NASM - CPT Certification Review

[@rockobeck33]

This video is spot on. I just took the exam this morning, and I noticed the exact same trends. My recommendation would be to spend most of your time focusing on Table 7.6 from the 4th edition textbook. This table covers all of the assessments with overactive/under-active muscles, flexibility needs for the overactive muscles, and strengthening exercises for the under-active muscles. I would also develop a chart that takes all of the acute variables in a training program and align them with the appropriate phase of the OPT model. If you master these two areas, I believe you would have covered 75% of the exam. And thank you Jonathan for all that you do. I found your channel roughly 6 months ago. You helped me make the decision to leave school leadership and follow my passion to improve the health of our children and families. Keep up your fantastic work!

[@tnargo]

Awesome advice bro, thanks a bunch for the heads up. I should be taking my exam in a month or so. Nice to have a heads up on what I should focus on. Thanks again.

[@MultiTreeboy]

Hey, does this apply for the NASM 2018 exam?

[@legacyartist3065]

i took this test today, only had 9 days to review before I took the test I didnt even finish the book. this video is pretty much all you need. and yeah I passed thanks bro

[@versatilefitnessonline]

Just took the test 4 hours ago and I have to say, this video definitely helped. Aside from studying my ass off, your tips and encouragement gave me the confidence. Thanks a lot bro. I'm officially Nationally Certified.

[@EffectiveConsultingSolutions]

Danny Crawford What material did you use to study?

[@shaneequalyde3825]

Congratulations! Keep reaching for them stars.

[@bodybybazile]

Thank you so much for the insight on the test. I passed my NASM exam 5/5/18!!!👏💪💯

[@Megan-pd3zc]

Body By Bazile Congratulations!!!🎉

[@MashMode02]

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[@TealFitForreal]

Just passed the exam earlier today! Kept some of the things you said in mind for my studies and it really helped :) Feels amazing to say I’m NASM certified!!

[@jarrettarrington2223]

i studied for 3 months and focused on the areas you pointed out in my review process. found the exam to be a breeze with 2.5-3 months of studying. awesome video - thanks man!

[@freshfamilyfarms5816]

I've been studying for over a year, your video gives me the certainty that I know enough to get a 100% Thank you for being so thorough.

[@rayfitnessinc4235]

I've been doing training with a gym that didn't ask me for my certs and I've been training about 4 years now. I find that you learn how to be a good personal trainer by trial an error. always keep your mind open to new techniques and advise. Now I'm in the process of getting my certs via NASM and I'm trying to get use to all the technical terms and I just want to say thanks for all the info!

[@erickgonzalez4401]

Glad to see you actually stayed true to your word bro! I will actually be attending a community college to get my NASM cert in a few months..so thank you a ton for the advice and Information! Def earned yourself a loyal subscriber till the end! Take care man

[@stephaniepaulsen2847]

This video is AMAZING! I'm taking my Nasm the 23rd. I've been stressing over what exactly to review on, so this was perfect.

[@fig_newton88]

Just wanted to say that this video helped me to pass my NASM CPT exam. Everything you said about the exam was on point. Thanks for that advice!!!!!!

[@Omar_Moreno1202]

As an ISSA CFT I can say that they are great about payment plans, and they accept military funding for TA assistance programs the military offers. The testing included case studies and multiple choice. I also received a business guide for personal trainers with my initial cert. Which for new trainers is crucial. So by the way thank you Jonathan FitPro for your help. The help and guidance from ISSA is outstanding. Over the phone, Facebook and through course question boards. Good luck to all future Personal Trainers out there!

[@corbittmusic]

Just got NASM certified October 25th and this video is spot on. Keep doing what you're doing man, love your vids.

[@jamesharts3241]

So I watched this video Day 1 that I got my book and understandably was a little lost. Fast forward 5 months and I watched it again right before I went in for my exam and it was a great refresher. It summed up everything I needed to know and solidified my understanding of a lot of the concepts. Thanks so much!

