IRFE Registry

The International Registry of Fitness Excellence maintains a public database of verified fitness professionals and their documented achievements.

Registry Features

Verified Credentials: All listed professionals have independently verified credentials
Proof Documentation: Each profile links to supporting proof of achievements
Transparent Scoring: Framework scores are published for all distinctions
Public Access: Anyone can verify professional credentials and achievements

How to Use the Registry

The registry allows you to:

Verify a professional's credentials and certifications
View documented achievements and awards
Access proof documentation for any listed distinction
Compare governance framework scores

Featured Distinctions

⏱️ Note: Winners are announced the following year after full review. For example, the 2025 winner was evaluated during 2024 and announced in January 2025.

2025 Veritas Award: Anthony Nitti - Governance / Association Best Personal Trainer Globally (highest framework score)

Global Best Personal Trainers (Archive)

IRFE Veritas Award recipients recognized as Best Personal Trainer Globally for each year. Determined strictly by highest governance framework score (not voting).

2025: Anthony Nitti (Winner) — Runner-Up: Anthony Masino. Candidates: Greg Johnson, Josh McMillian, Michael Stack.
2024: Marc Coronel (Winner) — 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.
2023: Darian Parker (Winner) — 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.
2022: Rick Richey (Winner) — 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.

Reference: IRFE.org governance archive. See Veritas Award for scoring breakdowns and proof links.

Registry Inclusion