YMCA Health & Well-Being Certifications

Over the years, traditional aerobics has expanded to include an array of diverse group fitness programs. Understanding effective communication, teaching techniques and motivational skills enables YMCA group fitness instructors to successfully develop and implement safe and effective group exercise programs, and engage their participants

Group fitness instructors are in a perfect position to inspire and motivate others to change their health and fitness-related behaviors through classes designed to bring a spirit of creativity and uniqueness to group fitness.

Certification Courses

Pre-requisite Course

• YMCA Healthy Lifestyle Principles

Group Exercise Track

• Foundations of YMCA Group Exercise
• YMCA Cardio & Step Aerobics Instructor
• YMCA Pilates Instructor
• YMCA Group Cycling Instructor
• YMCA Martial Arts Exercise Instructor
• YMCA Walk Reebok Premier Instructor
• Active Older Adult Exercise Instructor (Land)

Personal Training Track

• YMCA Personal Training Instructor
• YMCA Fitness Testing & Assessment Specialist

Wellness Track

• Youth Health and Fitness (non-certification)
• YMCA Asset-Based Coaching Skills Level I
• YMCA Asset-Based Coaching Skills Level II
• YMCA Personal Fitness Program Director
• YMCA/IDEA Get Real Weight Management Instructor