Personal Training Certs

**Panzerfaust** · 07-10-2006, 09:52 PM

Originally Posted by SVTMuscle

I'm like the guy who has no certification or anything, I just got lucky my knowing the owner and the ownder knowing that I know my stuff.

As far as the interview goes, I think it would be based on questions like how you would train particular people and situations and maybe some legal questions. That is my perception of it. But who knows, maybe it will be a regular interview where he just asks about your backroung/expeirence with fitness.
But remember, not everyone trains like bodybuilders do

Thanks, i guess it is a good thing that i am not a body builder.

I am just wondering where he will come from...like i said i don't wanna look or sound like an idiot, i am half ass knowledgable but still would like some advice if anyboy has literally been in this position before.

**gritt** · 07-10-2006, 10:35 PM

I work for a large corporate fitness equipment company and ISSA is what all of our trainers go with. They train pro's for football, baseball etc so it must hold some water. I am not one but have been impressed the caliber of the one's in our company. All have been olympic medalist and or pro players in various sports.

**Ejuicer** · 07-11-2006, 05:32 AM

Originally Posted by muriloninja

Thanks, i guess it is a good thing that i am not a body builder.

I am just wondering where he will come from...like i said i don't wanna look or sound like an idiot, i am half ass knowledgable but still would like some advice if anyboy has literally been in this position before.

Coming from the side of the person that does the interviews, you'll more or less be asked about your exercise/nutritional background. You'll be expected to know advanced training techniques and basically show us that you'll knowledgable enough that the piece of paper wouldn't make a difference. In that situation we have hired trainers without certification, however they are expected to get fully certified within 6 months of employment. For someone to get my consideration they basically have to be up to par with my knowledge or actually show me up with theirs.

**Panzerfaust** · 07-11-2006, 10:40 AM

Originally Posted by Ejuicer

Coming from the side of the person that does the interviews, you'll more or less be asked about your exercise/nutritional background. You'll be expected to know advanced training techniques and basically show us that you'll knowledgable enough that the piece of paper wouldn't make a difference. In that situation we have hired trainers without certification, however they are expected to get fully certified within 6 months of employment. For someone to get my consideration they basically have to be up to par with my knowledge or actually show me up with theirs.

I guess i better start studying and get my NASM then...not sure exactly what to say to that.

**Panzerfaust** · 07-11-2006, 01:07 PM

Just got a call from ISSA, they left me a voice message (was at the gym). ISSA package is $595

I cannot make up my mind which i wanna do, NASM or ISSA...fark

**boxingbean** · 07-11-2006, 03:07 PM

Originally Posted by Ejuicer

I would personally go with ISSA. That seems to be the most recognized out of the ones that I have.

recognized, but a joke, its ok, but someone with NASM is goint to BE FAR better trainer then ISSA, n in my state, sum gyms are starting to reject it, i have ISSA currently, but am gettin nothin from it, i mean i got a job from it, but put it like this, im goin to GCC to actually get the personal trainers Certificat for Health n Sport Fitness, now you cant **** with goin to college for it,

by the way, you can go into wal mart n sign up for ISSA certification classes....

**Panzerfaust** · 07-13-2006, 02:23 PM

Originally Posted by boxingbean

recognized, but a joke, its ok, but someone with NASM is goint to BE FAR better trainer then ISSA, n in my state, sum gyms are starting to reject it, i have ISSA currently, but am gettin nothin from it, i mean i got a job from it, but put it like this, im goin to GCC to actually get the personal trainers Certificat for Health n Sport Fitness, now you cant **** with goin to college for it,

by the way, you can go into wal mart n sign up for ISSA certification classes....

NASM it is then.

**Papi93** · 07-14-2006, 07:39 PM

Originally Posted by muriloninja

NASM it is then.

Does The Ax Murder speak English?

**Panzerfaust** · 07-14-2006, 07:50 PM

Originally Posted by Papi93

Does The Ax Murder speak English?

Barely, he is getting better.

***G-1000*** · 07-15-2006, 07:02 AM

I just got the info pack from Issa. I have the one from Nasm comming in the mail. I have called them 3 times and no one has called back yet.

As for Issa if we just call the same guy i spoke with he will give the discount. I will get that info up soon.

When are you guys looking to get started on this?

**max2extreme** · 07-15-2006, 07:32 AM

just an fyi if you havnt done anything yet. NASM is VERY medically oriented. I was surprised at how much medical. probably 85%-90%. Its all great info. And im glad i started with NASM, but if you are thinking about working at your local gym, I dont think NASM is the best for that situation to get first. It is a GREAT cert and great info, but its pretty tough and has a lot of info you would more than likely forget if you were working in a local gym with healthy people. I think it may be best to start with something more geared to normal healthy people at first, since thats who you will be mostly talking to, then for your 2nd or so get the nasm. this is just my opinion though.

dont let me discourage you from nasm. its great. just may not fit for what you want right now, or it may. just letting you know about it.

also if you are in texas, check out the cooper institute.. very good. and the california univ of pa has an all online Health Science and Sport Studies BS track in Wellness and fitness.

Good luck with your decision.

**lil'Taylor** · 07-15-2006, 07:56 AM

Originally Posted by gsxxr

I just got the info pack from Issa. I have the one from Nasm comming in the mail. I have called them 3 times and no one has called back yet.

As for Issa if we just call the same guy i spoke with he will give the discount. I will get that info up soon.

When are you guys looking to get started on this?

Hey, I just kind of stubbled onto this thread now.. Webb (a mod. here) and I have been discussing this all lately... can you tell me how to get ahold of ISSA.. and some general information.. you can pm me or webb... thanks!

**IronFreakX** · 07-15-2006, 08:00 AM

https://www.issaonline.com

**lil'Taylor** · 07-15-2006, 08:04 AM

nice.. thanks man

**Panzerfaust** · 07-15-2006, 10:31 PM

I have a background in the medical field and will be going with the NASM.

I should be getting a response from them shortly...i wanna go to their OPT workshop, there is alot of hands on instruction and i think it would benefit me being a new comer to the world of PT.

It would really depend on the price of the ISSA for me to choose it right now...NASM is alot bigger in my area and like mentioned before, that has alot to do with what cert you should go with.

**THE_DOME** · 09-08-2006, 05:43 PM

http://www.nasm.org/Certification/cptregister.aspx

which package did you go with? are you satisfied with the material, overwhealmed how long to you ahve after you get your info to take the test is there a time frame?

**THE_DOME** · 09-08-2006, 08:36 PM

Originally Posted by THE_DOME

http://www.nasm.org/Certification/cptregister.aspx

which package did you go with? are you satisfied with the material, overwhealmed how long to you ahve after you get your info to take the test is there a time frame?

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**gixxerboy1** · 09-08-2006, 11:08 PM

I was a trainer for a bit and also managed a gym. If your just starting out i would get the easiest cheapest cert you can that the gym will accept.
A better cert doesn't always make a better trainer. Some people are very book smart and great at taking test but cant apply the knowledge. I also seen great trainers that fail under the pressure of the test.

Personally i would never be a trainer again. I get asked all the time to train people and i say no.

If your not going to work in a gym its hard to get clients to start.

A suggestion which i seen work. Is to go to fitness specialty stores. Work out an agreement with the store. They recommend you. You give their customers a free evaluation to get your foot in the door with them . Maybe throw the employees of the store a kick back for every package you sell from their lead.