NASM | Fitness Business Association

About NASM

Our products and services are scientifically and clinically proven. We first gained attention by pioneering the proprietary Optimum Performance Training (OPT™) model – the first science- based training system in the industry.

NASM is part of Ascend Learning, the leader in providing technology-based education and certification solutions.

History

For over 35 years, NASM® has earned its reputation as the gold standard in fitness education, with best-in-class, evidence-based programs across personal training, nutrition coaching, wellness, and sports performance.

We've built communities of world-class fitness and wellness professionals, with knowledge and tools to transform lives. Our personal trainers, coaches, their clients, and anyone with a passion for fitness and wellness, achieve success and unleash potential with NASM®.

What makes us unique?

·Our proprietary Optimum Performance Training® model (OPT™) provides a systematic and powerful step-by-step method for both trainer and trainee that can be applied to anyone at any age.

·Gym owners and operators prefer NASM® certifications over all other providers.

·More than any other certification provider, NASM® trainers, coaches, and specialists are working at every level of amateur and professional sports, from little league to major league.

·In over 100 countries around the world.

·1.5 million fitness professionals educated.

·In over 14,000 gyms and health clubs.

·100% of all NBA teams have at least one NASM certified/credentialed professional on staff.

·100% of all NFL teams have at least one NASM certified/credentialed professional on staff.

·83% of WNBA teams have at least one NASM certified/credentialed professional on staff.

·Official education partner of the Professional Soccer Athletic Training Society.

·Official education partner of the Professional Hockey Athletic Training Society.

NASM in the Fitness Community

As the most respected name in fitness certification, NASM brings the credibility and power of trainers founded on evidence-based strategies and techniques. NASM trainers provide consistent results for your member clients.

If your facility currently supports and employs NASM-certified professionals, or is looking to do so, we want to talk to you! The NASM Preferred Club Partnership program is designed to put the power of NASM to work in your club. Attract, develop, and retain quality NASM trainers, who will deliver exceptional outcomes to your clients, and enjoy exclusive partner benefits, such as live workshop incentives, preferred pricing, priority service — and much more. Get Started.

In addition to our job board, we also have the NASM-CPT Development Program where you can recruit new CPTs through an 8-week “gymternship” program. Learn more here.