Global Registry for Movement & Fitness Standards — Free, Permanent, Open.
IMSO (International Movement Standards Organization) is the nonprofit registry wing of MMSx Authority, issuing permanent IDs for exercise blueprints, biomechanics research, protocols, education, and equipment standards. Archive capacity: 138 TB. No submission fees.
Quick search
Try an ID, title, keyword or category.
Our Three-Tier Data Protection System
At IMSO, your research, course content, and case studies are invaluable. Our three-level defense keeps your information secure and preserved.
Level 1: High-Performance & Availability
On-site RAID mirroring (16TB) for continuous access and rapid recovery.
Level 2: Primary Storage
Robust on-site storage (112TB) for daily work and large files.
Level 3: Secure Archival
Private cloud i-storage (10TB+) for long-term preservation and disaster protection.
What IMSO registers
Every accepted work gets a permanent ID and URL. Selected research can also get a free DOI via Zenodo.
Exercise Blueprints
Planes, GRF, HR zones, cues, faults/fixes, progressions, outcomes.
Research & Trials
RCTs, cohort, case-control, biomechanics evidence, datasets, methods.
Protocols & Methods
Testing/rehab/assessment steps, timing, scoring, safety.
Biomechanics Models
Kinetic chains, sling systems, alignment maps, validated diagrams.
Education Modules
Curricula, syllabi, LMS modules, eBooks. Versioned and citable.
Equipment Standards
Safety specs for barbells, racks, wearables, motion systems.
Featured records
Seed entries to demonstrate the registry. Replace with your API list.
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Submit a record
No fees. Identity and integrity checks keep the index clean. You’ll receive a permanent IMSO ID on publication (and optional DOI via Zenodo for research).
- ✅ ORCID / institutional email verification
- 🛡️ Virus scan, PDF/A archival, duplicate/similarity checks
- 📜 Open license (CC BY 4.0 recommended)
IMSO ID format
IMSO-[CATEGORY]-[YEAR]-[SERIAL]-[TAG]-[DOC]
Example: IMSO-EX-2025-001-SQ-BP
IMSO by MMSx Authority
IMSO is operated by MMSx Authority, a registered nonprofit focused on open standards, research, and global education in movement science. IMSO’s registry complements MMSx’s journal, education partners, and certification ecosystem.
Ecosystem partners
MMSx Authority • GFFI Fitness Academy • BodyGNTX • IIKBS • ASFU • AIHFT • TrainersEye
Nonprofit home of IMSO & ecosystem governance
Education & outreach
Applied biomechanics
Kinesiology & biomechanics research
Academic collaboration
Public health initiatives
FAQs
Is it really free?
Yes. IMSO IDs and hosting are free. For select research, we can mint a free DOI via Zenodo and mirror back to the record.
How do you keep quality high?
Identity verification (ORCID/institutional email), virus scan, duplicate/similarity checks, ethics flagging, and curator review when needed.
What licenses do you accept?
We recommend CC BY 4.0. You may choose CC BY-SA 4.0 or CC0 based on your needs.