PT's: What are your qualifications?

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Ok, I'm going to start a bunch of threads in here that are actually related to the section content. While I'm happy to help people asking generic fitness Q's, this isn't the place for it, and it seems people need a reminder of that fact.

So, PT's, what are your qualifications, either directly related to the job (eg kettlebell trainer course), or that have helped you in your PT business (eg cert iv in business)?
 
I am a certified Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor, and Aqua Fitness Instructor - I have also done certs with the IYCA (kids), and Seniors. I also have had training with TRX (they do not "certifiy"), Stability Ball, Bender Ball, BOSU, and several other pieces of equipment. I try to attend 2-3 conferences a year, and do many home studies and research on my own.
 
Good stuff. Do you have any specific specialisations, or focal points you tend to draw towards in your own research?
 
I wouldn't say I specialize in anything in particular. I just really feel that there is SO much to learn, and am a sponge trying to absorb as much as I can. I guess I specialize in trying to be unique and a little different. I hate to repeat classes or sessions too often, so I am always looking for new and different ways to do exercises or put together a class.
 
Again don't know if you want my input... As for my PT cert, it's through ACSM. For both kines and PT, I am similar to BasketLady in that I usually attend 2-3 conferences a year that cover anything from yoga and pilates exercises, to boot camp type exercises, to chronic disease or rehab care.
 
I'm noticing a trend of ACSM certs throughout these forums. I'm currently deciding on which cert to take as the initial to branch out of gyms. I've been told by most local trainers to go ACE, but I find a lot of people outside of New England running with ACSM. Thoughts?
 
It really depends on where you plan on working and what type of clients you plan to work with... ACSM is chronic disease based and unfortunately lacks a bit of training on practical stuff like exercise technique and spotting, which some other certs are better for. I'm not tha familiar with ACE, but my best advice is to get the cert that the place you want to work for is looking for, then continue to further your training afterwards, to strengthen your knowledge in any weak points of the certification.
 
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