NASM AFAA Principles of Group Fitness Instruction

I read the book cover to cover. There is a LOT of information; the anatomy chapters in the front take a while to read and study. Spend time on those, take lots of notes, make flash cards, memorize the charts, etc. Know the muscles. After you get through those chapters the rest is easier. Don't forget to use the appendices to study. I passed the test, but it was ridiculous. It was poorly written and had unclear/vague choices for many of the answers where you could make a good argument for at least 2 of the choices if not more. There were questions that were not in the book at all. It was super frustrating, but it is pass/fail so study, study, study and you'll do fine even if you don't get 100%. Take the practice tests and quizzes through the AFAA certification course, but the actual test doesn't use the same questions for the most part, or necessarily emphasize the same topics in the same proportions, and where they do use the same questions they don't use the same answer sets. Know the names of the exercises like the back of your hand!! Many questions are based on knowing what certain exercises are, how to correct form, etc. Don't blow off the sections of the book on professional behavior either. Good luck!

I have the online textbook. I have earned two masters degrees completely online, with all ebooks, and for some reason I just couldn’t wrap my head around the material in the online textbook for this certification training. I bought this textbook and I feel like my young self again, studying for my exam like I’m in college. But seeing the information all laid out on the pages just does something for the brain.

Wanted a hard copy for studies and future reference. So glad I could find it used, at 1/3 of the new price.

This book contains a LOT of great information, and you don’t really know what will be on the test. DO know the charts (progressions/regressions; agonist/antagonist/synergist, etc.), the exercises, don’t take any of the information for granted. The test isn’t easy but you can pass it! Use the online flash cards from Quizlet and Flashcard Monster- it really helps! Use this book wisely and you will pass the test.

I only received a digital copy with my subscription. Love having a hard copy.

Came in great condion