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ACE IMPACT

We are dedicated to moving individuals and communities to adopt healthier, more active lifestyles.

Power of Fitness and Intellectual Disabilities

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Become a Community Physical Activity Leader

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Our Influence

ACE is at the forefront of empowering hundreds of thousands of health and fitness professionals to inspire healthier lifestyles. In the past year alone, ACE Certified Pros led over 10 million sessions across 115 countries—making a measurable difference in global health.

Number of ACE Professionals (From July 2024 to June 2025.*)

50,031 Personal Trainers
+2,799 Pros with Personal Trainer Certificates
8.9MM Estimated number of client sessions conducted by ACE Certified Personal Trainers from July 2024 to June 2025.*
20,396 Group Fitness Instructors
1.2MM Estimated number of classes taught by ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructors from July 2024 to June 2025.*
5,817 Health Coaches
344,629 Estimated number of coaching sessions conducted by ACE Certified Health Coaches from 2024 to June 2025.*
824 Certified Medical Exercise Specialists
81,594 Estimated number of client sessions conducted by ACE Certified Medical Exercise Specialists from 2024 to June 2025.*
4,105 Number of people enrolled in ACE Specialist Programs
Fitness Nutrition, Senior Fitness, Corrective Exercise, Functional Training, Weight Management, Behavior Change, Sports Performance, Youth Fitness, Pilates Mat, Size Inclusive Fitness, Pain-free Movement, Cancer Exercise, The BioMechanics Corrective Exercise

*Figures based on the number of personal trainers, group fitness instructors, health coaches, and certified medical exercise specialists and the average number of client sessions and classes per week. Averages are based on independent survey data collected from ACE Certified Professionals.

Bringing our Mission to life

Championing Physical Activity

With tens of thousands of certified professionals, a strong network of global and domestic partners, world-class educational resources, and free community tools, we're proud to expand our impact and champion physical activity and wellness around the world.

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Current Initiatives and Partners

At ACE, we believe in the power of partnership to drive meaningful, lasting change. By working together, we strive to make physical activity accessible to all and improve lives through innovative health and fitness solutions.

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Science & Education

ACE is committed to promoting community well-being by investing in independent research and sharing recommendations and tips on how to incorporate evidence-based practices into exercise programs.

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Evidence-based resources

ACE provides a vast amount of education to the public, including articles, blogs, course content, and libraries.

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Partner with Us

At ACE, we believe in the power of partnership to drive meaningful, lasting change. By working together, we strive to make physical activity accessible to all and improve lives through innovative health and fitness solutions.

Become a Partner

We're proud to collaborate with many organizations, including: