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Your leading Swiss fitness academy
Fitboxe Instructor course
Punch by punch to fully booked classes: as a Fitboxe instructor you bring punches and kicks to the bag – and your group to its limit. Learn 100 % flexibly online and soon teach your own Fitboxe workout.
- Start today: 100 % online and flexible alongside work and everyday life
- Recognised across the Swiss fitness industry
- Over 15'000 successful graduates
4.8/5 from 4 reviews
Recognised throughout Switzerland
Qualitop, Qualicert, SFGV, SBFI, SVBO and Swiss Active stand behind our trainings – your diploma is valid across the entire Swiss fitness industry.
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Training
Fitboxe Instructor online
- 100 % online: theory with scripts and videos at your own pace
- All inclusive: learning materials and exam fee included
- Recognised across the Swiss fitness industry
- Lifetime access to the learning platform
CHF 920.–incl. VAT
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Optional: book together
Fitboxe Instruktor + Group Fitness Fundamentals (bundle) – CHF 1'840.–View bundle →
Your qualification in 3 steps
1
Start right away
Sign up and get instant access to our learning platform – no waiting for a semester to begin.
2
Learn flexibly
You acquire the knowledge at your own pace – whenever and wherever you want, supported by our experienced instructors.
3
Secure your qualification
You complete your course with an industry-recognised credential and start straight into your new role.
Schedule & time commitment
How your study time is distributed – flexibly plannable alongside work and everyday life.
70 hoursDigital learningflexible scheduling
16 hoursPractical transferselectable dates
2 hoursOnline consultation hoursflexible, optional
15 hoursExam preparationflexible scheduling
2 hoursAssessments & examsfixed date
Total effort: 105 hoursTotal duration (average): 1 – 2 months
Prerequisite: Basic Heart online (118 hours) and Basic Moves online (75 hours) – not included in the hours above – already completed or book together
Everything together in the bundle: Fitboxe Instruktor + Group Fitness Fundamentals (bundle) · 298 hours in total · CHF 1'840.–
A LOOK INSIDE THE LEARNING PLATFORM
A direct excerpt from our learning platform – you unlock this content when you sign up.
01Your two scripts
Fitboxe Fundamentals script and Fitboxe Instructor script – theory, technique and the structure of your lessons.
02Punch & kick techniques (5 videos)
Introduction to Fitboxe technique, punch techniques, knee, kicks plus distances and complementary techniques – cleanly demonstrated on the bag.
03Combinations & transitions (4 videos)
Combinations 1+2, 3+4 and 5+6 with closing words, plus transition variations with cool-down and stretching – your repertoire for varied rounds.
04Masterclass
A complete Fitboxe lesson as a masterclass – this is how a finished bag workout sounds and flows.
05Knowledge check & submission video
You test your knowledge in the learning check and finish with your submission video – no exam stress.
06Online consultations & practical days
In the online consultations you clarify questions live with the experts; on the two practical days you work on technique and teaching at the bag.
Lifetime access
Your learning platform stays yours after you graduate – including all later updates. To look things up, refresh and prepare your classes.
Recognised throughout Switzerland
The most common question first: yes – with your diploma you can work in any fitness centre in Switzerland. These recognitions and partnerships stand behind it:
SVBO
The Swiss industry association – your path to the industry certificate.
SFGV seal
SFGV-recognised module exams – your admission to the final exam “Specialist in Physical Activity and Health Promotion with Swiss federal diploma”.
SBFI
Federally recognised for subsidies – federal contributions on the way to the federal exam.
TÜV ISO 9001:2015
Externally certified training and process quality.
Swiss Active
Member of the leading association of the Swiss fitness industry.
Your investment
FITBOXE INSTRUKTOR
CHF 920.–
- Start any time with our learning platform
- Learn when and where you want
- Learn at your own learning pace
- Script and learning videos for optimal learning success
- Online office hours with experts
- 2 practical days
Your career path
Your diploma is just the beginning – your path leads upward step by step.
- Group Fitness Fundamentals
- You are hereFitboxe Instruktor
What the graduates say
The Fitbox training was well structured online with videos & you got a good insight into everything. On the practical day we then got to put what we had learned into practice with a great trainer & we were superbly taught. Our trainer's energy & her motivation were more than infectious. I am really looking forward to leading the classes myself now!
