ABOUT US
Inspire The Change.
The International Network of Fitness Certifications (INFC) is the global arm of HNFC—born from a legacy of excellence in fitness education. As the exclusive international distributor of NASM and AFAA, we bring the world’s most respected fitness credentials to a growing number of countries, offering aspiring professionals a transformative path to global recognition.
Our Mission
At INFC, we are committed to educating, empowering, and elevating fitness and health professionals worldwide. We deliver science-driven certification programs—grounded in NASM’s OPT™ model and AFAA’s enduring instructor legacy—so that your knowledge stays current and competitive. Through innovation, rigor, and unwavering support, our mission is to inspire professionals to lead healthier communities and drive meaningful change in the fitness industry.
What Makes Us Different
- Global Excellence, Local Access
Certified exclusively by NASM and AFAA, INFC offers world-class education directly in your market—with localized support, online flexibility, and in-person workshops where available.
- Science Meets Practice
Our approach fuses evidence-based methodology, real-world application, and cutting-edge tools—for a certification experience that transforms you, not just theoretically, but in your everyday training.
- A Network That Shares Knowledge
INFC is more than just certifications. It’s an ecosystem of professionals, educators, and thought leaders—all united by shared values of excellence, innovation, and collaboration.
- Expanding Reach
Today, INFC operates in multiple countries. Tomorrow? We aim to grow into new regions—continuously bringing NASM and AFAA’s gold-standard credentials to more fitness professionals globally.
Our Values
- Excellence — We elevate education and certifications to the highest standards.
- Innovation — We embrace new methods, technologies, and learning experiences.
- Trust — We deliver reliable, proven credentials that employers and clients respect.
- Collaboration — We build partnerships—with trainers, institutions, and communities—for collective growth.
- Commitment — We empower you at every step—with support, resources, and clarity.
- Social Responsibility — We believe in the power of fitness to shape healthier societies.
Join Our Global Community
Whether you’re starting as a personal trainer or aiming to specialize, INFC offers the roadmap and recognition to take your career international. We exist not only to certify but to create leaders of the future—professionals who Inspire The Change.
Founder’s Note
Behind INFC stands a story of vision and dedication.
A Mission to Inspire Change
As a coach, I saw how the right knowledge could give clients not just results, but confidence, resilience, and hope. As a leader, I felt the responsibility to bring the world’s best education to professionals who wanted to inspire change.
That is why I introduced NASM to my country. Why I co-founded Exercise is Medicine – Greece, so that exercise could be recognized as a prescription for health. Why I worked for over a decade to establish NSCA Greece, raising the standards of strength and conditioning.
Expanding Globally
Today, through INFC, this mission goes global. With my PhD research on the role of professional certifications in sports science, and with the support of our partners, my goal is simple: to give fitness professionals everywhere the tools, recognition, and community they need to succeed.
This is not just my story. It is the story of INFC
a movement to
Inspire The Change.
Ioannis Pennas, M.Sc. Ph.D.(c) Founder, INFC
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