Personal Trainer Certifications- Which is best for YOU? ACE, NASM, NCSF, NSCA, or ACSM?

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[@Equalizedby12]

"Stay within the scope of your practice": I love this guy! thanks for your service brother. You did a fantastic job breaking it all down in a humble & honest manner. This last part about staying humble is very true. A lot of cats in the industry running around thinking they are doctors, Dieticians & know it ALL's. They don't realize that even "Experts" of any field require continued education and more practice to always excel forward.

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Just stumbled on this video and I gotta say this is the best breakdown I’ve seen, and I watched a lot of experienced trainers try to teach each of them. Love this🙏🏾

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[@VoidBastard]

Thanks I really appreciate you breaking this down the way you did. I'm 23 and looking to get more textbook knowledge on personal training for the general population to start. I do seek to gain more thorough knowledge and I again appreciate you sharing what you know.

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Wow, thanks so much for taking the time to make this. I honestly watched a dozen of review videos and yours was the most informative, straight up, and valuable by far! I stopped searching for more after yours.

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Best cert review I've watched. Thanks.

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[@colinroderick2661]

Awesome! Thanks for the great introduction to the different CPT certifications!

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[@FITTHITRECORDS]

Its March 25, 2020 This is a great video dude👌 VERY informative

[@jessicadickerson2914]

Hey Marine!! Semper fi!! I found this very helpful. Thank you for your input

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So helpful man. You saved me hours of research. Thanks!

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Spencer Hjalseth no problem man, I'm glad I could help!

[@jhous007]

man thank you for breaking all of this down. awesome job.

[@JPFitnessPro]

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[@ipadilla21]

Great video my guy! I was definitely aiming for NCSF after researching online and after watching this I'm going with it for sure!!!

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That rant at the end, I'm here for it my guy - that's what I'm looking for in these sort of videos. ✨

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[@upholstery1995]

Amen yes what she said! Helpful stuff.

[@PMAUSMedia]

Thank you for your service. I was born to a Military family, (47 members served). The vid was well articulated. It was easy to make my choice immediately.

[@bryanq5947]

Whats up Jp. I was checking out this video and your true to your words about certain personal trainers. Definitely hate when they talk or text on there phone, being lazy, or talkin to other trainers about dumbshit. Im the type of person to work with my clients and make sure they are feel comfortable around me wither they are short, tall, big, skinny etc. Its all about them and helping them Accomplish there goals. Good luck to you!

[@JPFitnessPro]

Bryan Q thanks man! yea, being certified doesn't mean you are a good or bad trainer. YOU determine that. great comment

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[@kevameansbeautiful]

You cracked me up with " a lot of smart stuff in there." I feel the same with the profession. I am starting from scratch and feeling like the ways these books are, I might as well went to Med school! Haha

[@JPFitnessPro]

kevameansbeautiful yup! haha thanks

[@runninrebel1520]

kevameansbeautiful you should check out AASM. It’s very much to the point

[@mattfreedom2002]

Sick video JP! Thanks! You helped me make up my decision, going for the NCSA!

[@t.l.pettigrew2230]

Hey JP, Great Job! I 've been in fittness for decades and looking to recertify . Thanks for such a comprehensive overview.

[@JPFitnessPro]

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[@Tani.Coy.RollerMama]

Goodness gracious this was helpful! Thank you. Debating between NCSF and NSCA now.

[@douglasmarkwith]

This was extremely helpful. Thank you for this, and thank you for your service!

[@ChubbYJimz]

Thanks for taking time to make this video. I’m looking to get my certificate and this has been very helpful.

[@JPFitnessPro]

Best of luck!

[@curseofhorrorhaide7282]

I watched a decent amount of videos and yours helped me out the most ! Thank you😊

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[@quintmiller1445]

Great video! Just what I was looking for and you're right on with regards of what kind of trainer NOT to be, because it ruins it for the rest of us! Thanks!

[@JPFitnessPro]

Quint Miller no problem man, thanks for the feedback! subscribe, and if you have any questions don't hesitate to ask

[@lisajudkins6265]

Aweaome Information .. Thank you ! I was trying to research certs and you broke it down 😊

[@JoseAlvarado-zd3eh]

Awesome info, looking into a cscs while on the road to be a physical therapist. Keep up the hard work!

