Different Types of Personal Trainer Certification

motof · 08-14-2006, 07:19 PM

hey everybody

I know that there are some different types of personal trainer certification, could anyone help me out with what they are?

I know that one is NASM

thnx

Chris · 08-15-2006, 12:51 PM

There are all kinds of certifications that are offered, and usually each certifiing body will offer slightly different ones such as personal trainer, group trainer, nutritionist, corrective excercise spealist, ect. As far as certifing bodies go, there are dozens of them. Some have better reputations than others. The National Academy of Sports Medicine is a good one (NASM), which is who I am certified through. I would recommend them. The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) is probably the most recognized world-wide as well as one of the most difficult certifications. But, usually if you're looking for a job at a gym they will suggest who they prefer certifications through.

ryuage · 08-15-2006, 06:21 PM

Depends what exactly you are looking to do, if you just want to work at joe schmoe fitness or 24 hour fitness, then you can get a job as a personal trainer without having a cert. they'll most likely send you to some certification process sponsored by their own gym or something easy just to get you accredited. If you want to be more serious about personal training I would go with what Chris said and lookin into NSCA or ACSM.

08-14-2006, 07:19 PM	#1
motof Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 150 Reputation points: 17 No blog available. Qualifications Looking to Learn More I've Been to the Gym	Different Types of Personal Trainer Certification hey everybody I know that there are some different types of personal trainer certification, could anyone help me out with what they are? I know that one is NASM thnx __________________ Train till you [[almost]] puke. Attn Personal Trainers & Nutritionists! Please check out / take my polls: Poll: Getting an Edge Over Other Trainers ----------- Poll: How many active clients do you have?

08-15-2006, 12:51 PM	#2
Chris Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 106 Reputation points: 151 No blog available. Qualifications Personal Trainer	Re: Different Types of Personal Trainer Certification There are all kinds of certifications that are offered, and usually each certifiing body will offer slightly different ones such as personal trainer, group trainer, nutritionist, corrective excercise spealist, ect. As far as certifing bodies go, there are dozens of them. Some have better reputations than others. The National Academy of Sports Medicine is a good one (NASM), which is who I am certified through. I would recommend them. The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) is probably the most recognized world-wide as well as one of the most difficult certifications. But, usually if you're looking for a job at a gym they will suggest who they prefer certifications through.

08-15-2006, 06:21 PM	#3
ryuage New to CF Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 2 Reputation points: 10 No blog available. Qualifications Nutritionist Personal Trainer Transformationed I've Been to the Gym	Re: Different Types of Personal Trainer Certification Depends what exactly you are looking to do, if you just want to work at joe schmoe fitness or 24 hour fitness, then you can get a job as a personal trainer without having a cert. they'll most likely send you to some certification process sponsored by their own gym or something easy just to get you accredited. If you want to be more serious about personal training I would go with what Chris said and lookin into NSCA or ACSM.

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