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.orgThe 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 Women's Fitness 
Resource site on women's 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/
International Yoga Federation 
Lists the national and continental yoga organizations.
http://fiy.yoganet.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
Moms In Motion 
Programs provide fitness training for women and raise money for local charities.
http://www.momsinmotion.com
WorldStar Fitness, LLC. 
Confers titles for women of different age groups. Includes judging criteria and application form.
http://www.mrsfitness.com/
AFAA: Aerobics and Fitness Association of America 
Job listings, certification workshops, continuing education, forums.
http://www.afaa.com/
National Gym Association, Inc. 
A nonprofit organization maintaining industry standards, with details of contests, and career information.
http://www.nationalgym.com/
American Council on Exercise (ACE) 
Non-profit organization, sets certification and education standards for personal trainers and group fitness instructors.
http://www.acefitness.org/
Fitness Institute Australia 
Providing industry standard certificate courses for instructors and personal trainers.
http://www.fia.com.au
International Fitness Association 
Certification for kickboxing aerobics instructor and fitness trainer. Free Fitness Manual.
http://www.ifafitness.com/
International Fitness Professionals Association 
For personal trainers, aerobics instructors, fitness center staff. Tampa, FL.
http://www.ifpa-fitness.com
National Academy of Sports Medicine 
Addressing fitness, sports performance, and sports medicine. Live, online, and home-study courses.
http://www.nasm.org
National Council on Strength and Fitness 
Personal training certification and continuing education for the fitness professional.
http://www.ncsf.org
National Federation of Professional Trainers 
Providing trainer certification for over 16 years. Directory, free software, NFPT magazine, forums.
http://www.nfpt.com/
National Strength Professionals Association 
NSPA has certified over 4,500 professional fitness instructors and personal trainers.
http://www.nspainc.com
Natural Fitness Trainers Association 
Certification for natural fitness trainer. Natural training methods are approved by the NFTA advisory board.
http://www.naturalfitnesstrainers.com/
Aquatic & Fitness Professional Association International 
Aqua aerobics personal trainer certifications, water workshops, continuing education, senior fitness.
http://www.aquacert.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/
IHRSA 
International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association: Organization that promotes fitness through education and sport club membership.
http://cms.ihrsa.org/IHRSA/viewPage.cfm?pageId=2
Native American Fitness Council 
Fitness training and certification programs.
http://www.nativeamericanfitnesscouncil.com