Frequently Asked Questions

We offer personal training courses across the UK in 40+ locations, including:

• • Manchester
  • London
  • Portsmouth
  • Leeds
  • Cardiff
  • Nottingham
  • Brighton

View all personal training courses locations on Future Fit Training.

Every student is different, some students are able to study full time, some can commit 16 hours per week – others only 6-8 hours part-time. This along with fitting around work and family commitments will affect how long the course takes to complete. Our expert careers advisors will spend time designing your training plan with you before you enrol so that it fits around your commitments and the time you can dedicate to study. They will then be able to give you an estimated completion time.

• We have over 20 years of experience in the fitness industry
• We were winners of the ukactive's Training Provider of the Year in 2016 & 2017
• We are ISO 9001:2015 registered by the British Standards Institute
• We offer you affordable and flexible payment options
• Our flexible training format allows you to train at your own pace and in your own time
• You will receive unlimited support throughout your training
• Our team of experienced and highly qualified tutors make your training rewarding and fun

Whilst you'll benefit from experience in a gym, our incredibly experienced tutors will support you through your practical workshops and give you all the vital knowledge and experience you need to become a personal training.

To enrol on a Level 3 Personal Trainer course you will need:

• To have a level 2 certificate in gym instructing
• Be over the age of 16

Our Level 3 PT course includes the Level 2 qualification so if you don't have the qualification already, you will complete it as part of this course.

We provide personal training courses in over 40 venues across England, Scotland and Wales, including venues in London, Birmingham, Glasgow, Manchester, Oxford and Portsmouth, meaning there is a high chance of a venue very near you. With such a wide range of personal training locations in the UK, we offer more practical courses and training dates than any other provider, giving you more choice and flexibility to build a training programme to suit your needs. We have also added 12 new venues in areas our students were asking for the most. To find a Personal Training course near you, take a look at our list of personal training course locations or call our friendly Career Advisers on 01329 829444 or 0800 4581388 to find out the earliest course dates.

The theoretical aspects of our personal trainer courses and gym instructor courses can be completed mostly online with our versatile e-learning system. We combine the online learning with essential practical workshops which are held on the weekends in nationwide training locations. No personal trainer qualification is truly complete without practical workshops that help you on your way to gaining your personal training certification. You can easily tailor your study programme to fit around your life knowing that tutor support is just a phone call or email away. With our flexible start dates and locations near you, starting your new PT training career with us is easy! Our online courses are assessed in a variety of ways. Throughout the whole process, our Tutor Support team are on hand via email, telephone and our student-only Facebook groups to offer help and advice. Parts of your online course may involve working with a real person as your client, documenting how you've applied the knowledge and the skills you've learnt on the course. If there is a practical observation included as part of the assessment for a course, you'll need to attend this in person. Find out more about Online Learning with Future Fit.

The average time to complete a combined a level 2 gym instructor + level 3 personal training course is around 12 to 18 months. If you are already qualified at Level 2, the time for the level 3 course by itself is likely closer to 8-14 months.

With a personal trainer qualification, you could work as an employee of a gym or health centre, but there are a wealth of options for places you can work. With the expert level of practical and online training provided on our Personal Training courses, you will have the skills to work across the fitness sector in:

• Gyms
• Studios
• Hotels and wellness centres
• For yourself running your own PT business
• For private clients
• For sports clubs and Olympic teams

The most common option for the majority of personal trainers is to become self-employed. You will likely work within a gym and be responsible for generating your clients. Some personal trainers choose to set up Bootcamp style businesses training larger groups at a time or running their own studio space. This gives you complete control over the process and has the potential for my greater earnings. Whatever option you choose, with the support and training from Future Fit, the sky is the limit for you and your career in the fitness industry! Are you looking for a little extra information about becoming a PT? Check out our guide on how to become a personal trainer.  

The vocational route to become a PT includes the following personal trainer courses:

• Level 2 Gym Instructor Course
• Level 3 Personal Trainer Course (Entry Level Requirement to become a PT)
• Level 4 Elite Personal Trainer Course (Specialist Knowledge and option to work with clients on rehabilitation)
• CPD Courses (Continued Professional Development) that can be taken to enhance your skills

You most likely won't need your own insurance if you are employed by a gym or fitness centre. however as insurance is faily low cost taking out your own insurance might be useful. For more information about what to get covered in your gym instructor insurance, be sure to download a copy of our How to Become a Fitness Instructor guide.

Fitness Instructor roles are typically entry-level roles in the fitness industry, and salaries also tend to vary per location.

• Across most of the UK you're looking at a salary of around £17000
• In London, you're looking at a salary of around £19500

It's also worth mentioning that most health clubs and gyms also offer free memberships, which is a nice perk, especially since some city gyms can cost £100+ per month to be a member.

A gym instructor will spend a lot of their time circulating the gym, making sure that members are having a good experience. They will also usually be responsible for leading several exercise classes depending on their skill set and level of personal training qualification.

A typical day might involve

• helping to open the gym and get it ready before members arrive
• greeting members as they arrive
• chatting with members
• delivering a couple of classes
• helping to ensure that the gym stays neat and tidy
• delivering gym inductions, (which involve showing members around the gym and teaching them how to use the equipment safely)

The typical time to complete your level 2 is around 4-6 months. If you can dedicate more time to learning you'll finish sooner, and if you can dedicate less time you'll finish later. Whilst you may find some providers offer fast tracked qualifications in 2-4 weeks, in our experience, we've found that you just won't learn enough or gain enough practical coaching experience in such short timeframes. This may leave you being thrown into the fitness industry without the appropriate skills and experience to really make it work.

