Welcome to my review of the NASM Performance Enhancement Specialist program based on taking and passing the NASM PES exam, along with my knowledge as a fitness professional for over a decade. Our PTPioneer team includes several trainers certified through NASM, ACE, NSCA, ISSA, and the other main organizations and we have combed through the … Read more
Hello and welcome to my review of the NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist program! This review is based on my experience taking, passing, and using the NASM CES, including my knowledge as a certified personal trainer for over 10 years. The PTPioneer group of contributors includes several fitness professionals certified through NASM and many of the … Read more
Having completed both NASM and NSCA CPT certifications, I found that while NASM’s OPT Model gave me a simpler, more structured approach to training, NSCA went deeper into custom program design. NASM was more expensive, but it offered significantly more study materials, which made it worth the investment for me. Read on to find out … Read more
Having completed both ISSA and NSCA CPT, I found that while ISSA focuses heavily on training special populations and general fitness, NSCA dives deeper into exercise science and strength programming. Whereas ISSA is pricier but offers extensive study materials, NSCA provides a more streamlined and science-focused curriculum. Both are excellent certifications. Keep reading to find … Read more
Having experience with both NSCA CPT and ACSM CPT, I found that while NSCA focuses more on strength and conditioning with a deeper dive into exercise science, ACSM emphasizes overall health, aerobic training, and risk factor screening. Whereas NSCA was great for strength programming, ACSM prepared me for broader client health assessments. Read on to … Read more
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