certification

**Miike012** · 09-19-2009, 10:23 AM

Hi personal trainers,
I really want to get into personal training but I dont know what book I should buy first.
can some one recomend a certification please so i can buy the book.
thank you.

**flexapeal** · 09-19-2009, 10:24 AM

hey look up you will find yo answer.

**Miike012** · 09-19-2009, 10:29 AM

i looked up.. i didnt know they had a certification for ceilings?

lol

ok bad joke... but seriously ... what book please.

**flexapeal** · 09-19-2009, 10:31 AM

No silly , look at the first thread on here for best certs. Read and pick one.

**Miike012** · 09-19-2009, 10:36 AM

wow i just looked at the NASM web page and it cost 700 bucks for everything... I dont want everything I just want the book.. I dont need the study guides and practice guids and vids....
im searching on google right now to search for the book but so far no luck.. if some one could help me find a book i would appreciate it... in the mean time im still looking.

thank you,

**Miike012** · 09-19-2009, 10:44 AM

is this a good book?

http://www.amazon.com/Essentials-Per...382137&sr=1-16

**BFJ** · 09-19-2009, 02:44 PM

the best recognized certs in my opinion (shared opinion by many others) are from NSCA, ACSM, NASM, and ACE

**ProTec** · 09-19-2009, 02:50 PM

Originally Posted by BFJ

the best recognized certs in my opinion (shared opinion by many others) are from NSCA, ACSM, NASM, and ACE

How about AFPA? Are they any good?

www[DOT]afpafitness[DOT]com/store/fitness-trainer-nutrition-certifications-c-1[DOT]html

**BFJ** · 09-20-2009, 10:59 AM

Originally Posted by ProTec

How about AFPA? Are they any good?

www[DOT]afpafitness[DOT]com/store/fitness-trainer-nutrition-certifications-c-1[DOT]html

i'm not too familiar with them. i will say that having worked in personal training, having gone to various conferences in the field, having been in academia, etc. the 4 i mentioned tend to get the most respect. that's not necessarily to say others are not good, i just don't think they're as established/recognized.

**dshinton** · 09-20-2009, 11:24 AM

Originally Posted by Miike012

wow i just looked at the NASM web page and it cost 700 bucks for everything

You can buy the NASM book from Amazon as well: http://www.amazon.com/NASM-Essential.../dp/0781782910

If you just want to read a book on training, you can download the PDF of the NFPT book for free from the NFPT website.

**nitrotxtt** · 09-21-2009, 05:04 AM

I would go with NASM or ISSA. ISSA you can do online. This is not a JD or MBA so you don't need one specific certification; nearly all will do. Your choice by breaking down cost, location, and what you want out of it.

NASM and ISSA are two of the more respected certs you can get.

**countryanytime** · 09-21-2009, 10:24 AM

You can buy the book from amazon for the NASM and then just pay for the test. Thats what I did.

**Miike012** · 09-21-2009, 10:41 AM

thank you i will try that....
how long did you study for the test and how much is the tset

**Lasharm** · 09-21-2009, 12:24 PM

Originally Posted by Miike012

thank you i will try that....
how long did you study for the test and how much is the tset

Go to the organization's website... It tells you everything you have been asking about in the past 3 threads (costs, materials, time, etc...).

Really, it depends on your experience and knowledge in the field. Some people with degrees and backgrounds in fitness, kinestheology, and nutrition can take the test and pass within weeks while those who have little experience may take months...

**Ronin4help** · 09-22-2009, 06:09 PM

Originally Posted by BFJ

the best recognized certs in my opinion (shared opinion by many others) are from NSCA, ACSM, NASM, and ACE

ACE is a joke. ACSM or NASM are much better.

**Miike012** · 09-22-2009, 07:40 PM

after i read CSCS book i will read one of the two ACSM or NASM

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