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Title: NESTA?
Post by: Zen on April 08, 2007, 11:16:33 AM
Have you guys heard of a certification organization named NESTA?
Every piece of info I get about them is just their website.

Anything you know would be appreciated.  Thanks
Title: Re: NESTA
Post by: qiniz on April 08, 2007, 11:29:14 AM
no
Title: Re: NESTA
Post by: Mr. Intenseone on April 08, 2007, 11:31:28 AM
Quote from: Zen on April 08, 2007, 11:16:33 AM
Have you guys heard of a certification organization named NESTA?
Every piece of info I get about them is just their website.

Anything you know would be appreciated.  Thanks

It was started by this guy along time ago........

http://www.thespencermethod.com/

It's a good cert, very reputable in the fitness world.
Title: Re: NESTA
Post by: triple_pickle on April 08, 2007, 05:04:55 PM
"adventures in big bear, california," wtf  ???
Title: Re: NESTA
Post by: SWOLETRAIN on April 08, 2007, 06:03:51 PM
its a weekend cert. Very easy, not much harder than apex. definatll no nasm
Title: Re: NESTA?
Post by: Zen on April 10, 2007, 09:22:15 PM
Thanks for the info. guys.

Anyone else? 
Title: Re: NESTA?
Post by: Brutal_1 on April 10, 2007, 09:24:20 PM

Are you looking into it for yourself??  And it depends for what?? You want to be a PT at a major gym, you  might have to go with something a little more reputable.


But if you need a cert just to have a cert, by all means.... ;D
Title: Re: NESTA?
Post by: Zen on April 10, 2007, 10:01:15 PM
Thanks a lot for the reply.

Yes, I'm looking into it myself.....sort of.   I am a gym owner and have just started to hire a few personal trainers.   I am new in this industry and don't have much info about certification commissions except for the well-known ones.

Last week a guy e-mailed me and he said that he was "NESTA-certified."   We also talked on the phone.  He said he majored in sports medicine in college and he seems like a nice guy, knowing what customer care is all about.   

However, I just don't want to risk my business by hiring guys who have trash certifications. 

On this forum I am just trying to get opinions from a third party.   A reality check, so to speak.   
Title: Re: NESTA?
Post by: Brutal_1 on April 10, 2007, 10:44:46 PM

Most gyms accept a BS in sports medicine, in place of a cert.  But I wonder if he did major in that field why he went with NESTA?  Unless he already had the cert?

In any case, someone with the degree is most likely going to know more than someone with ONLY a cert.  Not always, but a safe bet. ;)
Title: Re: NESTA?
Post by: Zen on April 12, 2007, 12:51:51 AM
What you are saying sounds reasonable.  Why bother to get certified if you have a degree in sports medicine?     I hope that he is being honest with me about his degree.  I'm sure that talking with him in person would clarify a few things, but just thought that you guys knew anything about this certification.

Does anyone else know anything about NESTA?

Thanks in advance. 

Title: Re: NESTA?
Post by: Devon97 on April 12, 2007, 05:57:00 AM
Quote from: Zen on April 12, 2007, 12:51:51 AM
What you are saying sounds reasonable.  Why bother to get certified if you have a degree in sports medicine?     I hope that he is being honest with me about his degree.  I'm sure that talking with him in person would clarify a few things, but just thought that you guys knew anything about this certification.

Does anyone else know anything about NESTA?

Thanks in advance. 



Ummmm honestly, if you have a undergrad in sports med you are on your way to med-school.
Title: Re: NESTA?
Post by: phyxsius on April 12, 2007, 06:44:23 AM
Damn.. I thought so way wrong.. I was thinking of Italian soccer defender, Alessandro Nesta
Title: Re: NESTA?
Post by: Yorkie T on April 12, 2007, 07:05:26 AM
Nesta is Bob Marley's middle name.
Title: Re: NESTA?
Post by: slaveboy1980 on April 12, 2007, 07:21:11 AM
Quote from: Yorkie T on April 12, 2007, 07:05:26 AM
Nesta is Bob Marley's middle name.

nesta cholok
Title: Re: NESTA?
Post by: Option D on April 12, 2007, 07:22:14 AM
Im certified by nesta...got it in 02...
Title: Re: NESTA?
Post by: slaveboy1980 on April 12, 2007, 07:25:27 AM
nesta plays for milan
Title: Re: NESTA?
Post by: Bluto on April 12, 2007, 07:30:17 AM
nesta is a very good player

good match yesterday for milan

Title: Re: NESTA?
Post by: Option D on April 12, 2007, 07:31:37 AM
Quote from: Devon97 on April 12, 2007, 05:57:00 AM
Ummmm honestly, if you have a undergrad in sports med you are on your way to med-school.

I got my cert from nesta bfore i graduated with my degree in bio.
Title: Re: NESTA?
Post by: a-train on April 12, 2007, 07:33:47 AM
3 Assignments.

1-essay, graded pass/fail
2-design of conditioning program
3-written exam, 85% to pass
Title: Re: NESTA?
Post by: Zen on April 12, 2007, 09:02:29 AM
a mal(or anyone who can answer my question),

Thanks for the reply.

How do you think it compares with other certifications such as NSCA, NASM, etc. in terms of difficulty and target markets? 
Title: Re: NESTA?
Post by: Option D on April 12, 2007, 09:05:16 AM
Quote from: Zen on April 12, 2007, 09:02:29 AM
a mal(or anyone who can answer my question),

Thanks for the reply.

How do you think it compares with other certifications such as NSCA, NASM, etc. in terms of difficulty and target markets? 

well its like i think the "course" is overkill.
Quote from: a-train on April 12, 2007, 07:33:47 AM
3 Assignments.

1-essay, graded pass/fail
2-design of conditioning program
3-written exam, 85% to pass

Also you had to go interview personal trainers...i didnt think all of that was needed...and i cant compare to other programs because i havent done any of them . but nesta is cool..its pretty easy. basic
Title: Re: NESTA?
Post by: Zen on April 13, 2007, 11:16:04 PM
Thanks, guys.  That is some info.  I appreciate it.

I would like to hear from other guys who know something about this certi.,too.