QUESTION: Which certificates are the best?
[size=3][b]The 'Big 3' certifications are [color=red]ACSM, NASM, and NSCA[/color].[/b][/size]
[size=3][b]ACSM[/size]
[url]http://www.acsm.org/[/url]
[size=3]NASM[/size]
[url]http://www.nasm.org/[/url]
[size=3]NSCA [/size]
[url]http://www.nsca-lift.org/[/url]
[url]http://www.nsca-cc.org/[/url]
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In the US, the NASM certification seems to be the most well known. I've run into gyms that require NASM. Then again, it may depend on your area. You really can't go wrong with either of the 3 though.
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Personal Training 4-year Degree
[QUOTE=Mythic Beast;220682361]Cool find, thanks for the link. NESTA is a 4 year certification, that's interesting. Seems like a good cert from what I've read, but not very well known.[/QUOTE]
It's funny that you mention a four year cert--Purdue is now offering a 4-year degree in Personal Training!!
Seems a little excessive to me--what do you guys think about that..?
Need answers to these questions!
So I've been studying for my ACE cert. but now am wondering if it's even good enough to get full-time clientele with? Is ISSA better, or should I just go for one of the certs outlined at the beginning of this thread? Btw, my goal is to work for myself, not in any particular gym. (I realize I need to work in various gyms with their permission for different clients.)
One last question: has anyone had any problems training clients in their homes? What do you do for self protection - just in case? Yeah, I'm a newbie!