If becoming a fitness instructor sounds like the right path for you, the minimum requirement to get started is a Level 2 Gym Instructor Qualification. You'll also want to make sure that the course you sign up for is accredited either by CIMSPA, as this is valued by most employers. This type of course gives you the theoretical and practical knowledge to safely and effectively work in gym and health club environments.

Succeeding in one of our personal trainer courses requires a diverse set of skills:

• Listening to your clients understanding their goals pains and desires
• Be a great motivator keep your energy high and focus on leading your clients
• Lead a healthy and active lifestyle be a good role model
• Patience and enthusiasm you are a self-motivated motivator
• Business and marketing essential to potential freelance work

Ultimately, it's important to take some time to compare personal training courses and make sure a PT course suits.

Our Level 3 Personal Trainer Course will provide you with the essential skills to have a truly successful career.

1. To become a personal trainer with Future Fit means something in the industry. Our training incorporates years of experience, innovative online learning and valuable hands-on practical experience. In fact, research shows our graduates are respected and highly sought-after. We regularly seek employer feedback and build their requirements into our courses.
2. You'll receive a genuine, industry-recognised accreditation from an Ofqual recognised Awarding Organisation. Unlike other training providers, which provide their own accreditations.
3. We've won more industry awards than any other provider, including:
   • ukactive's Innovative Training Programme award for the ProZone
   • ukactive's Training Provider of the Year (Which we won back-to-back)

Still wondering, Why Future Fit? Read 28 reasons to choose us over other providers.

With an hourly range between £12 for new starters and £100 for elite personal trainers, you can earn a decent amount from day one of your new career. For more details read this exclusive research on personal trainer salary.

Once you train with Future Fit, you're part of the family, and we aim to help you succeed in as many ways as we can when you qualify. We have a dedicated preferential interview scheme in partnership with some of the country's top health clubs and gyms. This scheme will enable you to get a foot in the door for your future career after your personal training certification. We are continually adding to our guaranteed interviews partners, so you can find information on a range of options available to you once you qualify in one of our personal trainer courses. We also have dedicated Facebook groups for each school, where we frequently post job opportunities with our partners. This also lets you keep in touch with other students, network with like-minded people, and stay connected within the industry. You will also be able to access our bespoke ProZone platform. Prozone is our very own platform, packed full of tools and resources to help you keep levelling up, personally and professionally. During your personal trainer course, you will be supported by your dedicated training coordinator and our team. Our extensive Tutor Support team is on hand by phone, email, and Facebook to answer any questions you may have about your training to ensure you are always fully supported and on track. You will also be given access to our Student Zone. This study area is personalised to the courses that you have chosen.

You can start working as a personal trainer as soon as you have successfully completed the following online personal trainer courses with us:

• Anatomy and Physiology
• Advanced Anatomy and Physiology
• Gym Instructor
• Level 3 Exercise Programming
• Coaching and Nutrition and Weight Management.

This is the minimum requirement to achieve Level 3 (Personal Trainer qualification) status as set by CIMSPA. For the necessary experience to make a good living in the long term, we've included a comprehensive range of additional courses in our qualifications.

Possibly! Courses of the same name vary between education providers and for this reason we cannot give a blanket answer. We are required by the awarding bodies to consider each student's application on an individual basis against criteria specified by the awarding bodies. We have a team of experienced professionals who will guide you through the process.

You may be able to miss out entire courses or skip some or all of the learning and go straight to the assessment for certain courses. This is decided on a case by case basis and will require you to provide evidence of relevant prior learning. We have a team of experienced professionals who will consider your qualifications and experience against the criteria specified by the awarding bodies and guide you through the process.

Answering how long it takes to become a personal trainer is difficult because every student is different. Some students are able to study full time, some can commit 16 hours per week others only 6-8 hours part-time. You may want to mix intensive periods of study with rest periods to fit around work and family commitments. Also, you may be happy to attend courses in any location, giving you a greater choice of courses dates, while others may not. This is why we like to spend time designing your training plan with you before you enrol with us so that it fits around your commitments and the time you can dedicate to study.    

Comparing courses and prices can help you understand exactly what you're looking for and what features are important to you. Check out our Top 7 Things to Look For When Choosing a Training Provider. You can also compare courses & pricing by looking out for the following criteria:

• Flexible Learning Style and Payment Options
• Dedicated Support Services
• Course Contents & Length (that fit with your lifestyle, interests and goals)
• Course Locations and Ease of Access
• Accreditations & Career Development
• CPD Courses (does the course give you the best-continued development into your career?)

We have created a comprehensive checklist with 130 comparison points to help you get your research done quickly, focus on criteria that matter the most, and hit your career goals (without stress). Click here to get started

To become a Personal Trainer, you need recognised qualifications such as:

• Level 3 Personal Trainer Course. This qualification will give you everything you need to become a successful personal trainer.
• Level 4 Elite Personal Trainer Course. A higher-level qualification that will set you apart and allow you to specialise and increase your personal trainer salary.

To become a fitness instructor or gym instructor you would need a qualification such as:

• Level 2 Gym Instructor Course. This course is your starting point within the fitness industry and from where you can continue to develop your career as a personal trainer.

Your earnings after qualifying will vary depending on location and what you teach. As a guide, you should be looking at a rate of approximately £30-£50 per hour working as a Personal Trainer. The starting salary is approximately £16,000 and top Personal Trainers earn over £84,000/year. Read our salary guide for more information.

