AAAI Fitness Specialty Certifications

Specialty Certifications & Workshops

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Expand Your Expertise.
Define Your Niche.

Take your fitness career further with AAAI Fitness’s Specialty Certificates & Workshops. These focused programs allow you to deepen your knowledge and gain credibility in specific formats such as Mat Pilates, Yoga, Aqua Fitness, Indoor Cycling, and more.

Whether you’re looking to stand out in a competitive market or offer more variety to your clients, specialty certificates help you grow with confidence. Each course blends practical instruction with foundational science to prepare you for safe, effective, and engaging instruction in your chosen area.

The Certification Process

Our certification system is based on a university model

At Home Study

Begin with self-paced learning materials you can review anytime, anywhere.

Attend Live

Join us in person for hands-on instruction, expert guidance, and real-time support.

Movement Test

Show your practical skills and teaching ability through a live movement evaluation led by your course instructor.

Pass Test

Demonstrate your knowledge and skills by successfully completing the certification exam.

REMEMBER:

Order and review your at-home materials before attending the live workshop to ensure course completion.

Why Get Certified with AAAI Fitness?

For over 40 years, AAAI Fitness has been a trusted name in fitness education, known for creating science-based programs that evolve with the industry.

Our certifications are built and led by real instructors — professionals who know what it takes to thrive in the field because they’ve done it themselves.

Whether you’re stepping into fitness for the first time or advancing your expertise, an AAAI Fitness certification reflects your dedication to excellence, opens new career pathways, and equips you with the knowledge and confidence to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives through movement.

AAAI Fitness Specialty Certifications

In-Person Events

Phase II Mat Pilates Instructor Certification

Phase II Mat Pilates Instructor Certification

With Instructor Rebecca West Hensinger, BA

Sunday, February 15, 2026
12:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Woodstock Infusions, Woodstock, NY

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Zumba® Basic 1 Training

Zumba® Basic 1 Training

With Coco Qing Xie, Zumba® Education Specialist (ZES)

Saturday, February 21, 2026
10:45 am - 6:45 pm
Crunch Flatbush, Brooklyn, NY

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Kettlebell Basics Certification

Kettlebell Basics Certification

With Instructor Phil Ross M.S.

Sunday, February 22, 2026
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
$149.00
Greendale Family Branch YMCA, Worcester, MA

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Phase II Mat Pilates Instructor Certification

Phase II Mat Pilates Instructor Certification

With Instructor Rebecca West Hesinger, BA

Saturday, March 14, 2026
12:00 pm - 6:30 pm
$99.00 - $149.00
For the Love of Contrology Studio, Allentown, PA

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Sports Nutrition Consultant Certification

Sports Nutrition Consultant Certification

With Instructor Joe Cannon M.S.

Sunday, March 15, 2026
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Harford Community College, Bel Air, MD

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Aqua Fitness Instructor Certification

Aqua Fitness Instructor Certification

With Instructor Amanda Holtsclaw

Saturday, April 11, 2026
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
$99.00 - $149.00
Kingsport Aquatic Center, Kingsport, TN

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Indoor Cycling Instructor Certification

Indoor Cycling Instructor Certification

With Instructor Meridith Nuckolls M.S.

Saturday, April 11, 2026
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
$149.00
MSU Sanderson Center, MSU, MS

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Indoor Cycling Instructor Certification

Indoor Cycling Instructor Certification

With Instructor Amanda Holtsclaw

Sunday, April 26, 2026
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
$99.00 - $149.00
Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC

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Older Adult Fitness Trainer Certification

Older Adult Fitness Trainer Certification

With Instructor Joe Cannon M.S.

Sunday, July 19, 2026
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Harford Community College, Bel Air, MD

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Older Adult Fitness Trainer Certification

Older Adult Fitness Trainer Certification

With Instructor Joe Cannon M.S.

Saturday, July 25, 2026
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Community College of Baltimore – Essex Campus, Essex, MD

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Sports Nutrition Consultant Certification

Sports Nutrition Consultant Certification

With Instructor Joe Cannon M.S.

Sunday, August 16, 2026
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Harford Community College, Bel Air, MD

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Virtual Events

Kids & Teens Fitness Trainer Certification

Kids & Teens Fitness Trainer Certification

With Instructor Nani Hilbert M.S.

