Luke it’s going well, got my book and have completed my initial certification and am looking for a position while working behind the scenes on my TH-cam channel while still working full time. Thanks for asking brother.
Hi , I'm 55 years old and have been tired of my job lol I've always wanted to be a Fitness Trainer but never pursued my dreams. Lately I started a Total Body Makeover with help from a Mentor Trainer who trains Union Firemen. I told him of My Goals and have been looking into the Certification and Your Video has helped me out to choose the right one for the Market I would like to Adventure to. Thanks for the Advice and Information much appreciated. God Bless
Passed the NASM exam on the 10th of November. Gonna turn in a resume tomorrow. Your videos have been really helpful, hopefully I can put this knowledge to work soon!
Thanks to you I'm currently studying for NASM! Not really sure how I came across your channel but I did a while back and I LOVE the content!! Your tagline at the end is burned into my mind lol. Keep it up Jonathan you're awesome!
I agree with johnathan. I have both ace and Nasm. I would leaned towards Nasm more because I like their assessments and their approach to correcting a lot of muscle imbalances. I have their ces and pes as well. I found that the ces was helpful and the pes was like simpler version of the cscs book 4th ed.
your Dumbbells to dollars course is dope!! I appreciate all the knowledge your spreading to help us out. I'm looking to get into personal training and starting my own boot camp so I subscribed to your channel. Thanks for the info about the certs, I'm going to buy the NASM 4th edition right now and study. God Bless
Good to see you back ! I got my NASM over a year ago. I had your NASM program which helped me pass. I also did a trainer program at a local college. Now I just bought and have been studying material to take CSCS exam. I worked at a few gyms, Golds being last and got some good experience... However now my goal is to be more independent (also bought your Dumbells to Dollars program) . My reason for wanting CSCS is as I looked at the college/military/gov type fitness programs , the CSCS seemed to be minimum what they wanted (unless you had a Kinisology or excercise degree) ... But I agree the NASM set a good foundation for me and made the most sense in their approach to fitness
Thank you so much for your videos! I started watching about 6 months back when I started studying for Nasm and I now work at LA fitness! Your videos help out so much!
Very good video sir! My buddy and I were thinking of working for a certification. He actually started NASM. Me on the other hand I do want a certification but I don’t desire to work in a gym because I’m Active Duty military so training would be like a side hustle.
PowPow I bought the NASM self study guide program. It broke the book down into 6 digestible domains. Plus has video, chapter quizzes, and practice tests. Once I was getting 90% + on the practice tests I felt ready. All only took 2.5 months.
I'm only 18 but age dont matter right? The sooner the better. I love to work out but not study hard. But I guess if I want this to be my career imma have to study
I passed my ACE cert. and this video is accurate, the ACE book is humongous and the content is very hard. If u go for ACE, be prepared to study hard, specially if ur not a kinesiology or exercise science major.
The nasm tried selling me their nutrition coach program but as I had further looked out of there programs that one isn't even accredited. They tried to have me pay 600 bucks for something that wouldn't have been able to get me anywhere except learning something I would have been able to read about else where for free
Hey Jonathan! Thanks for your content! It's helping me so much :D I'm thinking about going for NASM as it's recognized in Europe. I was wondering what do you think about their nutrition aproach or if you recommend some Nutrition extra certification :) Thanks man!
Thanks so much man. I was leaning towards NASM anyway because that's like the first link when you google the certifications. I have been lifting for years and thought... why not make money doing fitness which I love and am already very familiar with. It does say we need CPR certification in order to get the NASM certification. Any information on that? where to go, how much it costs, how long does it take to get it? etc.
What are the major differences between strength coach and PT I want to do speed and agility and boot camp things I also want to work in a gym while in college to pay off college. Should I be a PT or SC if Speed and Agility and drills are my interest.
Hey, I really liked the video. I have been so overwhelmed with the amount of courses and certifications that came up after google for Personal trainer or nutritionist courses. This video was 3 years ago. Do you still think NASM is the way to go? Which one would you take first the CPT or the CNC ? Thank you for your help!
