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personal trainer studyguides/suggestion?

x_y2556 Posts: 5 Joined: 2007/01/29	2007/01/29, 09:27 PM im in the beginning stages of becomming a personal trainer and wanted to know if anyone had some study guides that i might be able to purchase? also would appreciate any tips/suggestions as to who i should go through. anything would be helpful. thanks
jbennett Posts: 1,558 Joined: 2001/02/28	2007/01/30, 03:58 PM www.nsca-cc.org www.acsm.org www.issaonline.com www.ifpa-fitness.com I am currently studying for my NSCA-CPT certification. I'd eventually (sooner than later) like to become a CSCS. So far, I'm thoroughly satisfied with NSCA. However, you need to know your goals: Do you want to work in a gym setting? Do you want to train in a group setting? Do you want to train athletes? etc., etc Figure out what you want to do with your certification and choose the organization that will specifically meet your needs. :dumbbell: -------------- --JBennett "I've up-ed my intensity.... now up yours!" "Pain is only weakness leaving the body." "Never think of how weak you are; think of how strong you're going to be."
AaronWiggles Posts: 129 Joined: 2006/06/06	2007/02/01, 06:19 PM how long does becoming a personal trainer take? because ive thought of getting into that... -------------- -Aaron I feel lighter. Maybe I lost some weight. All that dilly dallying. Running from the inside, and your age... is core-age. (courage) Running- Membership dues are collected daily.
x_y2556 Posts: 5 Joined: 2007/01/29	2007/02/09, 01:20 PM not too sure myself aaronWiggles. did some research and i think 3-6 months depending on the person and who you choose to go through. too many options, dont know which ones good and which ones aren't. do you/anyone have a clue?
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2007/02/09, 06:37 PM Sounds nice to get PT recognition, but one must keep up with continuing education. So, for those who think it is short term....you are in for a surprise. -------------- A little discipline at the table and at the gym might help reduce that belly! Ivan Montreal Canada (City of Festivals)
wrestler125 Posts: 4,619 Joined: 2004/01/27	2007/02/09, 10:26 PM ============ Quoting from carivan: Sounds nice to get PT recognition, but one must keep up with continuing education. So, for those who think it is short term....you are in for a surprise. ============= ummmm... can i say bingo? -------------- Gravity hates you. Enter the Darkside.
x_y2556 Posts: 5 Joined: 2007/01/29	2007/02/10, 02:48 PM i'm in it for the long run. sports and exercise has always been a part of my life and i thought why not do something that i enjoy. who did you guys go through to get your certifications?
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2007/02/10, 03:39 PM ISSA- C.O.R.F.I.T-Canfit-Pro: and presently doing Ergophisiology at Mcgill. -------------- A little discipline at the table and at the gym might help reduce that belly! Ivan Montreal Canada (City of Festivals)
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2007/02/10, 08:48 PM AFAA is another. They have some good books out, but in my opinion are very 'old school' about nutrition. I had to bite my tongue when really I wanted to get up and scream, you guys don't know what the f**k you are talking about! But, to pass the course, I stayed quiet. :) -------------- "If it ain't broke, you aren't trying."