National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)

NASM is the ultimate program for functional training. As a martial artist I was interested in injury prevention and NASM had all the answers.

Most certifications skip the most important phase, which is the stabilization endurance phase and because of that we allow the weights and the environment to control us.

Now that I both teach and personally use the NASM principles, I have remained injury free, stronger than ever and I have much more control over my environment. I am very happy with the results.

I've done my NASM CPT exam!! I loved the course content, especially the OPT model. It makes complete sense and has helped me understand the importance of goal specific training and it helps to plan the workout programme specific towards that direction.

Love NASM! I have my CPT & PES and the content is very well organized and although it was challenging, it was worth it!! Gotta love the opt model :)

Great Certification! The science is nothing new, but the way it is presented and organized is very user friendly. If you are just starting out and are looking for a certification, you won't go wrong with NASM.

I cannot say enough good things about the professionalism of the NASM.
One slight problem I am having at the moment is that the Register of exercise professionals(REPs) in the uk will not except my Nasm credentials. This says more about Reps than NASM. The system in the United Kingdom is ridiculous. A 6 week below par course puts you at level 3 but they do not accept Nasm. Enraged with them right now:-(
Feel proud to be part of such a great organisation.
Can't wait to do CEX soon

The NASM's CPT program is The Functional Training certification.
This is especially true if you have a Yoga, Taiji (Tai Chi) or Pilates background.
It is one of the harder ones to pass; and, it is harder to get CEUs because they are so strict about the content of the courses they approve.
At the end of the day, it is well worth it!