Within the School of Personal Training, we have teamed up with some respected companies to make your move from student to fitness professional even easier. Take a look at what they have to offer here. Many offers guaranteed interviews to our PT graduates for available positions as fitness instructors, studio-based instructors and personal trainers on completion of your relevant training programme. We also have some great tips here, to help with writing a successful CV, preparing for an interview, or getting your new career or business venture moving in the right direction.

Our level 3 personal trainer course is made up of the following:

• Online e-learning courses
• Essential Practical Workshops (Held on weekends at nationwide locations)
• Practical Face-to-face Assessments

Unlike other providers, our training isn't merely a collection of online videos. Our carefully designed courses are presented in an engaging, interactive format (including videos and graphics). The course is customised for each student based on their circumstances, time commitments and career goals.

When it comes to securing your first interview and position as a fitness professional, you will have the advantage of our unparalleled reputation in the industry. As soon as employers see the name Future Fit on your CV, they know you've been trained by the best. We work with leading gyms and health clubs to secure you a guaranteed interview once you have qualified such as David Lloyd, GLL, GM Active and many more! We create and test courses with our industry connections specifically to provide you with the skills they're looking for, ensuring you fully career ready based on employer needs and feedback. Many give guaranteed interviews for available positions as fitness instructors, studio-based instructors and personal trainers on completion.

No. We do not offer short courses. Our graduates are recognised as being the best in the industry because we prepare students to do more than just pass a qualification. However, students can also set their own training hours and they will be qualified to work in the industry as soon as they successfully pass each module/assessment:

• For the Level 2 Gym Instructor Course, students normally take three months, including home study and practical elements.
• For the Level 3 Personal Trainer Course, most students take up to 6 months to fully qualify and then they are ready to charge £30/hour.
• We will continue to upskill them for another 6 months. This course also includes home study and practical weekends to attend.

• We have over 20 years of experience in the fitness industry
• We were winners of the ukactive's Training Provider of the Year in 2016 & 2017
• We are ISO 9001:2015 registered by the British Standards Institute
• We offer you affordable and flexible payment options
• Our flexible training format allows you to train at your own pace and in your own time
• You will receive unlimited support throughout your training
• Our team of experienced and highly qualified tutors make your training rewarding and fun

This course will give you the knowledge and skills to work with clients that are generally healthy, who want to improve their diet in order to optimise their health, lose weight, or achieve a specific exercise-related goal. You will not be able to work with clients who have medical conditions that require specialised dietary advice as this is the role of a dietitian.

As part of this course, you will learn how to write meal plans for a variety of clients. The purpose of this is to give a client examples of what a days eating could look like, ensuring that it meets that client's energy and nutrient needs. It isn't about prescribing a set way of eating that the client must follow as this approach is rarely the most effective way of helping clients establish long term behaviour change. Our meal planning course explains in what situations a meal plan might be beneficial and what precautions need to be considered. You will not be qualified to write meal plans for clients with medical conditions.

The qualification does not confer a specific job title. Most of our graduates call themselves a nutrition adviser or nutrition coach.

There are some roles within the NHS where this nutrition qualification would be beneficial including health trainers, dietetic assistant practitioners and community food workers. You won't be able to work as a nutritionist or dietitian within the NHS.

You can help clients improve their diet and lose weight through one-to-one consultations or by running weight loss classes. You can also use your nutrition skills in a range of job roles such as catering, corporate wellbeing, and community health programs.

All of the School of Nutrition courses are online which means that you can study at a time and pace to suit you. If you can spare just 6 hours per week you can complete the Nutrition and Weight Management Course in less than 20 weeks. If you have more free time to study, then you can complete the diploma in a much shorter timeframe.

The Association for Nutrition (AfN) protects and benefits the public by defining and advancing standards of evidence-based practice across the field of nutrition and at all levels within the workforce. AfN Course Certification is a quality mark awarded to courses that meet the competence requirements for their specified sector and level. This quality assurance mark enables students, employers and the public to identify reputable, evidence-based courses in nutrition science.

The Royal Society of Public Health (RSPH) is an independent health education charity and the world's longest-established public health body. They are also an Ofqual-recognised national awarding body that provides health-related qualifications. When you complete our Level 4 RSPH Nutrition course you will gain a Level 4 Award in Nutrition accredited by the RSPH. You will also be eligible to become a member of the RSPH.

Future Fit Training prides itself in offering high quality, independently recognised qualifications. When you complete this course you will gain an Ofqual-recognised level 4 qualification, which is accredited by the Royal Society of Public Health. This course is also certified by the Association for Nutrition (AfN) at Level 4 of the Health and Social Care Framework.

The RSPH Nutrition course is assessed by a combination of online exams, case studies and written assignments.

Most students complete the course in 8-10 months based on approximately 6 hours of study per week. If you have more time available to study you may be able to complete the course in a shorter timeframe.

You will be able to offer advice to adults who are generally healthy and need help improving their diet and losing weight. You can run your own weight loss consultancy offering individual or group sessions to help people to successfully manage their dietary intake and achieve health and weight loss goals. If you complete our Level 4 RSPH Nutrition Course, you will also be able to advise on sports nutrition, pre and post-natal nutrition as well as childhood nutrition. You won't be able to work with individuals who need specialist dietary advice due to a medical condition. This is the role of a dietician.

Yes. In addition to nutritionists and dieticians, the NHS employs a range of health professionals that provide nutrition advice including health trainers, dietetic assistant practitioners and community food workers. You can search for jobs on the NHS jobs website using nutrition as a keyword. Tip: ensure that you tick the box to search the whole advert rather than the advert title. This will ensure you see all of the most relevant results.