[@zackzuback9518]

Thanks Johnathan I take my NASM CPT exam in 1 week I'm a recent subscriber your videos really open my eyes to the fitness industry that there is so much more out there then what you see the possibilities are almost endless would really like to see more videos and maybe get a chance to email talk and hopefully tell you my success stories and how you contributed to it... thanks bro

[@lauralawsonvisconti1000]

Hi Jonathan! I'm taking my NASM exam on Monday and this video was very helpful to me in my studying. Thank you! So glad I stumbled upon your channel, will definitely be sticking around!

[@djmgd]

Choosed Nasm after your advices, it really helped a lot. Will take the exam in 2 weeks... Anyway thank you so much for all the time you are taking to help us!

[@superanime42]

This video was very long, but i'm glad I listened to the whole thing. Just starting to look into CPT tests. You went over a lot of quality info and made the test seem doable. Thank you

[@adamd7956]

Thanks so much for your help. I am having a hard time in life finding something I love to do. I love working with people and staying fit at the gym. This video has helped inspire me more to do what makes me happy in life.

[@Mauriciojazzman]

I've watched a few of your videos and the clarity by which you present your topics is amazing, Thank you for the information gains!

[@RyanChaseMc]

Hey Jonathan thank u for all the help I feel like it's really helping me focus on the main parts of the test. I take my nasm test next Monday and I feel like there was so much I didn't no what to focus on and what was really important. I'm glad I found u and ur channel. Wish me luck!

[@SoCocky06]

Wow! So lucky I stumbled upon this video. I've just begun studying for the cert but have myself wondering about the details, and how much I should be memorizing. You really put me at ease and confidence. I am headed into work, but plan to watch more of your videos, as I've already subscribed. Thank you!! You rock :):)

[@mattgrayson3129]

Man THANK YOU! ONLY VIDEO to give a straight review about the exam. Appreciate that!!

[@chrishaas8372]

Taking my test in a week, thanks for the advice. I like your vids bro, keep it up, you're great at explaining and being articulate.

[@crystalhoon2828]

Fabulous. I'm an LMT, NASM-CES with goals of attaining personal training and health coach certifications. I'm not a strong textbook learner so videos like these are very helpful for how to study and which organization to test with. I'll look through your other videos as well. Thank you.

[@chidef8609]

Just stumbled upon this video and I had to instantly like and subscribe. First off, the way you objectively described the differences between the three certifications was really helpful. A lot of other reviews are blatantly biased claiming one certification to be the best and all others being crap. With most competing products/services each one usually has its pros/cons over the other. I am currently studying for my first certification (NASM) and I definitely agree there is an emphasis and posture and muscular imbalances in the material. Anyhow, great info and I look for to checking your some of your other videos.

[@anfinomofisher]

A lot of other certifications allow payment plans as well including Ace and Issa. Thanks for the great info

[@robertevans1559]

You put together a clear concise presentation I thought was very helpful. I've been trying to memorize things. It's been years since I've studied for anything. Will look for you on facebook. Thanks for your help.

[@withlovesincerely]

+Robert Evans I'm in the same boat as you, haven't studied in a while and I have children so I feel like I'm drowning.

[@thephilarmy5]

Jon, thanks for all of your videos, im 17 at the moment studying a level 2 gym instructor, next year is certified PT level 3, after that strength & conditioning coach Level 4. your videos are preparing me for work in the fitness environment very well. also one of the PT in the gym also offered me a spot on their team as soon as i finish college. THANK YOU!

[@Junesun17]

I am your new biggest fan. I appreciate your clarity and your motivational way of getting information across! And I really appreciate this video and the time took to make it! This will help me big. I have been training for years and teaching classes under AFAA. I need to go to the next level. I'm also going to back school to be a psychologist as well! Thanks again sir 😘

[@fredbefit6678]

Good job on these videos Johnathan. Really learning a lot here about being a PT. Can't wait to get started on this career path. Thanks!

[@solodolotrevino]

I originally took an EMT class to become a firefighter but decided personal trainer would be a better fit for me. Hearing similar terminology kind of puts me at ease.

