There have been some rumors and thoughts that as ACE launched the new 4th edition Personal Trainer materials there would be a brand new 4th edition certification exam as well. I’ve even heard people talking about the 3rd edition test versus the 4th edition test, and discussion about how soon candidates need to sign up for their exam to still get the 3rd edition test. We're here to set the record straight.

And just like the world, the body turns on an axis of rotation. But unlike the earth, the body has multiple axes of rotation options. And closely linked with the axis of rotation are planes of motion. Before you can understand the axis of rotation you need to review which planes of motion exist and how they divide the body.

The ACE Integrated Fitness Training Model is an important part of the ACE 4th edition Personal Trainer manual/materials. This is going to be the first of a couple blog posts talking about the IFT model. Today starts us off at the beginning with an overview and ‘bigger picture’ look at the IFT model.

So the day has finally come. Your exam preparation materials have arrived on your doorstep. You carry them inside, carefully rip into the box, and start unpacking. And the materials keep coming. Like clowns out of a VW. And you sit down, and stare, and wonder…where should I start?

Find out more about the 3rd vs 4th edition of the ACE Personal Trainer Manual.

The first part of your manual – be it the ACE Group Fitness Instructor Manual or the ACE 3rd edition Personal Trainer Manual – is packed with four chapters of background science. These chapters include information on exercise physiology, anatomy, biomechanics and applied kinesiology, and nutrition. All of which is great information to know, but can be a lot to take in when you’ve just started preparing for your exam.

There are several different combinations of materials you can purchase from ACE to prepare for your exam. As you are studying just remember…there’s no rule that says you can only read the materials once!

Do you know what's on your certification exam content outline? It's the blueprint to passing the exam!

Do you know what's on your certification exam content outline? It's the blueprint to passing the exam!

So where do you turn if you don't want to study for your ACE certification exam alone?

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It's a bird...it's a plane...it's planes of motion!