Our graduates can obtain insurance to practice as a nutrition adviser from Balens Specialist Insurance Brokers at a cost of £53.00 per year. You can request an application form, once you have graduated, from Student Support.

Our Nutrition and Weight Management Course contains a lesson dedicated to marketing your services as a nutrition adviser with lots of useful advice on promoting your business.

Our Nutrition and Weight Management Course contains lesson plans and resources for running an 8-week weight management course. This can be used with both groups and individuals.

The nutrition profession encompasses many levels of expertise and a wide variety of career possibilities.

Nutritionists and dieticians have very similar job roles and there is considerable overlap in what they do. In general, dieticians tend to be more clinical and more involved with working with people with diet-related medical conditions. Nutritionists are more likely to work in research, the food industry, community projects and preventative health. However, you do find nutritionists who work in hospitals and dieticians who work in the food industry. Dieticians and nutritionists normally have degree level qualifications.

In addition to nutritionists and dieticians there are nutrition advisers, health trainers, personal trainers, wellness coaches, slimming group leaders and weight loss coaches who all practice nutrition to varying degrees and can have a number of possible qualifications.

Most members of the general public will only get referred to a nutritionist or dietician if they have a relatively serious health problem, yet there are millions of people in the UK who are overweight and suffering the consequences of a poor diet. Nutrition advisers are often much more accessible to the general public and have all the skills needed to advise and motivate individuals on how to eat better, move more, lose weight and improve their health.

When embarking on a career in nutrition it is important to choose a course with a reputable training company. Many companies sell poor quality training courses in nutrition that are not evidence-based and not recognised by any official awarding body. We are proud to have our courses independently recognised by the Association for Nutrition and awarding organisations such as the Royal Society of Public Health. This means that our students can have full confidence that their training is of the highest quality and will fully equip them for working in the nutrition arena.

Our e-learning courses are an engaging combination of text, images and video and also include a range of downloadable resources to enhance your studies. Our nutrition tutor support team are on hand by email and phone to answer any questions you may have and ensure you are fully supported and on track.

You will be fully equipped to work as a nutrition and weight loss professional. You can help clients improve their diet and lose weight through one-to-one consultations or by running weight loss classes. Alternatively, you can use your nutrition skills in a range of job roles such as a community food support worker, dietetic assistant or health trainer.

There are no formal or mandatory requirements, other than being at least 16 years old. It would be beneficial if you had experience of weight management and nutrition by attending professional classes. If you don't have the experience, that's not a problem - you will just need to ensure that you give yourself more time to complete the home-study activities.

In order to become a registered nutritionist, you will need to complete a university degree. Future Fit offer an alternative yet comprehensive path to becoming a nutrition professional. For more information why not read our article on how to become a Nutrition Coach.

• We have over 20 years of experience in the fitness industry
• We were winners of the ukactive's Training Provider of the Year in 2016 & 2017
• We are ISO 9001:2015 registered by the British Standards Institute
• We offer you affordable and flexible payment options
• Our flexible training format allows you to train at your own pace and in your own time
• You will receive unlimited support throughout your training
• Our team of experienced and highly qualified tutors make your training rewarding and fun

Future Fit Training offers flexible training solutions, which means we build your programme around you, your commitments, and the time you can dedicate to study. If your circumstances change, we simply re-work your training plan. Previous students have taken time out to have babies, change jobs, start work – all sorts of reasons.

Most of the theory that underpins the practical part of our courses is delivered via e-learning. This gives you the freedom and flexibility to study wherever and whenever you want. Also, we deliver the largest number of practical mat Pilates courses in the UK, so you should have plenty of course dates to choose from.

While you are training you can get student insurance from a company called Balens in order to teach, but you must declare that you are in training and charge a lower rate than you would if you were a fully qualified Pilates Instructor. You will, of course, need a proof of training letter from us in order to do this, and it will also be subject to eligibility criteria.

Yes, by the end of the standard course, you will have been taught all of the original 34 exercises. Your course tutors will have shown you how to modify each of the exercises so that you can teach a mixed ability class, plus you will have experience performing the advanced exercises yourself and learnt the relevant teaching and safety points in preparation for instructing others.

The teaching team in the School of Pilates have highly experienced Pilates teachers and expert course tutors. Each tutor must pass a comprehensive teacher training programme within the School of Pilates to ensure you get the high-quality tuition our reputation is built on. They'll provide you with the knowledge and information you need to achieve your goals and will do everything they can to support and help you succeed.

This is entirely your choice. If you are new to the fitness industry and are testing the water, our advice would be to complete the standard Mat Pilates Instructor Course in the first instance. This will give you the chance to learn and achieve each part at a pace that suits you. If you are already a fitness trainer or Personal Trainer, we suggest you complete the Exercise Specialist Pilates Instructor Course as this will give you additional qualifications straight away to offer your client base and open further opportunities to you.

As with any other job, income for Pilates Teachers varies according to geographical location, skills and experience. Pilates Teachers are typically paid by the hour from £30 to £100 in either an individual or group setting.

We have over 40 venues across England, Scotland and Wales, including venues in London, Glasgow, Birmingham, Portsmouth and Manchester. To find a Pilates training course near you, download the price guide and speak to one of our experienced careers advisors.

