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Originally posted by sharkbait31:
I saw ACE certification knocked on quite a few times in that article and the responses from people on the t-mag forum. Is ACE certification crap? Why all the negative feelings towards it, out of curiousity?
The trainer my parents are thinking of hiring is ACE certified, and had mentioned core training to my parents as a way to correct the back pain they both have. I want to make sure they're not getting ripped off, or possibly doing more harm than good.
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Well ACE is one of the more popular certifications out there so it's pretty easy to "pick" on. Bottom line is all certifications have flaws, I mean my older brother knows very little about exercise, but he's smart and has a masters degree. So he can take a CSCS test (you have to have a bachelors in anything I do believe, it doesn't have to be exercise related), and I know if he studied for it hard he'd be able to pass it. He's just a good test taker. I'm sure he could study for any certification and get it, but that doesn't make him a good PT. He hasn't spent much time working with others, hasn't spent a lot of time lifting, hasn't read on the subject, and many other things that make someone a good trainer.
Just because someone is an ACE trainer doesn't mean their not worth the money, but at the same time it doesn't mean they are. You need to work with a guy for a while, and see if you believe his views, usually done by asking WHY to do things instead of just what or how. If he gives you solid scientific reasons your usually in good hands.
Hope that helps!