I am doing research. I have no idea how I clicked on your video. But, I’m 44 years old and have alot of health issues. I figure why not become a certified trainer and switch careers while getting healty. I love that your video is to the point. Since this is my 1st video and it was created 3 years ago do you still think going’s that route studying fo the NASM is the best route? Or does it depend on what route I want to take? Remember this is my 1st video watching information about personal training 😅
Man I just been here wasting time not pulling the trigger. As always great material. Now more than ever I want to train online with this new way of life. Any suggestions. I am dyslexic with fear of test and horrible memory. I trained in many gyms for about 20 years and back to working out. Thank you please stay safe and healthy 🙏
Thanks for the advice. I was certified years ago but was during the Recession, so decided to pursue other things. It wasn't one of the prestigious certs, either, though it was decent...Now, I just finished my Bachelor's degree, and want to get a certification again! ... I think I'm leaning towards going straight into trying to get a NSCA CSCS cert. My question to you: in your opinion, would that material, exam, and prepare me for training the typical and/or average personal training clients I would see in a regular gym, in addition to preparing me for training athletes and such?... Thanks for your honest opinions in the video, hope to hear back from you
Hey man, really enjoy your videos. I was certified many years ago (still have the NASM 3rd edition book) but then I got a job somewhere else and never became a trainer. Now, I have an opportunity to become a trainer and I'm looking to re-certify (at my friend's studio. He doesn't care about a cert, but I would like to have one anyway). I guess budget is my main concern now. Do you feel NASM is still the way to go for the budget concious? Would the 3rd edition NASM book be sufficient for today's exam?
Hey Johnathan or anyone who has passed the ace exam I completely agree ACE is highly repetitive. It throws me off and wastes my time. I take my Ace exam next week. I still need to finish the last 200 pages but been looking at other youtubers saying only focus on chapter 1-12 mostly 7-9 on the manual. As well as nutrition. I still need to take practice exams. And review some older chapters. What should i do guys? Currently on chapter 14 close to finishing it. Any advice
Hey I take my exam in 4 days any tips? I am in the same position, 200 pages left but have read chapters 1-12 many times, and have taken the practice tests multiple times usually only getting a few wrong. What do I need to know out of the smaller book?
Thanks for the great video. I would like to work mostly with senior citizens who are still mobile but need to increase there strength and flexibility. Which program would you recommend to start in that direction? I am an older male who has worked as a nurse aide and worked in a gym as an all around "gopher" but I have not yet had any other training experience. Any suggestions would be helpful.
Yeah, I'm not sure what cert to get... I know this will be strictly a cost to me because like you said, none of this information will make you money. However, we need to be educated and informed. Would you recommend your D2D course in lieu of an "official" cert?
Between issa and nasm which would you choose. If you had to pick one. Also i knoe NASM follows OPT model what does issa follow. I don intent work in gym i will be working with select high profile cleints.
Have you done a new video on recommendations or is this video still sufficient? I want to start on my own. What are your views now 3 years later? Thank you in advance!
What book do you recommend that I get for NASM at Amazon, 2.5 years after you posted this video, the one you recommended was the 4th edition, would that still be useful to pass the current NASM exam? Even a couple years later, thank you
Hey dude i'm 15 and personal training has peeked my intrest i enjoy learning about all the stuff in my own time and go out of my way to learn it, it's one of the few things i enjoy learning about, anyway what classes do you think i should take in highschool to help with this and do you think i should pick up one of those books from amazon to get some knowledge?
Dear, Can i know why the IFBB ACADEMY is not mentioned between the others??? As I heard it's an international academy as well?? Just to know. Thank you 🙏
So I'm a mechanical engineering graduate from India. Always have been an avid fitness enthusiast. Should I pursue this field ? Also how can I work in the U.S if I want to , or anywhere else ?
Jonathan, I thought I seen s program you offered for purchase to help thru with study the NASM book and quizzing to pass the exam. I can't find it in the home page of my account to purchase.
Hi! awesome videos! Do you recommend reading front and back the NASM fourth edition and it can help me pass the current 2020 NASM cert exam? Thank you!
I passed my NASM Exam Friday!!!
Glad you are cool bro..tried to reach out to you to see if are better!
Is the exam a home computer based test or a do I need to go to a testing facility to take it? Thank you
@@trainerlance he never answered 🤕
@@GymOwnerJon
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You just inspired me to finally just make the purchase and stop waiting for the right time to chase my dream, I appreciate you man!
The Nerdy Brofessor how is it going so far?
how is it going so far
Luke it’s going well, got my book and have completed my initial certification and am looking for a position while working behind the scenes on my TH-cam channel while still working full time. Thanks for asking brother.
