Become a Group Exercise Instructor

Find a job that will keep you in shape as you motivate others to reach their fitness goals. As a member of our national team of more than 5,000 24 Hour Fitness group exercise instructors, you can help improve people’s lives one class at a time!

Our mission is to make fitness a way of life for everyone and our employees are the key to fulfilling that mission. Their dedication sets the tone, their drive yields results for themselves and for our fitness club members and their passion inspires positive change.

We are always looking for dedicated, knowledgeable and passionate group exercise instructors to join our team. You can complete your application right now, online.

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Group Exercise Instructor Education

We've teamed up with leading group fitness educational organizations to assist you in getting the training you need to get started.

Whether your passion is Zumba, Turbo Kick, indoor cycle, aqua, or strength classes, 24 Hour Fitness provides top-quality instructor training courses designed by leading organizations.

Choose from comprehensive courses in which talented and skilled educators share their valuable knowledge and tips to help you fine-tune your teaching skills and techniques. You can learn more about our educational partners and the leaning opportunities provided below.

Aerobic and Fitness Association of America

The Aerobic and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) is the world's largest fitness and TeleFitness® educator. Since 1983, AFAA has issued more than 250,000 certifications to fitness professionals from 73 countries around the world.

AFAA provides a comprehensive written and practical examination accredited by Vital Research. The organization is an affiliate of the National Board of Fitness Examiners (NBFE), and a member of the National Organization of Competency Assurance (NOCA).

With AFAA, you can choose from a variety of certifications and specialty workshops.

Learn more about the services AFAA offers.

Powder Blue Productions

As the creator of Turbo Kick®, PiYo™, and Hip Hop Hustle™, Powder Blue trains more than 35,000 instructors per year. Turbo Kick provides the best of two worlds – group exercise and martial arts – and represents the combined efforts of many talented and devoted individuals.

PiYo™ is a class that combines Pilates, yoga, strength training, physical conditioning, and dynamic balance in an up-tempo, non-spiritual environment. Hip Hop Hustle™ consists of easy-to-learn hip-hop dance moves perfectly choreographed to high-energy, motivating music. It’s the ultimate cardio challenge!

Find out more about Powder Blue instructor training.

Schwinn® Cycling by Nautilus Institute™

The Nautilus Institute™ is a leading provider of Indoor Cycling instructor training.  Each year, they give thousands of instructors worldwide the tools they need to become successful indoor cycling coaches who can motivate the masses and get results. Their professional team of master trainers has earned the industry’s highest respect.  Our approach to biking - backed by the rich heritage of the Schwinn® brand - is the most authentic in the business.

Get trained now as a Schwinn® Cycling instructor!

YogaFit

YogaFit® has been a Leader in Mind Body Fitness Education since 1994.The YogaFit® style tightens and tones the entire body, enhances balance, improves flexibility and builds core strength.  This is achieved by combining traditional fitness training, focused breathing and strength building through yoga poses. The result is a mind-body workout that improves health, athletic performance and mental acuity in people of all ages and fitness levels. It truly is yoga for everybody and every body.

Learn more about YogaFit instructor education.

Zumba

Zumba® fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms with easy-to-follow moves to create a dynamic fitness program. The goal is simple: to want to work out, to love working out and to get hooked. Zumba® fanatics achieve long-term benefits in one exhilarating hour of calorie-burning, body-energizing, awe-inspiring movements.

Learn more about Zumba’s instructor training programs.