We’ve talked here before about test anxiety and how to deal with it. But those candidates who are re-testing because they were unsuccessful on their first exam often experience a different kind of anxiety as well – re-test anxiety.

Nearly everyone experiences some form of test anxiety. For some people it pushes them to study harder. For others test anxiety is debilitating, especially when it affects exam performance. So how do you deal with it?

You’ve read your manuals…you’ve reviewed your flashcards…you’ve even memorized a whole bunch of muscles…but can you talk about what you know?

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.

Almost all candidates want to test their knowledge ahead of time. They want to see how they are doing, how much they comprehend, and find out what isn’t sticking in their brain. This is where sample questions come in handy. Now, not the typical raise your hand in class questions, but the more formal pre-tests, end of chapter questions, etc.

The Exam Prep Blog has been up and active for a year and a half so far. That’s about 70 entries – a whole bunch for candidates to go through, especially the first time you encounter the blog (hint, you aren’t supposed to read it all at once, some posts aren’t relevant until later in your studies).

So have you looked at your Group Fitness Instructor Exam Content Outline lately? You know, that Exam Content Outline that helps you figure out what is on the test? Well, there are a few changes that have taken place you might want to know about.

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I hear this question from exam candidates frequently and the short answer is…I can’t give you an exact percent. But I can give you some details about how the certification exam is scored.

So why the range of 3 – 6 months? And where do you fit in that? It depends on what you bring to the study table.

It happens. You’ve been studying and preparing for your ACE certification exam. You’ve set the date and maybe even gotten directions to the location (hint, they’re on your admission ticket). But then…something changes.

I heard you need experience to pass the ACE exam - but I've never worked in a gym before!

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