Fit Fest Ohio 2026
Kent State University
September 26-27, 2026
NETA’s Fit Fest is coming BACK to Kent and we want you there too!
Get ready to energize your passion for fitness at NETA’s Fit Fest—a dynamic, hands-on event designed for fitness professionals who want to learn, connect, and grow. Hosted by Kent State, this exciting experience brings together top educators, innovative workshops, and the latest trends in exercise science, group fitness, and personal training.
Whether you’re looking to earn continuing education credits, refine your coaching skills, or expand your professional network, Fit Fest delivers an inspiring environment that blends education with movement. From high-energy workouts to practical lectures you can immediately apply, you’ll leave feeling motivated, empowered, and ready to elevate your impact in the fitness industry.
Join us at Fit Fest and take your career to the next level—because great trainers never stop learning.
Space is limited…register early!
Saturday, September 26, 2026
1-day Certification
3-Hour Workshops
2-Day Certifications (Saturday & Sunday)
Sunday, September 27, 2026

Why choose NETA?
NETA is one of just a few certifying agencies in the fitness industry that offers NCCA (National Commission for Certifying Agencies) accredited Group Exercise Instructor certification (NETA-CGEI) and Personal Trainer certification (NETA-CPT) programs.
The National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) is the accreditation body of the Institute for Credentialing Excellence (ICE). ICE, established in 1987, is the leader in setting quality standards for credentialing organizations.
Over the past 45 years NETA has provided over 160,000 fitness professionals with hands-on training, individualized attention, superior customer service, and well designed certification exams.
SPACE IS LIMITED…REGISTER EARLY!
This is an exciting year for NETA, as we continue to develop new, innovative, progressive programs that keep you on the cutting edge of our industry. NETA Fit Fest only happens once a year per area, so check now — and don’t miss it.
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