[@merishormeri7981]

Thank you for this video, I am investigating what course to do and this convinced me over Nasm.Can't wait to become a Personal Trainer!

[@duvalldbestfitness8493]

This was a big help thank you hopefully it can help lead me in the right direction as I take my test on Tuesday good lock to everyone who has a test coming up as well

[@akvalues]

Got my NASM last week!!!!....feels good.

[@ptlovefit]

I just spoke to A nasm rep I think I'm Favoring just going with them All the trainers I know who are really busy have nasm and they seem to have more of an edge Thanks for all your help and in posting these awesome vids Peace and love Peter D

[@sheabuttaful]

About to take my test in 1 hour. .. this info is awesome!!!!

[@Memo76ers]

How did you do on your exam??

[@withlovesincerely]

+sheabuttaful Did you pass?

[@dgadriaanse]

Great information. I'm just beginning my research and considering a career in personal training. Thank you for the 411. It was very thorough and I greatly appreciate the comparisons you provide in your other videos.

[@dgadriaanse]

I decided on ACE. I'm not going to lie....it's though. It's been about a month and finding the balance between work, family and studying is extremely challenging. Thanks for your response.

[@JeremyReardon1]

Great job & great presentation! I got my NASM cert about 12yrs ago and I was curious to hear your experience and opinion of my 1st "real" certification. You offered a lot of valuable career advice (as well as testing advice that I wish I would've known back when I was sitting for the exam!) for everyone from someone considering a certification, to those that don't have very good certs yet - in that a strength of NASM is offering an actual beginners guide of programming and a strategy which, many individuals who are already trainers can benefit from. I hope that the cost of a certification does not dissuade anyone from getting certified! IMO, personal training is still the best career opportunity available when you compare the minor investment of getting certified compared to the earnings potential!!! I can't think of any other opportunity where you can invest less than $1k and not have a cap on your salary. Unfortunately, the big box gyms are, from what I hear, gouging CPT's wages though...SOBs! That truly sucks! However, you don't have to accept it! We just have to become more creative in ways to train outside of the big name gyms. One last opinion from this old CPT is that the absolute best certification available that covers everything is PTA Global...by far! And for existing CPTSs, they have a "Bridging Course", and an "Advanced" Course that are mindblowing! I have nothing to gain from saying that other than I want CPT's to be taken seriously for their knowledge so it can be seen as a respectable career, worthy of partnering up with Drs and other healthcare professions. Unfortunately, I don't recommend their 1st "Mentorship", but that might be just because I've been in the game so long and have been relentless with my continuing education. I let them know and they returned my money without any hassle what-so-ever. They were very empathetic. Rodney Corn, 1 of the core creators, and is probably still the CEO, of the PTA Global Personal Training Certification actually was the head of education development when NASM was developed and came out with the entire "OPT" model they have to this day! I can't recommend enough for everyone to thouroughly research what PTA Global offers and how they collaborated with best educators in the world to develop it! I wish everyone all the best in their personal journeys!!!

[@MapleBar777]

thanks Jonathan. I'm studying for this right now and couldn't wait for your review of it. thumbs up!

[@beautifulxio]

This is exactly what I needed! You are very informative, to the point and objective. KUDOS! Thank you for sharing!!

[@fasolplanetarium]

Awesome video, man. I'm studying to get my NASM and the information you've shared has been immensely helpful. Thanks!

[@kylermaxey3819]

Im about to buy the course and take it and this is exactly the kinda reveiw i was looking for thanks a ton!

[@lumanarai4706]

EXCELLENT video! Thank you so very much. Your help is greatly appreciated! You gave me the confidence to go for it. I needed this pep talk!!!

[@elizabethdks]

I could hug you for this, thank you!

[@elizabethdks]

+How to sell personal training I PASSED! THANK YOU. This video really did help me tremendously with my studying habits.

[@brandonduvoll7364]

Extremely informative and well put together vid, I test on monday!! Thank you for the encouragement :)

[@tnargo]

awesome video bro, I am studying for the NASM exam right now. This video has helped with what I should focus on. Great tips man, keep it up!!!

