SCW CERTIFICATIONS

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Save the Date: Next Certification Weekend via Zoom, June 27-29, 2025! 

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  • Live-streamed on Zoom
  • CECs/CEUs: SCW, ACE, AFAA, NASM, AEA, ACSM +
  • World-renowned faculty trainers
  • 24 Certification choices
  • Sale: Only $197 (Reg. $259)
  • 50% off any additional cert

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It’s You Powered by SCW! SCW Certification Smash is a virtual Zoom event where fitness pros can earn multiple certifications in one weekend. Taught by expert trainers, it covers group exercise, personal training, nutrition, yoga, and more—all from home!

Choose from 24 nationally recognized certifications and earn CECs from SCW, ACE, AFAA, NASM, AEA, and ACSM. Elevate your expertise and stand out in the industry!

SMASH YOUR GOALS!

Register for any certification at the already reduced price of $197 (Norm. $259) and get each additional certification at 50% Off!

Friday, January 24, 2025

SCW Foam Rolling & Recovery Certification with Gail Bannister-Munn

SCW Foam Rolling & Recovery Certification
With Gail Bannister-Munn
Sale: $197 (Reg. $259)
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Friday, January 24
11:00am-5:00pm ET
10:00am-4:00pm CT
9:00am-3:00pm MT
8:00am-2:00pm PT

Elevate your training expertise with cutting-edge recovery techniques that enhance performance, reduce pain, and prevent injuries. Gain the expertise to attract and retain clients as a trusted recovery specialist.  Explore the science of foam rolling and self-myofascial release, including pre-, intra-, and post-workout applications. Compare rolling tools and techniques, master ready-to-use protocols, and design customized recovery sessions. With a coaching module focused on program design, you’ll confidently lead effective group recovery classes. Includes hands-on training, a detailed manual, and an online exam. Breathe, roll, and transform recovery into a cornerstone of your fitness offerings!

Accredited CECs: SCW (6.0), AFAA (6.0), ACE (0.4), NASM (0.6), AEA (2.0), ACSM (6.0).

If you can’t make the Live-Stream Certification, take the course ONLINE HERE.

SCW Yoga I Certification
With Manuel Velazquez
Sale: $197 (Reg. $259)
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Friday, January 24
10:00am-6:00pm ET
9:00am-5:00pm CT
8:00am-4:00pm MT
7:00am-3:00pm PT

Begin your journey as a yoga instructor with a comprehensive program that blends theoretical and practical hands-on instruction. This nationally recognized certification covers a wide range of Yoga postures, suitable for diverse clientele, including young or old, fit or de-conditioned, and competitive or recovering athletes. The course integrates the latest scientific research with systematic program design and effective cueing techniques. Both seasoned and novice participants will gain the confidence and qualifications needed to lead successful yoga classes and recovery sessions.

The certification includes practical training, a comprehensive manual, and an online examination, ensuring you are equipped to teach yoga to a wide range of participants. 

Accredited CECs: ACE (0.8), ACSM (8.0), AEA (4.0), AFAA (7.0), NASM (0.7), and SCW (8.0).

If you can’t make the Live-Stream Certification, take the course ONLINE HERE.

SCW Life Coaching Certification
With Kimberly Spreen-Glick
Sale: $197 (Reg. $259)
Choose additional certification(s) at 50% off!

Friday, January 24
12:00pm-6:00pm ET
11:00am-5:00pm CT
10:00am-4:00pm MT
9:00am-3:00pm PT

Elevate your career with a dynamic program designed to provide the essential education, guidance, and structure needed to become a successful life coach. Master the fundamentals of life coaching, including wellness, fitness, career, relationship, and personal development coaching. Build a strong foundation for your practice with effective strategies for delivering your services and creating an authentic brand that attracts ideal clients. Guided by industry experts, you’ll learn techniques to expand your role, making a significant impact in your community while growing your business. This comprehensive training includes hands-on practice, detailed forms, a manual, and an online exam, equipping you with the skills to inspire and transform lives. 

Accredited CECs: SCW (7.0), ACE (0.7), ACSM (7.0), AEA (7.0), AFAA (7.0), NASM (0.7).

If you can’t make the Live-Stream Certification, take the course ONLINE HERE.

BARREfusion™ EXPRESS
With Sara Vandenberg, MS
Sale: $197 (Reg. $259)
Choose additional certification(s) at 50% off!

