New career development program will sponsor 150 personal trainer certifications annually, creating new opportunities for team members while expanding access to highly trained coaches for members nationwide.
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo., Aug. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- VASA Fitness, one of the nation's leading high-value, low-price fitness operators and a certified Great Place To Work® for four consecutive years, today announced the launch of its new Trainer in Training Program in partnership with the International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA), a global leader in fitness education and certification.
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