@@beckmanbarbell1297 Let's gooooooo!
@@beckmanbarbell1297 which cert did you go with?
Hi , I'm 55 years old and have been tired of my job lol I've always wanted to be a Fitness Trainer but never pursued my dreams. Lately I started a Total Body Makeover with help from a Mentor Trainer who trains Union Firemen. I told him of My Goals and have been looking into the Certification and Your Video has helped me out to choose the right one for the Market I would like to Adventure to. Thanks for the Advice and Information much appreciated.
God Bless
Passed the NASM exam on the 10th of November. Gonna turn in a resume tomorrow.
Your videos have been really helpful, hopefully I can put this knowledge to work soon!
John Meda How long did it take you to complete and do you think it was relatively simply? How about the online instruction?
How did it go?
Thanks to you I'm currently studying for NASM! Not really sure how I came across your channel but I did a while back and I LOVE the content!! Your tagline at the end is burned into my mind lol. Keep it up Jonathan you're awesome!
Dang. .was wondering what happened to this channel. .
Glad you still alive
Glad this man is back huh!
I agree with johnathan. I have both ace and Nasm. I would leaned towards Nasm more because I like their assessments and their approach to correcting a lot of muscle imbalances. I have their ces and pes as well. I found that the ces was helpful and the pes was like simpler version of the cscs book 4th ed.
your Dumbbells to dollars course is dope!! I appreciate all the knowledge your spreading to help us out. I'm looking to get into personal training and starting my own boot camp so I subscribed to your channel. Thanks for the info about the certs, I'm going to buy the NASM 4th edition right now and study. God Bless
Good to see you back ! I got my NASM over a year ago. I had your NASM program which helped me pass. I also did a trainer program at a local college. Now I just bought and have been studying material to take CSCS exam. I worked at a few gyms, Golds being last and got some good experience... However now my goal is to be more independent (also bought your Dumbells to Dollars program) . My reason for wanting CSCS is as I looked at the college/military/gov type fitness programs , the CSCS seemed to be minimum what they wanted (unless you had a Kinisology or excercise degree) ... But I agree the NASM set a good foundation for me and made the most sense in their approach to fitness
Welcome back Jonathan! Miss you and the work that you do. Wish you're feeling better and fully recovered now!
bruh, straighten your certs in the background haha OCD nightmare!
Thank you so much for your videos! I started watching about 6 months back when I started studying for Nasm and I now work at LA fitness! Your videos help out so much!
Thank you for your story. Currently finishing up ISSA and NASM is next. Like you, I started under a Mentor at a Power Lifting Gym... appreciated! 💪🏼
Very good video sir! My buddy and I were thinking of working for a certification. He actually started NASM. Me on the other hand I do want a certification but I don’t desire to work in a gym because I’m Active Duty military so training would be like a side hustle.
Very informative video! I watched several videos on TH-cam and this is exactly what I was searching for. Thanks!
First time viewer - excellent information,thank you so much .... Peace🕊
Awesome info. I just passed my NASM last week.
Jason Mountain Congrats...can you share what your main method of study was?
PowPow I bought the NASM self study guide program. It broke the book down into 6 digestible domains. Plus has video, chapter quizzes, and practice tests. Once I was getting 90% + on the practice tests I felt ready. All only took 2.5 months.
Jason Mountain thanks! !
Congrats man! Will be like you soon
@@jasonmountain4643 Did you purchase the self study program on Amazon or from the NASM website? thanks!
Great to see you back Jonathan!
I guess this is the exact review I'm looking for. Keep it up!
Ayeee finally someone legit we can trust love 2 see it pal
This was super helpful! Thank you!! going with NASM but will be checking out your dumbbells2dollars course also :)
I'm only 18 but age dont matter right? The sooner the better. I love to work out but not study hard. But I guess if I want this to be my career imma have to study
Great practical explanation bro and you are definately in the right business. Good job.
Thanks for watching
Thanks for the video. It really helped guide my decision!
I passed my ACE cert. and this video is accurate, the ACE book is humongous and the content is very hard. If u go for ACE, be prepared to study hard, specially if ur not a kinesiology or exercise science major.
Its 2021 is nasm still best recommendation for a new trainer?
Dude, thank you so much for clearing this up.
