In episode 19 of the Community Rec Magazine Podcast, Supplier Voice edition, Carter Collins, the owner and operator of IFTA (International Fitness Trainers Association), discusses fitness certification and training in the community recreation industry. Carter explains how IFTA provides affordable and accessible fitness certifications, with a unique approach that includes online and in-person training options. IFTA serves various organizations —including YMCAs — and offers certifications across the U.S. and internationally, with a focus on keeping costs low while maintaining high-quality educational standards.