• We have over 20 years of experience in the fitness industry
• We were winners of the ukactive's Training Provider of the Year in 2016 & 2017
• We are ISO 9001:2015 registered by the British Standards Institute
• We offer you affordable and flexible payment options
• Our flexible training format allows you to train at your own pace and in your own time
• You will receive unlimited support throughout your training
• Our team of experienced and highly qualified tutors make your training rewarding and fun

Anyone from the age of 16 can enrol and complete any of our non-practical e-learning courses. Practical courses can only be attended on or after your 18th birthday but can be enrolled on and booked in advance of this.

Many gyms will accept applicants of 16 years of age, but be aware that if you are planning to work outside of clubs or leisure centres as a Personal Trainer, an Exercise to Music Instructor or a Pilates Teacher, you may not be eligible for the required insurance until you are 18 years old or over.

For more information on course entry requirements and admissions please contact one of our Careers Advisers who will be happy to answer any of your questions.

No, whilst we do recommend becoming a CIMSPA member, it is not compulsory for joining Pro Zone. You can still enjoy all of the benefits the platform has to offer whilst enhancing your knowledge and skills.

The Pro Zone is aimed primarily at Personal Trainers as the content is aimed at building on their existing knowledge. However, if you are level 2 trained, such as a Gym Instructor, or working up to your Personal Trainer qualifications, you would still be welcome to join the Pro Zone, but you would need to be aware that some of the content may not be relevant to you or may build on knowledge you have not yet developed.

You can advertise your professional services as a Nutrition and Weight Loss Adviser or Consultant. You won't be able to call yourself a dietician or nutritionist as this implies you have a relevant degree level qualification.

You can earn £25-£40 an hour from one-to-one consultations or £80+ an hour running weight loss classes.

E-learning is the process of using a computer to complete all or part of a course. E-learning content can include text, images, animation, audio and video and is now an integral method of teaching students all over the globe.

Our award-winning online personal training courses offer a variety of levels and intensities depending on individual experience and professional training. While there is no such thing as an ideal Personal Trainer or an ideal background, in our experience, the most successful Personal Trainers tend to have the following three characteristics: Fearless Personal Training is a job for extroverts. You'll be in a busy, noisy space all day, and you'll be surrounded by people constantly. If you want to work as a Personal Trainer, you have to enjoy talking to people, putting yourself in a public-facing space on the gym floor or online, and building up the confidence and resilience to continue to market your skills to your community. A key characteristic of a fearless Personal Trainer is a passion for continuously building their skills and pushing their business further, opening up new client bases, and looking for new ways to help those around them hit their fitness goals. Impactful The reality is that life as a Personal Trainer requires effort and commitment to build up a client base and deliver a fantastic service over and over again. You will constantly be going the extra mile, doing more than just what the industry experts do, and making a real impact. Trusted - If you want clients to trust you and listen to you, they have to know that you genuinely care about them. This comes from building a genuine connection with all your clients, understanding what they're hoping to achieve with their sessions, and having the confidence that you have the skills to help them get there.

No prior knowledge or work experience is needed to study any of our courses.

All of our courses will run on Windows-based PCs, Apple macs and iPads. We test our courses in a range of browsers but for best results we recommend that you use the latest version of Google Chrome.

Our nutrition courses are certified by the Association for Nutrition, the professional association that defines the standards for the training, practice and continuing professional development of nutrition professionals. Our Nutrition and Weight Management course is endorsed by VTCT. All of our courses are recognised by CIMSPA and the Register of Exercise Professionals and carry CPD points for those who are registered with these organisations.

You can pay for your pt courses in full or choose from an affordable and flexible payment scheme to suit you. Some options are:

• pay a deposit and then the balance
• pay by monthly instalments or by company invoice.

IMPORTANT: Future Fit Training acts as a credit intermediary and only offers credit products from Omni Capital. Credit is provided subject to age and status. Credit finance is an option, but payment can also be made in full. Terms and conditions apply. Go to Funding your course for more information about payment options.  

Future Fit Training has affordable and flexible payment schemes that mean you can spread the payments over time to suit your individual needs. Depending on your personal circumstances, help may be available from government funded agencies, including community-based projects and job centres. There are also a range of specialist industry-related schemes for those leaving the armed forces. Go to Funding your course for more information about how to afford your training.

Both of our nutrition courses are certified by the Association for Nutrition (AfN) at level 4 of the Health and Social Care Competency framework. Our Level 4 RSPH Nutrition Course is also accredited by RSPH.

You should find it very straightforward to study your e-learning. All you need is a PC, laptop or Mac, a reliable internet connection, headphones or speakers (some courses contain video), and a printer for printing resources (optional). In order to get the best results from your e-learning, we recommend that you use a device that is less than four years old with a recent version of Windows or MacOS. We also suggest that you use Google Chrome as your default browser. Our courses will run on smartphones and tablets. However, we strongly recommend that you use a computer or laptop as your main device for studying. Apart from the small screen on a smartphone, writing notes and case studies on a virtual keyboard can be frustrating. Also, streaming e-learning can be a drain on your battery and won't provide an ideal viewing or learning experience. In summary, a computer or laptop in a quiet room will enable you to get the best results from your studying.

Yes, our extensive Tutor Support team are on hand by phone, email and Facebook to answer any questions that you may have about your training to ensure you are always fully supported and on track.

You may have some advantages when studying our personal training course if you have a sports science or dance degree.

Contact our Career Advisers on the numbers at the top of this page and we can discuss your prior qualifications.

It depends on which course you are looking at enrolling on. Below are some standard options available to pay for your course.

1. Pay as you learn - Lowest deposit - start training from only £175 - Spread your payments over a number of months to suit your budget - Benefit from our lowest ever monthly payments
2. Pay a deposit then settle the balance
3. Pay in full
4. Pay using a Professional Career Development Loan

For course costs download our price guide. We offer other ways to fund your training and we also accept ELCAS for Armed Forces personnel.

