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EPISODE · Dec 11, 2025 · 14 MIN

Personal Training Certifications are a SCAM!

from Strength 101

Thinking about becoming a personal trainer? Before you drop $500… $900… or even $2,700 on a certification — you need to watch this. In this Strength 101 Podcast clip, we break down the actual cost of the most popular personal trainer certs like NASM, ACE, ISSA, ACSM and more… and whether they’re even worth it for new coaches. A lot of people are told the first step is buying a certification. But is that true? Or is the fitness industry pushing expensive certs you may not need? If you’re considering a career in fitness — this is the video we wish we had before we spent thousands.https://www.strengthacademyrf.comConnect with us!➡︎ IG: / https://www.instagram.com/strengthacademyrf?igsh=MWlsOHZoaWM2NDdkbg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr➡︎ Tik Tok: / https://www.tiktok.com/@strength101podcast?_t=ZP-8uz54FwRds6&_r=1⚡️FREE CLASS: Sign up for a FREE class at our gym here: ➡︎ https://strengthacademy.pushpress.com/landing/plans/plan_3b8de81cc61fb7/login⚡️BODY COMPOSITION PROGRAM: Check out our body composition program here:➡︎ https://www.strengthacademy101.com⚡️OUR APP: Check out our app here:➡︎ https://coach.everfit.io/package/UA723379Build muscle and strength from your local or home gym with our flagship Iron Hour program or request a personalized program that fits your specific goals. Make exercise substitutions on the fly to match the equipment you have, send questions to your coach, and pop into the community forum to discuss your training with others doing the same workouts – all from your phone!Connect with Nick & Matraca on Social Media:➡︎ / https://www.instagram.com/nick__byom?igsh=cTdvZHdodWk3NGZx➡︎ / https://www.instagram.com/matracafit?igsh=MTVpNml5enpmYWVkZQ==#strengthacademy #justshowup #strength101podcast

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