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AMERICAN COUNCIL ON EXERCISE (ACE)


One of the most important tools club owners and managers can provide to their staff is customer service training. Each person on the team should be delivering the highest possible level of customer service, and they should be adept at assisting members with basic health- and fitness-related questions. ACE’s online Fitness Service Specialist course will help deliver customer service training to clubs’ staff members. Staff will also learn to assist members with their basic health- and fitness-related questions, including how to properly use various types of fitness equipment and perform common resistance-training exercises. Contact: 858-576-6500, www.acefitness.org. Please see our ad on pg. 41. —|


NATIONAL EXERCISE TRAINERS ASSOCIATION (NETA)


National Exercise Trainers Association (NETA) has been certifying trainers for the past 33 years. NETA has trained more than 130,000 fitness professionals and offers personal trainer and group exercise certifications that are NCCA-accredited. NETA is proud to offer a new Kettlebell Specialty Certification. Kettlebells are a popular strength-train- ing tool that can be used in a group setting or with personal training clients. This workshop teaches basic training, safety techniques, body positioning, alignment, and appropriate weights. Contact: 800-237-6242, www.NETAfit.org. Please see our ad on pg. 105. —|


ACSM (AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SPORTS MEDICINE)


ACSM, a leader in the field of fitness certification, offers core and specialty fitness certifications that encompass the entire continuum of care. The ACSM Club Connection Program makes edu- cating and certifying a club’s fitness professionals easier and affordable by providing valuable discounts on certification, study materials, and workshops. That, in turn, translates into better customer service and, ultimately, higher member retention. Clubs and individuals can save on books, exams, membership, and more by visiting the ACSM Website! Contact: 317-637-9200, Ext. 115, www.acsm.org, certification@acsm.org. See our ad on pg. 67. —|


KETTLEBELL CONCEPTS


Founded in 2002, KettleBell Concepts has trained more than 4,000 instructors and is an industry leader in kettlebell education for fitness facilities and fitness profession- als nationwide. It offers Level 1: Introduction to KettleBell Lifting; Level 2: Kettlebells for Metabolic and Neurological Adaptation; and Total Body KB Blast, a one-day group exercise training session. The kettlebell is an ideal modality for semi-private or group exercise classes; all KBC courses are CEC-approved by the major accrediting bodies. KBC provides complete turnkey marketing support, discounts on KBC-brand kettle- bells and other equipment from exclusive distributor SIL FITNESS, and much more. Contact: 800-876-6090, www.kettlebellconcepts.com. Please see our ad on pg. 99. —|


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PRODUCT SHOWCASE


MERRITHEW HEALTH AND FITNESS


The Merrithew Health & Fitness Group’s mission is to promote the benefits of mind- body exercise worldwide. STOTT PILATES, Merrithew’s premier Pilates brand, delivers high-caliber education and has trained more than 28,000 professionals from 106 countries. STOTT PILATES has been a successful Pilates educator for over 20 years, and offers a diverse range of programs to meet the needs of health and fitness or rehab professionals, facility oper- ators, or individuals looking for a new career.


Contact: 800-910-0001, www.merrithew.com. Please see our ad on pg. 89. —|


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