WELCOME TO AAAI/ISMA

AAAI/ISMA is the International Gold Standard in Fitness Certification & Education. We have been Certifying & Educating Fitness Instructors for over 40 Years.

Whether you’re new to the fitness industry or looking to advance your career, we have the right training and certification programs to take you to the next level. We understand fitness professionals and the demand for personalized training required by fitness facilities to ensure proper education in sports related exercise, nutrition, and medicine. Our world-class team of professional educators have decades of experience in all fields of fitness related activities.

If you are unable to attend one of our streaming workshops, but need to renew your certifications, we are providing a one-time emergency renewal. 

If you already have the required AAAI/ISMA continuing education credits (from attending our AAAI/ISMA certification workshops or conferences) renew online now.

FITNESS CERTIFICATION & Education

The American Aerobic Association International and International Sports Medicine Association’s certification system is based on a university model where you study the written material and then attend a streaming educational certification class. At the streaming certification workshop you will have a AAAI/ISMA faculty trainer who has a Master’s Degree, Ph.D. or MD as you would at a university. At the streaming certification workshop you can ask questions to clarify the material that you pre-studied. You are able to see PowerPoint presentations of the anatomy and physiology and you participate in a technique component where you learn the movement skills that apply to your certification choice.

AAAI/ISMA Fitness Certification

Why Choose AAAI/ISMA?

 Member Benefits:

  • Fitness Education & Certification from the AAAI/ISMA Faculty with a Master’s Degree, Ph.D. or M.D.
  • Live Fitness Certification Options to help you build a Fitness Career.
  • Insurance coverage available by CPH Insurance Company
  • Health Insurance coverage available from OneShare Health
  • Continuing Education Credits

But Best of All AAAI/ISMA Certification Costs are Affordable

"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

HELPING FITNESS INSTRUCTORS TEACH SAFE AND EFFECTIVE CLASSES OR TRAINING SESSIONS

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.

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