- American College of Sports Medicine
Promotes fitness, health and quality of life through research, education and practical applications of sports medicine.
- American Society of Exercise Physiologists
Certification (EPC), undergraduate academic accreditation, electronic research (JEPonline) and publications (PEPonline), licensure through state affiliates.
- Association of Women's Fitness
Resource site on women's fitness and health, with a special focus on preventing home gym training injuries.
- Healthy Child Initiative Foundation
Researches and promotes physical activity and nutrition in children. Launched by Canadian Olympic rower, Silken Laumann.
- IDEA
Supports the world's leading health and fitness professionals with credible information, education, career development and leadership.
- IHRSA
International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association: Organization that promotes fitness through education and sport club membership.
- International Yoga Federation
Lists the national and continental yoga organizations.
- Moms In Motion
Programs provide fitness training for women and raise money for local charities.
- National Association for Health and Fitness
A not-for-profit organization that exists to improve the quality of life of every individual in the United States through the promotion of physical fitness and healthy lifestyles and by fostering and supporting Councils for physical activity, health and sports.
- National Center on Physical Activity and Disability
NCPAD encourages persons with disabilities to participate in regular physical activity to promote healthy lifestyles and prevent secondary conditions.
- National Institute for Fitness and Sport
Non-profit organization committed to enhancing human health, physical fitness and athletic performance through research, education and service.
- National Strength and Conditioning Association
Non-profit association dedicated to facilitating the exchange of ideas in strength development as it relates to the improvement of athletic performance and fitness.
- The Fitness League
National network of locally based exercise classes, suitable for all ages and abilities, available in over 300 venues across the UK.
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