New One-Day Les Mills Initial Training Explained

What is the Les Mills one-day Initial Training?

The Les Mills one-day Initial Training is a condensed certification pathway for existing certified Les Mills Instructors who wish to add a new program.

It removes repetition of core training foundations and focuses the entire day on practical, program-specific delivery.

Instructors will focus on:

• Choreography and technique

• Coaching cues and delivery

• Class performance standards

• Program-specific skill application

More time is spent applying experience and existing knowledge, not re-learning foundational concepts.

Who can attend the one-day Initial Training?

The one-day format is only available to:

• Certified Les Mills Instructors adding a new program

• Certified Les Mills Instructors returning after a break

If you are not yet certified in any Les Mills program, you must complete the full two-day Initial Training.

What is the difference between one-day and two-day Initial Training?

The certification standard, assessment process, and final outcome are identical across both formats – the difference is simply structure.

One-day training removes day 1 foundational content and focuses only on program-specific training. Two-day training includes both foundational learning and program-specific training. Both pathways lead to the same certification outcome.

Why was the one-day training format introduced?

The one-day format was created to help certified Instructors progress faster when adding new programs, without repeating content they already know.

It supports Instructors who want to:

• Add more programs to their timetable

• Increase teaching opportunities in clubs

• Build a more flexible weekly schedule

• Expand their coaching skillset more efficiently

The goal is faster progression without reducing training quality or certification standards.

What are the benefits of adding another Les Mills program?

Adding another Les Mills program helps Instructors expand both their teaching opportunities and teaching capability.

Increase your teaching opportunities and earning potential

More programs can increase your availability to teach, making it easier for clubs to schedule you and support class cover needs. This can naturally increase teaching frequency and earning potential.

Develop new coaching skills

Each Les Mills program develops different coaching strengths. Adding another format helps you refine cueing, movement coaching, and delivery style.

Stay motivated and inspired

New music, choreography, and formats help keep your coaching fresh and engaging, adding variety to your week.

Keep your training experience balanced

Working across multiple formats helps build movement variety and long-term coaching development.

Is certification quality the same in the one-day format?

Yes. Certification standards are exactly the same.

All Instructors must meet the same:

• Practical assessment requirements

• Coaching and delivery standards

• Program-specific performance expectations

The only difference is the removal of repeated foundational content for already certified Instructors.

Which programs are available in the one-day format?

The one-day Initial Training format applies to most Les Mills programs.

It is currently not available for:

• LES MILLS REFORMER™

• CEREMONY HYROX™

• CEREMONY HYROX MAX™

Is the training delivered online or in person?

The one-day Initial Training can be delivered:

• In person

• Online (where available)

When will the one-day training format become available?

It is available now in the USA with more countries to follow.  

How do I find upcoming one-day training dates?

Upcoming sessions are listed in Les Mills Connect.

Eligible sessions are clearly labelled: Certified Instructors only.