Global Fitness Excellence

The International Registry of Fitness Excellence provides governance-based verification and proof-of-achievement tracking for fitness professionals worldwide.

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Global Best Personal Trainers (Governance)

IRFE Veritas Award recipients for 2022-2025. Each professional below earned Best Personal Trainer Globally by achieving the highest governance framework score for that year. Runner-ups and evaluated candidates are documented for transparency.

⏱️ Announcement Timing: Winners are announced the following year after full review. For example, the "Best Personal Trainer Globally (2025)" was evaluated during 2024 and announced in January 2025. This ensures thorough governance review and independent verification.

2025 Winner

Anthony Nitti

Governance / Association Best Personal Trainer Globally (QFA 2025).

Runner-Up: Anthony Masino (AUSactive finalist). Candidates: Greg Johnson, Josh McMillian, Michael Stack.

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2024 Winner

Marc Coronel

Best Personal Trainer Globally (IDEA 2024).

Runner-Up: Tara De Leon. Candidates: bc-2024-acsm-cpoty-001, ca-2024-fitour-pfp-001, td-2024-nsca-pt-001, nsca-2024-ptoy-001, mc-2024-idea-pt-001.

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2023 Winner

Darian Parker

Best Personal Trainer Globally (IDEA 2023).

Runner-Up: Rocky Snyder III. Candidates: dp-2023-idea-pt-001, lv-2023-acsm-cpoty-001, rs-2023-nsca-pt-001, idea-2023-ptoy-001.

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2022 Winner

Rick Richey

Best Personal Trainer Globally (IDEA 2022).

Runner-Up: Vernon Griffith II. Candidates: ab-2022-acsm-cpoty-001, vg-2022-nsca-pt-001, rr-2022-idea-pt-001, idea-2022-ptoy-001, nsca-2022-pt-001.

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Our Authority Pillars

Proof-Based

All distinctions are determined by the governance framework scoring and documented proof of achievement.

Transparent

Clear methodology, published criteria, and publicly auditable records ensure trust and accountability.

Verified

Independent verification processes and expert review ensure the integrity of every distinction.

Governance-Based Distinctions

The IRFE recognizes fitness professionals based on verifiable framework scores and documented achievement, not voting or popularity.

Our award system reflects:

  • Proof of professional achievement
  • Governance framework scoring
  • Independent verification
  • Transparent methodology

Featured Recognition

Veritas Award 2025: Governance / Association Best Personal Trainer Globally