Friday, January 24
10:00am-1:00pm ET
9:00am-12:00pm CT
8:00am-11:00am MT
7:00am-10:00am PT

BARREfusion™ is a barre fitness format designed for ANYbody! Combining the best of fitness with the elegance of barre, this class features easy-to-learn patterns and fun choreography that anyone can teach. Your training includes access to the digital online course, class-ready music, choreography videos, and detailed teaching notes to deliver a seamless, fun, effective, and safe barre class. Plus, enjoy three months of content included with your training!

Accredited CECs: ACE (1.0), AFAA (7.0), NASM (0.7)

If you can’t make the Live Certification, find additional trainings ONLINE HERE.

SOULstrength™ EXPRESS
With Holly Fidanzo
Sale: $197 (Reg. $259)
Choose additional certification(s) at 50% off!

Friday, January 24
2:00pm-5:00pm ET
1:00pm-4:00pm CT
12:00pm-3:00pm MT
11:00am-2:00pm PT

Rhythmic resistance with a touch of OFFbeat—SOULstrength™ offers the best of both worlds! This dynamic strength training format combines rhythmic movement with the flexibility to teach OFF the beat. Your training includes access to the digital online course, class-ready music, choreography videos, and detailed teaching notes to deliver a seamless, fun, effective, and safe strength class. Plus, enjoy three months of content included with your training!

Accredited CECS: ACE (1.1), AFAA (6.0), NASM (0.6)

If you can’t make the Live Certification, find additional trainings HERE.

Country Fusion® Star Instructor Certification
With Elizabeth Mooney
Sale: $197 (Reg. $259)
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Friday, January 24
10:00am-3:00pm ET
9:00am-2:00pm CT
8:00am-1:00pm MT
7:00am-12:00pm PT

Step into the spotlight and become a certified Country Fusion® Star Instructor! This comprehensive certification teaches you to lead dynamic classes blending country line dancing with a total-body workout. Master class structure, LIIT techniques, foundational moves like pivots and grapevines, and anatomy-based modifications to ensure inclusivity. Gain access to exclusive benefits, including choreography, marketing tools, and ongoing support. With your certification, inspire students worldwide with the joy of Country Fusion®!

Accredited CECs: AFAA (7.0), NASM (0.7)

If you can’t make the Live Certification, find additional trainings ONLINE HERE.

GLP-1 Exercise Specialist Certification: Transforming Client Care
With Eric Durak, MSc
Sale: $197 (Reg. $259)
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Friday, January 24
2:00pm-6:00pm ET
1:00pm-5:00pm CT
12:00pm-4:00pm MT
11:00am-3:00pm PT

The GLP-1 Exercise Specialist Certification provides the knowledge and tools to effectively train clients using GLP-1 (AOM) medications. This course covers the fundamentals of GLP-1 medications, their impact on metabolism, and how to design tailored exercise and nutrition programs. You’ll also learn essential emotional intelligence techniques to motivate clients, optimize their results, and enhance their well-being. Additional topics include utilizing HSA payments, understanding blood lab results, and leveraging physician referrals to grow your practice. Equip yourself with the skills to make a real difference in the lives of clients while expanding your business impact.

Accredited CECs: SCW (4.0), NESTA (4.0)

LaBlast® Fitness Instructor Certification
With Apy Figueroa
Sale: $197 (Reg. $259)
Choose additional certification(s) at 50% off!

Friday, January 24
10:00am-6:00pm ET
9:00am-5:00pm CT
8:00am-4:00pm MT
8:30am-3:00pm PT

Becoming a LaBlast® instructor will set you apart from the crowd by joining the only dance fitness program that perfectly blends ballroom dance and fitness physically, mentally, and emotionally. Our one-day certification dives into the 10 dances taught in every LaBlast® class:  Disco, Jive, Lindy Hop, Quickstep, Paso Doble, Foxtrot, Salsa, Merengue, Rumba and Viennese Waltz. You will learn 4 patterns per dance, which can be interchangeably used to teach a LaBlast® Fitness class, aka “patternography”. Experience the unique LaBlast® movement philosophy- moving your whole self physically, mentally, and emotionally – which will leave your students returning for more class after class. 

Accredited CECs: SCW (8.0), ACE (0.8), AFAA (8.0), NASM (8.0)

If you can’t make the Live Certification, take the course ONLINE HERE.

