Fitness and Health Certifications Hub
With 10 years in business and millions of workouts delivered, we could fill the page with logos, but we thought that would be too much so here are some of the fitness pros who trust us
Fitness Professional Certifications
We Cover Everything You Need to Know from A to Z
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ACSM Certification Review [The Complete Guide]
ACSM stands for American College of Sports Medicine and, as a personal trainer, certification through them is known as the gold standard of certification. It requires more work and it costs more money, but the likelihood of getting a well paying personal training job and being respected when starting a business ist very high if you have one of the three categories of ACSM certifications.
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AFAA Certification Review
AFAA stands for Aerobics and Fitness Association of America. AFAA personal trainer certification is a fast way to get certification, and the entire certification process can be done completely online.
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NCSF Personal Trainer Certification Review [Updated]
The National Council on Strength and Fitness (NCSF) is an agency accredited through the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA). They offer certifications for personal trainers.
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NESTA Personal Fitness Trainer Certification Review
National Exercise and Sports Trainers Association (NESTA) has been in operation since 1992. The agency is accredited through the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA).
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NPTI Personal Trainer Certification Review
The National Personal Training Institute (NPTI) is a program that was created by Eugene Mcllvaine in 1997. NPTI is a comprehensive 500-hour personal training certification program.
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NSCA Personal Trainer Certification Review
NSCA stands for the National Strength and Conditioning Association. This organization has many certifications, but the most popular is the Personal Trainer Certification. This is an entry level certification that can lead holders down the path to a career in the personal training field.
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NFPT Personal Trainer Certification Review
This NFPT personal trainer certification review evaluates the National Federation of Professional Trainers (NFPT) personal trainer certification credential. New and experienced personal trainers seek to help clients attain improved physical fitness. NFPT personal trainers work in independently or as employees of fitness clubs, gymnasiums, or corporate training centers.
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FITNESS BUSINESS MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE TO RUN YOUR BUSINESS
No more using multiple software solutions to run your fitness business. Our fitness business software makes it easy to organize and grow your business with client and class scheduling, check-ins, and billing — all from your custom-branded apps
UNLIMITED POSSIBILITIES
Schedule Appointments & Classes
Efficiently schedule, view, and manage all appointments and classes — including by trainer, location, and service — with easy options for scheduling recurring events and availability
Sell Plans to Anyone in Your Gym or the World!
Accept payments and provide a professional workout experience no matter if you’re selling workout plans to gym members, clients at home, or online
Online Booking
Make online booking easy so your clients can easily book appointments and classes through your custom-branded booking calendar
Process Payments Securely and Easily
Whether you’re looking to bill customers on a recurring basis, single session, or package basis, do it all with a fully integrated, secure platform that can support in-person and online payments.
Put Recurring Workout Memberships on Autopilot
Easily set up a member’s workout journey. Watch our software automatically release workout plans, videos, assessments, and more to gym members or clients online
Deliver Workouts for Any Training Scenario
Schedule workouts to a client, group, or class workout calendar for easy member and trainer logging
Easy to Use Workout Plan Creator
Our simple workout plan creator and exercise manager provide flexible solutions to save you time creating workouts with built-in integrations, tools, and more
Capture Smart Performance Data to Engage Clients
Use performance health software to gain a competitive advantage in a crowded fitness space and grow your business
Client & Trainer App Workout Logging
Clients and trainers can easily log workouts, view exercise history, and see notes directly from your custom-branded apps
WHAT FITNESS PROS ARE SAYING
ONE FITNESS SOFTWARE TO MANAGE THEM ALL
CREATED WITH PASSION
Since 2010, the Exercise.com team has been working hard every day to design the most advanced workout software in the world. Our passion is to empower exercise enthusiasts everywhere to log workouts — some things never change!
Along the way, we realized that trainers, physical therapists, coaches, gyms, and wellness providers could use our same advanced, life-changing all-in-one fitness management software to save time growing their businesses.
Now that same breakthrough software can remove the obstacles that stand in your way so you can focus on growing your businesses. And we’ve helped some of the best in the industry do just that with their own custom-branded workout apps on web, iPhone, and Android.
