Uniting & Uplifting India’s Fitness & Wellness Industry

1. Professional Competence

Members must maintain and upgrade their knowledge, skills, and credentials through continuing education.

Regularly attending certified courses, workshops, or seminars relevant to one’s area of practice.

2. Honesty & Transparency

All professional qualifications, experience, and services offered must be presented truthfully without exaggeration or false claims.

Displaying actual certifications on websites or profiles and avoiding misleading success guarantees

3. Practice Within Scope

Members must only provide services for which they are qualified and refer clients to appropriate experts when necessary.

A fitness trainer should not prescribe medical diets or diagnose injuries unless additionally qualified.

4. Client-Centered Care

Every service should be tailored to the unique needs, goals, and safety of each client.

Designing programs based on client fitness levels, health history, and cultural considerations.

5. Confidentiality & Data Protection

All client information must be kept strictly confidential and not disclosed without written consent.

Not sharing client progress photos or testimonials without explicit permission.

6. Maintaining Professional Boundaries

A clear professional relationship must be maintained at all times to protect the dignity and trust between client and provider.

Avoiding dual relationships (e.g., personal friendships or romantic involvement) with active clients.

7. Safety & Risk Management

Members must ensure that all exercise and wellness environments are safe, and that clients are properly assessed before beginning any program. Conducting pre-exercise screening and modifying routines to prevent injury.

8. Respect for Cultural & Individual Diversity

Members must show respect for clients’ beliefs, preferences, and backgrounds, promoting an inclusive and non-judgmental environment. Adjusting training schedules during religious observances or respecting dietary practices.

9. Effective Communication

Clear, respectful, and professional communication must be maintained with clients, peers, and the public. Explaining program structures clearly, listening actively, and offering constructive feedback.

10. Ethical Marketing & Advertising

All promotional content must be honest, evidence-based, and must not create unrealistic expectations. Avoiding “quick-fix” claims and offering accurate representations of service outcomes.

11. Commitment to Continued Learning

Members must stay updated with emerging science, methods, and technology in the wellness industry. Subscribing to industry journals, attending webinars, or enrolling in CPD (Continuing Professional Development) programs

12. Punctuality & Professional Conduct

Timely service, respectful behavior, and reliability must be maintained as essential elements of professionalism. Starting sessions on time and managing client schedules with responsibility.

13. Appearance & Hygiene

Members are expected to maintain personal cleanliness and ensure hygiene in training environments. Wearing appropriate attire and ensuring equipment is sanitized regularly.

14. Conflict Resolution

Disputes or concerns must be addressed promptly and professionally, with an aim to resolve issues respectfully and fairly. Listening to client complaints without defensiveness and offering constructive solutions.

15. Legal & Regulatory Compliance

Disputes or concerns must be addressed promptly and professionally, with an aim to resolve issues respectfully and fairly. Listening to client complaints without defensiveness and offering constructive solutions.