The fitness industry moves fast. In just the last few years, client expectations have shifted toward more personalization, broader wellness integration, and higher accountability from the trainers they trust. These shifts are positive, but they have also exposed challenges. Trainers have evolved, but the systems that support them have not kept pace.
Too often, the model stops at certification. Success in today’s health and wellness market requires continuous growth, adaptability, and a strong sense of professional belonging.
NASM One™ and the NASM Community™ were built to meet that demand. Together, they move the industry beyond a one-time credential and toward a true career ecosystem.
New Standard for Post-Certification Support
NASM One redefines what ongoing support looks like:
- 50% discount on new NASM and Athletics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) certifications and specializations*, making advanced expertise more accessible than ever.
- The EDGE Trainer Pro app, modernizing client communication, program planning, and progress tracking.
- Unlimited access to NASM's professional development courses in the CEU (Continuing Education Units) Library, so trainers can adapt quickly to new methods, client goals, and new service areas.
- Waived retesting and recertification fees**, removing barriers that slow progress and interrupt service.
NASM One members gain access to NASM Community, adding the layer many professionals have been asking for. NASM Community is an integrated, profession-specific hub where trainers can ask questions, share scenarios, access peer support, and participate in topical discussions and events in a moderated, NASM™ backed environment.
Instead of scattered social groups and informal chats, NASM Community is a centralized space for real world application, mentorship, and shared learning. That is a structural shift, not just another feature.
Why this matters for the Market
The combined impact of NASM One and NASM Community directly addresses several of the industry’s biggest friction points:
- Higher baseline for professionalism: NASM is expanding the model from certification alone to a more comprehensive system that supports trainers throughout their careers.
- Reduced trainer churn: When trainers have access to ongoing learning, peer support, and clearer pathways for growth, they are more likely to stay in the field and build sustainable careers.
- Stronger client outcomes: Trainers who are consistently learning and plugged into a professional community are better equipped to solve complex client problems, prevent burnout, and maintain higher standards of care.
From Credentials to Career Partnership
NASM One recognizes that a sustainable fitness and wellness career requires more than technical skill. It requires systems and support that grow alongside a trainer’s ambitions. NASM Community extends that model by giving members a place to connect with peers, mentors, and thought leaders who are navigating similar decisions in real time.
For the health and wellness industry, that evolution looks like:
- Clearer pathways from newly certified to established expert, supported by ongoing learning and community touchpoints.
- Shared knowledge, accessible in a dedicated professional hub rather than scattered across platforms.
- Trainers view their role as a long-term profession, not a short-term job.
The Signal to Fitness Professionals
The message is clear: the gold standard is no longer just a certificate on the wall—it is a career journey supported at every stage, with both tools and community in place. NASM One and NASM Community raise expectations for what trainer support looks like and position NASM to lead the industry in defining it.
The powerful evolution of the health and wellness industry requires infrastructure that evolves with it. NASM One delivers that infrastructure. NASM Community brings the human element of connection, mentorship, and shared experience into the same ecosystem.
For trainers, that means fewer setbacks and more clarity about what comes next. For industry, it means a stronger, more credible, and future-ready workforce aligned around higher standards of support.
*Exclusions: CPT and bundles with CPT are not included in the 50% discount. Exams, workshops, Gymternship, administrative fees, re-enroll packages, and courses already included in NASM One are also excluded from the discount.
**Recertification, renewal, and retest fees waived while NASM One membership is active: Fee waivers do not include recertification/renewal late fees or petition fees; Standard recertification/renewal requirements still apply; Standard retesting wait periods still apply.
