If you live in the New York Area and are interested in attending a conference this fall, the folks at Town Sports International are hosting the TSI Summit the weekend of October 10 & 11.  I used to work for TSI, which owns NYSC, and I attended the Summit as an NYSC employee.  It was a great learning experience and they had an excellent array of sessions.  Although I haven’t been to a Summit in 5 years, I would still recommend it based on my previous experience.  They’ll be offering opportunities to earn CEU’s for ACE, ACSM, AFAA, NASM, NCSF, NFPT, NSCA, and W.I.T.S. as well as Spinning^® star points.  Check out their website for registration and to see who’ll be speaking and what workshops are available: Summit 08.

I just came across this excellent file which provides a side-by-side comparison of six certification options: Fitness Resource Associates (FRA), National Exercise Trainers Association (NETA), American Council on
Exercise (ACE), Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA), and American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).  This document is a great resource if you are struggling to determine where to go to get certified to teach group fitness.  It is just a reference, and does not include every certifying body available.   But it is a great way to see you major choices in an easy to read format.  Bonus if you live in the Boston area — it includes reference to when these companies are offering workshops in your area! 

http://www.ultimatebootcamp.com/static/contact/UBC_certification_review.pdf