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

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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Older Adult Fitness Trainer Certification

Older Adult Fitness Trainer Certification

With Instructor Joe Cannon M.S.

Sunday, October 18, 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, November 7, 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, December 6, 2026
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Harford Community College, Bel Air, MD

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Virtual Events

Phase I Mat Pilates Instructor Certification

Phase I Mat Pilates Instructor Certification

With Instructor Rebecca West Hesinger, BA

Sunday, June 28, 2026
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
$119.00 - $169.00

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Indoor Cycling Instructor Certification

Indoor Cycling Instructor Certification

With Instructor Nani Hilbert M.S.

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

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Phase I Yoga Instructor Certification

Phase I Yoga Instructor Certification

With Instructor Ian Heim

Sunday, July 12, 2026
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
$99.00 - $149.00

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HEAT HIIT: High Energy Athletic Training

HEAT HIIT: High Energy Athletic Training

With Instructor Janis Saffell

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

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Stretching Choreography

Stretching Choreography

With Instructor Scott Cole

Saturday, July 18, 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, July 19, 2026
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
$99.00 - $149.00

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Power Vinyasa Yoga Workshop

Power Vinyasa Yoga Workshop

With Instructor Rebecca West Hensinger, BA

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

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Ayurvedic Yoga Instructor Workshop

Ayurvedic Yoga Instructor Workshop

With Instructor Laura Johnson Ph.D.

Sunday, July 19, 2026
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
$99.00

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Recovery Revolution: How Modern Recovery Modalities Support Mental Health

Recovery Revolution: How Modern Recovery Modalities Support Mental Health

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

Sunday, July 19, 2026
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
$99.00

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Aqua Fitness Instructor Certification

Aqua Fitness Instructor Certification

With Instructor Amanda Holtsclaw

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

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Life Wellness / Holistic Health Coach Certification

Life Wellness / Holistic Health Coach Certification

With Instructor Mike Rickett M.S.

Sunday, July 26, 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

Saturday, August 1, 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 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, August 2, 2026
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
$99.00

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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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Stress Reduction, Relaxation, & Meditation

Stress Reduction, Relaxation, & Meditation

With Instructor Ian Heim

Sunday, August 23, 2026
12:30 pm - 4:30 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, August 29, 2026
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
$99.00 - $149.00

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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, 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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Older Adult Fitness Trainer Certification

Older Adult Fitness Trainer Certification

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

Saturday, October 24, 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, 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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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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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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