ACE Certification?

MarybethAltizer
MarybethAltizer Posts: 226 Member
edited October 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Anybody have advice on getting certified to be a personal trainer through ACE? Anybody that's done it?

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  • aWashCloth
    aWashCloth Posts: 198 Member
    I got certified through BCRPA, but we used the ACE textbook. The easiest (and what gave the most points) was the very basic program creation part. You get a very average person and have to make a work out plan for them. A lot of the other stuff I found was very nit pickey, and asked a lot of "All these answers are right.. but which is the MOST RIGHT" kinds of questions.
  • gbelltx
    gbelltx Posts: 142
    I am going to track your thread to see what others have to say. I do know they have been real supportive in providing information and I have called a couple gyms that do recognize their certification
  • MarybethAltizer
    MarybethAltizer Posts: 226 Member
    I just want to know investing my money will help me find a job doing something I love. I thought about getting Zumba certified as well, but I think Id rather do this...
  • up2me2lose20
    up2me2lose20 Posts: 360 Member
    I'm very seriously considering PT certification also. I just don't know which program to choose or what the benefits of one over the other may or may not be. I have an in-real-life friend who is a PT and I have been picking her brain...she and I need to sit down and chat. I just love the gym, I love the changes I have made in my life...I think about this all the time and it's truly become my passion! I just want to share it with everyone. :)
  • MarybethAltizer
    MarybethAltizer Posts: 226 Member
    Me too. Only problem is for me right now is coming up with the money. I don't have a job, which is why I am thinking about doing it in the first place. haha Let me know what your friend says. And what you decide to do!!
  • Eats_With_A_Fist
    Eats_With_A_Fist Posts: 181
    Have you checked out http://www.acefitness.org/getcertified/certification_pt.aspx ?

    I'm really glad you asked this because I've been wondering how to go about becoming a personal trainer and this made me start googling. Good luck!
  • jagspal
    jagspal Posts: 75
    I too would love to know the best route for this, so many options online not sure what is legit. I also wonder if a lot of evenings are required becasuse that is usually when people are free to train? I suppose early mornings as well.
  • Liss416
    Liss416 Posts: 209 Member
    I've been thinking about getting certified too... From asking around, ACE and NASM are the two most recognized certifications... My local community college teaches an ACE prep program - I missed fall registration, but will sign up in January. It's a full semester course (3 months-ish?) and you have both classroom and gym time. That's the route I'm going to take - I'll have a live person teaching/training me... Also, look into your local gym - see what certifications they accept. That may help you decide... Keep us in the loop though!
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