[@JPFitnessPro]

Thank you! And that's a good combo, the knowledge of a PT will help you understand strength/physique/performance that much better!

[@pbhello]

great video! stay humble and keep learning - wish I had your wisdom when I was your age

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I try, thanks for the nice compliment. "know yourself and seek self improvement"

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Rah & Semper Fi brother! Appreciate the knowledge and in depth reviews 💪🏾

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[@arturissakhanov5263]

Thanks a lot man, placed everything perfectly!

[@JPFitnessPro]

You're welcome!

[@swolebodiafitness122]

Great video bro I lost it when it said the ACSM goes more into the nerdy stuff 😂🤣 learned a lot!! Thanks for this video.

[@JPFitnessPro]

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[@kaitlynnkessinger9884]

I’m a registered dietitian looking for a personal training certification. HUGE thank you for this information and for mentioning dietitians in this video. We come across a lot of trainers giving nutrition advice outside their scope of practice, so acknowledging this issue is really appreciated. 🙌🏼

[@JPFitnessPro]

You're welcome. Whenever i give nutrition advice its definitely within my scope of practice. I teach more "rules" than anything. But yes, personal trainers don't know everything, and in fact it can be quite infuriating on how many personal trainers think they can do everything. I've been learning this for years, and even in regards to strength training I'm still learning

[@julianbaughman7048]

Thank you,Julian!

[@agreatlifeforme]

Great info. I appreciated the breakdown

[@JPFitnessPro]

Thanks! I appreciate the support

[@TheBravegeneration]

thanks for clearing up some confusion for me brother. I'm looking to go in to Put which requires a masters degree, I have a bachelor in biology and want to work in the medical field such as a hospital and to be a personal trainer they listed all of these as a requirement. from what you explained I'm going to do a little more research but you really cleared up a lot of questions I had. thanks again!

[@BlakeTDavis64]

Thank you JP!

[@theslim]

Very informational video. Good job

[@codeyhanna767]

Great coverage and was considering ISSA but now going to check out NCSF. Thank you

[@JPFitnessPro]

Codey Hanna I'm glad to help. Just remember, you learn more from studying yourself than you do the certs. Be open minded but also be strong on what you know is true

[@codeyhanna767]

JP Fitness For sure. :)

[@chellovate9418]

Thanks a lot dude. Super educational.

[@parthbarot4373]

Thank you brother for giving me good knowledge

[@wasclit11]

Thank you for your service - from a disabled combat Vietnam veteran. Recovering drug addict with 31 years clean - put down the pipe and picked up the fork. Try to get fit at 69 and over 300 lbs with bad knees and feel like I got duped into a personal trainer program that does not take into consideration my physical condition and was wondering about what knowledge they had. From the info you gave me they don't know much when it comes to the medical side of the house.

[@JPFitnessPro]

I appreciate that, especially coming from a really experienced veteran yourself! Were you trying to get certified yourself or were you talking about working with a trainer who had that cert? And congrats on your 31 years! I've also had alcohol issues- they arent a problem for me anymore though

[@wasclit11]

@@JPFitnessPro I watched your video after the fact of signing up for a personal trainer program. I didn't even know to ask about certification. I went back today to rescind my membership and talked with the manager of the gym who has a college degree and after listening to my ailments told me to stay off the tread mill because it was too hard on my joints and he showed me another machine - a glider that would best be suited for my bad knees. The first guy was selling a product and was not listening to me as his client and what would be best for an old guy like me. Had to use my cane today and I haven't had to use it for several months.

[@BetsyKarrFitness]

I watched the entire video, this was very helpful.

[@JPFitnessPro]

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[@OnlyDrinkWater]

Thanks for this man, I just got honorably discharged from the army and I have been trying to decide what course to take for this and you really helped me out.

[@JPFitnessPro]

CJStark no problem man, thanks for your service!

