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“For me, the whole Les Mills Instructor journey, it’s not just a career, it’s a life journey.” Seb - Les Mills Instructor

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Inspire others, change lives, and bring the power of movement to your community.

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“Knowing that I have a part in helping change lives is what really makes me light up.” Summer - Les Mills Instructor

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“Nothing compares to it. I feel like there’s no fear at all, I’m just like, ‘give me the microphone.” Nel - Les Mills Instructor

Become an Instructor in just 4 simple steps

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Sign up

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Becoming a Les Mills Instructor starts by securing your spot at an upcoming training, either online or in-person.

02

Prepare

Prepare

We’ll set you up with all the pre-work you need – including music and choreography notes.

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Attend

Attend

You’ll immerse yourself in learning, with inspiring trainers providing support and encouragement. It's hands-on training that will equip you with the practical skills to safely and effectively teach your own classes.

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Certify

Certify

Capture your teaching skills on video and submit them for assessment on Les Mills Connect. We’ll give you feedback and tips on how to keep growing.

No matter where you are, we’ve got you covered

World-Class Training + Certification

Take a look at how Initial Training builds life-changing skills and confidence.

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On-going development

Go deeper to find out how Advanced Training elevates your teaching talents.

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FAQ's

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No, you don’t need to have a teaching opportunity lined up. However, teaming up with a local club it can make it easier to practice your teaching skills before certification. Les Mills Connect makes it easy to find teaching opportunities at gyms and fitness clubs near you.

Instructors Initial Training

It's time to practice your skills! We suggest spending as much time as possible shadow-teaching with other Instructors. This will help you when it comes to filming your assessment video for final certification.

More information on how to present a successful assessment video will be provided at your training.

Instructors Initial Training

  • Your Instructor Handbook
  • A smartphone or device to access your training materials and review your allocated tracks
  • Headphones
  • Pen and paper for taking notes
  • A change of clothes – you will sweat!
  • Food and water
  • Online Only: You will need a stable internet connection, access to a computer or mobile device (with a microphone) and camera for the duration of the training

Instructors Initial Training

You need to meet the level of fitness required for your program.


The intensity of each LES MILLS program is different, so we suggest you do plenty of live classes and get familiar with the workout before you commit to the Initial Instructor Training.

Instructors Initial Training

To see the cost in your country, search for training near you.

If no training options are available in your area, get in touch and we’ll be happy to talk you through our pricing.

Instructors Initial Training

Whatever your workout style, you can lead and inspire. You can teach workouts like BODYPUMP™ or BODYCOMBAT™, coach HIIT workouts, teach Pilates or yoga, or lead cycle classes and dance workouts. Check out the full LES MILLS Program collection.

Not sure what to train in? Talk to the Instructors at your club, or get in touch and we’ll be happy to help.

You can check out teaching opportunities near you on Les Mills Connect.

Instructors Initial Training

You can find details about trainings near you.

Initial training for our Signature programs takes two days. It can be completed online from the comfort of your home, or you can train in-person at locations around the country.
Training for our Innovation Collection is half a day and can also be completed online or in-person. Events run throughout the year, so you’ll have plenty of choice of when to attend.

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