AAAI/ISMA is the International Gold Standard in LIVE Fitness Certification & Education.

WE have been Certifying & Educating Fitness Instructors for over 40 Years.

 

Join the World’s Largest Fitness Family with over 180,000 members.

Member Benefits:

LIVE Fitness Education & Certification from the AAAI/ISMA Faculty with a Master’s Degree, Ph.D. or M.D.
30+ Live Certification Options to help you build a Fitness Career.
Insurance coverage available by CPH Insurance Company
Certification Verification and Office Support
Continuing Education
 
But Best of All AAAI/ISMA Certification Costs are Affordable

Year Founded: 1988

By: Nora Anderson M. S. (Exercise Physiologist)

Number of Certified Instructors: over 200,000

AAAI/ISMA’s goal is to help fitness instructors teach safe and effective classes or training sessions. AAAI/ISMA is currently one of the largest and most recognized fitness certification associations in the world, with over 180,000 members worldwide. However, size is not as important as the quality and high standards with which we hold our company and staff. We are very proud that all of our faculty trainers must have a Master’s Degree, Ph. D. or M. D. in order to teach our certification programs. Our certification system is modeled after a University educational system in which the students purchase study materials and then attend an inter-active educational workshop. There is a theoretical and practical component of each certification. AAAI/ISMA workshops run for one day for eight hours except Yoga which is two days. The program consists of a mix of workout and lecture and will have a written and practical exam at the end of the session.

"The certification workshop exceeded my expectations. The instructor was knowledgeable, kind, consistent & engaged!"
-Judith

"Great class. Great instructor, very knowledgeable and easy to understand."
-Brandie

"This was my first certification class. Very relaxing and stress free but also educational."
-William
"Very knowledgeable and easy to follow which ultimately helped me in getting prepared."
-Millicent
"The instructor was very energetic and demonstrated everything that was taught. 10/10."
-Frank
"I’m really impressed by my instructor's knowledge and ability to teach in an effective and easy to grasp manner. I’m already planning to take the next workshop."
-Stephanie

"Excellent instructor and content. Thank you for the virtual classes!"
- Lorraine

"Every workshop I have attended for AAAI/ISMA, whether it be in-person or virtual, has been a wonderful learning experience. I've been a member for almost 30 years!"
-Eileen

"Overall, I found the entire experience to be great. I look forward to taking more classes to enhance my knowledge."
-Mike

"The instructor was fantastic and really utilized the virtual platform well. I would take more of their workshops."
-Jacquelyn
"The instructor was very encouraging and helpful throughout the course."
-Michelle
"I would recommend the workshop to anyone who wants to get certified as a personal trainer."
-Kyle

"Great instructor as well as a great person. Will be using what I learn in this workshop for many years to come."
-Jaileen

"Excellent teacher and effective class. I was able to incorporate the moves into my practice immediately. Thank you!"
-Aaron

"Great course. Instructor was knowledgeable, personable, and kept us engaged the entire time. Would highly recommend!"
-Joan
"Instructor was knowledgeable in their field and created a comfortable virtual environment to explore and examine the content deeper."
-Lashauna
"Great speaker, very motivational and made the class fun and very interactive."
-Beverly
"Good workshop, great material, instructor seemed very knowledgeable with all aspects of the course."
-Dave

"Loved the virtual, as it was a bit more intimate and I think folks felt more comfortable discussing and asking about subjects."
-Bonnie