[@mariomaldonado5029]

It's may 22, 2020 Looking into witch certification should I get and you broke it down to make it easy. Thanks a lot JP! Really helpful, I've picked 2 now I have to make up my mind on witchone I'm gonna choose. Keep it up JP I wish you the best!

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[@DrJayHerrera]

I found this video interesting...thanks for the content.

[@claudialanafisiologista5795]

Congrats for you video. Thanks!

[@JPFitnessPro]

Youre welcome! Thanks for the support 🙏

[@spaghettispoon]

I just started the NSCA program and have been hearing a lot of mixed reviews. Hearing this cert is one of the best is really reassuring. Thank you for the information

[@JPFitnessPro]

You're welcome. Certs will have varying opinions, from people who like them and people who don't. Like I said, if you plan to train people in sport specific movements, NSCA is the way to go. What's really cool about them is they are only 1 of 2 companies (to my knowledge) that actually offer an advanced training cert that requires a degree to take

[@spaghettispoon]

JP Fitness I actually didn't know this curriculum was geared towards training athletes til after the fact. I want to be a trainer for all kinds of people, and eventually a nutritionist, do you think I'll need to pursue the NASM too? I'm really not interested in training athletes specifically :/

[@spaghettispoon]

JP Fitness and yes I think NSCA is the one that you can continue on to a kinesiology degree if I'm not mistaken

[@JPFitnessPro]

@@spaghettispoon no you can train all sorts of people. All standard CPT certs give you the tools you need to help people lose weight, gain muscle, increase cardio vascular fitness, stay flexible, help you learn basic anatomy, muscle physiology, etc. What I meant by that is that it has a slight preference for training athletes. You don't need another cert though if your goal is to train general population

[@spaghettispoon]

Awesome, thanks again. I feel like I made the right choice :))

[@faustorobalino9773]

Amazing video, thx😉

[@mexdrago3009]

Im getting in shape. Noticed I love helping people get healthy but I want more knowledge. I want to study nutrition.

[@CM-iz6on]

Okay so you do a good job of describing acsm cert. Here is what I know from what I've heard from professors. Acsm you don't need a whole bunch of certs to do alot with any topic and that is why they don't offer them. One of my professors hired a personal trainer at his gym who gets paid 55 dollars an hour because she specializes in yoga and has the acsm cpt and group fitness cert. She didn't need to get an additional cert for yoga to specialize. Also, acsm you have to get so many educational credits every year in order to maintain certification. I would not be surprised if the same thing is true for other kinds of certifications.

[@JPFitnessPro]

C M yup, almost all, or all of the other certs require continuing credits. but that might be the case with acsm, they are a good company!

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Thanks JP this helped a lot!

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[@mirandaobrien1520]

Hey there! Thank you very much for this. I am currently getting my 2nd Bachelors degree in Nutrition and Dietetics and want to get my CSSD (Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD)). I was struggling to know which cert I should get and it seems as though NSCA would be the best route for me! I appreciate this video :)

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[@JPFitnessPro]

THANK YOU LEGEND 👊

[@TanjaNinic]

I am specializing in calisthenics (bodyweight training - it's kind of a mix of gymnastics and streetworkout- I do ring routines, like muscleups, levers(front lever, back lever, planche,...) and also handbalancing and trainig with bars (for example in streetworkout parks)). That's for upper body. For legs I am mainly focused on weightlifting (mostly just squats and deadlift), but I also practice bodyweight exercises, like pistol squats, dragon pistol squats and shrimp. Everything I do is mainly oriented to reach maximum strength (1 rep max) and not so much towards aesthetics. I have a bachelors degree in biology. So I kinda ruled ACE, NASM and NCSF out, because they seem either too easy or too aesthetics- oriented. Now I can't really decide between the NSCA and ACSM. I definetely like the fact that NSCA is more performance- oriented, as this is my main goal in training and I'm mostly interested in that. But ACSM seems really interesting too, due to my biology bacground (I've learned a lot of anatomy and physiollogy in-depth in college), and I already know a lot about performance - programming in my field of training, because I read some books about this topic. What do you recommend?

