SOURCE: Technogym
Industry Leaders Support Personal Trainers, Coaches, Educators and Researchers with Educational Content, Resources and Certification Opportunities
June 27, 2018 – TECHNOGYM, the leading producer of design, education and technology-driven wellness and fitness equipment and solutions, and theAmerican Council on Exercise (ACE), the leading nonprofit exercise professional and health coach certification organization today announced a partnership aimed at helping fitness professionals maintain the most current knowledge of industry advancements available. Through this collaboration, TECHNOGYM hopes to grow its successful Master Trainer Network and advance the education outreach available for personal trainers, coaches, educators and researchers.
The newly established collaboration between TECHNOGYM and ACE will enhance the resources available for over 75,000 certified health and fitness professionals looking to continue their education and secure a leadership position in the industry.
“ACE is honored to be working in collaboration with esteemed fitness and wellness industry leader, TECHNOGYM. Committed to helping people live better, TECHNOGYM is a respected provider of top-of-the-line fitness equipment and associated training programs” said Carolann Dekker, Chief Marketing Officer for ACE. “Our ACE Certified Professionals will now have the opportunity to become Technogym Master Trainers, which will broaden their expertise and elevate their careers so they can make an even greater impact on the people’s lives.”
To maintain compliance with the high standards set by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA), ACE Professionals must demonstrate continued competency by earning 2.0 continuing education credits every two years. TECHNOGYM has developed in-depth product workshops approved by ACE for CEUs to further diversify trainers’ recertification opportunities.
“TECHNOGYM is proud to partner with organizations that encourage continuing education in the fitness industry” said Nerio Alessandri, Founder and CEO of TECHNOGYM. “By expanding continuing educational requirements to include TECHNOGYM’s industry leading research and innovative products, we are furthering our goal to improve people's quality of life though regular and safe physical exercise.”
By collaborating with ACE and its network of outstanding fitness professionals, TECHNOGYM is able to further enhance the services it provides and share its cutting edge research on wellness with the industry. This collaboration allows TECHNOGYM to continue to produce the most qualified candidates in the field. Fitness professionals can advance their education and better serve people looking to improve their health and wellness.
For more information, visit www.Technogym.com.
About Technogym
Founded in 1983, Technogym is a world leading international supplier of technology and design driven products and services in the Wellness and Fitness industry. Technogym provides a complete range of cardio, strength and functional equipment alongside a digital cloud-based platform allowing consumers to connect with their personal wellness experience anywhere, both on the equipment and via mobile when outdoors. With over 2,000 employees and 14 branches globally, Technogym is present in over 100 countries. More than 80,000 Wellness centers and 200,000 private homes in the world are equipped with Technogym. Technogym was the official supplier for the last six editions of the Olympic Games: Sydney 2000, Athens 2004, Turin 2006, Beijing 2008, London 2012, Rio 2016 and PyeongChang 2018.
About American Council on Exercise (ACE):
Founded in 1985, the American Council on Exercise (ACE) is a nonprofit organization committed to America's health and wellbeing. Over the past 30 years, ACE has become an established resource for health and fitness professionals, and the public, providing comprehensive, unbiased research and validating ourselves as the country's trusted authority on health and fitness.ACE is the largest nonprofit health and fitness certification, education and training organization in the world with more than 75,000 certified professionals who hold more than 77,000 ACE Certifications. With a long heritage in certification, education, training and public outreach, ACE is among the most respected organizations in the industry and a resource the public has come to trust for health and fitness education.
