What Do We DO?

Although a specialized education-based organization, the NIHS does'nt just provide high quality certificates in personal training and senior fitness. We believe that fitness specialists should be trained to meet the demands of today's health market. That's why we offer specialized programs in injury management, disease management, nutrition/weight control and special populations. Our courses are designed by professionals to meet the exacting standards of the NIHS and provide the fitness professional with valuable information to improve their marketability. 

Today more than ever there is a greater demand for specialist skills from fitness specialists. Gone are the days where fitness professionals worked primarily with healthy athletes, bodybuilders, celebrities and the affluent. Today, the average person seeking a fitness specialist does so because they may have medical or health related problems and they desire to control those problems with a healthy lifestyle, or because they need to regain lost daily living skills due to sarcopenia or ill health. These problems may include diseases such as heart disease or diabetes; musculoskeletal problems such as low back pain; or risk factors such as high blood pressure or hyperlipidemia.

Our intention is not to replace physical therapy, treat or diagnose injuries or perform rehabilitation. Our intention is to work with those who have been referred to a health club or other exercise environment by their doctor. These people typically involve those who have completed therapy and require the next step, a structured continuation program, monitored by a professional who understands that clients health related needs, and understands what can and should be done to help optimize that client's program. The NIHS prepares trainers to fit this role.

Are We Nationally Recognized?

The NIHS has certified fitness professionals in most all US States and in Europe. The NIHS is not only a national company with a nationally recognized certification, but we also have accredited college course work approved for use in higher education institutions. College accreditation is far more rigorous than certification accreditation. In certification accreditation only the exam questions are accredited based on their psychometric balance. That means that the form of questioning must be balanced so as to allow an appropriate balance of response options. In college accreditations the content is scrutinized ensuring that the material delivered is accurate, not that the test questions are balanced. Bottom line, the materials covered in our courses are the same materials covered in college level accredited courses and are accurate and reliable. The NIHS is not subject to any singular philosophy, but we do update our materials in order to reflect accurate and current research. Since our courses are taught by college professors, you can be certain that you are receiving the best, most accurate and most up to date information in the industry.