As an ACE Senior Fitness Specialist, you’ll help a growing population of older adults gain strength, ward off muscle deterioration and reduce instances of inactivity-related disease and cognitive decline.

Your focus on senior fitness will not only bring you more clients (and possibly better rates) but will also be extremely rewarding as this group tends to value their health more than most of their younger counterparts. While this burgeoning segment of the personal training market is highly motivated and fun to work with, the real value is in the joy you'll experience in changing people's lives.with this client base.

Learn how to become a helping hand and a guiding force for aging adults looking to stay fit and active in a safe environment. As a Senior Fitness Specialist, you’ll play a vital role in keeping active aging adults moving, motivated, and healthy. Pick up the skills necessary to safely progress active older clients through the OPT™ Model, while being aware of their physiological considerations and physical goals.

SENIOR FITNESS INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION. ASFA’s online Senior Fitness Certification is a great way for fitness professionals to expand and specialize their knowledge by earning a senior fitness instructor certification online. You can expand your knowledge and learn about senior fitness fundamentals, age-specific considerations, methodology and more with our independent study certification from the comfort of your own home.

The FAI FUNCTIONAL AGING Specialist is the complete certification program for the serious fitness professional who is ready to become an expert in functional aging and training of older adults. You will receive in-depth training on functional training strategies and movements; how to conduct meaningful assessments of function; how to create and develop effective exercise programs; and critical skills to be an effective professional with this client base.