ACE Fitness Certification?
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Yes, the ACE certification is generally recognized. However, having a variety of certifications from different organizations isn't a bad idea either. The ACSM and YMCA have several generalized personal training certifications, and special interest groups often have other certifications (the Yoga Alliance has yoga instructor certifications, for example). According to the website, "Once you successfully pass the ACE Personal Trainer certification exam you will have demonstrated your knowledge of basic exercise science, nutrition, fitness assessment, exercise programming, and instructional and spotting techniques." If you decide to take the exam, be sure to study ACE recommendations for spotting, instructional techniques, and exercise programming, as these especially may vary from the stances and suggestions provided by other organizations.
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Nowhere.  I use TestKing as a study guide.  They have a complete list of Certification exams.
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This may help get you going. I came across it looking for some slightly different information. Good luck!\n\nhttp://learn.sdstate.edu/Matthew_Vukovich/stength%20training%202c%20handouts.pdf
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Hope this helps.\n\nhttp://dir.yahoo.com/Business_and_Economy/Business_to_Business/Health_Care/Fitness/
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Primerica is looking for instructors, though I don't know who to contact. I guess you can go to one of their offices and ask for a regional vice president or the OSJ.
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http://www.msubillings.edu/cotfaculty/paramedic/\n\nYou might also call your local Ambulance service and ask them who does it locally.  In order to be nationally certifiable, the school has to be nationally accredited.   A great number of Vo-Tech schools are doing it now.
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ACE is the best, most reasonably priced. They are also nationally accredited which is a big deal in fitness certifications. Good luck! \nKathie CFT, SFOA, SSC - through ISSA ~ high priced but worth it ;-)
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I'm assuming that you're a member of a gym. They may well have someone there who will help you set up a programme depending on what your goals are.
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The National Strength and Conditioning Association is the worldwide authority on strength conditioning specialists and personal trainers. \n\nUnlike any other organization, the NSCA brings together a diverse group of professionals from the sport science, athletic, allied health, and fitness industries.\n\nFind a trainer in your area here:\nhttp://nsca.com/trainers/locator/
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I did some research on this and there are some courses that you can take that are home-study.  In about 6 months you will be ready to take the exam.  The top accredidation is ACE.  Most trainers are certified through ACE.  Here is a good list of research that will get you on your way:\n\nhttp://search.yahoo.com/search?ei=utf-8&fr=slv1-msgr&p=how+to+become+a+personal+fitness+trainer
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I've tried most of them and the The National Strength and Conditioning Association is the worldwide authority on strength conditioning specialists and personal trainers. \n\nUnlike any other organization, the NSCA brings together a diverse group of professionals from the sport science, athletic, allied health, and fitness industries.\n\nI researched it extensively when I was doing my own certifications, and you can't go wrong with the NSCA.\n\nhttp://www.nsca.com
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For PADI, there is http://www.a1scuba.com/\nFor SSI http://www.denver-divers.com/\nFor NAUI  there are none listed in Denver, just in Boulder\nFor IANTD , none listed at all for CO, which doesn't surprise me.\n\n All of those training agencies offer an open water certification and all are about equivalent in the nature of the course.
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Here are some possibilities. Hope it helps.\n\n\nhttp://dir.yahoo.com/Business_and_Economy/Business_to_Business/Health_Care/Fitness/
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Both my mother and I used the "Pharmacy Trainer" system and both passed the national certification on our first try with no prior pharmacy experience.  Its a lot cheaper than other courses out there but covers all the important stuff.
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The AFAA personal trainer certification is one of the "big 7" certification programs.  You are right that it doesn't have the prestige of the NSCA but you don't need that at this point in your career.  Check the links below for a page on the AFAA cert and a comparison of all 7 major personal trainer certifications.\n\np.s.  you are going to need to study to learn about the muscle groups.  Even the entry level certs require that.
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You need to check with the institution that granted the certification - they should be able to reissue a copy
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I was a fitness instructor for 24 hour fitness, it was a great experience...they have no contracts, so if you prefer no contracts obligating you to be at one gym, I would try 24 hour fitness. Besides they have a hell of a lot more gyms and you can go to any around the world with your membership.