Yes! Our Level 3 Personal Trainer Course and Level 4 Elite Personal Trainer Course qualifications are recognised by employers internationally and students can also work abroad with REPs and EREPs recognition. ICREPs is a partnership between the various registration bodies which means qualifications gained in those countries are transferable and recognised: UK, Ireland, Europe, USA, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, UAE, Canada.

The qualification you'll receive at the end of your course will be awarded by Transcend. Transcend Awards are proud to be recognised by Ofqual as a regulated and industry specialist awarding organisation. Our courses are also fully CIMSPA approved. Future Fit Training were the CPD launch partners with CIMSPA. Being CIMSPA certified means you will work in a respected industry, where standards are regulated, and your qualifications are valued.

Our extensive Tutor Support team is on hand by phone, email and Facebook to answer any questions that students may have about their training to ensure they are always fully supported and on track.

In terms of resources, you will be offered the following:

• Flexible e-learning (which includes text, images, animation, audio and video)
• A list of recommended readings that will be a core part of your learning
• A dedicated Tutor (who you are going to meet in person)
• Access to our Student Zone where you find, among other resources, a section dedicated to equipment packs.

CIMSPA (the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity) is the professional organisation that provides development, leadership, support and empowerment for professionals working in sport and physical activity. Their goal is to create a standardised industry that everyone, from apprentices to CEOs, are confident in and proud to be part of. Some quick key facts are:

• Backed by Sport England and DCMS (Department for Culture, Media and Sport) to lead developments in the sports and physical activity sector's workforce.
• Set a rigorous system for standardising all sport and exercise professionals, assessments and awarding and validating qualifications.
• Has membership options for everyone working in, or interested in working in, the sport and physical activity world.
• CIMSPA already provides a route to chartered status for those working in leisure operations, and is developing similar routes for the whole of the sector.

For more information go to www.cimspa.co.uk.  

CPD = Continuing Professional Development To maintain REPs membership, members will need to earn 24 CPD points every 24 months. CIMSPA members require 10 points per year. Points can be gained through relevant qualifications, awards and courses. The great news is that many Future Fit Training modules will award you with these vital REPs and CIMSPA CPD credits click the Health & Fitness Courses link to see what courses you can take.

We would ask how much time can you dedicate to your study? The more time available, the quicker you can complete your course. If you don't have lots of time, we advise taking it step-by-step.

As well as giving you a choice of ways to pay to suit your circumstances and current commitments, we also accept Professional and Career Development Loans and students funded under the MOD's Enhanced Learning Credits Administration Service (ELCAS). Call us today and find out more on the numbers at the top of this page.

• We have over 20 years of experience in the fitness industry
• We were winners of the ukactive's Training Provider of the Year in 2016 & 2017
• We are ISO 9001:2015 registered by the British Standards Institute
• We offer you affordable and flexible payment options
• Our flexible training format allows you to train at your own pace and in your own time
• You will receive unlimited support throughout your training
• Our team of experienced and highly qualified tutors make your training rewarding and fun

No. Our prices are very competitive and you will receive more than just qualifications. In comparison, looking at the content of our courses compared to others, we are confident that the quality and number of courses we offer outweigh those of other training providers. For a more in-depth comparison with others, please download our Comparison Checklist.

• We have over 20 years of experience in the fitness industry
• We were winners of the ukactive's Training Provider of the Year in 2016 & 2017
• We are ISO 9001:2015 registered by the British Standards Institute
• We offer you affordable and flexible payment options
• Our flexible training format allows you to train at your own pace and in your own time
• You will receive unlimited support throughout your training
• Our team of experienced and highly qualified tutors make your training rewarding and fun

Future Fit Training offers flexible training solutions, which means we build your programme around you, your commitments, and the time you can dedicate to study. If your circumstances change, we simply re-work your training plan. Previous students have taken time out to have babies, change jobs, start work, all sorts of reasons. Most of the theory that underpins the practical part of our courses is delivered via e-learning. This gives you the freedom and flexibility to study wherever and whenever you want. Also, we deliver the largest number of practical mat Pilates courses in the UK, so you should have plenty of course dates to choose from.

• We have over 20 years of experience in the fitness industry
• We were winners of the ukactive's Training Provider of the Year in 2016 & 2017
• We are ISO 9001:2015 registered by the British Standards Institute
• We offer you affordable and flexible payment options
• Our flexible training format allows you to train at your own pace and in your own time
• You will receive unlimited support throughout your training
• Our team of experienced and highly qualified tutors make your training rewarding and fun

The amount of support that you're entitled to varies depending on your length of service, with longer service lengths granting you access to more funding. Specifically, ELCAS works through yearly claims, and you can claim up to three times in total (3 separate years)

• If you have 4-7 years of service, you can claim £1000 each time
• If you have 8 years+ service, you can claim £2000 each time

ELCAS funding is for up to 80% of a training course, up to the value of the amounts accrued. You will need to pay a 20% contribution towards the cost of your chosen course. The lower the price of the course, the smaller amount your personal contribution will be. For more information around claiming visit ELCAS Claims

No. Only approved courses (at level 3 or above) delivered by approved providers are eligible for ELCAS funding. The simplest way to check is by using the ELCAS approved provider search function.

If your course is eligible you can contact ELCAS to receive a Claim Authorization Note (CAN), which you can then present to the course provider when you book.

