AAAI/ISMA is a full spectrum certification association Certifications taught by professionals with a M.S., Ph.D. or M.D. Programs developed by Exercise Physiologists and Physicians Testing both theoretical and practical Movement Technique, Exercise Science and Sports Medicine Local programming and International Conferences Continuing Education College Join the world's largest fitness family and become an AAAI/ISMA certified fitness professional

ACE - American Council on Exercise. The American Council on Exercise® (ACE) is committed to promoting active, healthy lifestyles and their positive effects on the mind, body and spirit.

ACSM - American College of Sports Medicine - The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) is an association of people and professions sharing the commitment to explore the use of medicine and exercise to make life healthier for all Americans. ACSM is an organization founded in 1954 and committed to the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of sports-related injuries and to the promotion of physical activity.

AEA - Aquatic Exercise Association - Your Global Resource in Aquatic Fitness... Industry Certifications recognized in over 30 countries, Education / Networking Conferences, weekend specialty events, continuing education opportunities, industry's leading Aquatic Membership Organization.

AFAA - Aerobics and Fitness Association of America. Your personal health and fitness partner. We link consumers, corporate employees, and allied professionals throughout the world with a revolutionary group of dynamic services.

AFPA - American Fitness Professionals & Associates. AFPA's goal is to provide excellence in education that is both practical and scientifically up-to-date for today's health & fitness professionals, & enthusiasts.

Academy of Fitness Professionals - Academy of Fitness Aerobics Certification The ultimate training of YOUR future career! A seminar 65-70 hour of hands on practical training and academics. The best staff with over 30 years of experience where emphasis on nutrition, professional fitness health evaluations and safety skill instructions are taught. The only course which requires individual performance testing and will guarantee certification World Wide.

Aerobics Academy - This is a rough HTML copy (without proofing) of our last Aerobics Academy Manual. Currently a newer revised version is in progress. I have noticed that after the industry became somewhat monopolized, that it became stagnated and any of the modern advancements of the Academy, particularly in the areas of Integrated Style and low-back care, have been forgotten. Here is an opportunity for the public and instructors to "remember" what the Aerobics Academy represented and to use it's content as a source of improvement in their aerobic experience.

Academy of Fitness Professionals - Academy of Fitness Aerobics Certification The ultimate training of YOUR future career! A seminar 65-70 hour of hands on practical training and academics. The best staff with over 30 years of experience where emphasis on nutrition, professional fitness health evaluations and safety skill instructions are taught. The only course which requires individual performance testing and will guarantee certification World Wide.

Accredited Trainers Alliance - Accredited Trainers Alliance offers the Fitness Professional and Club Management: A "trade school" for the fitness professional The highest quality standardized instruction Certification exam preparation materials and programs consistent with the highest industry standards Continuing education, correspondence courses, books, videos, CD-ROM products.

Aerobic Training Institute - Click here for the Aerobic Training Institute located in Old Greenwich, Connecticut, A.T.I. services the fitness industry mainly in Fairfield County of Connecticut and Westchester County of New York. Founded in 1990, Aerobic Training Institute (A.T.I.) offers thorough training and certification courses for the "never before" and novice instructor. We fully prepare you to become a group fitness instructor. A.T.I. FITNUTS secondary instructor certification, continuing education workshops, seminars and private training keep current instructors fine tuned, motivated and on top of the latest industry developments.

American Fitness Institute - The American Fitness Institute was created to bring future and current fitness professionals quality educational programs. We have created Certification programs that give you both the theoretical knowledge that you need, and the practical knowledge to teach quality fitness programs.

American Muscle & Fitness Personal Trainer - The American Muscle & Fitness Personal Training Institute has one of the most widely respected and valuable online trainer certification programs available. It's becoming the certification of choice among trainers and the gold standard of online certification programs.

Aquatic Alliance International - The sincere intent of the Aquatic Alliance International is to promote the growth and development of aquatic fitness, fun, recreation, rehabilitation and competition for people of all ages throughout the world.

American Fitness Institute - Certification Types - Group Fitness Personal Fitness Trainer, Mat Pilates for Group Fitness, Yoga for Group Fitness, Aerobic Kickboxing, and Nutrition Consultant.

Aquatic Fitness Professionals Association - International - A non-profit organization dedicated to helping create high quality fitness instructors in a cooperative, understanding and mutually beneficially environment.

