for the "Health and Fitness Specialist'..
and I'm studying for this too- but I'm not even ready to write the test..I have a lot of info but I need to get it into a 'practical fashion...