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Tuesday, June 11, 2013

My Exam Day Is Here! What Do I Need to Do?

If your exam date is looming, you undoubtedly have a lot of questions, including what to bring, what to expect and how soon you will be able to learn your results. Here are the answers to all your questions so you can make sure your exam day goes smoothly and is as stress-free as possible.

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Friday, May 31, 2013

My exam is right around the corner and I’ve completed the study materials. What should I focus on?

You’re in the home stretch and want to maximize your study prep in the week or two before the exam. Here are some great study strategies that have proven effective in the period leading up to your exam.

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Friday, May 24, 2013

Math on the Exam: We’ve Got You Covered

If it’s been years since you did any math you may be worried about some of the exam questions requiring you to use formulas and determine a correct answer. The good news is that the amount of questions involving math on the exams is minimal. Plus, we’ve created two math-specific tools—the Helpful Formulas Sheet and the Fitness Math course—that, with a little practice, will have you breezing through those math questions in no time.

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Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Everything You Need to Know About Earning an ACE Advanced Certification

If you’ve decided to pursue one of ACE’s advanced certifications, it’s a good idea to take a moment and ensure that you meet all the eligibility requirements for that particular certification. Here are specific prerequisites for the ACE Health Coach and ACE Advanced Health & Fitness Specialist certifications, along with instructions on how to submit the necessary documentation before sitting for your exam.

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Wednesday, May 08, 2013

How to Better Understand the Role of a Fitness Professional (Even Before You Pass Your Exam)

Don’t wait until you’ve passed your ACE certification exam before getting some firsthand experience working as, or shadowing other, fitness professionals. Regardless of which certification you choose to pursue, these great tips will help you gain much-needed hands-on experience and understanding of the role of each fitness profession.

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Wednesday, May 01, 2013

CEC Opportunities You May Not Know About

You know you can earn CECs through live workshops, conferences and online courses, but that’s just the beginning. Here are several ways you may not have considered that will allow you to earn the CECs you need to renew your certification.

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Friday, April 26, 2013

7 Things You Should Know About Exam Registration

If you’ve recently purchased your Personal Trainer Study Bundle, there are a few important things to remember as you start preparing for your exam—7 things, to be exact. From expiration dates to CPR/AED certification, here’s what you need to know as you get closer to taking your exam.

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Friday, April 19, 2013

The Three Primary Energy Pathways Explained

Are you struggling to understand the primary energy pathways and how the body uses the energy formed from each system? Here’s a quick breakdown of the phosphagen, anaerobic and aerobic pathways that fuel the body through all types of activity.

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Thursday, April 11, 2013

I just became certified. What tools and other perks come with passing the exam?

As a newly ACE-certified Fitness Professional, you now have access to a wide range of benefits and resources that will be a huge help as you launch your career. Here is an overview of some of the great features that are exclusively yours now that you’ve passed your exam.

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Thursday, April 04, 2013

How Much Should My Clients Lift?

Resistance training offers so many health and fitness benefits, but it can be a challenge to know exactly how much each client should be lifting to achieve maximum benefits while also avoiding injury. Here is a great primer on how to determine a client’s 1 repetition maximum and use this information to help him or her achieve her fitness goals.

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