The nasm tried selling me their nutrition coach program but as I had further looked out of there programs that one isn't even accredited. They tried to have me pay 600 bucks for something that wouldn't have been able to get me anywhere except learning something I would have been able to read about else where for free
Great information my dude! Keep it up love your videos! 👍👍
Great video! I just uploaded one myself going over many options out there and this was inspiring!
Lots of good information. Thanks for the work, boss!! 👍🏻
I'm so glad you're back-🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗☺️
Once again, this video is awesome. Thank you so much
Hey Jonathan! Thanks for your content! It's helping me so much :D
I'm thinking about going for NASM as it's recognized in Europe. I was wondering what do you think about their nutrition aproach or if you recommend some Nutrition extra certification :) Thanks man!
Thank you for the advice. I decided for NASM
Thanks so much man. I was leaning towards NASM anyway because that's like the first link when you google the certifications. I have been lifting for years and thought... why not make money doing fitness which I love and am already very familiar with. It does say we need CPR certification in order to get the NASM certification. Any information on that? where to go, how much it costs, how long does it take to get it? etc.
The Red Cross offers CPR certifications.
What are the major differences between strength coach and PT I want to do speed and agility and boot camp things I also want to work in a gym while in college to pay off college. Should I be a PT or SC if Speed and Agility and drills are my interest.
@@GymOwnerJon thank you for the response
Hey, I really liked the video. I have been so overwhelmed with the amount of courses and certifications that came up after google for Personal trainer or nutritionist courses. This video was 3 years ago. Do you still think NASM is the way to go? Which one would you take first the CPT or the CNC ? Thank you for your help!
Great information! Thanks for breaking it down!!
I am doing research. I have no idea how I clicked on your video. But, I’m 44 years old and have alot of health issues. I figure why not become a certified trainer and switch careers while getting healty. I love that your video is to the point. Since this is my 1st video and it was created 3 years ago do you still think going’s that route studying fo the NASM is the best route? Or does it depend on what route I want to take? Remember this is my 1st video watching information about personal training 😅
Man I just been here wasting time not pulling the trigger. As always great material. Now more than ever I want to train online with this new way of life. Any suggestions. I am dyslexic with fear of test and horrible memory. I trained in many gyms for about 20 years and back to working out. Thank you please stay safe and healthy 🙏
If u wanna really be a pt it seems like u just gotta send it. Get the NASM and study hard👍
Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!!!!!!
Not sure if this has been asked or not, but do you recommend the whole NASM program or just purchasing the book?
Excellente! Thank you so much, from Brazil.
22 years certification issa great staff website members info got nasm manu specialist sports nutrition 22 years
Thanks for the advice. I was certified years ago but was during the Recession, so decided to pursue other things. It wasn't one of the prestigious certs, either, though it was decent...Now, I just finished my Bachelor's degree, and want to get a certification again! ... I think I'm leaning towards going straight into trying to get a NSCA CSCS cert. My question to you: in your opinion, would that material, exam, and prepare me for training the typical and/or average personal training clients I would see in a regular gym, in addition to preparing me for training athletes and such?... Thanks for your honest opinions in the video, hope to hear back from you
Hey man, really enjoy your videos. I was certified many years ago (still have the NASM 3rd edition book) but then I got a job somewhere else and never became a trainer. Now, I have an opportunity to become a trainer and I'm looking to re-certify (at my friend's studio. He doesn't care about a cert, but I would like to have one anyway). I guess budget is my main concern now. Do you feel NASM is still the way to go for the budget concious? Would the 3rd edition NASM book be sufficient for today's exam?
Good point. I just thought having CPT after my name would be better for marketing. Now I won't worry too much about it. Thanks for the input!
My only question brother is, should I get the NSCA certification as well as my NASM?
Hey Johnathan or anyone who has passed the ace exam I completely agree ACE is highly repetitive. It throws me off and wastes my time. I take my Ace exam next week. I still need to finish the last 200 pages but been looking at other youtubers saying only focus on chapter 1-12 mostly 7-9 on the manual. As well as nutrition. I still need to take practice exams. And review some older chapters. What should i do guys? Currently on chapter 14 close to finishing it. Any advice
chauncey phillips thanks bro
Hey I take my exam in 4 days any tips? I am in the same position, 200 pages left but have read chapters 1-12 many times, and have taken the practice tests multiple times usually only getting a few wrong. What do I need to know out of the smaller book?