ELCAS stands for the Enhanced Learning Credits Administrative Service. It's a government scheme set up specifically to support people transitioning out of military service by providing funding for your qualifications. The scheme works through partnership with a wide a selection of education and training providers across the UK. ELCAS can be used to fund qualifications across a range of professions, including electricians, construction workers, engineering and tech, security, and most relevant to us, fitness instructors and personal trainers.

Leaving the military and changing career is a big step. Fitness courses provide you will a well-proven path to get you highly qualified and earning within a reasonable timeframe. Providers have been working with ELCAS for years, they're affordable, and they get you into the workplace in under 18 months, whereas university courses would cost close to ten times as much and take double the time. What's more, The UK fitness industry is currently worth over 5 billion pounds, with almost 7000 health and fitness clubs serving more around 7 million members every year. The industry is also varied, with work opportunities including fitness instructors, class instructors, personal trainers, gym managers, assistance managers, tutors and educators.

We have been producing elite personal trainers for over 25 years and are a preferred supplier of resettlement training packages. Below are a number of reasons to choose a course with us as you transition into civilian life.

• Our diplomas are widely recognised and will fully prepare you for working in the fitness industry
• A number of our courses are delivered via e-learning which means you can start your training while overseas or on deployment
• Practical courses are held at a variety of locations across the UK, and you can choose a date and location that suits you
• We can offer you sound advice on how to obtain funding for your course from ELCAS
• We offer full tutor support and have a dedicated student support team to help you while you study
• Once qualified, you can also take advantage of our guaranteed interview service, guaranteeing you an interview with some of the biggest health club chains in the industry when you have completed your training.

If you're having any technical issues with your shopping basket call us on the numbers at the top of this page to book your course with a Career Adviser. The office is open Monday to Thursday 09:00 to19:00 and Friday 09:00 to 17:00.

Each individual module within your training programme has a recommended time frame for completion. The aim of these time frames are to encourage you to succeed and ensure that you become qualified. The overall deadline to complete all your courses will be dependent on the courses you have purchased. Please refer back to your enrolment form and the terms and conditions to see the relevant deadlines.

Many of our students complete a module then choose to take a study break before continuing to the next one.

If there comes a time when you feel you need a break in your studies this can be arranged by contacting our team of Training Coordinators on the numbers at the top of this page, who will be able to guide you through your options.

(Please note that extension or deferral fees may be applicable and if you are paying by instalments these must still be paid as agreed).

In the unfortunate event that you fail an assessment, don't worry, we will fully support you to get back on track with your training and do our utmost to ensure your reassessment is a success.

Reassessments may be subject to a small fee - speak to a training co-ordinator to find out more.

Once you have completed your course(s) you will receive your certificate within 6-8 weeks of completion.

Pro Zone is a private community where you can interact and learn from fellow members, including other fitness professionals, Future Fit master trainers and guest partners.

You can look forward to regular videos, articles, discussions, links to useful resources and access to all recorded webinars. Expect to be challenged with follow up tasks and activities to help you implement the knowledge.

There are no actual tests involved in joining the Pro Zone. However, you will need to complete a simple 3 question test in order to gain CPD points at the end of accredited webinars if you choose to participate. This test should only take a couple of minutes.

You will be able to view the Venue, Tutor and times for your practical workshop / assessment from the My Courses section on the student zone. To view more information, click on Launch my Training to access your online learning, you will then need to navigate to and select the course/assessment you are due to attend and access the "Before Attending Your Workshop" or "Before Attending Your Assessment" section. From here you can check if you need to bring anything with you when attending and that all the necessary prior learning is completed.

You will be emailed this on successful completion of either your Nutrition and Weight Management course or once you have successfully completed your Level 3 Mat Pilates Instructor Course or Level 3 Exercise Programming and Coaching assessments.

Every student is different, some students are able to study full time, some can commit 16 hours per week – others only 6-8 hours part-time. This along with fitting around work and family commitments will affect how long the course takes to complete. Our expert careers advisors will spend time designing your training plan with you before you enrol so that it fits around your commitments and the time you can dedicate to study. They will then be able to give you an estimated completion time.

This course is for anyone with an interest in mental wellbeing and wished to enhance their knowledge into a career. This course is especially useful for people in the health sector such as sports centres and schools.

Anyone looking to understand or work within health in the community.

4-6 months.

You are not a qualified support worker, so this would be decided on a case by case basis.

Potentially, more likely local authorities, charities or social enterprises who engage in community-focused activities.

The purpose of the course is to raise awareness of how to engage with older adults across various work settings and could be suitable for staff working in health care (private or NHS), community services (e.g. local authority) and active lifestyle services (fitness facilities, sporting environments, exercise referral schemes).

This course is for anyone who wishes to become educated in aspect of ageing that can be intrinsically controlled or influenced. This is for both fitness professionals and corporate clients.

This course is for fitness professionals wishing to diversify their training to work with clients both during and after pregnancy. You must be at least level 2 qualified to participate.

This course takes 7 weeks (4 weeks EL and 3 weeks for assessment)

This course is for fitness professionals wishing to diversify their training to work with clients both during and after pregnancy. You must be at least level 2 qualified to participate.

Yes, this course gives you a good understanding of low back pain exercise and management to work in an NHS facility. You will not be able to prescribe physiotherapy courses and more specific exercise plans.

Yes, this course allows you to work with the NHS by establishing contacts with your local GP's and accepting referred clients.

