Leading Group Fitness Certifications

• Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) - http://www.afaa.com/
• American Council on Exercise (ACE) - http://www.acefitness.org/

Popular Exercise Formats

• Pilates
• Yoga
• Kick Boxing
• Indoor Cycling (Spin)
• Water Fitness
• Dance-based Classes
• T’ai Chi
• Step-based

Leading Personal Training Certifications

• National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA-CPT) – In addition, NSCA offers a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification. http://www.nsca-lift.org/certification.shtml
• National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM-CPT) - http://www.nasm.org/Certification/home.aspx
• American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM Certified Personal Trainer) - http://www.acsm.org/certification/getcertified.htm

Other Certification Associations

• American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM Health Fitness Instructor) - http://www.acsm.org/certification/getcertified.htm
• National Association for Fitness Certfication (NAFC) - http://www.body-basics.com/
• National Exercise Trainers Association (NETA) - http://www.ndeita.com/
• American Aerobic Association International / International Sports Medicine Association (AAAI/ISMA) - http://www.aaai-ismafitness.com/

Group Exercise Resources

• http://www.turnstep.com/ Endless routines and step descriptions.
• http://www.collagevideo.com/ Get your videos
• http://www.powermusic.com/ Music for the routines.