National Institute for Fitness and Sport:
Non-profit organization committed to enhancing human health,
physical fitness and athletic performance through research,
education and service.
http://www.nifs.org
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.
http://www.nsca-lift.org/menu.asp
IHRSA:
International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association:
Organization that promotes fitness through education and sport club
membership.
http://www.IHRSA.org/
The Fitness League:
National network of locally based exercise classes, suitable for all
ages and abilities, available in over 300 venues across the UK.
http://www.thefitnessleague.com/
Association of Womens Fitness:
Resource site on womens fitness and health, with a special focus on
preventing home gym training injuries.
http://www.association-of-womens-fitness.org
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.
http://www.physicalfitness.org/
American College of Sports Medicine:
Promotes fitness, health and quality of life through research,
education and practical applications of sports medicine.
http://www.acsm.org
IDEA:
Supports the world's leading health and fitness professionals with
credible information, education, career development and leadership.
http://www.ideafit.com
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.
http://www.ncpad.org/
American Society of Exercise Physiologists:
Certification (EPC), undergraduate academic accreditation,
electronic research (JEPonline) and publications (PEPonline),
licensure through state affiliates.
http://www.asep.org
