» American College of Sports Medicine
Promotes fitness, health and quality of life through research, education and practical applications of sports medicine.
http://www.acsm.org
» American Council on Exercise (ACE)
Non-profit organization, sets certification and education standards for personal trainers and group fitness instructors.
http://www.acefitness.org/
» American Society of Exercise Physiologists
Certification (EPC), undergraduate academic accreditation, electronic research (JEPonline) and publications (PEPonline), licensure through state affiliates.
http://www.asep.org
» Association of Women's Fitness
Resource site on women's fitness and health, with a special focus on preventing home gym training injuries.
http://www.association-of-womens-fitness.org
» Fitness Institute Australia
Providing industry standard certificate courses for instructors and personal trainers.
http://www.fia.com.au
» IDEA
Supports the world's leading health and fitness professionals with credible information, education, career development and leadership.
http://www.ideafit.com
» IHRSA
International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association: Organization that promotes fitness through education and sport club membership.
http://cms.ihrsa.org/IHRSA/viewPage.cfm?pageId=2
» International Fitness Association
Certification for kickboxing aerobics instructor and fitness trainer. Free Fitness Manual.
http://www.ifafitness.com/
» Moms In Motion
Programs provide fitness training for women and raise money for local charities.
http://www.momsinmotion.com
» National Academy of Sports Medicine
Addressing fitness, sports performance, and sports medicine. Live, online, and home-study courses.
http://www.nasm.org
» National Association for Health and Fitness
A not-for-profit organization that exists to improve the quality of life of every individual in the United States through the promotion of physical fitness and healthy lifestyles and by fostering and supporting Councils for physical activity, health and s
http://www.physicalfitness.org/
» National Center on Physical Activity and Disability
NCPAD encourages persons with disabilities to participate in regular physical activity to promote healthy lifestyles and prevent secondary conditions.
http://www.ncpad.org/
» National Gym Association, Inc.
A nonprofit organization maintaining industry standards, with details of contests, and career information.
http://www.nationalgym.com/
» National Institute for Fitness and Sport
Non-profit organization committed to enhancing human health, physical fitness and athletic performance through research, education and service.
http://www.nifs.org
» National Strength and Conditioning Association
Non-profit association dedicated to facilitating the exchange of ideas in strength development as it relates to the improvement of athletic performance and fitness.
http://www.nsca-lift.org/
» Natural Fitness Trainers Association
Certification for natural fitness trainer. Natural training methods are approved by the NFTA advisory board.
http://www.naturalfitnesstrainers.com/
» The Fitness League
National network of locally based exercise classes, suitable for all ages and abilities, available in over 300 venues across the UK.
http://www.thefitnessleague.com/
» WorldStar Fitness, LLC.
Confers titles for women of different age groups. Includes judging criteria and application form.
http://www.mrsfitness.com/
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