For over 40 years, ACE has empowered fitness professionals and businesses to transform lives by providing the best evidence-based education to help them impact their communities and build lasting careers. Now, we're helping you embrace the next era of innovation with AI, ensuring you and your business thrive in an ever-evolving industry. Here's how ACE supports you to make a difference:
Deliver the transformative power of health and fitness to your clients and members.
Raise the bar on what it means to be a certified health and fitness professional.
Actively promote health and fitness for everybody within professional practices.
Access tools for career growth to meet the ever-changing needs of clients and members.
Experience the
ACE difference!
With the most recognized NCCA-accredited certification and ongoing career support and guidance, ACE Certified Pros are widely respected as the most qualified professionals to coach clients. As an innovative leader in health and fitness, ACE is here to help you and your business embrace tools like AI, empowering you to thrive and succeed in a rapidly evolving industry.
Embracing AI in fitness
Discover guidance and tips for using AI to optimize your fitness business while keeping the human connection at its core:
Master AI Prompts Learn how to create effective prompts to get the best results from AI tools.
Enhance Experiences Leverage AI to deliver better client interactions and personalized support.
Streamline Operations Explore how AI can simplify tasks and improve communication.
Keep it Human Harness AI to complement, not replace, creativity, connection and accountability in coaching.
It all starts with an ACE Credential
ACE Certification Study Programs provide the foundational knowledge and practical skills to coach clients to success. Through our high-quality, evidence-based education, you and your staff will gain in-demand skills and the latest exercise science and behavior change methods.
Whether Personal Trainer, Health Coach, Group Fitness Instructor, or Medical Exercise Specialist, ACE Study Programs set the standard in health and fitness certifications.
Supporting ACE Certified Pros throughout their careers.
Holding an ACE Credential not only deepens knowledge and expertise in health and fitness, it opens the door to exclusive ongoing support, resources, tools and discounts to help navigate the industry. From exclusive networks to career-building content, ACE provides everything needed to thrive, including:
- Recognition by top health and fitness companies
- ACE® Pro Compass for career support
- ACE Pro Connect™ App to connect with peers
- Workouts in the ACE Exercise Library
- Access to business tools and templates
- Certified™ digital magazine
- Monthly fitness tips
- Exclusive discounts and offer
Stay ahead with the hottest, new courses
Whether you're a fitness pro or a business owner, our newest cutting-edge courses can help you grow and thrive in the booming fitness industry. Advance your career with timely, relevant courses like:
AI Bootcamp for Health and Fitness Coaches
Learn how to integrate AI tools into your coaching to enhance client engagement and efficiency.
Mental Well-Being Certification
Help clients boost health with self-care in exercise, nutrition, mindfulness, and connection.
A Guide for Supporting Clients on Anti-Obesity Medications
Gain essential knowledge to guide clients using anti-obesity medications effectively and compassionately.
Since 1985, ACE has been the leading non-profit education and certification provider for exercise professionals and health coaches around the world. ACE collaborates with public health partners to educate people of all backgrounds about the importance of physical activity and other healthy lifestyle behaviors; advocates for public policies to increase physical activity opportunities; and supports scientific research that investigates the efficacy of behavior-change interventions and the effectiveness of exercise practices and trends.
Celebrating 40 years of excellence, ACE remains at the forefront of health and fitness, driven by a commitment to innovation, growth, and shaping the future of the industry. As we reflect on our legacy and look ahead, we continue to empower health and fitness professionals with cutting-edge education and science-backed resources, embracing tools like AI to inspire healthier lives and drive lasting success.
90,000+ ACE Certified Pros
Join the largest certifier in health & fitness for over 40 years.
NCCA Accreditation
Stand out to employers with the most trusted credential.
Global Mission
Make an impact with a leading non-profit that advocates for you.
96% Satisfaction Rate
Be part of a family that supports you throughout your career.
90,000+ ACE Certified Pros
Join the largest certifier in health & fitness for over 40 years.
NCCA Accreditation
Stand out to employers with the most trusted credential.
Global Mission
Make an impact with a leading non-profit that advocates for you.
96% Satisfaction Rate
Be part of a family that supports you throughout your career.