is AFAA a good, basic intro-level, recognized personal training certification?
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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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I served in the USAF from 1994-1998. I wasn't a pilot, I was a poor little enlisted  scrub. But, I know that that the AF suggests weight training, with cardio, endurance activities. Now, I think your question revelovles around the positive pressure breathing technique? That would be rapid inhalation, followed by rapid exhalation while tensing all the major muscle groups. Now, most pilots do the 1-2 hour of pre-breathing of pure 100% oxygen. Personally, I think you should look into yoga.
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This is an interesting, and sort of weird, site I found that has mock exams and lots of other stuff: http://www.javaranch.com/certification.jsp
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and you don't need to be certified...
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Yeah, it was a good time. I went tandem (less expensive & very little time for instruction) instead of AFF (accelerated freefall). It'll cost you maybe a couple hundred bucks, but it's a GREAT experience. Not sure where you're located but if you're in the southeast check out www.skydivecarolina.com it's awesome!
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Well, as your question referred to the "martial arts" AKA the art of combat/warfare, to hone the body into an instrument of the proper type for martial ability, it really MUST be every day, save one a week. That is the honest truth, even if you train one hour a day, its better than not at all, that’s 312 hours a training for the year if you train that one hour a week, 6 days a week. Now image if you trained 2, or 3? You'll see a difference, and really you wont get much of anywhere without it truthfully. I know that in my system that the MINIMAL amount of hours of a first level certification is 1200. So think about that.
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Listen to the Bigrman guy for the most part except for the reps.  Go for 8 - 10.  I have been a personal trainer for a while, trust me on this.  Bigrman**good exercises to recommend.  Your amount of reps is a little off.  3 or 4?  That will build the strength up in the legs, but it won't give muscle mass.  This is from one personal trainer to another.  You might have to look over you ACSM guideline book a little more, or take some more Kines. classes before recommending info.
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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.  Good luck.\n\nhttp://www.nsca.com
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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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If you don't use it, it is.  You have to like weight-lifting type exercises.\nI love mine.
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try this website.. http://www.fisaf.org. \n\ni had my certification done there. and its not too bad. have a look see and if you are interested you can always email them. Cheers
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There's a great program, its called Air ALERT III, but it is not, I repeat, NOT, easy. If you like, I have the whole program on my computer, so I could e-mail it to you (only if you want it). It has exercises such as Calf Raises, Squat Hops, Burnouts... etc. I think it guarantees about 4 in. minimum... I heard someone gained about 12 inches at my school.
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You can get A+ certified as a good start...http://www.comptia.org/
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yes.  Go to the pre-qualification site ....
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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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You may want to check out the link below. I've attended some of their courses & they're pretty good and reasonably priced compared to some others - although I haven't been to the revenue recognition course
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It really depends on what you want.  I definitely feel that there is room for more personal trainers.  There was a recent article talking about how there are some bullshit ass certifications out there that people can get and do all the work at home.  If you think I'm a mad man there's reason for it.\n\nThis is a great field to be in. If you truly care about people and want to help them smile again, this business, this field can do just that.  But are you passionate about it?  Are you willing to do research and learn all that needs to be learned to get there.\n\nI definitely feel it's worth getting a certification and then working at a health club to get some experience and then moving on from there.  You can feel fee to drop me a note and I'll tell you more about it.  I like helping up and coming trainers achieve success.\n\nYou can contact me at http://www.4evertoned.com/contact.html