Mobility Training Specialist Certification
With Ruston Webb, MS, FMS II, TPI-CGFI III
Sale: $197 (Reg. $597)
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Friday, January 24
10:00am-4:00pm ET
9:00am-3:00pm CT
8:00am-2:00pm MT
7:00am-1:00pm PT

Advance your career with the Mobility Training Specialist Certification! This dynamic course equips fitness professionals with advanced tools to improve client mobility, prevent injuries, and maximize performance. Master over 30 ready-to-use mobility sequences for in-person or online sessions, adaptable for individuals, small groups, or large classes. Customize routines to create unique experiences, gain cutting-edge strategies to expand your expertise, grow your business, and become a go-to expert in mobility training. Empower lives and set yourself apart in the fitness industry! 

Accredited CECs: AFAA (10.0), NASM (1.0)

If you can’t make the Live Certification, find additional trainings HERE.

Posture & Alignment for Personal Training Certification 
With Patrick Mummy
Sale: $197 (Reg. $259)
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Friday, January 24
10:00am-2:00pm ET
9:00am-1:00pm CT
8:00am-12:00pm MT
7:00am-11:00am PT

The Posture & Alignment Certification for Personal Training is a 4-hour course introducing Symmetry’s patented AlignSmart system. Participants will learn to assess postural misalignments, quantify skeletal deviations, and interpret compensation patterns contributing to dysfunction and pain. The program explores the distinctions between Corrective Exercise and Postural Corrective Exercise and provides training on using AlignSmart software to design tailored corrective routines. Through expert instruction and hands-on practice, attendees will develop essential skills to identify and address postural issues, enhancing client outcomes in pain management and functional movement.

If you can’t make the Live Certification, find additional trainings HERE.

ZUMBA® Jump Start Gold Training
With Cheryl Wu
$399 Registration Fee (Use PROMO CODE: TSZUMBA65 to receive a 65% discount)

Friday, January 24
11:30am-9:30pm ET
10:30am-8:30pm CT
9:30am-7:30pm MT
8:30am-6:30pm PT

Teach two audiences right away! This training will give you a license to teach both Zumba® and Zumba Gold® classes by learning the foundation of the Zumba® program and how to adapt it for an active older audience. The certification fee includes Electronic Instructor Manuals, The Ultimate Music & Choreo Video Collection To Launch Your Zumba Gold® Career on ZIN NOW, Fitness Certification Credits (varies by country), Online Videos to Review Basic Steps, and Certificate of Completion.  

Accredited CECs: SCW (8.0), ACE (0.9), AFAA (10.0).

If you can’t make the Live Certification, find additional trainings HERE.

Saturday, January 25, 2025

SCW Aquatic Exercise Certification with Cheri Kulp

SCW Aquatic Exercise Certification
With Cheri Kulp
Sale: $197 (Reg. $259)
Choose additional certification(s) at 50% off!

Saturday, January 25
10:00am-6:00pm ET
9:00am-5:00pm CT
8:00am-4:00pm MT
7:00am-3:00pm PT

Dive into the world of water fitness with a nationally recognized certification that provides the essential for anyone looking to teach water exercise. This program covers the benefits of aquatic exercise, anatomy, and kinesiology as applied to water, along with water depth adaptations, movement planes, musicality, and adjustments for special populations. Leadership skills and effective cueing techniques are emphasized through on-site instruction and one-on-one assessments. The certification includes both theoretical and practical training, a comprehensive manual, and an online exam, ensuring you’re prepared to lead successful aquatic exercise classes. 

Accredited CECs: AEA (7.0), ACE (0.7), ACSM (8.0), AFAA (8.0), NASM (0.8), SCW (8.0).

If you can’t make the Live Certification, take the course ONLINE HERE.

SCW Active Aging Certification
With Ann Gilbert
Sale: $197 (Reg. $259)
Choose additional certification(s) at 50% off!

Saturday, January 25
10:00am-6:00pm ET
9:00am-5:00pm CT
8:00am-4:00pm MT
7:00am-3:00pm PT

Unlock the secrets to aging well with the SCW Active Aging Certification, crafted for fitness professionals committed to enhancing seniors’ lives. This dynamic course combines cutting-edge research with practical techniques, focusing on cardiovascular health, strength, flexibility, balance, and mental well-being. Dive into the musculoskeletal changes, physiology, and kinesiology of aging, and discover how exercise can positively impact these areas. Learn functional training strategies for older clients with varying abilities and design safe, effective exercise programs that empower seniors to thrive. Ideal for group fitness instructors, trainers, and program managers, this one-day certification includes hands-on training, a comprehensive manual, and an online exam. 

Accredited CECs: SCW (8.0), ACE (0.7), ACSM (8.0), AEA (4.0), AFAA (7.0), NASM (0.7).

