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Professional organizations that encourage fitness though education and promotion.

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• AFAA: Aerobics and Fitness Association of America

  http://www.afaa.com/
  Job listings, certification workshops, continuing education, forums.

• American College of Sports Medicine

  http://www.acsm.org/
  Promotes fitness, health and quality of life through research, education and practical applications of sports medicine.

• American Council on Exercise (ACE)

  http://www.acefitness.org/
  Non-profit organization, sets certification and education standards for personal trainers and group fitness instructors.

• American Society of Exercise Physiologists

  http://www.asep.org/
  Certification (EPC), undergraduate academic accreditation, electronic research (JEPonline) and publications (PEPonline), licensure through state affiliates.

• Aquatic & Fitness Professional Association International

  http://www.aquacert.org/
  Aqua aerobics personal trainer certifications, water workshops, continuing education, senior fitness.

• Certified Professional Trainers Network

  http://www.cptn.com/
  Provides educational material for personal training professional development.

• Curves Europe

  http://www.curveseurope.com/
  Information on the Curves Method and Franchise Curves, a women's gym.

• Fitness Institute Australia

  http://www.fiafitnation.com.au/
  Providing industry standard certificate courses for instructors and personal trainers.

• Fitness STAR Network

  http://www.fitnessstarnetwork.com/
  Fitness models, photographers, agents, scouts, media, magazines, companies, trainers, and nutritionists.

• IDEA

  http://www.ideafit.com/
  Supports the world's leading health and fitness professionals with credible information, education, career development and leadership.

• IHRSA

  http://www.ihrsa.org/home
  International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association: Organization that promotes fitness through education and sport club membership.

• International Fitness Association

  http://www.ifafitness.com/
  Certification for kickboxing aerobics instructor and fitness trainer. Free Fitness Manual.

• International Fitness Professionals Association

  http://www.ifpa-fitness.com/
  For personal trainers, aerobics instructors, fitness center staff. Tampa, FL.

• Moms In Motion

  https://www.momsinmotion.com/
  Programs provide fitness training for women and raise money for local charities.

• National Academy of Sports Medicine

  http://www.nasm.org/
  Addressing fitness, sports performance, and sports medicine. Live, online, and home-study courses.

• National Association for Health and Fitness

  http://www.physicalfitness.org/
  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.

• National Center on Physical Activity and Disability

  http://www.nchpad.org/
  NCHPAD encourages persons with disabilities to participate in regular physical activity to promote healthy lifestyles and prevent secondary conditions.

• National Council for Exercise & Fitness (NCEF)

  http://www.ncefinfo.com/
  Provides comprehensive education and training for exercise and health fitness professional instructors in Ireland. Also, provides certificate, diploma and degree qualifications.

• National Council on Strength and Fitness

  http://www.ncsf.org/
  Personal training certification and continuing education for the fitness professional.

• National Federation of Professional Trainers

  http://www.nfpt.com/
  Providing trainer certification for over 16 years. Directory, free software, NFPT magazine, forums.

• National Gym Association, Inc.

  http://www.nationalgym.com/
  A nonprofit organization maintaining industry standards, with details of contests, and career information.

• National Institute for Fitness and Sport

  http://www.nifs.org/
  Non-profit organization committed to enhancing human health, physical fitness and athletic performance through research, education and service.

• National Sporting Goods Association

  https://nsga.org/
  Helps fitness retailers build more profit and advocate on their behalf on issues important to them.

• National Strength and Conditioning Association

  http://www.nsca.com/
  Non-profit association dedicated to facilitating the exchange of ideas in strength development as it relates to the improvement of athletic performance and fitness.

• National Strength Professionals Association

  http://www.nspainc.com/
  NSPA has certified over 4,500 professional fitness instructors and personal trainers.

• Native American Fitness Council

  http://www.nativeamericanfitnesscouncil.com/
  Fitness training and certification programs.

• Natural Fitness Trainers Association

  http://www.naturalfitnesstrainers.com/
  Certification for natural fitness trainer. Natural training methods are approved by the NFTA advisory board.

• President's Challenge

  https://www.presidentschallenge.org/
  Assists, informs, and inspires kids, teens, adults, and seniors on their journey to be active, eat well, and get fit.

• Take The Magic Step

  http://www.takethemagicstep.com/
  Organization that promotes healthy lifestyle changes through inspiration and education made one small step at a time.

• The Fitness League

  http://www.thefitnessleague.com/
  National network of locally based exercise classes, suitable for all ages and abilities, available in over 300 venues across the UK.

• Warrior Sciences

  http://www.warriorsciences.com/
  Offers articles on strength training, conditioning, personal protection, survival, and wisdom for living a more vibrant life.

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