[@JPFitnessPro]

Tanja Ninić Tanja Ninić even though you have read some books about performance, I would still have to say the NSCA. acsm is a great organization but what you seem to be aimed at is more of the performance side of things, for example understanding how bioenergetics plays into strength training, or how the stretch shortening cycle can help you increase your strength. also, since you have a bachelor's degree, you could just jump right up to the NSCA's elite certification called the Certified Strength and Conditioning specialist (CSCS). Only people with a bachelor's degree can take this test (it's pretty difficult). I have a video comparing the only 2 higher end certifications out there if you check on my channel.

[@TanjaNinic]

JP-Fitness thank you so much for your opinion. I agree with what you wrote here and l'll definitely check the other video!

[@undeadpresident]

Don't do ACSM it's overpriced and the course is a bunch of impractical garbage that was written to conform to a bunch of retarded university standards rather than teach actual exercise science.

[@sorayag9568]

Love it! thank you!

[@JPFitnessPro]

Soraya Gutierrez no problem, thanks for watching!

[@sorayag9568]

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[@JPFitnessPro]

Soraya Gutierrez yea whats up?

[@ande2234]

Thanks guy it helped alot

[@MrFancyjohnson1]

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Tiffany Johnson no problem, thanks for watching!

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Super helpful.

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[@brushrome]

Very helpful. Thanks

[@nassereguider]

Hey Jp thanks for the explanation and tips!. I just have one question, is there any options where these certification might have an online program for international students ?

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Great video.

[@JPFitnessPro]

Thank you!

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I like this guy

[@SEEKER4LIFE7]

Great way to explain all can you still work in a gym if you want with an NCSF and could you still generally train people who are not in sports

[@ujwalmannava]

Thanks a lot.

[@danishkhatik1462]

Very helpful Bro.

[@JPFitnessPro]

appreciate it!!

[@TransitionDietitian]

What certification would you suggest for a Registered Dietitian that wants more knowledge for giving exercise and training recommendations for client wanting to lose weight, build muscle, see improvements in performance etc. I would not be working with clients one-on-one. But would refer to a CPT that could best help that client.Thanks!

[@251560123]

Awesome video! I'm currently trying to decide between ACE and NASM and your video really helped break it all down. Thank you! Quick question, I am not a test taker never have been and one of of the trainers at my gym mentioned ISSA. Is that certification accredited? Or what are your thoughts on that program? Again thank you for this great video.

[@JPFitnessPro]

Chelsea 1. the ISSA is accredited by the DEAC. this is not the same institution that the other certification organizations are accredited by (they are by the NCCA). how much this plays a factor in whether or not you should go with them depends on what you are trying to do. if you plan to work at a gym, make sure that gym will accept that cert. if it does, then if it makes you feel more comfortable due to the open book format the ISSA provides, then go with that one. ultimately, personal trainer certs do have there differences, but the cert does not make the trainer, the trainer makes their self. so if you do go the ISSA route, don't take the open book format for granted, always seek to learn new info, and be the best you can be as a CPT.

[@251560123]

Got it! Thank you so much for all the info/help. :)

[@JPFitnessPro]

Chelsea you are very welcome:)

[@donnie9001]

very high level but good breakdown...

[@JPFitnessPro]

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[@brandonwhite1375]

Thanks man

[@JPFitnessPro]

Thank you for commenting!

[@jenbowles6738]

This was sooo helpful! Thank you!!

[@cloudmix]

which do you think would be the best for someone who is looking at helping people workout that has scoliosis? or like injuries maybe? by the way, thanks for this video. I really appreciate it. :)

[@JPFitnessPro]

you are welcome! Unfortunately, fixing scoliosis is outside of my scope of practice. I wouldnt try and reach my expertise that far out!

[@drcain4679]

Act man brought me here , am not disappointed..👌

[@JPFitnessPro]

Thank you sir!! I appreciate the support 🙏

[@tamangktooz4663]

Hey JP just stumbled on your video it's very informative. And was curious whether above mentioned certification can be done online????? I was thinking about ace or nasm. Anyway thanks for your effort.......

