The American Society of Fitness Professionals (ASFP) is a nonprofit trade association founded by fitness professionals to represent certified professionals and provide self-regulation of the fitness industry through setting standards. The ASFP aims to unify all certified health and fitness professionals by gathering them into a general assembly to vote on education, continuing education, practice, and scope standards set by open committees. The ASFP operates with online voting and meetings and partnerships with medical and fitness groups to advocate for the profession. A board of 9 certified practicing fitness professionals governs the ASFP, which is headquartered in Washington, DC.