With web and mobile app expertise and best practices from years of helping top fitness professionals succeed, you get more than just a one-size-fits-all approach to the long-term success of your business. Exercise.com’s technology powers your business no matter if you are a coach, personal trainer, gym, or fitness professional a unified experience from apps to web for your clients with the brand they trust. Now you have a solution that grows with you for years to come.
We love meeting new fitness professionals, so share your story with us. We can’t wait to hear from you!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Who are you guys, anyway?
The team at Exercise.com solves a major problem — how to grow your business without wasting time and losing money. We work with the real, confident decision makers — the best of the best — like James Harrison (Steelers great), D1 Training, Fairchild Sports Performance, and Freestyle Connection — and offer our all-in-one fitness business software to simplify managing your business.
What sets you apart from your competitors?
We turbocharge your business with our all-in-one fitness business software that’s custom branded for your business.
• Efficiently schedule, view, and manage all appointments and classes — including by trainer, location, and service — with easy options for scheduling recurring events and availability.
• Save time creating workouts with our simple workout plan creator and exercise manager and built-in integrations, tools, and more.
• Sell your training three ways – group subscriptions, individualized training, and single workout plans – to increase revenue inside and outside your training walls.
• Take clients through your custom assessments to automatically deliver personalized workouts based on the data important to their success.
Why not pay for custom development?
So many things could go wrong when building custom-branded apps. It's also expensive, takes years to develop, and requires trust with your developers. We have a proven track record delivering apps for top trainers around the world and remove the risks present when doing it on your own.
What if I'm not technical?
You don't need to be. Our dev team will build your custom-branded apps and take care of all the technical stuff so you can focus on what you do best.
What if I don't have a following?
Engaging the followers you have is paramount because you can instantly convert engaged followers into paying clients with your all-in-one fitness business software.
Is it hard to set up?
No, it's very easy. All you need to do is follow our success team’s proven process. We will deliver your custom-branded, all-in-one fitness business software, and you can do what you do best!
What if I wait to implement this solution?
If you wait, you will leave a lot of opportunity on the table to save time as you scale and manage your business with all-in-one software to engage and retain your clients. Whether you’re looking to bill customers on a recurring basis, single session, or package basis, do it all with a fully integrated, secure platform that can support in-person and online payments. This is a high-quality problem to solve. You shouldn’t wait to solve it.
What exactly do I get?
You get all-in-one fitness business software that does everything you need. No more having one software solution for doing personal training, another for booking and scheduling, something else for client assessments, and yet another pricey subscription for marketing and client communication. And then there are custom-branded iOS & Android apps. If you're tired of paying too much for too many moving parts, stop the hacks and demo the Exercise.com all-in-one fitness business software today. This all-in-one fitness business software will save you time running your business, handle everything in one place, provide endless opportunities to engage and retain your clients, and allow you to sell workout plans.
Will this really work for me?
Yes. We have a proven track record with fitness professionals like Ashley Borden, Just-Train, PJF Performance, Madeline Moves, and Fit Thrive. Our all-in-one fitness business software will allow you to grow your business as much as you want.
What are the next steps?
The next step is simple. Click “Get a Price” anywhere on this page and schedule a call with one of our team members.
Will this integrate with my other software?
Our software integrates with a variety of other software including Zapier, Stripe, YouTube, Vimeo, MailChimp, MyFitnessPal, ConvertKit, and more.
What if I don't have the budget?
This is an all-in-one fitness business software that allows you to grow your business as much as you'd like. You should strike while the iron is hot by investing in a workout platform that will help you scale your business, earn more revenue, retain and engage your clients, and save you time running your business.
