[Steve-O-68]

I studied for over 2 years before sitting for my test (NESTA, not NSCA). I read through the study material several times before I started taking any notes. I wouldn't have known where to start had I not gone through it a time or two.

I also used study material from NSCA (Essentials of Personal Training and Essentials of Strength and Conditioning).

Places like JP's, T-Nation, EliteFTS, etc have also been of great benefit. I also read everything I could find by Eric Cressey, Mike Robertson, Mike Boyle, Dave Tate, Dave Barr, Dan John, Bill Hartman, etc. I've got videos by Hartman, Boyle, and John that I watch frequently too.

I didn't have a real study 'plan'. Just kept plugging along until it 'clicked'. This post was probably no help at all, but my point is study, study, study, and when you're ready, study a little more, then nail the exam.