I chose the self study program from NASM and failed all 3 times. The testing sites were less than optimal and there were constant distractions. My mother found out about Fitness Mentors and I studied their program and paid for the option to do a classroom/gym weekend class. It was so much easier to retain and use my knowledge with this hands on class! Dean kept us involved and taught us so much that when I took the exam at the end of the class (having performed programs on fellow classmates) I felt much more prepared and passed! Thank you Eddie, Dean and Fitness Mentors!