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    Test your readiness to take the ACE Group Fitness Instructor Certification Exam. Number of tests vary and may be timed or untimed based on your Study Program. Each test is unique and can be taken as many times as you like.

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    Updated with the latest research and packed with time-tested strategies, The Exercise Professional's Guide to Group Fitness Instruction delivers everything you'll need to create a dynamic class environment that is full of highly engaged participants–no matter the setting or type of class.

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      The core of your study program where you will receive step-by-step guidance from start to finish, moving from learning to applying. With an intuitive learning platform, compatible on any device, learning is at your fingertips. ACE U helps you plan, manage and track your course syllabus and offers engaging videos, chapter summaries, helpful quizzes and learning activities, and a special exam prep module.

    • Online study dashboard
    • Video lectures & demonstrations
    • NEW! Learning activities
    • Chapter quizzes
    • Offering Group Fitness Classes in Diverse Settings
    • NEW! ACE RRAMP Approach
  • ACE Certification Exam
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    Test your readiness to take the ACE Group Fitness Instructor Certification Exam. Number of tests vary and may be timed or untimed based on your Study Program. Each test is unique and can be taken as many times as you like.

  • NEW! ACE Group Fitness Instructor Textbook
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    Updated with the latest research and packed with time-tested strategies, The Exercise Professional's Guide to Group Fitness Instruction delivers everything you'll need to create a dynamic class environment that is full of highly engaged participants–no matter the setting or type of class.

    Hardcopy versions of the textbook are included in the Plus & Advantage Study Programs. The Audiobook is included in the Advantage Study Program.

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    Enhance your learning and be confident in your readiness to take the ACE Certification Exam with on-demand study support from ACE Answers. Includes access to ACE Answers Basic plus:

    Live Q&A Webinars where you can get your questions answered on a variety of topics by an ACE Study Coach. Plus, listen and learn while fellow participants ask questions during these engaging webinars.

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      The core of your study program where you will receive step-by-step guidance from start to finish, moving from learning to applying. With an intuitive learning platform, compatible on any device, learning is at your fingertips. ACE U helps you plan, manage and track your course syllabus and offers engaging videos, chapter summaries, helpful quizzes and learning activities, and a special exam prep module.

    • Online study dashboard
    • Video lectures & demonstrations
    • NEW! Learning activities
    • Chapter quizzes
    • Offering Group Fitness Classes in Diverse Settings
    • NEW! ACE RRAMP Approach
  • ACE Certification Exam
  • Practice Tests (4)
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    Test your readiness to take the ACE Group Fitness Instructor Certification Exam. Number of tests vary and may be timed or untimed based on your Study Program. Each test is unique and can be taken as many times as you like.

  • NEW! ACE Group Fitness Instructor Textbook
    x

    Updated with the latest research and packed with time-tested strategies, The Exercise Professional's Guide to Group Fitness Instruction delivers everything you'll need to create a dynamic class environment that is full of highly engaged participants–no matter the setting or type of class.

    Hardcopy versions of the textbook are included in the Plus & Advantage Study Programs. The Audiobook is included in the Advantage Study Program.

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    Enhance your learning and be confident in your readiness to take the ACE Certification Exam with on-demand study support from ACE Answers. Includes access to ACE Answers Basic plus:

    Live Q&A Webinars where you can get your questions answered on a variety of topics by an ACE Study Coach. Plus, listen and learn while fellow participants ask questions during these engaging webinars.

    Live Q&A Webinars
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    New quizzes help reinforce the course material from each section of the study program–so you can easily identify the topics you've already mastered and which to revisit before your exam.

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What ACE Pros are saying...

"ACE Certifications are unmatched! I've been proudly certified as an ACE Group Fitness Instructor for over 8 years. The study program is extremely helpful to succeed in your learning and work with clients. I highly recommend ACE to anyone just getting started or looking to take their career to the next level!"

-Reena Vokoun, ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor

"ACE is a highly reputable, accredited organization in group fitness, and I wanted the best certification around. I knew holding an ACE Certification would open important doors in my career. Getting certified with ACE is one of the best professional decisions I have ever made."