[@Jonnylotrades]

yes bro thank you for this you confirmed my readiness for this test

[@JSalzano2]

Really helpful video Jonathan! Taking the exam in 3 weeks!

[@manuel0n777]

Thank you Homeboy Im about to take the test on tuesday wish me good luck made things alot easier man!! thank you maN!!

[@Hellthrasher]

Very informative tips here. Thanks a lot for this vid! I'm currently in the tail end of my W.I.T.S exam. Took the final last weekend, just waiting for the email to mention if I did well or not. Figured I would start with WITS first, then move onto NASM later down the road.

[@nancyrae8317]

I took the WITs course and I would NOT recommend it. NASM is so much more organized, better overall and great customer service. I personally contacted the president of WITS and he is extremely unprofessional and is very rude when he speaks to customers. I would say some other words but I’ll be nice... It was a total waste of money especially when my entire class failed the exam, the instructor left out a lot of information and basically told us we didn’t need to read the text and the practical exam was a total joke. Anyone that complains about the exam gets a rude response from the president of WITs basically blaming the student and saying how amazing their program is. They were claiming to be NCCA accredited which they weren’t until recently. A large majority of gyms have never heard of them. I spoke to several and they said they didn’t even accept their cert. I went with NSAM instead. It was cheaper and I learned so much just in the first chapter of the book and online course.

[@mpbeautyinsight]

Yes helpful! I am taking the test soon and getting a bit discouraged with remembering all the content .. but .. your video helped me know that I'm on the right study track :-)

[@GlowJulia1]

Thank you so much for this very helpfull, to the point and well organized video; its the best video i have seen about the NASM test review so far, and i have seen alot!

[@ptlovefit]

I now have to pay the entire 399.00 Cause it's been more than a year Had some stuff come up that prevented me from retaking Thanks Peter D

[@ptlovefit]

Thanks for the flash cards buddy! I'm starting to use then now! FITNESS ROCKS!! ******

[@gamatube50]

I appreciate the NASM info I was overwhelm with the study material and did not finish in the allotted time so now I have to pay for an extension. I just need to know what to study and concentrate on.

[@Monroestevens306]

Great video, it helped me a lot. Talking the exam in a couple weeks.

[@El24Threat]

I will retake my nasm cpt test. Failed the first try learned what I needed to learn and yes costly lesson, but thanks for the video just wish it would have been out earlier last year lol.

[@SEALofthefuture1962]

Issa is a big book! Was surprised by the exam also.

[@jorgeposadas7782]

Love the video,thank you so much for making this,ill be watching your other videos in the future!

[@vincentp-n-jfitness4830]

Passed on Friday. Great review video.

[@caroljones1033]

OMG! I can’t thank you enough. You helped me a lot. And thank you, thank you!

[@ashta14]

You mentioned a link to a video about the cardiovascular system that was easy to understand... Can you please post that? Thank you!

[@marissacunninghamco]

You are awesome! Thanks for sharing your knowledge, it's extremely helpful.

[@Secondadmendment]

Great advice man. But I do have one question pertaining to food. What are we allowed to do when a client asks us about what to eat because the book just keeps saying refer to a dietitian? Can we even say chicken is a good source of protein or leafy vegetables are a good source of carbs? Can we say carbs are not bad for you if they come from the right sources? Can we tell them what to eat at all? Can we give them a meal plan to help them live a better lifestyle and achieve their results? If the answer is no to all of these questions then what's the purpose including the nutritional part of the NASM book? I would love to talk to people about how to eat healthy but it seems like it says it's against my scope of practice. Why not just say refer all questions about what to eat to a dietitian?

[@anthonylofton7568]

New subscriber good content I’m going for my NASM and this helped a lot thanks

[@GymOwnerJon]

Glad it was helpful!

[@dianeearle8303]

Thank you! Made me feel better.

[@yannababi]

Great video! I'm studying now! Thanks for the tips :)

[@mattboud1]

Excellent info my man! Thanks

[@nicholasgojekian8915]

Thanks man for the helpful information!!!

