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A 45-minute low-impact session that helps you feel fit, strong and in control, LES MILLS THRIVE™ is for whichever fitness level.
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Get a glimpse into the daily life of a les mills instructor and see how group-fitness teaching fits your life.
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Start your journey with Initial Training
Step into one of the world’s leading strength programs and gain the skills to coach with confidence. Online or in person, you’ll be ready to lead workouts that motivate and transform.
Flexible Format
Choose a format that suits your lifestyle, with both in-person and live online options available. Across two full days, you’ll join a small group of trainees and be guided by a Les Mills Trainer through interactive coaching, practical teaching, and real-time feedback designed to set you up for success.
Essential Skills
Your training dives into everything you need to deliver safe, motivating, and effective classes. You’ll learn how each workout is structured, how to coach movement with precision and energy, and how to connect with your class using music, timing, and presence. It’s all about building your confidence while developing your unique coaching style.
Simple Certification
Around ten days before your course, you’ll receive everything you need to prepare—including your assigned track and supporting materials. After the training, you’ll complete your certification by submitting a video of yourself teaching. Once passed, you’ll be ready to lead classes in clubs around the world.
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.
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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.
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- 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
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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.
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Whatever your workout style, you can lead and inspire. You can teach workouts like BODYPUMP™ or BODYCOMBAT™, coach HIIT workouts, teach LES MILLS PILATES™ or LES MILLS 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.
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You can find details about trainings near you.
Initial training can take up to two days, be completed online from the comfort of your home, or you can train in-person at locations around the country. Events run throughout the year, so you’ll have plenty of choice of when to attend.
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