Personal Training Forum

ceasar90027 · Just Getting Started Joined: 19 Jan 2006 Posts: 1

Hello all! I'm new here. I wanted to ask you guys I'm thinking of getting some certifications for personal training for older adults and even kids. I like in the Los Angeles Burbank area. Does anyone know where there is some schools for training? what about online training? is it worth it? if so any suggestions? help me out guys! what about this certification program by www.theissa.com.
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Trillian · Just Getting Started Joined: 02 Aug 2006 Posts: 1

Certs offered by the ACSM and NSCA are the best. The NSCA is , and the ACSM just had their ACSM CPT credential accredited recently, so it is even more higly respected. The best overall cert you can get in the fitness industry is the NSCA CSCS.

ACE is also pretty good, as is NASM and then ISSA

PTJustinBowers · Posted: Sun Nov 25, 2007 3:52 am Post subject: ACE

Exactly. The NSCA is not only nationally recognized, but it has its OWN regulatory and certifying agency. ACE and IFPA are great as well, but as long as you know your stuff and can show it-- it doesn't matter which piece of paper claims it.

plantoexcel · Posted: Sun Feb 17, 2008 2:47 pm Post subject:

Always consider your audience or employers, your level of experience and time for study. You might view some certifications as a good entry level step to get you "certified" and then consider a more rigorous one. I think I certification that has some hands-on training is always good. Almost anyone can pass a written test.

One of many possibilities is passing the ACE and then moving to ACSM after you've mastered your craft.

Ultimately, as noted, a certification is important to have for liability insurances purposes but it can never fully determine one's competency.

Best of luck.