-Catherine Raymond, ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor

"ACE is the organization that everyone knows and respects and I wanted a certification that is both accredited and held in the highest regard. I can go anywhere and people in the industry know and respect my ACE Certification."

-Michelle Basta Speers, ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor

What you'll learn

  • Group Fitness Fundamentals
  • Preparation and Design for Group Fitness Classes
  • Elements of Leading Group Fitness Classes
  • Professional and Legal Considerations
  • The ACE RRAMP Approach
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Expected increase in employment of 14% between 2022-2032

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The core of your study program where you will receive step-by-step guidance from start to finish, moving from learning to applying. With an intuitive learning platform, compatible on any device, learning is at your fingertips. ACE U helps you plan, manage and track your course syllabus and offers engaging videos, chapter summaries, helpful quizzes and learning activities, and a special exam prep module.

Good for 6 months from the purchase date of your study program, our digital exam vouchers allow you to easily register for an exam at no additional cost. To redeem, simply follow the instructions in your My ACE Account. Upon passing the exam, you will earn the most respected group fitness instructor credential that will set you on a rewarding career path.

Note: You will not receive a voucher in the mail or email. Exam vouchers are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Test your readiness to take the ACE Group Fitness Instructor Certification Exam. Number of tests vary and may be timed or untimed based on your Study Program. Each test is unique and can be taken as many times as you like.

Updated with the latest research and packed with time-tested strategies, The Exercise Professional's Guide to Group Fitness Instruction delivers everything you'll need to create a dynamic class environment that is full of highly engaged participants–no matter the setting or type of class.

Enhance your learning and be confident in your readiness to take the ACE Certification Exam with on-demand study support from ACE Answers. All Study Programs include access to:

  • Answers to common study questions
  • Video demonstrations and lectures
  • Exam preparation articles
  • Facebook study groups
  • ACE Exercise Library
  • Tools & calculators
  • Career forms

Additional ACE Answers study support is available based on the Study Program you choose. See description within the grid for details.

Enhance your learning and be confident in your readiness to take the ACE Certification Exam with on-demand study support from ACE Answers.

Live Q&A Webinars allow you to get your questions answered on a variety of topics by an ACE Study Coach. Plus, listen and learn while fellow participants ask questions during these engaging webinars.

Enhance your learning and be confident in your readiness to take the ACE Certification Exam with on-demand study support from ACE Answers.

Live Q&A Webinars allow you to get your questions answered on a variety of topics by an ACE Study Coach. Plus, listen and learn while fellow participants ask questions during these engaging webinars.

Enhance your learning and be confident in your readiness to take the ACE Certification Exam with on-demand study support from ACE Answers.

New quizzes help reinforce the course material from each section of the study program–so you can easily identify the topics you've already mastered and which to revisit before your exam.

A supplemental course designed to support your understanding of the anatomy and physiology concepts that serve as foundational knowledge for your career.

Enjoy free shipping with the Plus and Advantage Study Programs (only available in the U.S.)

Group Fitness Instructor Requirements

To be eligible for the ACE Group Fitness Instructor Certification Exam, you must:

  • Be at least 18 years old.
  • Have completed high school (or the equivalent).
  • Hold a current CPR/AED certification with a live skills check.
  • Present a current government-issued photo ID with signature (driver's license, passport, military ID).

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Our Collective Impact

When you choose ACE, you help fund research and initiatives to help educate and empower communities and organizations to get more people moving.

Decades of research show that weekly physical activity improves health, prevents diseases, and enhances well-being. For over 35 years, ACE has translated this evidence into practical measures that encourage physical activity.

Through partnerships with community organizations, we expand access to essential activities, promoting vibrant, healthy lifestyles for all. Our rigorous research and global insights promote community well-being. Alongside health advocates, we advocate for policies that promote healthier lifestyles globally.

Transparency is core to our values. That's why we publish our annual Impact Report–to showcase achievements, outline commitments, and reflect on lessons learned. It demonstrates the positive outcomes made possible by the support from ACE Pros like you!

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