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I'm still studying for the ACE exam, but I also purchased a great manual that helps specifically with taking the ACE PT exam. It's got great strategies for test taking in general, but it's written for those taking the ACE PT exam.

It's a $50 item, but so far I think it's worth it -- but I just started reading it yesterday. I can let you know more later if you're interested.

Also -- ACE's website as a forum for Exam Candidates. There's some good info there.

Best of luck to us all!

Marla
 
I have not taken the exam yet, in fact I just received my material for the ACE exam about 2 weeks ago. It came with a practice booklet and a summary of the actual manual (which I have as well). I am currently studying for my black belt test which I take next month - I then plan on hitting the books for my ACE exam. I purchased the Group Fitness Instructors booklet. I'll check out the forum on the website - thanks for the info on that. I should be ready to take this exam in August.

Good luck to everyone.

Michelle
 
I have not taken the exam yet, but I am preparing for it. I purchased the information for the Group Fitness instructor from ACE. It appears difficult, but I believe what you put your mind to, you will conquer.

Good luck.

Michelle
 
You are very true Michelle - I live by "whatever you put your mind to, you can do it".

I already purchased the AFAA study book and materials, so will probably go through them for my Primary Group Fitness certification. A close friend had recommended this company to me earlier, before I knew about ACE.

I need to get through my wedding first (4 weeks away----countdown is on!) and will look into this certification more this summer.

Thank you very much! Good luck to all who wish to obtain their aerobics certifications!

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Juice,

I agree with Alice on the NASM cert. I am an AFAA certified group fitness instructor and a NASM certified personal trainer. I live in CT and around here most everyone is certified through AFAA or ACE for group fitness, but I'd say ACE is a bit more popular for group fitness. For personal training, almost all of the gyms here require a NASM cert and I thought it was extreamly difficult, I've seen the ACE cert and it is quite easy in comparison. I have heard that ACSM is the hardest though but I believe you need to have a background or a BS in the field in order to apply.

tracey
 
Amydaisey,

I am with you on the terrible test taker part, give me an essay or a oral exam any day!!! I am a AFAA certified group fitness instructor, I took the exam many, many years ago and it was easy -- believe me all you need to do is study the book, I took a class before my exam that went over the moves, the cueing, the music, etc... it was a big help. My advice if you want to become a group ex instructor, work with an instructor who is great at cueing and learn how to cue, I think that is the most important, know the music, know when the top of the frame is coming and learn how to cue that way. Watch how Cathe does it, I think she's excellent. Practice will give you confidence and you'll breeze through the exam. The exam - if I remember correctly was about 100 questions with mostly multiple choice and some fill ins, it was easy! Then I had to teach part of a class, only about 3 mins. I'm sure it's changed significantly since, but it really wasn't tough... My certification expired because I forgot to send them my CEU's so I called to recertify and they said I could just go on-line and take a test, which I did and I'll tell you it was simple. If I think it's simple, trust me, it's simple! Now, NASM is another story, I'm certified through them for PT and that was really tough - for me atleast :9

Best of luck, if you want something bad enough, you'll make it happen :)

Tracey
 
Thank you so much Tracey!

I really appreciate your advice. I have decided to go with AFAA and like you said-----if you want something so bad-----you will do it!!!!




Thanks again for your feedback and input!!!!



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