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- 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.
- 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.
- Association of Women's Fitness
http://www.association-of-womens-fitness.org - Resource site on women's fitness and health, with a special focus on preventing home gym training injuries.
- 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.
- 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.
- IDEA
http://www.ideafit.com - Supports the world's leading health and fitness professionals with credible information, education, career development and leadership.
- National Center on Physical Activity and Disability
http://www.ncpad.org/ - NCPAD encourages persons with disabilities to participate in regular physical activity to promote healthy lifestyles and prevent secondary conditions.
- International Yoga Federation
http://fiy.yoganet.org - Lists the national and continental yoga organizations.
- American Society of Exercise Physiologists
http://www.asep.org - Certification (EPC), undergraduate academic accreditation, electronic research (JEPonline) and publications (PEPonline), licensure through state affiliates.
- Moms In Motion
http://www.momsinmotion.com - Programs provide fitness training for women and raise money for local charities.
- WorldStar Fitness, LLC.
http://www.mrsfitness.com/ - Confers titles for women of different age groups. Includes judging criteria and application form.
- AFAA: Aerobics and Fitness Association of America
http://www.afaa.com/ - Job listings, certification workshops, continuing education, forums.
- National Gym Association, Inc.
http://www.nationalgym.com/ - A nonprofit organization maintaining industry standards, with details of contests, and career information.
- American Council on Exercise (ACE)
http://www.acefitness.org/ - Non-profit organization, sets certification and education standards for personal trainers and group fitness instructors.
- Fitness Institute Australia
http://www.fia.com.au - Providing industry standard certificate courses for instructors and personal trainers.
- 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.
- National Academy of Sports Medicine
http://www.nasm.org - Addressing fitness, sports performance, and sports medicine. Live, online, and home-study courses.
- 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 Strength Professionals Association
http://www.nspainc.com - NSPA has certified over 4,500 professional fitness instructors and personal trainers.
- Natural Fitness Trainers Association
http://www.naturalfitnesstrainers.com/ - Certification for natural fitness trainer. Natural training methods are approved by the NFTA advisory board.
- Aquatic & Fitness Professional Association International
http://www.aquacert.org - Aqua aerobics personal trainer certifications, water workshops, continuing education, senior fitness.
- National Strength and Conditioning Association
http://www.nsca-lift.org/ - Non-profit association dedicated to facilitating the exchange of ideas in strength development as it relates to the improvement of athletic performance and fitness.
- IHRSA
http://cms.ihrsa.org/IHRSA/viewPage.cfm?pageId=2 - International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association: Organization that promotes fitness through education and sport club membership.
- Native American Fitness Council
http://www.nativeamericanfitnesscouncil.com - Fitness training and certification programs.
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