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Hi D.,
I would suggest to start with a general group exercise certification of which there are many. This site provides a lot of choices http://www.ideafit.com/certifications/group-fitness.
Karin Singleton
www.meltnc.com
I would suggest to start with a general group exercise certification of which there are many. This site provides a lot of choices http://www.ideafit.com/certifications/group-fitness.
Karin Singleton
www.meltnc.com
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Hi D.,
You have many options for a group fitness certification as the others have already mentioned, but I would make sure the certification you choose is nationally recognized and holds high standards.
As a side note suggestion, an NCCA accredited personal trainer certification would pair really well with a group instructor certification. An understanding of anatomy, physiology and how the body moves would be beneficial for the small group classes such as bootcamps that you wish to teach. It will give you a better understanding of the body.
Best wishes to you,
Christine
You have many options for a group fitness certification as the others have already mentioned, but I would make sure the certification you choose is nationally recognized and holds high standards.
As a side note suggestion, an NCCA accredited personal trainer certification would pair really well with a group instructor certification. An understanding of anatomy, physiology and how the body moves would be beneficial for the small group classes such as bootcamps that you wish to teach. It will give you a better understanding of the body.
Best wishes to you,
Christine
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Hi D.,
I too would suggest a primary group fitness certification as this will allow you to teach quite a few different formats including boot camp. Try looking at the link Karin suggested. Two of the more recognized certification organizations are ACE & AFAA. Wish you well on your endeavor to certify!
I too would suggest a primary group fitness certification as this will allow you to teach quite a few different formats including boot camp. Try looking at the link Karin suggested. Two of the more recognized certification organizations are ACE & AFAA. Wish you well on your endeavor to certify!
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All the answers so far are right on, and I would also encourage you to look at personal training - many clients learn about me from classes I have taught.
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Hello D. Sey,
I like my ACE personal trainer and group fitness certifications; knowing how the body works makes me a better group instructor and the group instructor makes me a better personal trainer. I asked the gyms in my area which they prefer which helped me make a decision.
Yes, be sure to choose a NCCA certification.
Take care,
Natalie aka NAPS 2 B Fit.
I like my ACE personal trainer and group fitness certifications; knowing how the body works makes me a better group instructor and the group instructor makes me a better personal trainer. I asked the gyms in my area which they prefer which helped me make a decision.
Yes, be sure to choose a NCCA certification.
Take care,
Natalie aka NAPS 2 B Fit.
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HI D. Sey,
Depending on what your overall goals are, you might like National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). It could be at least worth checking out.
Have fun,
Yvette :)
Marcum Healthy!
Depending on what your overall goals are, you might like National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). It could be at least worth checking out.
Have fun,
Yvette :)
Marcum Healthy!
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I have found that the best outdoor instructors were both group fitness and personal training certified. Bootcamp style classes are not your average group fitness class. (Not that 'average' group fitness is the norm any more.) Participants do some serious resistance training in bootcamp classes these days depending on equipment used. Almost any cert will get you going. After that you need to focus on learning all you can about the type of movements and equipment you plan to use.