[@JPFitnessPro]

No, I don't believe those certs are offered online. If you want a good online cert, check out the ISSA 👍

[@jerryb19531953]

Excellent video. I was looking into NCSF before watching your video. I was also looking into ISSA. Several people asked your opinion on ISSA. Can you review the certification from ISSA. I know Fred Hatfield is involved and he was a good Powerlifter. It's accredited through DEAC which is approved by colleges. it has an open book test but it has 6 essays and 2 case studies where you have to design a program for them and the usual multiple choice. It doesn't sound that easy. I'm definitely not interested in ACSM and NSCA too technical for me. I browsed their textbook and no dice man. It would be great if you could review ISSA and IFPA(International Fitness professionals Association) Thanks for the video and thank you for your service.

[@IcedFire79]

JP great video, lately I have been considering becoming a personal trainer. I have thought that I'd like to work with those who have suffered a traumatic brain injuries. I don't have a background in the industry and would like to know if you can point me in the right direction.

[@gardenias0303]

Very informative and funny video! Coming from a completely different background (nothing medical nothing sports), would you say the ACE is the best place to get started? I am hoping to teach Yoga, Pilates, and cardio dance classes, and train non-athletes.

[@JPFitnessPro]

Xinye Z. Liu from what i just checked, yes. the other certs are great in their own ways, but based off of what you just mentioned, ACE seems to fit great. they have the group fitness certification, plus they have a "mind body" specialty course aimed at teach yoga and pilates. they also have many other training specialty courses. nsca is more sports oriented, ncsf has a bit of everything, acsm seems to lean towards more of the medical side, and nasm is your typical big chain gym cert. none of these certs though match what your goals are besides ACE. remember, when it comes to NCCA accredited certs, there are no dramatic differences between them, just small differences. but ACE seems to match your goals well

[@AstroHexOG]

With 5 years of basic knowledge learned threw KZbin and personal experiences with body building/nutrition/powerlifting. My small town local gym wants me to train for them groups and individuals even without a cert just off what they’ve seen and seen me do to help people. But I wouldn’t feel right I need to better my self and get some kind of cert to do that. I think ace would be fine. What do U think. I have a full time job this would only be on weekends/after work

[@JPFitnessPro]

Based on who you train, you could get any major personal trainer certification that's accredited by the NCCA. Ace is fine. NSCA may be more up your alley since it is aimed for sports, but any will work fine. And your feelings are correct. While I do believe an individual learns a LOT through actual in person experience, continuing education and self teaching (like you), there is still knowledge and things to be learned from books and certifications. A good coach/trainer utilizes both personal experience + formal education (whether that be through certs or school). Anyone who takes one side and one side only is doing themselves and their clients a disservice. What I would do is pick any cert, read the material with an open mind, and don't be afraid to change stances on something that sounds like it makes sense. But also stand by your personal experience when you feel it makes sense as well. Certification organizations are not correct in everything and still have their own biases

[@codystarr90]

I'm looking to get people trained well in plyometrics and gymnast and calisthenics conditioning. Being quick, adaptable and strong with correct nutrition. I want to learn how to apply good composition to achieve these goals. I'm only at the start of this but hope to train athletes at a more advanced level. I'm looking at where I should begin and what certification would fit best. Not much into weight equipment training quite yet. Mainly a full balance of applications to produce a body weight training fitness program.

[@JPFitnessPro]

James Bond I would definitely check out the nsca cpt!

[@cristianluna5568]

thanks for the video.alot of good info and stuff to take into consideration.I just have one question.Whats your opinion on NESTA? is it a good certification what type of things have you heard about it?good or bad?

[@JPFitnessPro]

I have heard of it before but not too much. I just looked it up for you, and it seems good and legit. its accredited by the NCCA which is like the third party governing body for training certs, it costs about the average price for a cert (which is good, a certification that is too cheap is kind of sketchy), they have a handful of specialty certs that you can use to get CEU's after you become certified, and their text book covers the basic things needed for a personal trainer. the only downsides that I could see without actually buying the book are that the specialty certs are kind of expensive, and that the text book they offer is only 14 chapters. Take this last part for a grain of salt, because im not sure how long their chapters are. also, you only have to recertify every 4 years which could be a good or bad thing depending on the trainer. For a trainer who actively studies/keeps up to date on their knowledge, this is a good thing. For a trainer who needs to be "held responsible" because they tend to be lazy, this is a bad thing because you could potentially have trainers who havent studied for 3+ years and are "certified". overall though, they seem to have everything a training cert requires and they get the thumbs up from me

[@cristianluna5568]

thanks man.your a big help.

