LES MILLS INITIAL TRAINING

Everything you need to know about our world-leading Instructor training program.

A simple 4-stage training process

Sign up

Prepare

Attend

Certify

1

Sign up

Becoming a Les Mills Instructor starts by securing your spot at an upcoming training. Choose the LES MILLS™ program you want to train in and book in.There are in-person and online training options.

Training for LES MILLS Signature programs is over two days, training for LES MILLS Innovation Collection programs is just half a day.

Fin training

2

Prepare

We’ll set you up with all the pre-work you need – including music and choreography notes.

3

Attend

You’ll immerse yourself in learning, with inspiring trainers providing support and encouragement. It's hands-on training that will equip you with the practical skills to safely and effectively teach your own classes.

4

Certify

Capture your teaching skills on video and submit them for assessment on Les Mills Connect. We’ll give you feedback and tips on how to keep growing.

What to expect at training

Training structure

Training is groups with between 8-24 participants in each group.

There are in-person
or online training options – both are fun and interactive and will set you up with all the skills you need.

You can expect a mix of lectures, group discussion, practical workout sessions, teaching practice.

You will learn

The inside workings of your chosen program – including workout structure and why moves are performed in specific ways

Strategies to easily understand and learn choreography

Technique know-how so you can perform and evaluate technique correctly

Secrets to creating memorable, fun and effective workout experiences

Coaching skills that inspire and ensure safety

How your unique talents can motivate and change lives.

How to prepare

Get a good feel for the program you’re training in by attending live classes or following the workouts on the LES MILLS+ app. The more classes you do in advance, the better.

About 10 days before your training starts you’ll receive your training materials (including a video of the program release you will be trained on)

We suggest setting aside a few hours to get very familiar with this release

You’ll be given one track to learn and you’ll need to practice it until you can present it with just the music playing (and not looking at your notes).

FAQs

When and where is LES MILLS Instructor Training?

Training is groups with between 8-24 participants in each group.

There are in-person
or online training options – both are fun and interactive and will set you up with all the skills you need.

You can expect a mix of lectures, group discussion, practical workout sessions, teaching practice.

What classes can I teach?

The inside workings of your chosen program – including workout structure and why moves are performed in specific ways

Strategies to easily understand and learn choreography

Technique know-how so you can perform and evaluate technique correctly

Secrets to creating memorable, fun and effective workout experiences

Coaching skills that inspire and ensure safety

How your unique talents can motivate and change lives.

How much does LES MILLS Instructor Training cost?

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.

How fit do I need to be to become an instructor?

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.

What do I need for training?

Your Instructor Handbook
A smartphone or device to access your training materials and review your allocated tracks
HeadphonesPen 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

What happens after Initial Instructor Training?

It's time to practice your skills! We suggest spending as much time as possible team-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.

Choose a program to start your instructor journey

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