ATI F.i.t.n.u.t.s - ATI provides thorough instructor training and certification for individuals looking to enter the group fitness industry. Coursework consists of practical skills and theoretical knowledge.

Biofitness.com - The BioFitness Institute "Workout Planning Specialist" school, is an open screen classroom, where you learn at your own pace.

Body Training Systems - Certification for Body Pump, Body Attack, RPM, Body Step, and Body Flow.

Canadian Aquafitness Leaders Alliance - The Canadian Aquafitness Leaders Alliance Inc. (CALA), is dedicated to providing a high quality training, certification and communication network for aquafitness leaders and aquatic rehabilitation specialists.

Canadian Association of Fitness Professionals - Can-Fit-Pro provides extensive resources to enhance the success of all certification candidates. To guide the exam preparation process, Can-Fit-Pro offers a Certification Course, Certification Manual, Study Guide and excellent professional development articles in Can-Fit-Pro Magazine.

Cardio Athletic Kickboxing - For the Certification, participants will be required to demonstrate and describe (written and practical) the proper form and alignment for each of the kicks, punches, and footwork. They will also be asked to identify movements that can contribute to knee, lower back, or other Cardio Kickboxing related injuries and be able to show alternatives or corrections to those movements. Written and practical exams are not required in the workshop. CEUs and CECs will be available.

C.H.E.K. Institute  - The C.H.E.K Institute is the foremost organization committed to excellence in education and innovation in the fields of corrective exercise and high-performance conditioning.

Cooper Institute - The Cooper Institute is dedicated to advancing the understanding of the relationship between living habits and health and to providing leadership in implementing these concepts to enhance the physical and emotional well-being of individuals.

DCAC - DCAC, Inc. is a provider of professional fitness education programming. For the past nine years, we have produced annual conferences held in the immediate vicinity of Washington, DC in the United States of America.

Desert Southwest Fitness, Inc. The #1 provider of Of Distance Learning for the Health and Fitness Professionals.

East Coast Alliance - Enter this exciting multi-billion dollar rewarding industry. Help others achieve their goals by designing programs and motivating them to achieve a healthier lifestyle. Learn about the different certifying organizations and career opportunities that are available.

ENERGISE - Energise raise the awareness of good nutrition within an active lifestyle in many ways.

First Aid Web - Our unique self-guiding CPR course and First Aid course are a cost-effective, time-saving alternative for those individuals who wish to learn the fundamentals of Basic Life Support but whose schedules may not permit lengthy lectures and expensive instructors.

Fitness Instructor Training - FiTOUR® brings America's top fitness and aerobics presenters and workshops to clubs in your area. Earn CEC's at all of our workshops and correspondence courses. Join the FiTOUR® Advantage and SAVE on over 500 workshops nationwide!

FitLaunch - FIT Launch is a premier fitness certification and continuing education provider based in the Puget Sound area of Washington State. We take pride in offering the very best in instructor training opportunities, aerobic & trainer information, quality exercise products, and general health & wellness information.

Fitness Resource Associates - Fitness Resource Associates provides quality educational programs that prepare for careers in the health and fitness professions. In addition, FRA offers a variety of health promotion related services to corporations, colleges and fitness facilities. With a minimum enrollment, all FRA programs are available worldwide!

FitStuff - Brochures and videos to help you become an aerobics instructors.

FiTour College of Exercise Professionals - FiTOUR® brings Nationally Recognized Certifications and CEC Workshops to Fitness Professionals across the globe.

IDEA - As the world's leading membership organization for health and fitness professionals, IDEA brings you a virtual on-line library of late-breaking news, information and research. Whether you are currently a fitness professional, thinking about becoming one or an avid exerciser, we are sure you will enjoy your journey here.

International Fitness Association - IFA is committed to providing fitness information to both Fitness Professionals and Fitness enthusiasts alike. Be committed ... Get Certified here online as an Aerobics & Fitness Instructor.

International Fitness Professionals Association - IFPA, is dedicated to providing the most practical and scientifically based fitness education and fitness certifications for the fitness professional and the general public.

Interactive Fitness Trainers of America - IFTA certifications and the very best in continuing education for IFTA, ACE, AFAA, NASM, and AEA.