[@ciindyys]

I’m currently trying to decide for ACE OR ISSA ...? I need something that is going to help me with good knowledge and help me get accepted to big gyms.

[@danishkhatik1462]

Thank you

[@JPFitnessPro]

Youre welcome!

[@angiekim9075]

Thanks James for thus video. It was very helpful! Was wondering if u could give a feedback on the CPT&SNS (Sport Nutrition Specialist) certification package with NCSF? Is It RECOMMENDABLE To Go For A Package cert OR Is It Better To Take One After The other? And why? Thanks in advance for yr feedback?

[@JPFitnessPro]

I haven't tried the SNS myself, but if you are interested in sports nutrition I would give it a go. if you had to pick one to do first, I would definitely go with the CPT. it covers a little of everything, including nutrition, so it is definitely a great base to start at. if you don't plan on doing any personal training then I you could just go with the SNS

[@angiekim9075]

Thanks for yr quick response. My question was rather if it's recommendable to go with the package as it requires u to take both exams within 6 months? I don't have any specific pre-knowledge in the field but I'm very good in self study, got a BA in business. My concern was if it's a good deal as it is sold on the website or better to do both cert separate? I def want to go for both certs.

[@JPFitnessPro]

if you want to go for both certs and you have confidence in your abilities in studying, then yes i would go for both. Just remember if you have no previous knowledge in fitness, such as things like biomechanics, bioenergetics, nutrition, muscle physiology, etc. then doing all of that at one time may be kind of hard. But if you are good at self study, read fast, and dont mind studying atleast 5-7 hours a week then you can get it done. Use any tools you have, like having somebody else quiz you, use flashcards to remember the anatomy portion, etc. You will learn a lot as ncsf has great certs.

[@angiekim9075]

JP-Fitness Thank you again for taking yr time!!! I will go for both :-). Will let u know how it went. Greets from the Caribbean

[@JPFitnessPro]

no problem, let me know how you do, and how you like the certs!

[@dugartemd]

Great vid!! So NCSF will help me to coach ppl into bodybuilding? Thanks

[@JPFitnessPro]

Not necessarily, but it had a lot of content aimed for hypertrophy, which is a component of bodybuilding

[@likeesportes1619]

Thank you JP for all this information! I'm brazilian an I have a plan to do the test next January. I got a Bacharel Degree in PE and I work training people to Run 5 until 42k and trailrun. What's your sugestion about which certification is better for me? How can I get a job after? thank you

[@JPFitnessPro]

LIKE ESPORTES if you are getting your bachelors, I recommend taking the CSCS. it is the certified strength and Conditioning Specialist cert from the NSCA. they also have a CPT cert (which I talked about in the video) but the CSCS is more of a high end certification. only people who have a bachelor's can take the exam. I have a video about it. as for a job, there are many ways you can get a job, just depends on your goals

[@lucaslascano1029]

do u know how long does it take aprox to finish and do the exam? lets say i start the course on april, how long until i could get the certificate?

[@rosemaryherrera1925]

So inspired! Do you know where I could buy books to study for NASM and NCSF??

[@JPFitnessPro]

You could get it on Amazon or eBay, or from those orgs directly!

[@codystarr90]

I'm looking to become a parkour coach and trainer. Which certification is good for me? I'd like to get you're opinion. I also enjoy learning nutrition which I feel I'm personally adept in.

[@JPFitnessPro]

Parkour is something that is heavily based on being athletic- if that is your goal, I would go with NSCA's personal trainer cert or there CSCS cert (you need a bachelors degree to take the CSCS exam though). remember that none of the certs I went over actually cover parkour training in and of itself- they cover topics related to fitness. But the NSCA certs cover more athletic based things such as plyometrics, athletic drills, etc. I havent looked much at the nutrition certifications from any of these companies, but as anthony said in the comments above, NSCA also has a sports nutritionist book. The NCSF has one as well.

