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Fitness Business Association and NCSF Join Forces in Strategic Agreement
"The partnership will bring more continuing education and promotion for each other's initiatives"
(MINNEAPOLIS, MN, May 2, 2023) – The Fitness Business Association (FBA) and the National Council on Strength and Fitness (NCSF) are excited to announce a new strategic agreement to advance 
the fitness industry.
This partnership brings together two industry leaders who are dedicated to improving the quality of education, certification, and business development for fitness professionals and businesses. Under the terms of the agreement, the FBA and NCSF will work together to offer a comprehensive suite of education as well as continued exposure for each other's initiatives including SUCCEED! the FBA Virtual Conference & Expo.
"The FBA is thrilled to partner with the NCSF to offer our members access to top-tier education and certification programs in the industry," said Josh Leve, FBA founder & CEO. "This strategic agreement further supports our effort to bring together the industry to provide them with additional tools and resources they need to grow in today's competitive fitness market."
For over 28 years the National Council on Strength and Fitness has been an international leader in high-quality education, certification, and advocacy for exercise professionals. The NCSF operates in over 160 counties and its network of certified professionals functions to improve the overall life quality health potential of all populations.
As a globally recognized certification organization for exercise professionals, the certification program by the NCSF is accredited in the United States (NCCA) and Europe (EA) offering certification in over 160 countries worldwide. Exercise professionals can specialize in personal training, strength & conditioning as well as sports and fitness nutrition. The accredited programs can be taken anywhere in the World online using the NCSF easy-learning system and remote testing platform.
Additionally, the certification programs are offered through hundreds of colleges and universities across the U.S. The certifications are internationally portable to countries with register systems for exercise professionals including the United States, Canada, Europe, South Africa, New Zealand, Australia, and India representing over a quarter-million professionals.
"We are excited to partner with the FBA to further our mission of promoting and developing safe and effective fitness practices," said Paul Garbarino, Director of Operations of the NCSF. "Through this collaboration, we will be able to offer fitness professionals and business owners access to the most up-to-date education and certification programs, as well as valuable networking opportunities. Together, the FBA and NCSF are committed to promoting safe, effective, and high-quality fitness practices, and to supporting the growth and success of the fitness industry."
More about NCSF can be found at: www.ncsf.org
About the FBA
The Fitness Business Association (FBA) is the only membership community dedicated solely to fitness businesses of all types. FBA provides owners and fitness professionals a wide array of business-specific products, services, and benefits that enable them to more effectively manage and grow their businesses, building on the passion, compassion, and courage they’ve already shown. FBA educational offerings include SUCCEED! Fitness Business Conventions & Expos - both in-person and virtual.
About SUCCEED! Conferences & Expos
Launched in May 2019 as an in-person event, and continuing with four virtual events a year, SUCCEED! Conferences & Expos have drawn over 20,000 owners, operators, fitpros, and aspiring fitness business owners of all types. Up next is the SUCCEED! Virtual Conference & Expo, August 3-7, 2023.
About NCSF
The National Council on Strength & Fitness (NCSF) is a globally recognized certification organization for exercise professionals. The certification program is accredited in the United States (NCCA) and Europe (EA) offering certification in over 160 countries worldwide. Exercise professionals can specialize in personal training, strength & conditioning as well as sports and fitness nutrition. The accredited programs can be taken anywhere in the World online using the NCSF easy-learning system and remote testing platform. Additionally, the certification programs are offered through hundreds of colleges and universities across the U.S. The certifications are internationally portable to countries with register systems for exercise professionals including the United States, Canada, Europe, South Africa, New Zealand, Australia, and India representing over a quarter-million professionals.
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