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    nsa
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    PT ceritifications

    What do you guys think is the most respected association to be certified by? Like which ones will almost guarantee that you get hired as a trainer at a local gym that is hiring?

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    i only know about ISSA, and i approve this message

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    Im looking into getting into being a personal trainer myself......Why dont you check around your local gyms and ask some of the PT's

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    ISSA,ACE,IPTA are the only ones that I think are respected everywhere...JMO

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    I was thinking ISSA, what about APEX or NASM? any body know if they are reputable?

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    i know alot a couple people who are nasm certified.. not exactly my favorite choice of working out.. it focuses more on stabilization and balance than anything else.. not saying its bad but not my thing..

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    I don't know what the differences are between these associations im gonna look into it. How long does it take for most people to become certified?

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    Any one know what the average time it takes to learn the material to take the certification exam for the big associations?

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