What is the most preferred personal training and nutrition certification?

Hello Linda,

‘most preferred’ may depend a lot on the population that you most likely will be working with. If you interest is in working with frail older adults, then a certification from the NSCA with its focus on athletic performance may not be the best choice even though they may provide a broader base of knowledge.

Having said that, a certification from an organization that is considered the ‘gold standard’ is definitely worth having if only from the perspective of possible employment if that’s what you are seeking.

The organizations that make my short list are ACSM, ACE, NASM and NSCA, but there are more of equal reputation.