AAAI Fitness Specialty Certifications

Specialty Certifications & Workshops

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Upcoming Workshops

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

Kettlebell Basics Certification

Kettlebell Basics Certification

With Instructor Phil Ross M.S.

Saturday, March 28, 2026
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
$169.00
Greendale Family Branch YMCA, Worcester, MA

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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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Sports Nutrition Consultant Certification

Sports Nutrition Consultant Certification

With Instructor Mike Rickett M.S.

Sunday, April 12, 2026
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
$149.00
Muskogee Swim & Fitness, Muskogee , OK

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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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"SASS" Seated. Assisted. Standing. for Seniors.

"SASS" Seated. Assisted. Standing. for Seniors.

With Instructor Mindy Mylrea

Friday, June 5, 2026
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
$149.00
Atlantic City Convention Center, Atlantic City, NJ

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Better Balance More Mobility

Better Balance More Mobility

With Instructor Scott Cole

Friday, June 5, 2026
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
$149.00
Atlantic City Convention Center, Atlantic City, NJ

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Life Wellness / Holistic Health Coach Certification

Life Wellness / Holistic Health Coach Certification

With Instructor Mike Rickett M.S.

Friday, June 5, 2026
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
$149.00
Atlantic City Convention Center, Atlantic City, NJ

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The PureBack Method

The PureBack Method

With Instructor Carl Horne Jr. PTT

Friday, June 5, 2026
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
$149.00
Atlantic City Convention Center, Atlantic City, NJ

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TrueTurnPro Personal Trainer Course

TrueTurnPro Personal Trainer Course

With Instructor John Preston M.S.

Friday, June 5, 2026
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
$149.00
Atlantic City Convention Center, Atlantic City, NJ

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Unbreakable: Transforming Trauma Through Fitness

Unbreakable: Transforming Trauma Through Fitness

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

Friday, June 5, 2026
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
$149.00

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Exercise-Induced Rhabdomyolysis  What Every Trainer Must Know to Protect Clients and Their Reputation

Exercise-Induced Rhabdomyolysis What Every Trainer Must Know to Protect Clients and Their Reputation

With Instructor Joseph Cannon M.S.

Sunday, June 7, 2026
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
$149.00
Atlantic City Convention Center, Atlantic City, NJ

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Kettlebell Basics 1: Swing, Squat and Get-up

Kettlebell Basics 1: Swing, Squat and Get-up

With Instructor Phil Ross M.S.

Sunday, June 7, 2026
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
$149.00
Atlantic City Convention Center, Atlantic City, NJ

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Mat Pilates Instructor Certification

Mat Pilates Instructor Certification

With Instructor Kris Kory

Sunday, June 7, 2026
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
$149.00
Atlantic City Convention Center, Atlantic City, NJ

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Older Adult Fitness Trainer Certification

Older Adult Fitness Trainer Certification

With Instructor Anne Wilkinson Ph.D.

Sunday, June 7, 2026
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
$149.00
Atlantic City Convention Center, Atlantic City, NJ

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Kettlebell Basics 2: Clean, Press, Row and Snatch

Kettlebell Basics 2: Clean, Press, Row and Snatch

With Instructor Phil Ross M.S.

Sunday, June 7, 2026
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
$149.00
Atlantic City Convention Center, Atlantic City, NJ

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Stress Reduction, Relaxation, & Meditation

Stress Reduction, Relaxation, & Meditation

With Instructor Ian Heim

Sunday, June 7, 2026
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
$149.00
Atlantic City Convention Center, Atlantic City, NJ

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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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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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Older Adult Fitness Trainer Certification

Older Adult Fitness Trainer Certification

With Instructor Joe Cannon M.S.

Saturday, August 22, 2026
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Community College of Baltimore – Essex Campus, Essex, MD

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Virtual Events

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
$119.00 - $169.00

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Stress Reduction, Relaxation, & Meditation

Stress Reduction, Relaxation, & Meditation

With Instructor Ian Heim

Sunday, March 29, 2026
12:30 pm - 4:30 pm
$119.00

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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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Sports Nutrition Consultant Certification

Sports Nutrition Consultant Certification

With Instructor Nani Hilbert M.S.

Sunday, April 19, 2026
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
$99.00 - $149.00

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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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Strength & Weight Training Consultant Certification

Strength & Weight Training Consultant Certification

With Instructor April James

Sunday, April 19, 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, April 25, 2026
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
$99.00 - $149.00

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Discover Tai Chi: Sitting, Standing, and Walking

Discover Tai Chi: Sitting, Standing, and Walking

With Instructor Scott Cole

Saturday, April 25, 2026
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
$99.00

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The Golf Kinetics LAB: Coach & Trainer Intensive

The Golf Kinetics LAB: Coach & Trainer Intensive

With Instructor Tony Bryan

Saturday, April 25, 2026
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
$99.00

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Phase I Yoga Instructor Certification

Phase I Yoga Instructor Certification

With Instructor Ian Heim

Sunday, April 26, 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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Kettlebell Basics: Swing, Turkish Get-up and Squat

Kettlebell Basics: Swing, Turkish Get-up and Squat

With Instructor Phil Ross M.S.

Sunday, April 26, 2026
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
$99.00

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Aqua Fitness Instructor Certification

Aqua Fitness Instructor Certification

With Instructor Amanda Holtsclaw

Saturday, May 2, 2026
9:00 am - 4:00 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, May 3, 2026
10:00 am - 5:00 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, 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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Indoor Cycling Instructor Certification

Indoor Cycling Instructor Certification

With Instructor Nani Hilbert M.S.

Sunday, May 17, 2026
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 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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Pouring From an Empty Cup: Fitness Professional Survival

Pouring From an Empty Cup: Fitness Professional Survival

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

Sunday, May 17, 2026
12:00 pm - 4:00 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, May 23, 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, May 31, 2026
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
$99.00 - $149.00

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Weight Management Consultant Certification

Weight Management Consultant Certification

With Instructor Nani Hilbert M.S.

Sunday, June 14, 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, 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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