[@angadsngh01]

Hey bud. Great video. Just had a quick question. I'm an ACE certified trainer and seriously considering the ncsf csc( certified strength coach I think) as cscs is purely for athletes. How do you think that certification is? Any suggestions would help. Thanks

[@JPFitnessPro]

Ive seen it before, and I just checked out the summary/chapter topics. It seems like a good trainer certification for those who want an emphasis on strength and sport development. It seems oriented for athletes too though, so if you didnt want to do the CSCS because of that, then this one might not suit you well either (it does have some other content to help you be a "well rounded" trainer, but it is definitely suited to training athletes. Also, for the CSCS, I believe you need a bachelors degree to acquire that certification. In this regard, the csc from the NCSF seems to be more entry level compared to the CSCS. Finally, I want to stress that while certifications have their differences, and you should pick a cert aimed towards what you want to do, a cert will should never Pidgeon-hole you into training a certain way. You could have the CSCS cert and train powerlifters, for example, or even just general population. It might be "weird" but some people just like learning. Plus you can always learn from outside sources, which is going to make up the bulk of your learning anyways

[@angadsngh01]

@@JPFitnessPro Cheers bud! Appreciate the prompt response. Have a successful day ahead!

[@PriscillaDollie]

I enrolled for the "wits" program to attain my cpt cert. What cert does it fall under?

[@JPFitnessPro]

Can you rephrase your question? Not really understanding

[@foreverlovegreen8843]

where do I get the material to start studying?? I know I have to pay first. Can you point me in the right direction.

[@JPFitnessPro]

sign up with any certification, literally any and they will send you the materials to study once you make the payment. you can do so here with the NCSF or any other cert: www.ncsf.org/shop/personal-training/distance-learning/personal-trainer-home-study-course-exam-combo-package

[@TheBravegeneration]

to clear up what I just said I'm want to get my physical therapy degree. and the hospital I'm looking at to get on as a personal trainer requires you have 1 of these certifications. I looked at ACE and it did seem easy not to say it's bad but I'm going to look into the others you mentioned thanks again for the advice.

[@JPFitnessPro]

no problem, i am going for my doctorate in physical therapy as well. Knowing what you have to go through, i would definitely not pick the easy route. the more you know the better. If you have any more questions let me know Ill try to help

[@TheBravegeneration]

+JP-Fitness I was just looking at the certificates that the hospital require and the certificate you have was not listed but ACSM is and from what you were saying on the video it looks pretty good I'm going to keep doing my homework though. keep in touch your doing a great job!

[@JPFitnessPro]

+James Henderson thanks, I haven't done any new videos lately, but not for any stupid excuses, I had to get a new computer, but I'm gonna make a new video tomorrow! thanks for your support

[@JPFitnessPro]

chauncey phillips if that is what you think, cool. I am certified through the NCSF and most forums I read online say that ACE is easy and that NCSF is more on the difficult side. but either way, a certification doesn't make you a good or bad trainer

[@JPFitnessPro]

***** well there is a difference between something with no credible evidence and someone who has stated their opinion on something that actually exists. you can think what you want, no need to get defensive lol. everyone has their own opinion

[@aliviagalipeau4394]

I might've missed it, but generally how long does it take to complete one of these courses? I am currently in college to become a registered dietitian and I wanted to get certified, but I don't want to get overwhelmed.

[@JPFitnessPro]

a standard time limit for you to have scheduled and completed your test is a year. So you have 1 year to study , schedule, and complete your test. Im not sure if all of them are this long, I know the NCSF gives you this long. How long it will take you personally to complete it depends on two things 1. how quickly you learn and catch on to topics and 2. How much time you put into it. Id say if you studied 3-5 hours a week you could get one of these courses done in 2-3 months. The main material you get is a normal school sized text book (300-500 pages). They usually come with other study materials but these are almost always "extras" that arent absolutely needed like the textbook is