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Fitness Courses

Fitness courses can help you learn strength training techniques, cardiovascular conditioning, nutrition basics, and injury prevention strategies. You can build skills in creating personalized workout plans, understanding body mechanics, and tracking fitness progress effectively. Many courses introduce tools like fitness apps, wearable technology, and nutrition trackers, which support your journey in monitoring performance and achieving health goals.


Popular Fitness Courses and Certifications


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    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Impact of Exercise on Weight Loss

    Skills you'll gain: Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Physical Stamina, Mental Health, Stress Management, Health Assessment, Nutrition and Diet, Health And Wellness Coaching

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The University of Edinburgh

    Sit Less, Get Active

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Smart Goals, Patient Education And Counseling, Community Health, Health Education, Health Promotion, Preventative Care, Exercise Science, Self-Motivation, Behavioral Health, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Occupational Health, Chronic Diseases

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Plant-Based Diets

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Education, Health And Wellness Coaching, Sports Medicine, Health Promotion, Preventative Care

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    73 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    American Council on Exercise

    Achieving Longevity through Movement

    Skills you'll gain: Rehabilitation, Exercise Science, Mindfulness, Health And Wellness Coaching, Health Promotion, Health Technology, Injury Prevention, Community Health, Athletic Training, Physical Therapy, Coaching, Stress Management, Physiology

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Life 101: Mental and Physical Self-Care

    Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Mindfulness, Personal Care, Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Nutrition and Diet, Preventative Care, Exercise Science, Health And Wellness Coaching, Behavioral Health, Health Education, Chronic Diseases

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    275 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    American Council on Exercise

    Coaching and Training Women

    Skills you'll gain: Health And Wellness Coaching, Kinesiology, Coaching, Exercise Science, Motivational Interviewing, Patient Education And Counseling, Empowerment, Gynecology, Sports Medicine, Physiology, Diversity Awareness, Empathy, Anatomy, Endocrinology

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Pre- and Post-Workout Supplements for the Beginner

    Skills you'll gain: Exercise Science, Physiology, Sports Medicine, Decision Making, Nutrition and Diet, Pharmacology

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    UBITS

    Mejora tu salud física y mental con técnicas psicocorporales

    Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Mindfulness, Personal Care, Pain Management, Mental Health, Resilience, Behavioral Health, Self-Awareness, Exercise Therapy, Neurology, Physiology, Anatomy

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Metabolic Makeover

    Skills you'll gain: Nutritional Assessment, Exercise Science, Vital Signs, Kinesiology, Nutrition and Diet, Physiology, Systems Of Measurement, Biology

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    151 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Smart Grocery Shopping Choices for Optimal Nutrition

    Skills you'll gain: Nutritional Assessment, Meal Planning And Preparation, Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Education, Decision Making, Overcoming Obstacles

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rice University

    Anatomy & Physiology: Regulation, Integration, & Control

    Skills you'll gain: Anatomy, Endocrinology, Physiology, Neurology, Clinical Practices, Life Sciences, Medical Terminology, Biology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Movement Capabilities Depend on Neuromuscular Properties

    Skills you'll gain: Kinesiology, Rehabilitation, Exercise Science, Human Musculoskeletal System, Sports Medicine, Exercise Therapy, Physical Therapy, Neurology, Physiology, Geriatrics

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular fitness courses

  • Impact of Exercise on Weight Loss: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Sit Less, Get Active: The University of Edinburgh
  • Plant-Based Diets: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Achieving Longevity through Movement: American Council on Exercise
  • Life 101: Mental and Physical Self-Care: University of California, Irvine
  • Coaching and Training Women: American Council on Exercise
  • Pre- and Post-Workout Supplements for the Beginner: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Mejora tu salud física y mental con técnicas psicocorporales: UBITS
  • Metabolic Makeover: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Smart Grocery Shopping Choices for Optimal Nutrition: National Academy of Sports Medicine

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