Advanced Training expands across more Les Mills programs

More than choreography

As you know, teaching great classes isn't just about knowing the choreography. Over time, the most effective Instructors learn how to connect more deeply, communicate with purpose, and bring their own personality and strengths to every class.

That's where Advanced Training comes in.

Designed as a two-day development experience, Advanced Training helps Instructors move beyond the fundamentals and focus on personal growth, authentic teaching, and group fitness leadership.

Whether you've been teaching for a year or a decade, it's an opportunity to step back, reflect on your strengths, self-review, and continue evolving.

"The most valuable insight I got out of Advanced Training was learning to shift my focus externally. I no longer think, 'Did I give a good class?' I think, 'Did my class get what they needed today?'" - Liz Schofield, Harrogate, UK

Advanced Training is now available across more programs

One of the biggest updates to Advanced Training is that it's now available across the majority of Les Mills programs, giving more Instructors access to this fundamental development experience.

Recent updates include:

• Alignment with the latest Initial Training coaching and scripting models
• Updated program-specific Instructor Journals for BODYPUMP™, BODYPUMP HEAVY™, RPM™, LES MILLS SPRINT™, BODYCOMBAT™, BODYBALANCE™, LES MILLS DANCE™, BODYJAM™, LES MILLS CORE™, LES MILLS STRENGTH DEVELOPMENT™, BODYSTEP™, LES MILLS TONE™, LES MILLS YOGA™, LES MILLS SHAPES™, LES MILLS PILATES™, BODYATTACK™, and LES MILLS GRIT™

"After Advanced Training, I learned that I don't have to be perfect and that making mistakes is okay. Teaching started to feel much more natural because I was simply being myself and sharing something I genuinely love. My participant numbers increased significantly, and many of the lessons I learned still influence the Instructor I am today." - Kristina Schuh, Germany

Growth beyond the studio

The impact of Advanced Training often extends beyond teaching. Throughout the experience, Instructors are encouraged to reflect on:

• Their individual strengths
• Their purpose for teaching
• The values that guide them
• The beliefs that influence confidence and performance
• How they can communicate and lead more effectively

Instructors develop the ability to blend the dimensions and enhance the experience. While exploring these new skills, they'll enjoy being more authentic and confident.

"Advanced Training helped move me away from thinking that more coaching always means better coaching. I became much more conscious of choosing words with greater purpose, allowing the music, the workout, and the members themselves to have more space." - Bastian Villarama, USA

What changes after Advanced Training

For many Instructors, the impact is noticeable almost immediately.

They often describe teaching with greater energy, clearer purpose, and stronger participant connection. Coaching becomes more deliberate, communication becomes more effective, and classes feel less scripted and more responsive to what's happening in the room.

Over time, those small changes can lead to something substantial: a more sustainable, enjoyable, and fulfilling teaching journey.

Many Instructors also report stronger class growth and member engagement as they put their learning into practice.

"As I applied what I learned through Advanced Training, the Les Mills classes I taught achieved an 89.7% turnout rate, making them the highest-performing Les Mills classes in the San Diego district. The experience helped me become more intentional with my coaching and create a stronger connection with participants." - Mauricio Romero, USA

Who is Advanced Training for?

If you're a newer Instructor, Advanced Training can help build confidence and create strong foundations for long-term success.

If you're an experienced Instructor, it can provide fresh perspectives, renewed motivation, and the opportunity to break through established habits.

Either way, the goal remains the same: helping you become the most authentic and impactful version of yourself.

"I've been an Instructor for more than 15 years, and every time Advanced Training comes around I try to take part. I don't think there's ever a point where you've finished learning. It gives you the opportunity to pause, reflect, reconnect with your purpose, and invest in becoming even better." - Tracy Spencer, USA

Your development doesn't stop here

Advanced Training gives Instructors the opportunity to step back, learn more about themselves, and take their teaching to the next level. And now, with the experience available across more programs, even more Instructors can be part of it.

"Advanced Training is an investment in you and your personality. It's no longer just about representing the program. It's about developing your identity as an Instructor. And what you learn isn't just for your classes. It benefits you outside the studio too." - Melissa Schirrmann, Germany