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Personal Trainers

Resources & Associations

For general health and fitness topics, and to learn about certification, contact
American Council on Exercise (ACE)
9444 Balboa Avenue, Suite 290
San Diego, CA, 92123-4901
Tel: (888) 825-3636
Tel 2: (858) 576-6500
Fax: (858) 576-6564
https://www.acefitness.org

For information on certification, contact
American Fitness Professionals and Associates (AFPA)
Tel: (800) 494-7782
Email: info@afpafitness.com
https://www.afpafitness.com

IDEA conducts surveys, provides continuing education, and publishes a number of books and magazines relevant to personal trainers. For information about the fitness industry in general, and personal training specifically, contact
IDEA Health & Fitness Association (IDEA)
9921 Carmel Mountain Road, #126
San Diego, CA, 92129-2813
Tel: (800) 999-4332
Tel 2: (858) 535-8979, ext. 7
https://www.ideafit.com

For information on certification, contact
National Federation of Professional Trainers (NFPT)
Summit Professional Education
P.O. Box 682067
Franklin, TN, 37068
Tel: (800) 729-6378
Email: info@nfpt.com
https://www.nfpt.com