If you can’t make the Live Certification, take the course ONLINE HERE

SCW Personal Training Certification
With Gail Bannister-Munn
Sale: $197 (Reg. $259)
Choose additional certification(s) at 50% off!

Saturday, January 25
10:00am-6:00pm ET
9:00am-5:00pm CT
8:00am-4:00pm MT
7:00am-3:00pm PT

Elevate your career with this nationally recognized, science-based certification, designed for aspiring and current fitness professionals. This hands-on program integrates academic excellence with practical application, covering exercise physiology, kinesiology, training principles, program design, health-risk assessment, and physical evaluations. Delve into evidence-based practices and advanced programming alternatives, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the human body and its potential. The course also includes essential business and marketing strategies to help you succeed in the competitive fitness industry. Through a blend of lecture and hands-on experiences, you’ll gain the expertise to empower clients to achieve peak health and performance. Certification includes practical training, a comprehensive manual, and an online examination. 

Accredited CECs: SCW (8.0), ACSM (8.0), AEA (4.0).

If you can’t make the Live Certification, take the course ONLINE HERE.

SCW Pilates Matwork Certification
With Abbie Appel
Sale: $197 (Reg. $259)
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Saturday, January 25
10:00am-6:00pm ET
9:00am-5:00pm CT
8:00am-4:00pm MT
7:00am-3:00pm PT

This nationally recognized certification offers an in-depth exploration of classical Pilates movements and their modifications, enhancing creativity and expertise. The program emphasizes core stabilization, optimal alignment, and Pilates matwork, blending theory with practical training. Participants master over 40 essential exercises, including variations for spinal dysfunctions and postural imbalances. The course provides choreography variations that are easy to learn and apply, equipping instructors with creative programming options for all ages and abilities. Included are practical training, a comprehensive manual, and an online exam, ensuring participants gain the skills needed to teach effective and innovative Pilates Mat Classes. Whether new to Pilates or deepening expertise, this certification will elevate your teaching credentials. 

Accredited CECs: SCW (8.0), ACE (0.8), ACSM (8.0), AEA (4.5), AFAA (8.0), NASM (0.8).

If you can’t make the Live Certification, take the course ONLINE HERE.

SCW Group Exercise Certification
With Manuel Velazquez
Sale: $197 (Reg. $259)
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Saturday, January 25
10:00am-6:00pm ET
9:00am-5:00pm CT
8:00am-4:00pm MT
7:00am-3:00pm PT

This Nationally Recognized Certification empowers you with the confidence to master impactful teaching skills and successfully lead a group fitness class. Learn essential skills such as proper class sequencing, warm-up progressions, musical phrasing, effective cueing techniques, and choreography development. Gain a thorough understanding of group cardiovascular fitness, muscular endurance, and flexibility training techniques, enabling you to implement them in various class settings. Our cutting-edge Group Exercise Certification provides a balance of theoretical and practical training, ensuring that you are prepared for the newest variety of fitness programming. This includes Hi/Lo impact cardiovascular training, muscle conditioning and sculpting, HIIT programming, and much more. The certification includes hands-on practical training, a comprehensive manual, and an online examination. 

Accredited CECs: SCW (8.0), ACSM (8.0), AEA (4.5), AFAA (8.0), NASM (0.8).

If you can’t make the Live Certification, take the course ONLINE HERE.

SCW Meditation Certification
With Yuri Rockit
Sale: $197 (Reg. $259)
Choose additional certification(s) at 50% off! 

Saturday, January 25
10:00am-2:00pm ET
9:00am-1:00pm CT
8:00am-12:00pm MT
7:00am-11:00am PT

Explore Eastern meditation principles, prana, and practical techniques to deepen self-awareness and mindfulness. Gain adaptable skills to lead meditation classes, enrich recovery programs, or cultivate your own lifelong practice. Suitable for all experience levels, this program strengthens emotional balance, boosts mental clarity, and inspires creativity. Discover how meditation improves sleep, reduces anxiety, and fosters self-confidence. The program includes practical training, a comprehensive manual, and an online exam. Empower yourself and others to achieve mental, emotional, and physical harmony.

Accredited CECs: SCW (4.0), ACE (0.4), ACSM (4.0), AEA (4.0), AFAA (4.0), NASM (0.4).

If you can’t make the Live Certification, take the course ONLINE HERE.

SCW T’ai Chi Certification
With David-Dorian Ross
Sale: $197 (Reg. $259)
Choose additional certification(s) at 50% off!