MEET THE TEAM
JOEL OHMAN
CEO & CO-FOUNDER
MBA, University of South Florida
MDiv, SEBTS
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)
5X Serial Entrepreneur
#1 Bestselling Author
Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) Board Member
College Basketball, American Kickboxing, Krav Maga
JOHN GADBOIS
CTO & CO-FOUNDER
MS, Computer Science, Georgia Tech
MBA, University of Connecticut
Pianist
Fluent in Ruby on Rails
Hiking, Running, Weightlifting
JEFF CREWS
CMO
Proven Fitness Business Solution Expert
(Champion PT & Performance $4.5K MRR within the first month)
College Soccer Coach
Youth Soccer Missions Leader
College Soccer, Basketball, Running
JOHN OHMAN
COO/CFO
Accounting Southeastern University
MBA University of South Florida
NSCA-Certified Personal Trainers (NSCA-CPT)
Basketball, Weightlifting
TYLER SPRAUL
DIRECTOR OF UX & HEAD TRAINER
NSCA-Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
College Soccer All-American
Soccer Coach
Reading, Learning
JOSH BARNES
DIRECTOR OF MARKETING
MS Innovation and Technology, Florida Polytechnic
Aspiring Programmer
Hiking, Traveling, Basketball
SARAH TETA
DIRECTOR OF CLIENT SUCCESS
BA, Communication, University of South Florida
USF Women's Soccer Alumni
Retired Professional Soccer Player
Baking, Hiking, J-E-T-S fan
JACKIE SIMPSON
CLIENT SOLUTIONS EXECUTIVE
MBA, Busines administration and supply chain management
BS, Business, University of South Florida
Professional Soccer Player
USF Women's Soccer Alumni
Bilingual (Spanish)
BEN CLUM
SOFTWARE ENGINEER
BS Computer Science, Bob Jones University
Full Stack Developer
Ruby on Rails
Ember
Soccer, Biking
MATHEW B. SIMS
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
BA, English
Graduate Studies in Theology
Published Author, Editor, & Contributor
SEO Student
Foodie, Reading, Hiking, Travel
Boston Sports
BRITTANY MANCUSO
ASSOCIATE EDITOR
BA, Creative Writing, Florida State University
Published Author
Content Creator
Aspiring CPT
Weightlifting, Hiking, Biking, Yoga, & Cats
SCHIMRI YOYO
TEAM WRITER
Licensed Insurance Agent
Financial Advisor
MEd, Special Education and Training
MA, Creative Writing
Villanova Men’s Basketball and Big East Examiner
Fluent, French Creole (Haitian Kreyól)
ALISA MARTIN
TEAM WRITER & RESEARCHER
BS, Medical Technology,
LSU Health Sciences Center
University English Lecturer, Morocco
Aspiring Copy Editor
Personal Trainer
Traveling, Language, Running
Fluent, Moroccan Arabic
MELISSA MORRIS
TEAM WRITER
EdD, Educational Leadership, University of Missouri
MS, Exercise Science, Middle Tennessee State University
BS, Exercise Science, Southeast Missouri State University
ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist
Certified Sports Nutritionist from the ISSN
Reading, Mizzou, St. Louis sports, Orangetheory obsessed
COLTON TESSENER
TEAM WRITER
Gym Owner, Arise Athletics
Small Business of the Year by the Knightdale Chamber of Commerce
Strength & Conditioning Coach
BS, Exercise Science
LINDY MILLS
TEAM WRITER
Associate of Applied Science in Physical Therapy
Content writer
Natural and holistic living, including alternative diets
15+ years of ballet
Ultimate frisbee
Forensic debate and research coach
UK sports fanatic (Go Big Blue!)
Crochet enthusiast
STEPHEN UGOCHUKWU
TEAM WRITER
B.S, Psychology, McNeese State University
McNeese Basketball Alumni
Professional Basketball Player
Operation Peace of Mind (OPM) Ambassador
Sports, Medicine
ALYSSA MILLS
CLIENT SOLUTIONS EXECUTIVE
BA, Organizational Communications
Bob Jones University Basketball Alumni
Avid basketball and volleyball player
University Champion Debater
Entrepreneur
Health and nutrition advocate
Vinyasa and Ashtanga Yogi
Passionate about youth ministry, foster care and adoption
DAN CHOJNACKI
TEAM WRITER
BBA, Finance, University of Green Bay
NETA Certified Personal Trainer
Tennis, Swimming, Coaching Softball
Home Brewing