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

Sports Nutrition Consultant Certification

Sports Nutrition Consultant Certification

With Instructor Joe Cannon M.S.

Sunday, December 6, 2026
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Harford Community College, Bel Air, MD

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Sports Nutrition Consultant Certification

Sports Nutrition Consultant Certification

With Instructor Chavez Green

Sunday, December 13, 2026
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
$99.00 - $149.00
PickUp USA Fitness, Towson, MD

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Indoor Cycling Instructor Certification

Indoor Cycling Instructor Certification

With Instructor Amanda Holtsclaw M.A.

Sunday, March 7, 2027
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 Joe Cannon M.S.

Saturday, April 10, 2027
9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Sports Nutrition Consultant Certification

Sports Nutrition Consultant Certification

With Instructor Joe Cannon M.S.

Sunday, May 2, 2027
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Harford Community College, Bel Air, MD

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Virtual Events

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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Complete Chair Workshop

Complete Chair Workshop

With Instructor Scott Cole

Saturday, November 14, 2026
12:00 pm - 3:00 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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Strength & Weight Training Consultant Certification

Strength & Weight Training Consultant Certification

With Instructor April James

Sunday, November 15, 2026
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
$99.00 - $149.00

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Restorative Yoga Instructor Certification

Restorative Yoga Instructor Certification

With Instructor Laura Johnson Ph.D.

Sunday, November 15, 2026
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
$99.00 - $149.00

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Pilates Apparatus: An Introduction to the Equipment of Classical Pilates

Pilates Apparatus: An Introduction to the Equipment of Classical Pilates

With Instructor Rebecca West Hensinger, BA

Saturday, November 21, 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, November 22, 2026
10:00 am - 5:00 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, December 5, 2026
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
$99.00 - $149.00

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Stress Reduction, Relaxation, & Meditation

Stress Reduction, Relaxation, & Meditation

With Instructor Ian Heim

Sunday, December 6, 2026
12:30 pm - 4:30 pm
$99.00

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Medical Qigong Consultant Certification

Medical Qigong Consultant Certification

With Instructor Kaleo Indigo

Friday, December 11, 2026
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
$99.00 - $149.00

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Step HIIT™

Step HIIT™

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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Ayurvedic Yoga Instructor Workshop

Ayurvedic Yoga Instructor Workshop

With Instructor Laura Johnson Ph.D.

Sunday, December 13, 2026
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
$99.00

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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, December 20, 2026
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
$99.00

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Chair Yoga Instructor Certification

Chair Yoga Instructor Certification

With Instructor Deanna McLaughlin M.S.

Saturday, January 9, 2027
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
$99.00 - $149.00

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Indoor Cycling Instructor Certification

Indoor Cycling Instructor Certification

With Instructor Nani Hilbert M.S.

Sunday, January 10, 2027
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
$99.00 - $149.00

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Unbreakable: Transforming Trauma Through Fitness

Unbreakable: Transforming Trauma Through Fitness

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

Sunday, January 17, 2027
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
$99.00

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Sports Nutrition Consultant Certification

Sports Nutrition Consultant Certification

With Instructor Nani Hilbert M.S.

Sunday, January 24, 2027
9:00 am - 5:00 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, January 24, 2027
9:00 am - 4:00 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, February 7, 2027
9:00 am - 4:00 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, February 14, 2027
9:00 am - 4:00 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, March 21, 2027
9:00 am - 4:00 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 18, 2027
9:00 am - 4:00 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, May 16, 2027
9:00 am - 4:00 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, June 13, 2027
9:00 am - 4:00 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, July 18, 2027
9:00 am - 4:00 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, August 22, 2027
9:00 am - 4:00 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, September 19, 2027
9:00 am - 4:00 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, October 24, 2027
9:00 am - 4:00 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, November 21, 2027
9:00 am - 4:00 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, December 12, 2027
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
$99.00 - $149.00

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