Rocky Ridge Fitness Leadership

Do you have a passion for fitness?

Become a YMCA Fitness Leader and share your love and passion for fitness, health and wellness with others in your community!

Choose Your Fitness Path

Our Fitness Leadership courses take you through all the theoretical and practical information needed to become a certified YMCA Fitness Leader, including anatomy, physiology, movement principles and exercise design.

FITNESS LEADERSHIP COURSE

Personal Training – Course: 40 HRSDevelop the knowledge and skills to work one-on-one with clients to create tailored exercise programs.	Group Strength- Course: 35 HRSGain the knowledge and experience needed to effectively instruct classes such as bootcamp and cross training.		Cardio – Course: 35 HRSLearn to instruct choreography classes such as Hi-Lo or Step, through a mix of classroom & studio time.
Aquatic Fitness- Course: 35 HRSLearn water and movement principles for teaching vertical aquatic fitness classes in both deep & shallow water.	Cycle- Course: 35 HRSGain the skills needed to lead group cycle classes, monitor participant intensity and help build their cardiovascular endurance.		Yoga – Course: 48 HRSLearn the principles of instructing Hatha yoga classes, with a focus on intro level program delivery.

For more details, view the guidebook here.

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