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Share Your Passion as a Group Fitness Instructor
You love group fitness classes. So do a lot of people—and the trend shows no sign of slowing down.1 It’s time to step to the head of the class and lead your own as an AFAA Certified Group Fitness Instructor.
Inspire others to crush their goals.
Imagine inspiring dozens of people to love fitness and achieve their goals, all in just an hour. As a Certified Group Fitness Instructor, you’ll be empowered to build a community of group participants and watch proudly as they improve class after class. Plus, the job usually comes with some pretty nice perks, such as free gym memberships and discounts on your favorite athletic brands.
If you’ve got what it takes. We’ll show you how.
A group class is nothing without a fantastic instructor. That’s where AFAA comes in. Since 1983 we’ve certified over 350,000 people in more than 73 countries, and we’ll prepare you with all the knowledge and skills you need to lead your own classes. AFAA’s Group Fitness Instructor Certification exam is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA).
Our comprehensive Group Fitness course covers:
The essentials of the human body and exercise science physiology
How to design, choreograph and teach a class
Fundamentals of group fitness that can be applied to cycle, yoga, HIIT, resistance, boot camp and aqua
The basics of nutrition
How to adapt for special populations including, pregnant and senior participants
Business skills and professional responsibilities
Ready to Learn More?
Sign up for more information about our Group Fitness Instructor certification course and we’ll give you a FREE subscription to our online magazine, American Fitness.
