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[portlandGymRat]

I just joined the NSCA as a member, buying the Elite package for like 375$, hope its worth that kinda money. I haven't registered for a test yet, waiting until I get my books.
I couldn't decide which certification to get, so I joined this forum and read a few threads, joined another forum and read a few more threads and basically concluded that the NSCA was a more practical based real world test compared to the NASM or the ACSM.
Although I do plan on getting either one of those next, I figured I had to start somewhere and people seem to think the NSCA is a good starting ground.

Thanks for the help

ps. I wish more people would post to threads, looking at the number of replies to views is a little disheartening...

[Christina]

I think you made the right move. I don't know about ACE or NASM but I think NSCA does a pretty good job preparing their trainers. I have ACSM as well. The two organizations come from completely different angles and that is why I chose both. By the way, NSCA's text/dvd on strength training technique (the name has slipped my mind) is really good.

ps. I wish more people would post to threads, looking at the number of replies to views is a little disheartening...

No kidding. I have noticed this over the years as well. People stop by to get info but few contribute. It's too bad because the only way we can make this a community is if people actually interact with one another.

[Joe Cannon MS CSCS]

I think you made a good choice with the NSCA. Its helped me many times over the years. I have both of their certs. which one are you studying for? Here is a tip. If you have the practice test packet, take a test now and grade it. See how you do. then study the text book. make flash cards to help. that's what I did. then in a few months take another test and grade it to compare. The practice test is very good at determining how well you will do on the actual test
if you have any questions feel free to email me
Good luck and welcome to the NSCA - and FitnessThinkTanks
Joe
Joe Cannon, MS, CSCS, NSCA-CPT
For lots of free fitness help see my website Joe Cannon MS. CSCS - Personal Trainer, Author, Speaker

[portlandGymRat]

Thank you for the advice and tips.
And I hope to contribute to the community as much as I can.
Keep up the good work
Thanks
Chris