NASM or ISSA 2023? - Which Personal Training Certification is Better? 🤷‍♂️

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[@jennifernichols3684]

Issa is 100% better it’s the best person trainer Certification you can get

[@SuperMispi]

This is very helpful. I am a physical education teacher of 22 years. I'm 51 and in great shape. I play basketball versus my varsity level students. I will be retiring in 3-5 years. I would like to become a personal trainer on a part-time basis within those 3-5 years; and eventually have my own business. NASM seems to be the way to go for me. It appears that I can purchase the text and start reading/studying it now. I have that 3-5 year window. Does that make sense?

[@DeanaDuquesne]

The ISSA test has 3 sections: multiple choice, essays (6), & 2 case studies.

[@jennifernichols3684]

Deana Duquesne Easy Peezy

[@Secondcitysavage2318]

How is it

[@guesswho3098]

The easy will come from the essy they gave or any topic?

[@CarolJoyable]

Guess Who the essays require work. Research, presenting facts, details, all to support your answer.

[@ASeijakuLife]

Hi there, I saw the ISSA offers an associates degree. Do you know if that degree's credits can transfer to here say a university for a bachelors? Just curious is you happened to know that information. Thank you!

[@tommyeli88]

Yes your credits can transfer 100 percent like schools such as California University of Pennsylvania, American College of Healthcare Sciences, and Waldorf College. ISSA degree program is on the quarter system I'm sure the credits could transfer to colleges like that. Hope this helps.

[@alyssastarr6857]

It has to be accredited and the school has to accept their credits

[@ahmedassaad1]

ISSA has all this and much more...

[@CarolJoyable]

I’m so tired of hearing this “is an open-book test.” It is ONLY helpful for the brief T/F and multiple choice portions. There are SIX essays you must write. Each cover potions applying to the manual and you have a choice of 6-8 topics you can research and write about. Finally there are the two case studies you need to do calculations for and write macro cycles for a 12 week workout program to achieve the subjects goal. NASM not ACE has written portions. THOSE are what tests your knowledge and course understanding. It isn’t a look up the answers and copy test. After taking the ACE test some years back, I’ll say this test is 100% harder. Oh, I passed with 9&%!

[@CarolJoyable]

Correction: NASM and ACE do NOT have any written essays or case studies.

[@lakeeshaborden9216]

Actually now it is 100% multiple choice. I just took it and passed last week. They recently upwards their format.

[@lakeeshaborden9216]

Sorry that was supposed to say "updated". Lol

[@guesswho3098]

@@lakeeshaborden9216 when did you sign up?

[@CarolJoyable]

This course also comes with a study guide workbook, extensive online topic forums, strike videos, teaching videos, audio lectures AND free access with a phone call to a ISSA rep to help you with any of your questions. They also help you in getting a job. This video lacks so much information on the ISSA CFT course.

[@quocanhpham8033]

Cause this video already outdated.

[@Bushcraft242]

Issa certification is awesome 22 years with them alot people get amazing results and lifestyle changes nasm manual i have too

[@tiffariff]

Have you ever had issues of employers accepting ISSA as a certification? I’m having a hard time finding info on if ISSA is as well accepted as NASM

[@Secondcitysavage2318]

What if you get both ??

[@CarolJoyable]

Savage Saiyan Fitness it’s overkill and won’t make you any more money. Choose one and then begin to specialize in a field (mine is senior fitness where there is a LOT of money to be made); or nutrition or any other specialty that’s of interest to you. I recommend ISSA. NASM and ACE have all the glory, but ISSA is the oldest company and is based on the Weider principles of training.

[@lukec.9819]

May be time to update this information...seems a bit outdated

[@CarolJoyable]

Darryl Cuevas VERY outdated!

[@guesswho3098]

@@CarolJoyable is it true they removed essy and case study from exam?

[@CarolJoyable]

Darryl Cuevas, they have NOT removed the two case studies and six essays (each 250 word minimum) from the exam. The true or false along with the multiple choice segments of the exam, account for less than 50% of your score...if I recall correctly, much less. This exam isn’t easier than ACE. You don’t have the stress of the clock ticking as it’s a home test, but it requires much more effort than ACE or NASM because they don’t require essays. What is outdated are these incorrect reviews claiming ISSA ONLY has T/F and Multiple Choice.

[@AJ-ul8ww]

I completed ISSA CPT, DNA-based coaching, Nutrition Coach, Group Fitness and Bodybuilding certifications. If you're worried about how to finish it or can't find the time, reply to this and I'll be happy to help! :)

[@sporty_gazelle]

♥♥♥

[@olayeku5436]

How long did it take you?

[@AJ-ul8ww]

@@olayeku5436 For which one? CPT?

[@theFack1ng.gamer.]

How do you get a bachelor as a p.t?

[@AJ-ul8ww]

@@theFack1ng.gamer. you'll have to enroll in a program for that. But I'd suggest taking up a certification such as ISSA/ACE/NASM etc.