ACE Trainer Program for AARP Members

39 million AARP Members have access to ACE-certified professionals.

The American Council on Exercise® (ACE®) has teamed with AARP as the provider of personal training services under a new fitness program for AARP members. Focused on prevention, this program provides information, resources and services to help AARP members lead active, healthier lifestyles. AARP has 39 million members who have access to enrolled ACE-certified professionals for personal training services via www.aarpfitness.com.


ACE Trainers Making a Difference


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How Does This Benefit Me?

This incredible opportunity gives ACE-certified fitness professionals access to America’s fastest growing population segment. Today, the 50+ market makes up 35% of the U.S. population and controls 75% of the nation’s wealth. This is your opportunity to share your passion and knowledge with individuals who are redefining our expectations on age, vitality and life. As an ACE-certified Fitness Professional, your services will be communicated to current and potential AARP members leveraging the powerful consumer brand awareness of AARP.

"My very first client for the AARP program is seeing such progress, and I have several waiting in line. The last quarter of the year is promising, business wise, thanks to your new affiliation with AARP!"

Pamela Lauderback
Pickerington, OH

Am I Eligible?

The program is available only to fitness professionals holding a current ACE Personal Trainer or Advanced Health + Fitness Specialist certification and a current CPR certificate. (Note: Effective January 1, 2009 all new and renewing ACE-certified professionals in the U.S. and Canada must hold both a current CPR and AED card to sit for or renew an ACE certification.) Trainers will want to be prepared to train in a variety of settings. View program requirements.

How Does the Program Work?

There is an annual $50 enrollment fee to join the program. With this small fee, you gain direct access to AARP members nationwide through a profile listing on AARP's website. In addition, ACE-certified Fitness Professionals who join in the first year of the program receive 2 FREE continuing education courses focusing on older adult fitness (worth 0.2 continuing education credits). The ACE Trainer Program is being communicated to AARP members through a variety of public relations efforts and print and online advertising via a Co-op Marketing Fund. View program requirements.

"The program is going really well and I was amazed at how quickly I started getting responses. My client is very excited about the progress she’s made in just two weeks."

Jane Maile
Acworth, GA

Here's a snapshot of what to expect:
  • You enroll through ACE
  • Your listing is accessible on www.AARP.org
  • An AARP member contacts you to become a potential client
  • You help your client select a personal training package
  • You and your client begin training
  • You log your sessions
  • You are paid by ACE

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    • Who is AARP?
    AARP is the leading nonprofit, nonpartisan membership organization for people age 50 and over in the United States. With over 39 million active members, the group is known for:

  • Informing members and the public on issues important to this age group
  • Advocating on legislative, consumer and legal issues
  • Promoting community service
  • Offering a wide range of special products and services to members
    AARP is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life as people age, leading positive social change and delivering value to members through information, advocacy and service. Membership in AARP is open to any person age 50 or above.

    For more information on AARP visit www.aarp.org.