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National Federation of Professional Trainers
Providing trainer certification for over 16 years. Directory, free software, NFPT magazine, forums.
http://www.nfpt.com/
American Council on Exercise (ACE)
Non-profit organization, sets certification and education standards for personal trainers and group fitness instructors.
http://www.acefitness.org/
National Fitness Therapy Association
A non-profit accrediting association for fitness professionals and fitness facilities. (Winter Park, CO)
http://www.nfta.org/
IDEA
Supports the world's leading health and fitness professionals with credible information, education, career development and leadership.
http://www.ideafit.com
International Fitness Association
Certification for kickboxing aerobics instructor and fitness trainer. Free Fitness Manual.
http://www.ifafitness.com/
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.o...
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
National Council on Strength and Fitness
Personal training certification and continuing education for the fitness professional.
http://www.ncsf.org
AFAA: Aerobics and Fitness Association of America
Job listings, certification workshops, continuing education, forums.
http://www.afaa.com/
International Fitness Professionals Association
For personal trainers, aerobics instructors, fitness center staff. Tampa, FL.
http://www.ifpa-fitness.com
National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)
Supports and disseminates research based knowledge to improve athletic performance and fitness.
http://www.nsca-lift.org/
Fitness Institute Australia
Providing industry standard certificate courses for instructors and personal trainers.
http://www.fia.com.au
National Gym Association, Inc.
Personal fitness certification course and natural bodybuilding and fitness shows for men and women including professional and amateur athletes.
http://www.nationalgym.com/
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 sports.
http://www.physicalfitness.org/
WorldStar Fitness, LLC.
Confers titles for women of different age groups. Includes judging criteria and application form.
http://www.mrsfitness.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?pa...
Natural Fitness Trainers Association
Certification for natural fitness trainer. Natural training methods are approved by the NFTA advisory board.
http://www.naturalfitnesstrainers.com/
National Strength Professionals Association
NSPA has certified over 4,500 professional fitness instructors and personal trainers.
http://www.nspainc.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/
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
Moms In Motion
Programs provide fitness training for women and raise money for local charities.
http://www.momsinmotion.com
The National Center on Physical Activity and Disability
Information center concerned with physical activity and disability. Find descriptions of research projects, programs, newsletter, articles, and photos.
http://www.ncpad.org/
National Academy of Sports Medicine
Addressing fitness, sports performance, and sports medicine. Live, online, and home-study courses.
http://www.nasm.org
International Yoga Federation
Lists the national and continental yoga organizations.
http://fiy.yoganet.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
Aquatic & Fitness Professional Association International
Aqua aerobics personal trainer certifications, water workshops, continuing education, senior fitness.
http://www.aquacert.org
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