• 73+ Countries around the globe with AFAA instructors and trainers

  • 35+ Years of fitness training experience

  • 350,000+ Fitness instructors and trainers prepared

  • 0% Interest-Free Payment Plans

 

you have options!


Maintaining your AFAA® certification demonstrates a commitment to excellence

and must be renewed every two years. You may also choose to Recertify for Life.

choose your path:

recertify for two years

$99
  • Maintain your professional standing in the fitness world
  • Stay connected with a world leader in group and personal fitness education and certification
  • Out-of-Pocket fee is only $99 every two years
RECERTIFY FOR 2 YEARS

PETITION FEES

Courses not pre-approved for AFAA CEUs must be petitioned.

$25 PETITION FEE

recertify for life

$399
  • Maintain your professional standing in the fitness world
  • Stay connected with a world leader in group and personal fitness education and certification
  • Waived recertification application fee
  • 30% discount on AFAA Specializations
  • 30% discount on AFAA Live Workshops*
  • Exclusive pre-sale offers on new AFAA products
  • Free shipping on orders of $100 or more*

*Recertify for Life will require your 15 units of continuing education and the submission of the renewal application every two years.
RFL members must call in to take advantage of these perks.

RECERTIFY FOR LIFE!

LATE FEES

If you are submitting for renewal after your certificate expiration date, a $50 late fee will be applied to your renewal fees. For more information, please call an AFAA Program Advisor today at 800-446-2322, option 1.

Continue your fitness journey with confidence.


Earn at least 15 approved hours of continuing education during each

of your two-year certification renewal cycles.

At least 2 of these CEUs must be from AFAA courses. CEUs may be completed with AFAA-approved providers. You may complete a petition application for CEU review and approval of any non-preapproved coursework. Download the petition application here.

Keep your CPR/AED status current and skills up-to-date

HOW TO RECERTIFY:

Learn more about our Recertification Guidelines

STEP 1: Complete the applicable AFAA Renewal Application

STEP 2: Make your payment by phone at 800-446-2322, Option 2

You can also make your payment online for the following:

STEP 3: Submit your documentation by mail or email:

  1. The AFAA Renewal Application (with proof of a name change if applicable.)
  2. A copy of the documents that validate your earned CEUs.
  3. A copy of the FRONT and BACK of your hands-on CPR/AED certificate.

MAIL ALL DOCUMENTATION TO:

AFAA Recertification

355 E Germann Rd., Suite 201

Gilbert, AZ 85297

OR EMAIL YOUR DOCUMENTATION TO:

[email protected]

*Please submit all documentation in ONE PDF.

Payments and applications are processed separately. Payments are processed

immediately upon receipt. Please allow 30 days for processing.

IF YOUR CERTIFICATE HAS LAPSED

AFAA offers a 180 day grace period, beyond your Certificate expiration date, to earn CEUs. If CEUs have been completed within your 180 day grace period, you have one-year to submit your paperwork for recertification. Failure to complete the required CEUs within the grace period will require re-examination.

*A late fee is required (per certification) for applications submitted 1-180 days after the certificate expiration date.

Have Questions? We're Here To Help!

Why Choose AFAA?

  • History
    Since 1983 AFAA has led the industry on Group Fitness instruction
  • Workshops
    Receive valuable hands-on training from an industry expert
  • Continuing Education
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Contact our Recertification Team