General Info

Since its founding in 1985, ACE has certified more than 200,000 health and fitness professionals in the United States and nearly 80 other countries. ACE certification exams are standardized, broad-based tests of the knowledge necessary to safely instruct one on one, lead group exercise, and consult on lifestyle and weight-management issues. ACE, which stands for the American Council on Exercise, is one of the largest nonprofit fitness certification and education providers in the world. The organization also offers a clinical exercise specialist certification for fitness professionals who work with clients who have recently recovered from injury or illness. ACE is located in San Diego.