Best Personal Training Certification

[Kickboxing Chic]

I planning to get a personal training certification (i.e. ACE, NASM, ACSM, etc), and wanted to get input on which one is the best. Which one is best in terms of credibility? Likes/dislikes? Focus on latest/current trends and research? Cost in terms of the study materials, exam, and continuing education? Which one has good member benefits? I'm currently certified by ACE in Group Fitness and before deciding to stick w/ ACE for a PT cert, I wanted to get some feedback/advice. Thanks!

[CoachT]

I have asked the same question for a couple of years and I always get the same answer - get certified through NSCA. It is a little more expensive and the tests are tougher but they are recognized by everyone. They are a national association. Not only that but when newspapers, magazines, etc want professional advice, how often do you see CSCS or NSCA-CPT behind there name? Usually if the article is worth a crap you will see these titles. Hope this helps!!

[Kane Fan]

and also I hope with a nick like kickboxer chic you are going to post in the mma forum