ISCA International Sports Conditioning Association - The world's largest certifying organization for sport-specific fitness programs. 

ISSA International Sports Sciences Association - Our certifications are recognized world wide, after all, we were the first organization to offer personal training certification and create specialized courses for fitness professionals.

NAFC National Association for Fitness Certification - Introducing the most comprehensive correspondence course certification offered. The NAFC Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor certifications have been designed to give you the SAME information as if you attended a live workshop, with the convenience of studying at your own pace, taking the written exams when you are fully ready at a date and time of your choosing!

NAPMA National Association of Professional Martial Artists - The World's Largest Professional Martial Arts Association.

NASM National Academy of Sports Medicine - As one of IHRSA¹s top-five recognized Certification organizations, only NASM offers the most current scientific information available as well as all the tools you need to put it to work right away.

National Federation of Professional Trainers - Welcome to NFPT! Before you navigate our website I would like to share a few thoughts. NFPT specializes in fundamental personal trainer certification ONLY, and we are the BEST at what we do!

National Strength and Conditioning Association - Offering strength and conditioning and personal training professionals the challenge of earning nationally accredited credentials.

Natural Fitness Trainers - Our Natural Training Principles & Methods are approved by the NFTA Health & Fitness Advisory Board, comprised of experienced & degreed professionals representing the fields of Exercise Science, General Medicine, Chiropractic, Health Club Management, Naturopathy, Nutrition, Fitness Management, etc.

NCSF - National Council of Strength and Fitness - Personal Trainer Certification - Focuses on education and instructing persons interested in becoming fitness professionals.

NETA - National Dance Exercise Instructor's Training Association - Since its founding in 1977, NETA has certified over 90,000 fitness professionals, and has become recognized as a leader in the fitness industry. NDEITA offers certification workshops for Aerobic Instructors and Personal Trainers as well as continuing education workshops.

Paul Chek Seminars - Leaders in exercise education.

Physical Mind Institute - The Institute has a worldwide membership of teaching professionals. Try it in your own home or contact us for referral to a studio near you. The Institute offers a Teacher Training and Certification Program in the Exercises and Equipment of Joseph H. Pilates which is flexible, self-pacing and affordable.

Pilates Center - The Pilates Center was established in 1990 in Boulder, Colorado by sisters, Amy Taylor Alpers and Rachel Taylor Segel. Deeply anchored in Pilates history, both were certified by Romana Kryzanowska, heir to the classical tradition of Joseph Pilates. The Pilates Center is also an internationally renowned Teacher Training Certification school offering the most rigorous and comprehensive program available. Graduates of our program teach all over the world.

Pilates Studio Certification -Every day we receive calls from people considering a career as a certified teacher in The Pilates® Method of Body Conditioning. Many callers have the impression that only dancers or the superfit would make good teachers.

Sara's City Workout - Sara's City Workout, producer of the MANIA series of fitness and personal trainer conventions, is one of the largest continuing education providers in the country, but our desire to make you feel like an individual is what sets us apart. You are our number one priority!

Senior Fitness Association - The experts in older adult fitness programming. SFA provides training, certification and member support for fitness professionals who serve older adults.

Stott Pilates International Certification Center - The Stott International Certification Center is located in Toronto, Canada. Stott has been in business for more than a decade and is known internationally for our uniquely contemporary, comprehensive and integrated approach to the teachings of Joseph H. Pilates.

Taylor'd Fitness - Christi Taylor has been training and guiding the careers of aerobic instructors since 1986. As an IDEA World Fitness Presenter, Christi was nominated IDEA Aerobic Instructor of the Year and is an ACE & AFAA Continuing Education Provider of beginner and advanced aerobic instructor training skills. She has spent her career training, consulting and coordinating some of Washington DC's finest fitness facilities and fitness professionals. Christi is also a popular video choreographer and fitness consultant in the Washington DC area, recently choreographing Denise Austin's 1998 video's, and is featured in several of her own popular exercise video's.

Turbo Kick - Kickboxing Certification - Not only do you become certified, to teach kickboxing, but you also receive music, a choreography video, choreography notes, continuing education credits, and detailed instruction on form and technique.

USCAF - United States Competitive Aerobics Federation - "They're the future of Sportaerobics". That was the comment heard most often during the ANAC's first ever USA Youth Sportaerobics Championship for kids and teens ages 7-17.

