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Leaders in Fitness Launches Continuing Education Platform for Fitness Professionals

(November 08, 2012)

New York, NY (PRWEB) November 08, 2012

Leaders in Fitness is proud to announce the launch of its virtual learning environment (VLE). LeadersInFitness.com offers fitness professionals a convenient way to expand their training repertoire and provides them the ability to fulfill continuing education credits online. The website provides access to over 1600 minutes of programming from a host of worldwide fitness and wellness educators including Power Pilates, a leading Classical Pilates education provider, and Tom Kersting, a licensed psychotherapist, author and A&E television host.

The VLE connects fitness professionals with leaders in the fitness and wellness industry with engaging online workshops in several disciplines such as Anatomy, Pilates, Yoga, Dance, Barre, and Nutrition. All workshops include streaming videos, study materials, examinations, course credit tracking, and a printable achievement certificate.

According to The International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA), over 6.5 million Americans are using personal trainers a 91% increase from 1999. Todays fitness professional has a mobile career. Until now, traveling to fitness conferences for certificate renewal was typically the most available option. In describing leadersinfitness.com, Technology Officer Ali Matlock noted, Mobile and online education has been on the rise in recent years. We saw a need for affordable, convenient and quality online education for fitness and wellness professionals.

Continuing education credits earned from Leaders in Fitness workshops are currently recognized by eleven different fitness accrediting bodies. Leaders in Fitness is expanding its course library monthly with workshop releases from a variety of fitness, health and wellness experts. Students worldwide will expand their knowledge and acquire continuing education credits through a user-friendly and engaging platform.

About Leaders in Fitness
Leaders in Fitness is committed to delivering an innovative and elevating online education experience. The revolutionary virtual fitness learning environment provides high-quality streaming video, online exams, the ability to print certificates with ease, and a user-friendly workplace to track student achievements. Fitness and health partners are provided the opportunity to increase client retention, while maintaining the integrity of their brand's education.

For further information visit: http://www.leadersinfitness.com.

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