Saturday, January 25
10:00am-6:00pm ET
9:00am-5:00pm CT
8:00am-4:00pm MT
7:00am-3:00pm PT

Discover the ancient art of T’ai Chi, a transformative practice blending stability, mobility, and strength through flowing, meditative movements. Fitness professionals will be introduced to the essentials of T’ai Chi and Qi Gong, including the timeless Yang Short Form. Learn how to incorporate these adaptable, equipment-free exercises into any routine while mastering eight foundational principles and traditional breathing techniques. Empower your clients to feel balanced, energized, and invigorated. The certification includes hands-on practical training, a comprehensive manual, and an online examination.  

Accredited CECs: SCW (8.0), ACE (0.7), ACSM (8.0), AEA (7.0), AFFA (8.0), NASM (0.8).

If you can’t make the Live Certification, take the course ONLINE HERE.

Sunday, January 26, 2025

SCW Chair Yoga Certification with Gusti Ratliff, MEd, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT

SCW Chair Yoga Certification 
With Gusti Ratliff, MEd, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT
Sale: $197 (Reg. $259)
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Sunday, January 26
10:00am-6:00pm ET
9:00am-5:00pm CT
8:00am-4:00pm MT
7:00am-3:00pm PT

Embark on a transformative journey that empowers yoga instructors to lead creative and effective chair yoga classes for all abilities. This comprehensive training focuses on essential techniques like pose adaptations, movement selection, and coaching methods tailored for special populations. Learn to use chairs for sitting, standing, and supported moves, serving a much-needed demographic. The program also covers verbal and visual cueing, memory-improvement strategies, and active aging principles. Graduates will be equipped to bring the healing power of yoga to diverse communities, creating inclusive, supportive environments. Includes practical training, a comprehensive manual, and an online exam. 

Accredited CECs: ACE (0.7), AEA (7.0), ACSM (7.0), NASM (0.6), AFAA (6.0), Yoga Alliance (8.0), and SCW (7.0).

SCW Functional Pilates Certification
With Leslee Bender
Sale: $197 (Reg. $259)
Choose additional certification(s) at 50% off!

Sunday, January 26
10:00am-4:00pm ET
9:00am-3:00pm CT
8:00am-2:00pm MT
7:00am-1:00pm PT

Transform your Pilates mat practice with a functional approach that blends classical techniques with modern strategies. Gain the skills to creatively incorporate props that mimic apparatus, adding variety and challenge to your classes. Perfect for seasoned instructors and newcomers alike, you’ll master progressions, regressions, and multidirectional movement patterns to enhance posture, reduce overuse injuries, and improve everyday function. Gain skills to address postural concerns, elevate functional strength, and enrich your students’ quality of life. Includes hands-on training, a detailed manual, and an automated online exam. Elevate your teaching and inspire transformation in every class!  

Accredited CECs: SCW (7.0), ACE (0.7), ACSM (7.0), AEA (3.5), AFAA (6.0), NASM (0.6).

If you can’t make the Live Certification, take the course ONLINE HERE.

SCW Menopause Wellness Certification
With Melissa Layne, MEd
Sale: $197 (Reg. $259)
Choose additional certification(s) at 50% off!

Sunday, January 26
10:00am-6:00pm ET
9:00am-5:00pm CT
8:00am-4:00pm MT
7:00am-3:00pm PT

Unlock vibrant health during menopause with this transformative course that empowers you to guide clients confidently through this life stage. Leverage the latest research to inspire students using evidence-based exercises, nutrition strategies, and holistic practices tailored to their unique needs. Master creative, research-backed approaches to fitness and wellness, enhancing your influence in personal training and group exercise. Develop essential skills to manage symptoms, boost energy, and improve overall well-being, all while refining your business practices. This program includes a comprehensive manual and an online exam, ensuring you are fully equipped to support clients. 

Accredited CECs: SCW (7.0), ACE (0.7), AEA (7.0), ACSM (7.0), NASM (0.6), and AFAA (6.0).

If you can’t make the Live Certification, take the course ONLINE HERE.

SCW Stretching & Flexibility Training Certification
With Gail Bannister-Munn
Sale: $197 (Reg. $259)
Choose additional certification(s) at 50% off!

