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ISSA Personal Training

allanakern
allanakern Posts: 245 Member
edited November 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Anybody have their certification/heard things about ISSA Personal Training certification? Would be interested to know. Thinking about going into the field

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  • 20yearsyounger
    20yearsyounger Posts: 1,630 Member
    I was thinking about expanding my knowledge as well and read a book on Amazon called the Personal Trainer manual. It said

    ISSA is popular for many high end fitness centers like Gold's Gym, Lifetime Fitness, Bally's and Equinox.

    ACE - top choice for those who want to work with highly diversified clientele and recommended for beginners

    ACSM - hospitals, wellness centers

    NASM -focuses on training people who are already physically active as well as competitive athletes

    NSCA - recommended for those who eventually would like to train sports teams

    I took a look at the trainers wall at my YMCA and checked out their certifications. Most seemed to be NASM with some ISSA. Maybe you can go take a look at a place that you can envision yourself working at.
  • allanakern
    allanakern Posts: 245 Member
    thank you!
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