Hey folks,
Ok, I want to become a personal trainer and turn some of this knowledge I’ve gained from t-mag and other sources into an income stream for myself. I’m willing to work at a crappy gym to get started, but I’m wondering if I really need to get certified or not to get a job. I have no work experience in the field. I’ve looked at a bunch of personal training certifications, and I’ve decided the NSCA CPT is the one I want, because it appears to be a serious thing, not just some bs test, you really have to know your stuff. But the test isn’t offered in this area until august or something, and I want to make money NOW! 
Should I do some bs certifcation in the meantime, just so I can start working? Or will I be able to find a job at new york sports club or some similar place without any certification, and then pick up the NSCA later on? Opinions? I guess what I worry about is that I’ll pay a bunch of money for a certification and then not be able to find a job because I have no experience. I paid 300 bucks for a bartenders license once, and it didn’t help me find a job because you need experience, so I don’t want to get burned again. Thanks guys…
Nick