[@krisduckett2211]

This was extremely helpful! Thank you!

[@incrediblez394]

I had NASM for a number of years but my weakness was programming. I worked at two gyms but they were more like a fitness attendant not doing personal training. I didn't have the confidence then after so long not doing anything with it I just let it run out last August. I love fitness but one thing that helps to get in the field is to network with people. I really wanted to make this a career for me but I had a couple of interviews and to be honest the some of the managers were some of the rudest. They never helped my confidence level instead bring me down even more. No matter what certificate you go for hopefully you get plenty of time to shadow actual trainers and to pick their brain. I never really had that but hopefully anyone getting cert will find someone to shadow and become more confident.

[@Sara0767]

You're awesome! Thank you so much!,

[@bevhatle]

Thanks! awesome presentation!

[@celesterains-turk6132]

SOOO helpful thank you!

[@benniegogue1476]

Very informative. Thank you.

[@anthonycrisci7965]

thank you very well said this helped me a lot

[@MariaGranola13]

Thanks so much for all tips!! Great video! I should be taking my test in a month :)

[@lamarrn.5769]

You're great bro. Thank you!!!

[@adambabbit1509]

Your vid is great ! Thank you so much

[@willfahmy3165]

11:58 Are you still going to make the video on "understanding anatomy for personal trainer certification"?

[@willfahmy3165]

***** Yea I understand. Even without that the video was super helpful so thanks!

[@Roadford01]

I dont see any one else commenting on this, but I am signed up on the NASM certification right now. I think they moved the DVD content to an online streaming web sight. Since I do not have the DVD I cannot tell you for sure. Just thought I would put that out.

[@crystalhoon2828]

That would make sense. When I purchased the NASM-CES program there was a textbook, and then online resources. I would prefer online resources as I could watch it anywhere.

[@TheBlkac1]

What I'm looking for is a audio books on disc or audio download...

[@darrelleffingeez]

Yoooo this video really relaxed me. I Thanks for making this

[@JonesDeclaration]

Great advice ... Thank you! Which practice test package you recommend by NASM?

[@MrMeanit]

Thanks a lot man this really helps..(Question) I got a 90 on my final unit 8 Practice exam is that exam close enough to the real test as to where I should be able to past the real thing.

[@alfredoolvera2469]

Doing God's work my friend 🙏 great overall video 🙌 small question where can I find practice test on my home screen. Finished book & ready to take that 100 quiz ☺️ TY in Advance.

[@Brussellham]

Thank you ! I'm hoping this would be a good part time job during college

[@DianaMartinez-wg5yi]

Thank you so much.

[@matthewgaleon6324]

Did you ever make the video about understanding anatomy for personal trainer???

[@Number-cl7eu]

very helpful, thank you!

[@seandavis9952]

Great video..Thanks!!!

[@christineanglin6931]

I would like to find the dvds and workbook . where can I find them

[@blambrax]

How come no one talks about the ACT cpt, It is cheaper and it's accredited, can anyone share something about it?

[@whiteleelw]

I appreciate your video content, it's been very helpful for learning about the fitness industry. I wanted to get your thoughts on the NESTA certification by the Spencer institute? Thanks so much!

[@alfredoolvera2469]

Great information. I'm looking into enrolling in the Nasm program but would like to know which program you recommend from the packages offered. Thank you for your time.

[@hiidihyah]

Can you look into the Precision Nutrition program and tell us your opinion?

[@JonesBoyFitness]

Thank you this helped a lot. I am currently studying for my NASM CPT and I love your videos. And what would your opinion be on the NASM CES?

[@JonesBoyFitness]

***** For the NSCA-CSCS do you have to have a college degree?

[@Memo76ers]

Mikey Jones - I think that in order to take the CSCS exam, you either need to be enrolled in a Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology etc. program or already have a degree in a related field. I'm currently studying for the exam.

[@josephmichael09]

Hi,may I ask if this is an online course or there is also an actual class,and can I choose the schedule that fits my sched?thanks bro,great review by the way.