Sunday, February 15, 2026
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
$99.00 - $149.00

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Phase I Yoga Instructor Certification

Phase I Yoga Instructor Certification

With Instructor Ian Heim

Sunday, February 15, 2026
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
$99.00 - $149.00

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Fit Blast (VIIT)

Fit Blast (VIIT)

With Instructor Janis Saffell

Friday, February 20, 2026
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
$99.00

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Stretching For Flexibility, Function & Strength Certification

Stretching For Flexibility, Function & Strength Certification

With Instructor Todd Bezilla M.Ed. D.O.

Sunday, February 22, 2026
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
$99.00 - $149.00

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Older Adult Function First Choreography Workshop

Older Adult Function First Choreography Workshop

With Instructor Marlene Jenkins M.S.

Sunday, February 22, 2026
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
$99.00

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Power Vinyasa Yoga Workshop

Power Vinyasa Yoga Workshop

With Instructor Rebecca West Hensinger, BA

Sunday, February 22, 2026
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
$99.00

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Older Adult Fitness Trainer Certification

Older Adult Fitness Trainer Certification

With Instructor Joanne Smith-Tavener M.Ed. CSCS*D

Saturday, February 28, 2026
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
$99.00 - $149.00

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Indoor Cycling Instructor Certification

Indoor Cycling Instructor Certification

With Instructor Nani Hilbert M.S.

Sunday, March 1, 2026
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
$99.00 - $149.00

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Women's Hormonal Holistic Health Consultant Certification

Women's Hormonal Holistic Health Consultant Certification

With Instructor April James

Sunday, March 1, 2026
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
$99.00 - $149.00

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Phase I Mat Pilates Instructor Certification

Phase I Mat Pilates Instructor Certification

With Instructor Rebecca West Hesinger, BA

Sunday, March 8, 2026
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
$99.00

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Better Balance More Mobility Workshop

Better Balance More Mobility Workshop

With Instructor Scott Cole

Saturday, March 14, 2026
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
$99.00

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Phase II Mat Pilates Instructor Certification

Phase II Mat Pilates Instructor Certification

With Instructor Rebecca West Hensinger, BA

Sunday, March 15, 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
$99.00 - $149.00

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Exercise or Escape: Addiction in Fitness, Compulsive Behaviors & Body Control

Exercise or Escape: Addiction in Fitness, Compulsive Behaviors & Body Control

With Instructors Christine Conti M.Ed. and Lori Roland LPC

Sunday, March 15, 2026
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
$99.00

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Strength Toolbox™: Innovative Strength Training for Every Body

Strength Toolbox™: Innovative Strength Training for Every Body

With Instructor Janis Saffell

Friday, March 20, 2026
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
$99.00

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Martial Tabata

Martial Tabata

With Instructor Janis Saffell

Saturday, March 21, 2026
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
$99.00

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Stretching For Flexibility, Function & Strength Certification

Stretching For Flexibility, Function & Strength Certification

With Instructor Todd Bezilla M.Ed. D.O.

Sunday, March 22, 2026
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
$99.00 - $149.00

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Older Adult Fitness Trainer Certification

Older Adult Fitness Trainer Certification

With Instructor Joanne Smith-Tavener M.Ed. CSCS*D

Saturday, March 28, 2026
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
$99.00 - $149.00

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Sports Nutrition Consultant Certification

Sports Nutrition Consultant Certification

With Instructor Nani Hilbert M.S.

Sunday, March 29, 2026
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
$99.00 - $149.00

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Pre/Post Natal Consultant Certification

Pre/Post Natal Consultant Certification

With Instructor Nani Hilbert M.S.

Sunday, April 12, 2026
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
$99.00 - $149.00

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Stretching For Flexibility, Function & Strength Certification

Stretching For Flexibility, Function & Strength Certification

With Instructor Todd Bezilla M.Ed. D.O.