A really great training. Explained simply and well. The videos are very easy to follow too. I experienced two great, sweat-inducing practical days. A really good instructor who demonstrates what you have learned in a very clear and motivating way. I would do it again any time.
After my own experience as a participant in Fitbox classes, I wanted to train as an instructor myself. At the Update Akademie I found exactly the right training. I think it is great that you can complete the theory part online. And even though I was the only person to sign up for the practical day, it still went ahead, so I was able to benefit from the trainer's experience and knowledge. It was fun to learn the various techniques better and to try out choreographies. I now feel thoroughly prepared for teaching in front of a group!
Why update Akademie?
Competence & knowledge at the level of research
Our courses meet all the criteria of the Qualicert OK status and prepare you optimally for working in the fitness industry across Switzerland. Our training concept is based on the latest scientific findings in sport and movement research and is professionally evaluated on an ongoing basis.
Flexible training and self-determined learning
Do you want to reorient your career and take a new path step by step – without neglecting family, finances or your social life? Our courses adapt to your life – not the other way round. For an optimal learning experience, our e-learning portal gives you all the tools to acquire the necessary knowledge through self-study. You also take the exam stress-free from your home computer.
The starting shot for your trainer career
The fitness industry is a growth market – and a recognised qualification is your ticket to a new career path! Our courses build on each other logically, so every hour you invest gives you maximum learning value.
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Good to know
What is Fitboxe?
By using Fitboxe bags, punches and kicks can be executed against resistance. The basic techniques are taken from Kick Power and performed in varied combinations to the rhythm of motivating music, with little choreography and in simple sequences. Combat-sport aerobics training with bags specially designed for this sport. FITBOXE stands for: Fun – Intensity – Training – Bag – Original – X-treme – Experience.
Fitboxe Instruktor
To become a Fitboxe Instruktor, you start with the basic training for group fitness (Basic Heart and Basic Moves). Both courses can be started at any time. The Basic Heart is a purely online course and teaches you the basics of the human body as well as the basics of training theory. The Basic Moves also starts online. You work through all the topics on the learning platform and practise the basic steps and other training topics with instruction videos. After you have completed the basic training, you can take the Fitboxe Instruktor.
The Fitboxe Instruktor training can also be started at any time. After registration, you receive the login details for our learning platform. You have a script and numerous instruction videos as well as a masterclass at your disposal. You can work through the training at your own pace and practise all topics as often as you like. As soon as you are ready, you take the learning assessment on the learning platform. Once you have passed it, you can register for the practical days. Then it's time to get to the Fitboxe Bag. Together in the group, we practise all the topics once more and gather initial teaching experience in the group. The course is then completed with a video submission.
Fitboxe Material
We offer you high-quality aids for your Fitboxe lessons.
Frequently asked questions
Is the training recognised throughout Switzerland?
Yes – our trainings are recognised across the entire Swiss fitness industry. The diplomas meet the Qualitop and Qualicert quality labels (health-insurance recognition), update Akademie is a member of Swiss Active and the industry association SVBO, and our module exams are SFGV-recognised for admission to the final exam “Specialist in Physical Activity and Health Promotion with Swiss federal diploma”. With your diploma you can work in any fitness centre in Switzerland.
When can I start the training?
Anytime. After registering you get immediate access to the online learning platform and can start right away – there are no fixed start dates and no waiting times.
How long does the training take?
That's up to you – you learn at your own pace. Expect around 105 learning hours; most participants complete the training in 2 – 4 months. Thanks to the flexible schedule, it fits easily alongside your job.
How is the training structured?
You learn flexibly on the online learning platform – with videos, scripts and knowledge checks. In the online consultations you clarify your questions directly with our experts, and on the practical days you apply what you've learned on site. The training concludes with the exam.
What requirements must be met to take part in the course?
To take part, you must be 16 years old. You should be open and communicative. You should also enjoy group fitness lessons. The Grundlagen Gruppenfitness (Basic Heart and Basic Moves) are also a requirement for the training. The two trainings can be completed at the same time as the Fitboxe Instruktor.
How long do I have access to the learning platform?
Lifetime. Your access remains active even after you complete the training – you can revisit videos, scripts and all learning content at any time, for example to refresh before your first sessions.
How much does the training cost?
The training costs CHF 920.– – including all learning materials and the exam fee. There are no hidden costs.
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We advise you without obligation and free of charge – in a 1:1 conversation or at the online info evening.