I'm interested in becoming a group fitness instructor and would love to know who you recommend I get my certification through?

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2 months ago

Hi Lovey,
Attending different group fitness classes will help you decide if the career is right for you, and perhaps even give you an idea of which direction you'd like to go. Try taking a mind-body class, an aquatic class, a bodyweight training class, strength training classes that use both traditional and newer equipment, and maybe a dance fitness class. You'll learn what works when it comes to instructional techniques, the habits of a good leader, and what's hot in the industry.
Before you start teaching classes, it's important to earn a reputable certification that gives you the knowledge and skills you'll need to deliver safe and ef

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Hi Lovey,
Attending different group fitness classes will help you decide if the career is right for you, and perhaps even give you an idea of which direction you'd like to go. Try taking a mind-body class, an aquatic class, a bodyweight training class, strength training classes that use both traditional and newer equipment, and maybe a dance fitness class. You'll learn what works when it comes to instructional techniques, the habits of a good leader, and what's hot in the industry.
Before you start teaching classes, it's important to earn a reputable certification that gives you the knowledge and skills you'll need to deliver safe and effective exercise to class participants. When you're shopping for a certification, only consider programs accredited by an independent, third party that specifically provides accreditation for certification programs like the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA). You may also want to consider if the certification is approved for use in other countries. The ACE Group Fitness Instructor Certification is the only one of its kind from the United States to hold accreditation by the European Health and Fitness Association (EHFA). Holding a certification from an NCCA-accredited program will give you a distinct employment advantage as many employers use it as an easy way to identify a qualified candidate from an unqualified one.
Either while you're studying or just after you earn your certification, choose someone in the industry you admire and ask if he or she can serve as your mentor. Go with someone who teaches the class modality you're pursuing, and of course, someone who has a loyal class following. Learning from someone who teaches the type of class you'll eventually lead can help you discover moves you can incorporate later and more importantly, the elements of a great teacher. Don't be afraid to ask for advice either.
Hope it helps. Please feel free to revert. Click on the thumbs up or mark it as the best, if you found this useful.
Wish You Luck!

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Hi Lovey, Attending different group fitness classes will help you decide if the career is right for you, and perhaps even give you an idea of which direction you’d like to go. Try taking a mind-body class, an aquatic class, a bodyweight training class, strength training classes that use both traditional and newer equipment, and maybe a dance fitness class. You’ll learn what works when it comes to instructional techniques, the habits of a good leader, and what’s hot in the industry. Before you start teaching classes, it’s important to earn a reputable certification that gives you the knowledge and skills you’ll need to deliver safe and effective exercise to class participants. When you’re shopping for a certification, only consider programs accredited by an independent, third party that specifically provides accreditation for certification programs like the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA). You may also want to consider if the certification is approved for use in other countries. The ACE Group Fitness Instructor Certification is the only one of its kind from the United States to hold accreditation by the European Health and Fitness Association (EHFA). Holding a certification from an NCCA-accredited program will give you a distinct employment advantage as many employers use it as an easy way to identify a qualified candidate from an unqualified one. Either while you’re studying or just after you earn your certification, choose someone in the industry you admire and ask if he or she can serve as your mentor. Go with someone who teaches the class modality you’re pursuing, and of course, someone who has a loyal class following. Learning from someone who teaches the type of class you’ll eventually lead can help you discover moves you can incorporate later and more importantly, the elements of a great teacher. Don’t be afraid to ask for advice either. Hope it helps. Please feel free to revert. Click on the thumbs up or mark it as the best, if you found this useful. Wish You Luck!

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Suni K | Guide-Level 14

8 years ago

There are American Institutes that conduct Group Fitness Training. In India, we have a few of them. Try the following links:
http://www.iaftworld.com/
http://www.trifocusfitnessacademy.in
https://classicfitnessgroup.com
http://goldsgym.in
http://www.gffi-fitness.org/
http://goldsgym.in1

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Sanskar Jain

4 years ago

As far as I think being skilled is more important than getting a certification. Nowadays no one asks about the certification. They just look whether the person infront is worth it for the job or not.

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Krishna Sankar

4 years ago

I think that really depends on your location. So my number 1 suggestion would always have to do some research about the standards of your place.

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Mahima chaudhary

4 years ago

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Dheeraj Rathod

4 years ago

Ftii admission. Process.

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Mallika Ahuja | Contributor-Level 10

3 years ago

You can look at institutes which will provide you certification for the same.

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Shrikrishna Tarhekar Tarhekar

4 years ago

Tell me the cutoff of B.Sc. Nursing in government Medical College in NEET 2020.

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Shubhangi Kaushal

2 years ago

As far as I think being skilled is more important than getting a certification. Nowadays no one asks about the certification. They just look whether the person infront is worth it for the job or not.

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Vikash Kumar Gupta | Contributor-Level 10

10 months ago

If you are interested in teaching a group fitness class, here are some of the best certifications you might consider:
ACE Group Fitness Instructor: Very well-respected and highly comprehensive; the specific focus is on the development of safe class design. Price: $285-$465.
ISSA Group Exercise Instructor: Offers training for several types of classes with flexible online learning. Price: Approximately $399.
AFAA Group Fitness Instructor: Places heavy emphasis on pragmatic teaching techniques and class management. Price: Around $299.
NASM Group Fitness Instructor: Very much evidence based in the programming and teaching development involved

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