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Personal trainer certification

skeene07
skeene07 Posts: 57 Member
edited September 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
can anyone tell me which is the best certification to have? As in I see lots of trainers with different letters behind their names...which ones should I look for?
Thanks :)

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  • punkrawkcutie
    punkrawkcutie Posts: 439 Member
    well a BKin is a Kinesiology meaning that they did a 4 year degree studying the "body in motion". Most trainers however have specific certification (usually regualed by the state/provincial board) that may be anwhere from a 6 mos certificate, a 2 year diploma or a 4 year degree. I would look up what your areas governing body states as their minimums and go from there.
    this btw is based on what I have experienced in Canada and could beTOTALLY different eleswhere
  • ProTFitness
    ProTFitness Posts: 1,379 Member
    It all depends on what your planning to do. If your wanting to work for a gym or for yourself.
  • Grokette
    Grokette Posts: 3,330 Member
    I am looking into ISSA and ACE certifications.

    I am excited as I intend to set up an outdoor wellness program for the spring, summer and fall months at my local city park. I haven't found a place to be able to have group exercise during the times of inclement weather.
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