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BODYPUMP INITIAL TRAINING

Everything you need to start strong and teach unforgettable BODYPUMP classes from day one

Are you ready to inspire people to change their lives with BODYPUMP™? Whether you're just starting your journey, looking to hone your skills, or exploring new strategies to help people unleash their full potential, LES MILLS BODYPUMP Initial Training will help you take the next step in your teaching career! BODYPUMP Initial Training will improve your coaching skills, hone your technique and elevate your ability to create an unforgettable fitness experience for your class!

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.

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You will remain an Elite Instructor in that program.

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.

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, our Instructor training portal.

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.

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.

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

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.