The ISSA and NSCA CPT are both top-tier fitness certifications for a successful personal trainer career. The ISSA has a focus on special populations and general fitness, whereas the NSCA CPT has more exercise science coverage. ISSA has a higher price but comes with more study materials than the NSCA CPT.
The ISSA and NSCA CPT are both top-tier fitness certifications for a successful personal trainer career. The ISSA has a focus on special populations and general fitness, whereas the NSCA CPT has more exercise science coverage. ISSA has a higher price but comes with more study materials than the NSCA CPT.
The ISSA and NSCA CPT are both top-tier fitness certifications for a successful personal trainer career. The ISSA has a focus on special populations and general fitness, whereas the NSCA CPT has more exercise science coverage. ISSA has a higher price but comes with more study materials than the NSCA CPT.
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Welcome to my PTPioneer review featuring ISSA vs NSCA. I base this review on my experience taking and passing both ISSA and NSCA exams, along with my experience as a certified personal trainer for over ten years.
Our group of contributors at PTPioneer includes trainers with both NSCA and ISSA certifications and together we have compiled the most accurate assessment of these two CPT programs.
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Welcome to my PTPioneer review featuring ISSA vs NSCA. I base this review on my experience taking and passing both ISSA and NSCA exams, along with my experience as a certified personal trainer for over ten years.
Our group of contributors at PTPioneer includes trainers with both NSCA and ISSA certifications and together we have compiled the most accurate assessment of these two CPT programs.
Welcome to my PTPioneer review featuring ISSA vs NSCA. I base this review on my experience taking and passing both ISSA and NSCA exams, along with my experience as a certified personal trainer for over ten years.
Our group of contributors at PTPioneer includes trainers with both NSCA and ISSA certifications and together we have compiled the most accurate assessment of these two CPT programs.
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