THEORY MODULES
The platform guides you step by step through the theoretical topics. Scripts, learning videos, audio files and learning cards help you learn. In online consultations, experts are available to answer your questions.
Your leading Swiss fitness academy
Toning Instructor course
Define, strengthen, motivate: as a Toning instructor you lead the strengthening workout that shapes the whole body – with music, motivation and method. Learn 100 % flexibly online and soon stand in front of your own group.
- Start today: 100 % online and flexible alongside work and everyday life
- Recognised across the Swiss fitness industry
- Over 15'000 successful graduates
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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
Toning 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 460.–incl. VAT
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Optional: book together
Toning Instruktor + Group Fitness Fundamentals (bundle) – CHF 1'380.–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.
50 hoursDigital learningflexible scheduling
8 hoursPractical transferselectable dates
2 hoursOnline consultation hoursflexible, optional
10 hoursExam preparationflexible scheduling
2 hoursAssessments & examsfixed date
Total effort: 72 hoursTotal duration (average): 1 – 3 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: Toning Instruktor + Group Fitness Fundamentals (bundle) · 265 hours in total · CHF 1'380.–
A LOOK INSIDE THE LEARNING PLATFORM
A direct excerpt from our learning platform – you unlock this content when you sign up.
01Your script
The Toning Instructor script guides you through exercise selection, music and lesson structure.
02Movement patterns & warm-up (4 videos)
A short Toning lesson, warm-up and the movement patterns – without and with music.
03The 5 exercise blocks (6 videos)
Exercise blocks 1–5 in detail plus the guide to composing an exercise block yourself.
04Correcting & practical assignment (2 videos)
Correcting properly in the group and your assignment for the practical day.
05Masterclass
A complete Toning lesson as a masterclass – exercise blocks, music and correction in interplay.
06Knowledge check
The learning check consolidates your knowledge of exercises, structure and teaching.
07Online consultations & practical day
In the online consultations you clarify questions live with the experts; on the practical day you teach yourself.
Lifetime access
Your learning platform stays yours after you graduate – including all later updates. To look things up, refresh and prepare your classes.
HOW YOUR TRAINING IS STRUCTURED
PRACTICAL DAY
The practical day guarantees the direct implementation of the theoretical topics into practice. Experts with many years of practical experience lead the practical day.
FINAL EXAM
The final exam consists of a submission video. You film a complete lesson and submit it as an exam. The lesson is then reviewed and assessed by experts.
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:
Qualitop & Qualicert
Health-insurance recognised – fitness centres across Switzerland can employ you.
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
TONING INSTRUCTOR
CHF 460.–
- Start anytime with our learning platform
- Learn whenever and wherever you want
- Learn at your own pace
- Script and learning videos for optimal learning success
- Online consultations with experts
- 1 practical day
Your career path
Your diploma is just the beginning – your path leads upward step by step.
- Group Fitness Fundamentals
- You are hereToning Instructor
What the graduates say
The training was great! I recommend it to anyone looking for a structured course. The online learning platform is easy to use. Every video contains plenty of tips and examples. The course notes are detailed and helpful. The practical day was very good too. Daniela answered all our questions and motivated us. The training has everything you need.
The training was great! The course notes & the learning objectives were very compact and were conveyed in a completely understandable way. The practical day also helped to clear up any remaining questions and was extremely valuable in terms of experience.
My expectations of the practical day, or rather of the Toning training day, were met to my complete satisfaction. My uncertainties, all my questions and my development steps were addressed, answered and encouraged with real goodwill.
The training is structured very well. With the online learning videos you can look things up and revise them again and again. The practical day was fun and I was able to take a lot away from it and learn new things.
The training was great and well structured. I am more than satisfied. I also enjoyed it enormously and learned a great many new things. I would recommend it to anyone.
The training was tremendous fun, I gained a very good insight and a lot of information. I can definitely recommend the Toning training most warmly. :)
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.
Do you want to start right away?
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Good to know
What is Toning?
Toning or Bodytoning is, in group fitness, a strengthening workout for the body. The lesson begins with a simple warm-up, followed by a strengthening part. Simple and varied exercises are performed with your own body weight as well as with aids such as small dumbbells or tubes in order to vary the intensity. The training is aimed at strength and strength endurance and concludes with a stretch of the mandatory areas.
Structure & admission
For admission to the Toning Instructor course, the basic group fitness training (Basic Heart and Basic Moves) is a prerequisite. You can also complete it alongside the instructor course – it only needs to be finished before the practical day.
After the basic group fitness training, the Toning Instructor training can be started at any time.
After registration, you receive the login details for the learning platform. Our modern platform guides you step by step through the training.
Through the scripts and practice-oriented learning videos, all topics are conveyed to you in detail. You can learn all content independently of time and place and try out the practical exercises at any time. Once you have worked through all the content, you can take the learning assessment. When the learning assessment is passed, the practical day is open to you to put all topics directly into practice. Experts with many years of practical experience accompany you through the practical day. The course is completed after the practical day with a submission video.
With the Toning Instructor training, you are able to design and teach your own Toning 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 72 learning hours; most participants complete the training in 1 – 3 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.
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 460.– – including all learning materials and the exam fee. There are no hidden costs.
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