ACSM's Resources for the Personal Trainer

Short version:I originally took this exam using the old previous edition.... of course I failed. So, I decided to pay the money and ordered this newer edition. It arrived in excellent condition and was easy to read. I put in hours every day to study from the beginning to the end of the book. I passed with flying colors!Extended version:I would say, the only way it was possible for me to pass this exam was because this book has a scratch off area where it gives you an access code to “thePoint” website. I made an account and bought the 3 month access for the study resources. I ONLY took quizzes and read this book...nothing else. I did not “join a class” like it mentioned. I simply just did quiz after quiz until I reached the highest level. There are 4 domains that you should strive to master.Overtime I really enjoyed reading and quizzing. I liked the challenge. I appreciate that there are reference pages and explanations for each question on the website. The book and this website complimented each other perfectly. Hope this helps.

I'm a Registered Dietitian and have been working in the field for almost 20 years. Personally, I feel having a conversation about nutrition is incomplete without discussing physical activity. So I began investigating CPT courses and I thought ACSM was a good fit for me. I rented ACSM's Resources for the Personal Trainer from Amazon and after about a week of devoted reading and note-taking here's what I've concluded: the information is challenging and science-based, but I don't think the book effectively explains HOW to train clients. So I'm returning ACSM book and have already signed up with NASM (their OPT training model is excellent). Ultimately, the ACSM program appears to be geared toward someone who has a strong background in kinesiology or sports medicine or is already working as a trainer in some capacity. For those who want to learn a practical, evidence-based model of HOW to train clients, check out NASM.

ACSM sets the standard that a lot of the other certifications go by. This manual is filled with tons of scientifically backed data and exercise modalities. The new preparticipation screening protocol is a game changer for us personal trainers. It allows more people to start exercising with fewer obstacles and paperwork during the screening / assessment process. I used this manual along with  ACSM Certified Personal Trainer Exam Prep: 2020 Edition Study Guide  and  ACSM's Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription  to prepare for my CPT exam and passed first attempt! I highly recommend both books to supplement the info from the manual.

I understand it's a text, but man, they could've at least tried to make it sound more interesting. However, this is the Gold standard of any personal training text and it shows. I learned more reading this book than I did with any other college or personal training course and I often use it as a reference for my fitness blog.Highly recommended work from a highly recommended personal training organization.

The book is said to come with a access code for additional practice and videos through thepoint.com. I have not found the pass code on the electronic version of the book. It's supposed to be on the inside cover of a new book. I will update my review if I find the access code.

Very disappointing! I think this book was written for school counselors or something. I understand that there is more to being a personal trainer than just knowing about training. But it should still be MOSTLY about training. This book goes in great details about rapport, self-efficacy, theory of behavioral change, empathy... Meanwhile, the actual training recommendations are very rudimentary. I am attaching their instructions of the squat to give you an idea what I am talking about

Dont care enough to buy a new one that is used for studying only. Package came in neat, minor pencil marks and work from previous student but nothing of bother!

This book is an excellent manual for updating and preparing my tests for certification as a personal trainer.It was just what he needed to complete this process. the quality and material of all its components is very good. I can recommend it without any problem.This fifth edition is very complete and updated.

Authorized book for preparation of ACSM exam. Book quality is good.

Quick delivery. Amazing resources for folks preparing for ACSM CPT

The book I Received is not A original copy but second hand scanned copy of original book .! !

Contains lots of medical terminology but very less examples & pictures for anatomy e.g. types of joints & their movement

Excellent book.