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The History of Fitness: 1880-2020 
Certified Fitness Historian Study Manual 



The HOF Certified Fitness Historian Certification Course (CFH) focuses on “Health & Fitness History” going back to the 1880s.  The course concentrates on the different “Eras of Fitness” and the “Fitness Occupations” that were started by several Hall of Fame Legends and continued by today’s Fitness Superstars.  The completion of the course and passing of the examination allows the National Fitness Hall of Fame to recognize and certify those individuals who are considered the “Best & Brightest” working the in the Health & Fitness industry and help distinguish them above others involved in the fitness industry today.  






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