Sunday, January 26
11:00am-6:00pm ET
10:00am-5:00pm CT
9:00am-4:00pm MT
8:00am-3:00pm PT

In this eight hour comprehensive course, review the science of stretching, flexibility and mobility. Acquire the knowledge to assess static and dynamic postures to identify movement quality issues and promote functional activities. Learn multiple flexibility, techniques, and stretching alternatives, including PNF (proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation), active and dynamic stretching, passive and static options, assisted stretching techniques and more. Gain skill in myofascial release to enhance activation, recovery and regeneration for individuals of all ages and activity levels. Assist athletes to older adults, and distinguish yourself as a stretching expert. Perfect for one on one training, small group, training, and group fitness. This practical, hands-on certification includes a variety of detailed program designs with an easy to execute system. The certification includes practical training, a comprehensive manual, and an online examination. 

Accredited CECs: SCW (7.0), ACE (0.7), ACSM (7.0), AEA (8.0), AFAA (7.0), NASM (0.7).

If you can’t make the Live Certification, take the course ONLINE HERE.

S.E.A.T. FITNESS (Supported Exercise for Ageless Training) Certification
With Sara Vandenberg, MS
Sale: $197 (Reg. $259)
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Sunday, January 26
10:00am-6:00pm ET
9:00am-5:00pm CT
8:00am-4:00pm MT
7:00am-3:00pm PT

This comprehensive program is perfect for Active Aging and Specialty Format Instructors looking to elevate their chair exercise classes. Focusing on the aging process, the course delves into physiology, kinesiology, and the unique needs of students requiring extra support. Learn to use a chair as a base for sitting, standing, and supported movements, enhancing group teaching skills. The program covers effective verbal and visual cueing, memory-improvement strategies, and active aging principles. A full-day practical training session includes choreography routines to improve class sequencing, musical phrasing, and teaching skills, supported by the latest online video resources. Both novice and experienced instructors will benefit through enhanced class structure design, routine creation, and leadership development. The course includes a manual, downloadable PowerPoint, a full-hour workout video, music, flashcards, an automated online exam, and a certificate. 

Accredited CECs: ACSM (7.0), ACE (7.0), AEA (7.0), AFAA (7.0), NASM (0.7), and SCW (7.0).

If you can’t make the Live Certification, take the course ONLINE HERE.

WATERinMOTION® Aqua Exercise Certification
With Cheri Kulp
Sale: $197 (Reg. $259)
Choose additional certification(s) at 50% off!

Sunday, January 26
10:00am-6:00pm ET
9:00am-5:00pm CT
8:00am-4:00pm MT
7:00am-3:00pm PT

Enhance your aqua fitness classes with this comprehensive certification program. Begin with a 6-part online course, complete with a manual and videos, covering the scientific principles of water exercise, the WATERinMOTION® RIPPLE teaching method, cueing techniques, deck teaching skills, active aging principles, and water-specific strength training. The program culminates in an 8-hour, full-day practical training, where you’ll master choreography routines to improve class sequencing, musical phrasing, teaching skills, and full-body toning. Ideal for both aqua and land instructors, this certification ensures enhanced class structure, routine creation, and leadership development. Upon completion, participants earn certification in all three WATERinMOTION® programs: Original, Platinum, and Strength. Instructors on Wautoship can attend the live course for free. 

Accredited CECs: AEA (8.0), SCW (7.0), AFAA (7.0), ACE (0.9), NASM (0.7), and ACSM (7.0).

If you can’t make the Live Certification, take the course ONLINE HERE.

FACULTY

Experience top-tier fitness education from expert faculty who bring innovation, experience, and practical insights to elevate your career.

Abbie Appel

Gail Bannister-Munn

Leslee Bender

Eric Durak, MSc

Holly Fidanzo

Apy Figuero

Ann Gilbert

Cheri Kulp

Melissa Layne, MEd

Elizabeth Mooney

Patrick Mummy

Gusti Ratliff, MEd, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT

Yury Rockit

David-Dorian Ross

Kimberly Spreen-Glick

Sara Vandenberg, MS

Manuel Velazquez

Ruston Webb, MS, FMS II, TPI-CGFI III

Cheryl Wu

SCW Certifications are Reliable, Respected, and Recognized!

SCW Fitness Education offers a variety of affordable certifications that range from primary certs such as Group Exercise, Personal Training and Aqua to Specialty Courses including Barre, Yoga, Aging and Meditation. They include detailed manuals, fully automated testing procedures, and certificates suitable for framing. Each course is authored and led by a professional with a graduate degree who has over 20 years of practical fitness field experience and includes CECs from ACE, AFAA, NASM, ACSM, AEA, SCW and more.

Unfortunately, the event has concluded, and registration is closed. 

Thank you for an incredible event where over 100 fitness professionals earned certifications in just one weekend!

If you’re looking for online certifications, be sure to check out the options SCW offers here.

