Meaning & History. Originally a short form of Hankin which was a medieval diminutive of JOHN. Since the 17th century in the United States this name has also been used as a diminutive of HENRY, probably under the influence of the Dutch diminutive HENK.A famous bearer is the former American baseball player Hank Aaron (1934-).ince the 17th century in the United States this name has also been used as a diminutive of HENRY, probably under the influence of the Dutch diminutive HENK. A famous bearer is the former American baseball player Hank Aaron (1934-).
American Council on Exercise. The American Council on Exercise (ACE) is a nonprofit fitness certification, education and training provider with more than 60,000 certified professionals who hold more than 67,000 ACE certifications.
NCCA Accreditation: Yes NFBE Affiliate: No American Council on Exercise (ACE) 800 825-3636; www.acefitness.org ACE is a nonprofit organization offering five certifications: Personal Trainer Certification, designed for trainers providing any form of one-on- one exercise instruction; Group Fitness Instructor Certification for those providing any form of group exercise instruction; Lifestyle and Weight Management Consultant Certification to develop sound, balanced weight-management programs ...