Group fitness trainings: get the studio rocking!
You love music, have rhythm in your blood and enjoy motivating others? Become a Group Fitness Instructor – 100% flexible, theory online, practice on site.
Group fitness trainings: get the studio rocking! – Figures
Where are you right now?
Group fitness basics
The basis for (almost) all specializations: Basic Heart teaches anatomy, physiology and training theory – Basic Moves teaches lesson design, musical structure, basic steps and cueing.
Pre-choreographed programs
Teachable right after the basics – ready-made choreographies including music and training.
P.I.I.T Instruktor
Power Intensive Interval Training – the high-intensity group program.
Prerequisite: Group fitness basics (Basic Heart and Basic Moves)→
upCon Instruktor
The conditioning program for strength and endurance.
Prerequisite: fitness trainer training or Basic Heart→
Simply Core Instruktor
Core focus: compact Core classes for any schedule.
Prerequisite: Group fitness basics (Basic Heart and Basic Moves)→
Pump programme
The pre-choreographed barbell programme – a new release every quarter.
Prerequisite: Group fitness basics + Pump Instructor training→Group fitness specializations
Prerequisite: Group fitness basics – Pilates and Power Yoga only require Basic Heart. Pilates Reformer requires a completed mat Pilates qualification.
Which group fitness course is right for you?
Almost every path to becoming a Group Fitness Instructor starts with the group fitness basics. They consist of two modules. Basic Heart covers anatomy, physiology and training theory and is completely online. In Basic Moves you learn the basic steps, music theory and cueing, then put it all into practice on a practical day at the weekend. For all courses, you keep access to the learning platform after you finish.
Next, you decide which format you want to teach. With a barbell you teach as a Pump Instructor, on the indoor bike as a Cycling Instructor, and there are also courses for Powerstep, Aerobic, Toning, Fitboxe and Kick Power. These formats require both basic modules. You can start them in parallel, though: the basics only need to be completed before the practical day. Pump and Cycling end with a video in which you lead a complete class.
For Pilates Instructor and Power Yoga Instructor, Basic Heart is enough, and both courses include 2 practical days. If you then want to teach on the machine, take Pilates Reformer Instructor. For this you need a completed mat Pilates qualification and at least 10 Reformer classes attended. The practical part takes place over a three-day weekend in Wädenswil.
Want to teach straight after the basics without creating your own choreographies? The pre-choreographed programmes are made for that. With the basic training you can teach Simply Core, P.I.I.T and upCon. A new programme with a training video and music to download comes out every three months.
Group fitness workshops
New ideas and knowledge expansion for your classes – compact and practical.
Frequently asked questions about group fitness training
What are the requirements?
You must be at least 16 and fit enough to demonstrate all exercises yourself. For the format courses you need Basic Heart and Basic Moves or an equivalent qualification; for Pilates and Power Yoga, Basic Heart is enough.
How long does it take to become a Group Fitness Instructor?
Allow 1 to 3 months on average for each of Basic Heart and Basic Moves, and another 1 to 3 months for Pump or Cycling. Pilates and Power Yoga usually take 3 to 4 months. You learn at your own pace and choose the dates of your practical days yourself.
Are the group fitness courses recognised?
Yes, they are Qualitop and Qualicert recognised, as are Pilates, Power Yoga and Pilates Reformer. With this health-insurance recognition, fitness centres all over Switzerland can employ you.
How much does the training cost and can I pay in instalments?
You will find the current price on each course page. Paying by invoice, in 2 or 10 instalments, is possible for orders of CHF 1'000 or more. Many format courses can be booked as a bundle with the required basics in a single order.
Do I have to pay licence fees?
Not for the Simply Core, P.I.I.T and upCon programmes. After buying a programme you can teach it as often as you like, but you may not pass it on.
Not sure which training suits you?
We advise you free of charge and with no obligation – in a 1:1 meeting or at an online info evening.