Abbie Appel is a recreational therapist and the owner of AbbieFit Consulting. As a fitness education specialist, she collaborates with organizations including YMCA, Crunch, and Equinox. She is an author and program developer who created the SCW Pilates, SCW Barre Education Certification, and the new SCW Stretching & Flexibility Certification. She also contributed to the ACSM Group Exercise Manual and Schwinn Indoor Cycling Certification Manual. Abbie is an acclaimed presenter for ACSM, IDEA, IHRSA and SCW, among others. She delivers fitness education for world-class brands including Nautilus, Schwinn and TRX. Abbie was awarded SCW Fitness Presenter of the Year.

Gail Bannister-Munn is the Flexibility Specialist and Core, Yoga, and Pilates Coach for the New York Jets. She owns The Bannister Method Studio in West Babylon, NY, and serves as Regional Group Ex Manager for six Crunch Fitness locations in New York City. Gail consults for professional athletes in the NBA, NFL, NHL, and MLB and teaches nationally. She holds multiple certifications, including NASM, AFAA, FST L3, Thai Massage, and YogaFit 500+ hours, and is a NASM and AFAA Continuing Education Provider.
Leslee Bender, 2024 CanFitPro Specialty Presenter of the Year and 2020 IDEA Personal Trainer of the Year, holds certifications from ACSM, NASM, FAFS, NPCP, and ACE. With over three decades in the industry, she created the Bender Method of Core Training and the Bender Ball. A 2007 Fitness Commercial of the Year recipient, she authored *Vital Core Training* and directs the Ageless Training Academy, specializing in functional longevity training for all ages and abilities.

Eric Durak, MSc, is a leading clinical Exercise Physiologist and Health Educator with over 25 years of experience in health promotion. He has pioneered groundbreaking work in diabetes care, cancer wellness, injury prevention, and GLP-1. A sought-after speaker, Eric has presented at 195 national and international conferences and authored 24 books on healthcare and fitness. He is the founder of MedHealthFit and currently serves as a Wellness Specialist at the University of California, focusing on advancing wellness through research and innovation.

Holly Fidanzo, a Master Trainer from the Pacific Northwest, is passionate about infusing boundless excitement and inclusivity into the group fitness arena. With 30 years of experience in music and movement, combined with an unrelenting commitment to ongoing education, she finds joy and fulfillment in training and empowering fitness professionals.

Apy Figueroa is a LaBlast Master Trainer with a bachelor’s degree in Nutritional Science and is a former national synchronized swimmer for Puerto Rico. Passionate about dance on land and in water, Apy discovered LaBlast® at a master class and immediately connected with its unique ballroom-based, partner-free dance format. Created by Emmy-nominated choreographer Louis van Amstel, LaBlast combines fitness with music from all genres and eras. Apy loves how it teaches real dance skills while delivering a calorie-blasting workout.

Ann Gilbert is the esteemed owner of FIT-HER Health & Fitness for Women, leading over 50 Personal Trainers and Group Fitness Professionals. Renowned for her expertise in exercise and aging, she coordinates successful programs for adults aged 48-78. An ACE/IHRSA Personal Trainer of the Year and a sought-after speaker, Ann is also an industry leader and education expert, developing and teaching SCW Certifications including Active Aging, Aquatic Exercise, Group Fitness, WATERinMOTION®, and S.E.A.T. (Supported Exercise for Ageless Training).

Cheri Kulp is a certified fitness professional with over 35 years of experience, specializing in step, weight training, cycling, and aqua fitness. As a personal trainer for 25 years, she excels in both land and aquatic environments. Currently, Cheri is the choreographer for all three WATERinMOTION® programs and a Master Trainer. A past pro-natural bodybuilder, marathoner, and triathlete, she presents at SCW MANIA® and holds certifications with AEA, NASM, Les Mills, and more. Cheri co-founded the WATERinMOTION® Strength program.
Melissa Layne, MEd is a Kinesiology Department Faculty Member at the University of North Georgia. She has been a well-respected and well-loved fitness and nutrition leader for over 35 years. Having created the SCW Nutrition Coaching for Fitness Professionals Certification, the SCW Nutrition, Hormones & Metabolism Certification, and contributed to the SCW Active Aging Certification, Melissa has consistently sold-out educational seminars. Melissa holds a Masters of Education in Exercise Science, a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education and an Associates degree in Medical Technology.