Sunday, April 12, 2026
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
$99.00 - $149.00

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Step HIIT™

Step HIIT™

With Instructor Janis Saffell

Friday, April 17, 2026
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
$99.00

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Power Vinyasa Yoga Workshop

Power Vinyasa Yoga Workshop

With Instructor Rebecca West Hensinger, BA

Sunday, April 19, 2026
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
$99.00

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Older Adult Fitness Trainer Certification

Older Adult Fitness Trainer Certification

With Instructor Joanne Smith-Tavener M.Ed. CSCS*D

Saturday, April 25, 2026
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
$99.00 - $149.00

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Pilates Magic Circle Workshop: Strength, Flexibility & Balance

Pilates Magic Circle Workshop: Strength, Flexibility & Balance

With Instructor Rebecca West Hensinger, BA

Sunday, April 26, 2026
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
$99.00

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Phase I Mat Pilates Instructor Certification

Phase I Mat Pilates Instructor Certification

With Instructor Rebecca West Hesinger, BA

Sunday, May 3, 2026
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
$99.00 - $149.00

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Fight Xtreme

Fight Xtreme

With Instructor Janis Saffell

Friday, May 15, 2026
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
$99.00

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Stretching For Flexibility, Function & Strength Certification

Stretching For Flexibility, Function & Strength Certification

With Instructor Todd Bezilla M.Ed. D.O.

Sunday, May 17, 2026
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
$99.00 - $149.00

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Phase II Mat Pilates Instructor Certification

Phase II Mat Pilates Instructor Certification

With Instructor Rebecca West Hensinger, BA

Sunday, May 17, 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
$99.00 - $149.00

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Older Adult Fitness Trainer Certification

Older Adult Fitness Trainer Certification

With Instructor Joanne Smith-Tavener M.Ed. CSCS*D

Saturday, May 23, 2026
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
$99.00 - $149.00

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Booty and Abs Bootcamp

Booty and Abs Bootcamp

With Instructor Janis Saffell

Friday, June 19, 2026
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
$99.00

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Stretching For Flexibility, Function & Strength Certification

Stretching For Flexibility, Function & Strength Certification

With Instructor Todd Bezilla M.Ed. D.O.

Sunday, June 21, 2026
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
$99.00 - $149.00

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Fit Blast (VIIT)

Fit Blast (VIIT)

With Instructor Janis Saffell

Friday, July 17, 2026
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
$99.00

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Stretching For Flexibility, Function & Strength Certification

Stretching For Flexibility, Function & Strength Certification

With Instructor Todd Bezilla M.Ed. D.O.

Sunday, July 19, 2026
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
$99.00 - $149.00

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Martial Tabata

Martial Tabata

With Instructor Janis Saffell

Friday, August 14, 2026
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
$99.00

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Stretching For Flexibility, Function & Strength Certification

Stretching For Flexibility, Function & Strength Certification

With Instructor Todd Bezilla M.Ed. D.O.

Sunday, August 16, 2026
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
$99.00 - $149.00

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Fight Xtreme

Fight Xtreme

With Instructor Janis Saffell

Friday, September 25, 2026
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
$99.00

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Stretching For Flexibility, Function & Strength Certification

Stretching For Flexibility, Function & Strength Certification

With Instructor Todd Bezilla M.Ed. D.O.

Sunday, September 27, 2026
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
$99.00 - $149.00

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Booty and Abs Bootcamp

Booty and Abs Bootcamp

With Instructor Janis Saffell

Friday, October 16, 2026
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
$99.00

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Stretching For Flexibility, Function & Strength Certification

Stretching For Flexibility, Function & Strength Certification

With Instructor Todd Bezilla M.Ed. D.O.

Sunday, October 18, 2026
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
$99.00 - $149.00

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Fit Blast (VIIT)

Fit Blast (VIIT)

With Instructor Janis Saffell

Friday, November 13, 2026
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
$99.00

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Stretching For Flexibility, Function & Strength Certification

Stretching For Flexibility, Function & Strength Certification

With Instructor Todd Bezilla M.Ed. D.O.

Sunday, November 15, 2026
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
$99.00 - $149.00

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Martial Tabata

Martial Tabata

With Instructor Janis Saffell

Friday, December 11, 2026
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
$99.00

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Stretching For Flexibility, Function & Strength Certification

Stretching For Flexibility, Function & Strength Certification

With Instructor Todd Bezilla M.Ed. D.O.

Sunday, December 13, 2026
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
$99.00 - $149.00

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