AFAA Personal Trainer Certification is Good

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AFAA Personal Trainer Certification is Good

by Jennifer
(Seattle, WA)

AFAA is one of the top industry certification programs that is accredited and still includes a practical examination. Even with a 4 year degree in Exercise Science and other certifications, AFAA's program is well worth the cost. For trainers with little to no experience working with clients, taking the workshop is highly recommended. It's easy to sit in front of a computer and take a test. It is much more rewarding and challenging to have one on one instruction when it comes to working with an actual client. I highly recommend this certification and workshop. They covered key points others missed!

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Workshops are definitely better than book learning
by: Katie - Admin

I don't think anybody is saying that the AFAA workshops are not good. In fact, they are very good. But more and more trainers are going the 100% online route which leave them with little more than book knowledge and no practical experience.

I am also leery of any certification where the test can be taken online. It is so easy to cheat or steal the test questions. I think that harms the overall integrity of the certification.

And yes, AFAA is accredited but not by the NCCA which is the online one that matters in the personal training world.

- Katie

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Did not pass written
by: Dee

I under estimated the AFAA exam and did not prepare as well as I should have. I thought being a fitness instructor and already having a group X certification prepared me. I am retaking the written portion. I did like the workshop and presenter. He gave good advice and the practical portion is a good learning tool. AFAA gets lesser credit than ACE or some others. However, I think AFAA is a better starting point. You can always get additional certifications later. I think this time I will pass. My advice. FIND A STUDY PARTNER. I wish I could have found one. Otherwise, you feel totally alone.

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