I am officially a NSCA Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist. Over the last few years I had studied here and there but never fully committed to taking the 4 hour test. The fact that the test could cover anything from the 24 chapter textbook and holds a daunting 38% pass rate made me hesitant and doubt my readiness. But over the last couple months I studied the most I’ve ever studied in my life and it turned into a passing test score. I am excited to apply my new knowledge and continue to grow my skills as a coach to help others navigate fitness. Thank you to everyone who has been a part of this journey —let’s keep moving forward. From NSCA: Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialists® (CSCS®) are professionals who apply scientific knowledge to train athletes for the primary goal of improving athletic performance. They conduct sport-specific testing sessions, design and implement safe and effective strength training and conditioning programs and provide guidance regarding ...