tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3857708786271363368.post250773776594565113..comments2022-12-05T04:10:17.894-08:00Comments on Fight with All Your Strength: Picking a Personal TrainerSteven Hirschhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05677732275302246956noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3857708786271363368.post-34900676328631638702013-04-11T15:29:09.221-07:002013-04-11T15:29:09.221-07:00Why are you "not really too keen on an extens...Why are you "not really too keen on an extensive background"? Is there high enough level of training, knowledge and experience that you would find bad? Or am I misunderstanding your meaning?Steven Hirschhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05677732275302246956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3857708786271363368.post-31481723863603409832013-04-11T15:27:47.662-07:002013-04-11T15:27:47.662-07:00There is no such thing as a sanctioned organizatio...There is no such thing as a sanctioned organization for certifications in this field. Period.<br />In the United States there are no laws or regulations which affect the field of personal trainer certifications. There is no overarching body that rejects or accepts an organizations requirements and program.<br /><br />And this is why I take an exclusive approach to the question. An organization must prove itself through a track record of quality. I am aware of such a track record for the NSCA and ACSM. But I am not aware of such a track record for any others.Steven Hirschhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05677732275302246956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3857708786271363368.post-53780631890167351382013-04-11T14:25:40.023-07:002013-04-11T14:25:40.023-07:00A knowledgeable and experienced trainer is what I ...A knowledgeable and experienced trainer is what I am looking for. I'm not bodybuilding or training for any competition, I just want to be in my best physical shape and keep the weight off, so I'm not really too keen on an extensive background. As long as they have a certification coming from any sanctioned organization, I think I'm cool with that.Jetta Wetzelhttp://wellnesscoachdenver.com/about-personal-trainers-in-denver-co/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3857708786271363368.post-30068092825522480622013-03-12T06:54:26.201-07:002013-03-12T06:54:26.201-07:00I agree with you regarding finding a personal trai...I agree with you regarding finding a personal trainer with an extensive background, though I may not have as high a standard as you. If a trainer is knowledgeable, has a good background and is certified (even if not by the organizations that you mentioned), I’m willing to give him a chance. If I find that the trainer is willing to put in time and attention to my health needs, then it’s a good sign for me to keep the partnership going.Madison Mcnultyhttp://personaltrainerstampa.co/noreply@blogger.com