Thus far I have been giving my tips on weight loss, diet and exercise from my own workout success story and now feel that it is important to take my workout success to the next level. It’s time to get certified and become a personal trainer. On almost a daily basis I am asked by my friends and network contacts in Linked In, Facebook and Twitter “how did you do it?”
As I would answer this question I realized more and more how much I love working out and helping others find a new healthy way of life. But where do I begin? What is the best certification program? Are there credited programs here in Costa Rica?
- My first thought was to go online and Google “Certified Personal Training Programs”
- I posted on Facebook and asked if anyone could recommend a good CTP
- I sent emails to my friends and network contacts asking for recommendations
The great thing about Google and Social Network Marketing is how quickly you get responses and information. I found a link with a list of recommended certified programs that I started researching as the recommendations came in from my friends and contacts. Every single recommendation was on the list I found online.
http://exercise.about.com/cs/forprofessionals/a/personaltrainer_2.htm
The top recommendations for CTP – Certified Personal Training Programs are:
- ACSM
- ACE
- NASM
- ISSA
- NCSF
Each one of these programs is NCCA Certified as well. After researching each program the best price was ACSM. ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine) is affiliated with Pearson Vue, an international testing facilities all over the world. Pearson Vue has 3 offices in San Jose Costa Rica one office 20 minutes from my house so I can take the certification exam in Costa Rica and receive a certification that is recognized worldwide.
If you are considering getting certified as a Personal Trainer this is a good place to start.
Best Wishes,
Omar Pinto
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