WaterART - The WaterART(TM) Fitness Training Program sponsored by SPEEDO is the integration of Exercise Design with the properties of water so as to EMPOWER our clientele in the individualization of their workout sessions.

WITS - World Instructor Training Schools. W.I.T.S., a national certifying body since 1995, has 74 permanent regional schools. The aerobic instructor, personal trainer, and aqua instructor courses are designed for 9 days of study, over a four week period, to enable students the opportunity to master the basics in both core knowledge and practical skill competency. Fitness enthusiasts from novice to well-read will learn the essentials to becoming a functional, employable, and confident leader. Worldwide licensing of schools is available to qualified organizations.

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AFAA - Aerobics and Fitness Association of America - Mat Science

All American Pilates - Mat, equipment, and circuit certifications.

Alternativefitness - Pilates & Yoga training.

American Senior Fitness Association - SFA - Provides training, certification, professional resources, and member support for fitness professionals who serve older adults.

Atafitness - Accredited Trainers Alliance.

Balanced body - Pilates based group exercise.

Ballecore - A new development in fitness and exercise. A classic formula for strength, poise and flexibility. Integrates Pilates, Ballet, and Hatha Yoga.

Balletone - Balletone, The Dancer¹s Workout for everyBODY is quickly becoming one of the hottest fitness trends in the nation! This energizing non-impact workout is a unique blend of strength and flexibility training, which combines classical ballet exercises with modern fitness concepts.

Body-basics - NAFC training.

Body Training Systems - Body Pump, Body Attack, RPM, Body Step, and Body Flow.

Breast Cancer Survivors - Cancer Exercise Specialist Certification

Canadian Fitness - CFES is a British Columbia-based educational resource publishing house and fitness leadership company.

Desert Southwest Fitness - Online and home study CEC's.

ECA World Fitness - Personal Training edfit Fitness Industry Education.

Exercise ETC. - One of the country's largest providers of Fitness Education, Training and Certification Programs.

fitlaunch.com - Fitness certificaton and CEC Provider.

fitnessbydefinition - Bring the best education to your Club.

Frausa - Fitness Resource Associates - Educational Resources for Health and Fitness. Glenn Studios Pilates based certification 1-877-528-3335.

Goodbodys - Pilates.

GirlForce - GirlForce is a Health risk prevention workshop for adolescent and preadolescent girls.

Health Kick Fitness - Kickboxing fitness instruction & certification.

Healthy Moms Fitness - Prenatal & Postpartum. We are also recognized as an industry leader in providing , training and certification for the health and fitness professionals who care for women during this special time.

Homekickboxing - Cardio Athletic Kickboxing.

Hydrofit - Aquatic fitness resource and education.

Iqsport - Qruzing(tm) Indoor Cycling Program.

Lifestyle Management Associates, Inc. - An association dedicated to achieving the National goals for health and wellness.

Moves International Fitness - Correspondence courses, books and videos.

NAFTA - National Aerobics & Fitness Trainers Association.

NIA - Mind-body-spirit movement & education.

NYC Ballet - Instructor Training program for ballet based workout.

Pilatescoach.com - Pilates workshops & education

Pilates Method Alliance - Non-profit organization.

Pilate Studio - Certification programs.

PFIT - Professional Fitness Instructor Training.

Reebok Core Training - Core board, core training.

Reformationstudio - Pilates Instructor Training 

Resist-A-Ball - Stability Ball Training.

RTS123 - Resistance Training Specialist.

Sara's City Workout - Sara's City Workout is one of the largest continuing education providers in the country.

Spinning - Mad Dogg Athletics.

Stott Energy - Stott Pilates Instructor Training.

Taylor'd Fitness - Christi Taylor's workshops and masterclasses.

The Method Pilates - Worldwide Pilates Certification.

The Pilates Coach - The Pilates Coach is dedicated to providing continuing education to individuals and organizations worldwide.

USWFA - US Water Fitness Association

Yogafit - Bringing yoga to the fitness industry.

DISCLAIMER: This site contains links to other Internet sites. These links are not endorsements of any products or services in such sites, and no information in such site has been endorsed or approved by this site.

Please drop me a note by if you have any Certification Companies that you would like to see here. Thank you!