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Personal Training Websites of Interest

Personal Training Sites of Interest

American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
- ACSM is dedicated to advancing and integrating scientific research to provide educational and practical applications of exercise science and sports medicine.
American Council on Exercise (ACE)
- A nonprofit committed to enriching quality of life through safe and effective exercise and physical activity.... ACE protects ... against ineffective fitness products, programs and trends through its ongoing public education, outreach and research.
Athletic and Fitness Association of America (AFAA)
- AFAA delivers comprehensive cognitive and practical education for fitness professionals, grounded in industry research, using both traditional and innovative modalities. AFAA upholds Basic Exercise Standards and Guidelines for safe fitness practice.
Certified- The American Council on Exercise (ACE) fitness journal
Exercise Database and Library - American Council on Exercise
Fitness Tools and Calculators - American Council on Exercise
Fitness Trainers and Instructors Career Outlook - Occupational Outlook Handbook
IDEA Health and Fitness Association
- Membership organization for fitness professionals
National Federation of Professional Trainers
- "As a professional fitness organization, it is our intention to qualify personal fitness trainers through a legally defensible assessment of knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) that legitimizes and solidifies the Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) title and achievement."
National Strength and Conditioning Association
- worldwide authority on strength and conditioning, supports and disseminates research-based knowledge and its practical application to improve athletic performance and fitness
Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE)
- Formerly AAHPERD - the largest organization of professionals involved in physical education, physical activity, dance, school health and sport--all specialties related to achieving an active, healthy lifestyle.

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