Thanks for the great video. I would like to work mostly with senior citizens who are still mobile but need to increase there strength and flexibility. Which program would you recommend to start in that direction? I am an older male who has worked as a nurse aide and worked in a gym as an all around "gopher" but I have not yet had any other training experience. Any suggestions would be helpful.
Yeah, I'm not sure what cert to get... I know this will be strictly a cost to me because like you said, none of this information will make you money. However, we need to be educated and informed. Would you recommend your D2D course in lieu of an "official" cert?
Would getting the NSCA cert be great for training the high intensity athletes?
Great Info! Thanks bro
glad you well man!!!
Yaaay, new videos!!
I'm working on my CSCS right now. How come you have not got that one yet?
Between issa and nasm which would you choose. If you had to pick one. Also i knoe NASM follows OPT model what does issa follow. I don intent work in gym i will be working with select high profile cleints.
Love it, thank you!
very informative. thank you for the information.
Thank you for this informative video. May i ask your opinion about AFAA certification?
Aerobics and Fitness Association of the America?
Have you done a new video on recommendations or is this video still sufficient? I want to start on my own. What are your views now 3 years later? Thank you in advance!
What book do you recommend that I get for NASM at Amazon, 2.5 years after you posted this video, the one you recommended was the 4th edition, would that still be useful to pass the current NASM exam? Even a couple years later, thank you
Missed your videos!!
Nice video bro!
What would you recommend for someone who wants to be a nutritionist/ PT or overall wellness coach?
Hey dude i'm 15 and personal training has peeked my intrest i enjoy learning about all the stuff in my own time and go out of my way to learn it, it's one of the few things i enjoy learning about, anyway what classes do you think i should take in highschool to help with this and do you think i should pick up one of those books from amazon to get some knowledge?
I'm not surprised that they are tue hardest they have some of the highest prerequisite especially for the SC exam.
@@GymOwnerJon makes sense but at least thats how you know they won't give the cert to just anyone what is a ce credit used for college credit?
Dear, Can i know why the IFBB ACADEMY is not mentioned between the others??? As I heard it's an international academy as well??
Just to know.
Thank you 🙏
Well in my country ,we have only two courses availavbe .....ACE and ACSM
i want to get certified i been in fitness industry for years i just want improve even more
Hey thanks for the video! Your awesome
what do you think about Acsm cpt not the peace of paper but the info compared to NSCA and Nasm ?
Thanks for the help!
Do u pay for the certificate after u pass the test? Or do you pay before u take the test?
You are great ! Thank you !
Thanks for this information 🤩
So I'm a mechanical engineering graduate from India. Always have been an avid fitness enthusiast. Should I pursue this field ? Also how can I work in the U.S if I want to , or anywhere else ?
Thank you. 😀
TOP NOTCH MATERIAL THANKYOU
Are you still able to use the fifth edition to pass the NASM exam?
What if iam more interested in Dieting and losing weight training, still you recommend the same or is their a different kind of certification?!
Thank u so so much
there is an IFA program what are your thoughts on it in comparison to the other?
Thank you
What do you think of the CSEP-CPT? Thats the cert offered through my college program.
Hi........Can you tell me the best certification in this options: NSCA,NASM,ACE,NSCF?
do you have an opinion on the Action certification?
Which edition should I get now? Still the 4th?
hello mate what do u think is the best cer in 2021 its NASM OR ISSA ,?
Jonathan, I thought I seen s program you offered for purchase to help thru with study the NASM book and quizzing to pass the exam. I can't find it in the home page of my account to purchase.
How to sell personal training yes
I wish to know if I can study on my own and write the exam, or can I study it on line
Thanks, that helps.
Sir I'm from India and I'm a poor guy, I can't afford the book can u plz send me tha NASM book's PDF......plzzzzz
As a beginner which one should I go for? Thanks.
Hi! awesome videos! Do you recommend reading front and back the NASM fourth edition and it can help me pass the current 2020 NASM cert exam? Thank you!
@@GymOwnerJon awesome thank you!
Hi, excellent video. Any thoughts on becoming a personal trainer during this pandemic? Thank you.
Team FitBoss Thank you ... I agree
Have you ever heard of AAPTE ? If you have what are your thoughts
I had this brought ace elite 2 years ago. I thought it was me. It's a headache.
How long does it take to get certified?