Comments on: So You Want to be a Group Fitness Instructor? [part 1]

By: LaDonna

LaDonna — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 15:45:19 +0000

I’m actually new to your blog but I really appreciate all of the information you have offered in you post about how to become a group fitness instructor. I just recently turned in my notice at work so that I could pursue a career as a Group Fitness Instructor and Personal Trainer. I’ve already purchased the ACE material for personal training. I’m just really been struggling to figure out the best avenue to start group ex’s. I will put some of your suggestions in action and see what happens!

By: Kara

Kara — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 23:28:18 +0000

I have been consIdering getting certified by AFAA for awhile now. Why did you choose AFAA over others?

Also, are you just cert to do group ex or did you also get your PT cert?

Thanks! Love your blog!

By: Lexy

Lexy — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 20:37:32 +0000

Hey !! soo glad I found this article I am big on fitness and health and was looking into another job that I can enjoy and during my zumba class.. it hit me! I can do that and I would love it so I started doing some research today and came across this article.. I see alot of people recommend or have become certified at AFAA… but I see how AFPA has a combined package of group ex instructor and Personal trainer which may increase my chance of getting a job after being certified.. Have you guys heard of AFPA…

By: Teri

Teri — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:47:54 +0000

Right now, group ex works best for me since I also work full-time so I can get my workout in at the same time as teaching. Personal Training seems like it would have to be more of a full-time (or part-time when you don’t already have a full-time job!) since you aren’t doing something you’d already be doing. Does that even make sense?? haha!

By: Angela @ A Healthy Fit

Angela @ A Healthy Fit — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:26:12 +0000

This is awesome! I have been thinking about getting certified for spinning and have always thought that I may want to work at a gym or be able to be a personal trainer. Can’t wait to read the series!

By: Teri

Teri — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 05:45:32 +0000

I thought it was super easy but that’s only because I studied an insane amount – I’m talking making flash cards and studying them everyday. haha! If I hadn’t studied, I would have been like, “What the heck?? These questions are ridiculous!” They were soooo specific!

By: Diana

Diana — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 12:30:48 +0000

Neat! I’m AFAA certified too! I did a post on my experience in September. Was it just me or was that test haaaaard!?

By: I’m from the D, b***h! « Roller Koester Run

I’m from the D, b***h! « Roller Koester Run — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 22:03:52 +0000

[...] A Foodie Stays Fit: Teri recently posted this blog answering a lot of questions for those of you interested in becoming instructors, and not just for spinning, all kinds of group fitness classes. She too, like Rachel & I, is an instructor! [...]

By: Teri

Teri — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 14:33:17 +0000

Thank you so much for the great info! Maybe I’ll try the YMCA cert first and if it’s just not hitting the spot, save my money for Mad Dogg. Besides, in the long-run, a national certification instead of a Y-specific cert is going to be better anyway.

By: Teri

Teri — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 14:30:06 +0000

Which Les Mills cert(s) do you have? I’m thinking about doing BodyPump or BodyFlow sometime.