Elizabeth Mooney is the creator and founder of Country Fusion®, a program blending dance and fitness. A lifelong dancer since the age of 2, Elizabeth has over 10 years of experience teaching fitness. Her impressive career includes producing and directing her own Off-Broadway show and owning a dance studio in New York. Now based in Nashville, TN, Elizabeth has established the Country Fusion® Headquarters. In addition to founding Country Fusion®, she created Burlesque Booty Camp and has built a global network of instructors teaching her signature program.

Patrick Mummy earned a baseball scholarship to San Diego State University & graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Athletic Training. He founded Symmetry for Health & was awarded a patent on a measurable system for postural assessment and corrective exercise – AlignSmart Technology. Patrick has written three books, the latest – “The Physics of Pain; becoming Pain-Free”. He has spoken on the subject of postural assessment at multiple conferences & corporations.
Gusti Ratliff, Med has worked over a decade with her late business partner developing chair yoga protocols for seniors, the physically challenged, as well as therapeutic adaptive yoga applications for multiple sclerosis. In addition, Gusti is a recovering studio owner where she facilitated 200, 300, and 500 hour YTT programs and one of the first recognized yoga therapy programs in the country. For over 20 years, Gusti continues to blend humor and lightheartedness with the work of transformational yoga.

Yury Rockit has specialty training in the fields of Yoga, Pilates and various other modalities possessing specialty experience from India, Nepal, Thailand & USA. He is incredibly versatile as a certified group fitness instructor (AFAA, GFIT), personal trainer (ACE), mindful movement & meditation specialist, and continuing education provider for these organizations. Yury is a much sought-after dance-based choreographer who has presented at many key international professional fitness conferences like MANIA®s, IDEA World Fitness, and AFC (Bangkok). Yury formerly owned the Ki Mind Body Studio in Hanoi, Vietnam.

David-Dorian Ross has introduced more Americans to Tai Chi than any other teacher. Since 1979, he has studied under top masters and holds U.S. and world records in Tai Chi forms and competitions. As founder and CEO of TaijiFit, he created the TaijiFit method and is a best-selling author with over 150 Tai Chi educational DVDs and programs. He also serves as National Coordinator for the VA’s Tai Chi for Veterans program.
Kimberly Spreen-Glick has over 30 years of experience in fitness, yoga, leadership, and personal development and is a sought-after presenter at global conferences. She served as Senior Director of Group Fitness at Life Time for more than a decade and was named the 2015 IDEA Program Director of the Year. As the founder of The Inspired Life University, she offers online programs, certifications, and coaching to help heart-centered fitness professionals thrive, grow their income, and expand their positive impact.
Sara Vandenberg, MS is a Minnesota-based fitness presenter with nearly 15 years in the fitness industry. She is a WATERinMOTION Champion and has appeared in WATERinMOTION fitness videos since 2021 as a lead presenter. Sara is a Master Trainer, Presenter, and Content Creator for the SOUL Fitness Brands and a member of the Les Mills TAP Team. Sara has a degree in Human Services, a Masters in School Counseling and holds certifications through numerous fitness programs including ACE, SCW, and BogaFit.
Manuel Velazquez is a WATERinMOTION® Platinum program choreographer and the Faculty Leader of the SCW Yoga 1 & 2 Certifications, as well as the SCW Tai Chi Certification. With over two decades of experience in the fitness industry, Manuel has been recognized as “All Around International Presenter of the Year”. He is also an RYT-200 Yoga certified instructor and is the Head Instructor at Rancho La Puerta Resort & Spa in Tecate, Mexico (outside of San Diego).
Ruston Webb, MS, FMS II, TPI-CGFI III, with over 24 years in the fitness industry and a Master’s degree in Human Movement, is a globally recognized expert in mobility training and pain relief. He co-authored a college-level exercise science curriculum with the American Council on Exercise and successfully owned a gym for 11 years. As the creator of *The Mobility Recipe*, a certification trusted by over 1,600 health and fitness professionals and accredited by NASM, AFAA, and others, Ruston has also developed specialized programs for Knee, Back, Neck, and Shoulder Pain Solutions. His mission is simple: to empower fitness professionals to help their clients move better, feel better, and live pain-free.
Cheryl Wu-Hall, owner of 805 Body Fitness, is a fitness educator and choreographer with over 15 years of experience. A Zumba® Educational Specialist, she has trained thousands of instructors and taught formats like kickboxing, indoor cycling, aqua fitness, senior fitness, strength training, and boot camps. As a Master Trainer for Strong Nation, Cheryl has been featured in Zumba® commercials and choreographed for TV, video games, and infomercials. She has presented at major fitness events like IDEA, IHRSA, and the Zumba® Convention.