Personal Training involves hiring a Personal Trainer to help a client meet their fitness goals, through the knowledge, skills, and abilities personal trainers possess. A personal trainer is a fitness professional who designs exercise programs and instructs exercise to help people achieve their fitness goals, which will often include weight loss, improving sports performance, or managing a health condition. They do this by working with people on a one-to-one basis and in a group setting.

The Personal training industry has seen continuous growth with a drop in 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic, meaning as an industry new trends were adopted. There has been increased attention to health, before COVID 19 fitness was angled on the physical aspect however there is now more of a focus on the connection between fitness and the immune system as a whole.

Find out more about Personal Training

No, but you will be able to work as part of a team of clinical specialists to deliver screening and appropriate exercise programmes to clients.

Every student is different, some students are able to study full time, some can commit 16 hours per week – others only 6-8 hours part-time. This along with fitting around work and family commitments will affect how long the course takes to complete. Our expert careers advisors will spend time designing your training plan with you before you enrol so that it fits around your commitments and the time you can dedicate to study. They will then be able to give you an estimated completion time.

• We have over 20 years of experience in the fitness industry
• We were winners of the ukactive's Training Provider of the Year in 2016 & 2017
• We are ISO 9001:2015 registered by the British Standards Institute
• We offer you affordable and flexible payment options
• Our flexible training format allows you to train at your own pace and in your own time
• You will receive unlimited support throughout your training
• Our team of experienced and highly qualified tutors make your training rewarding and fun

With Future Fit Training, you can pay for your course in full or choose from an affordable and flexible payment scheme to suit you. You can pay a deposit and then the balance, Pay as You Learn, pay by Company invoice or finance through OMNI. Go to funding your course for more information about Future Fit Training payment options.

Due to social distancing guidelines you will not be able to perform spotting at this point in time. Therefore, you will need to find suitable alternative exercises to enable safe, effective and appropriate application for the client. And adjust your coaching style to utilise better verbal cues.

Due to social distancing guidelines you will not be able to perform Assisted Stretches at this point in time. Therefore, you will need to find suitable alternative exercises to enable safe, effective and appropriate application for the client. And adjust your coaching style to utilise better verbal cues.

You should encourage the client to clean the equipment they use, as they need to get used to this habit for when they exercise solo. However, you can also ensure hygiene by doing this for them at times.

You need to revisit the Student Update Area on the website regularly, as this is where we will update you on any changes to our training. Equally, you should keep an eye on the current status and guidance from the government and contact your Training Co-ordinator for confirmation.

While face coverings are not required when exercising, you must wear face masks in accordance with your training venues guidelines (upon entering, moving between areas and leaving).

To find out if you need to complete this document, contact your Training Coordinator.

To find out whether you need to complete this document, contact your Training Coordinator.

Please make sure you have viewed the Virtual Workshop Series for your course, this will have explained what is required for this document. However, this document is an observational and awareness document – what did you witness? Was it good or bad practice? How would you adopt or change what you saw into your personal practice?

You can gain the information you need from the Exercise, Welfare & Health course for Level 2, and from Lesson 2 of the Level 3 Exercise Programming & Coaching online course. You should include information about current COVID guidance and adherence.

No, students can not be remotely assessed for any practical element of our courses. We have worked closely with our Awarding Organisations and the option being given currently is to delay practical assessments.

Under the current restrictions, the processing of certificates by the Awarding Organisations may be delayed. We assure you we are doing everything to mitigate this, however some delays may be unavoidable during these unprecedented times.

You can see a list of all the current dates and locations available to request via your Student Zone. These are planned to go ahead so long as no government restriction prevent the running of the practical element in question. If the date you book is subsequently postponed then read 'My course/assessment has been postponed, how will this be rescheduled?'

Unfortunately, at the moment, we can't give a definitive answer as various factors are involved:

1. Firstly, the Government needs to confirm when the national lockdown is ending.
2. Secondly, which Tiers regions will fall into when it ends.
3. Finally when our venues will re-open.

Our aim, however, is to re-start as quickly as possible after the lockdown end date.

Our teams are preparing for a re-start now so, when we have a firm lockdown end date, all students affected by postponements will be contacted via email within 4 weeks to inform them of their new date booked.

This will vary depending on the courses you have purchased.

If you are unable to continue your studies due to the current restrictions, we can look to extend your completion deadline by the period in which you are delayed. As this will be assessed on a case-by-case basis, if you believe you will no longer be able to adhere to the original completion deadline, please contact Student Support so that we can investigate your available options.

Yes, we are currently setting up a process for portfolios to be marked digitally.

Students who have had their assessment day postponed will receive a specific email detailing how to submit their portfolios for marking. This is being completed in date order of assessments, please do not send in any work to be marked without first receiving our communication.

As all future bookings will be made with knowledge of the current pandemic, deferral fees may apply (please refer to your Terms and Conditions on your enrolment form for further details on this).

If there are extenuating circumstances, then please contact us as soon as possible so that we can look into your options. Please note that we may require evidence of your circumstances to fully consider all options.

So long as you have completed all your available e-learning, we may be able to release courses that require a prerequisite to enable you to continue studying. This will be looked at on a case-by-case basis as all our courses have different requirements. If this circumstance applies to you then please contact our Student Support department so that we can investigate your available options.

A final decision on these will be made and all students affected will be informed via email.

Decisions on future dates will be dictated by Government updates, so any changes will be communicated to all affected students via email as quickly as possible.

Yes, You can. If you have had a last minute drop out due to COVID, injury or work commitments, you can bring a substitute participant. They must have a clear Par-Q, which will also need to be included in the portfolio, and have signed an Informed Consent form also required in portfolio. They must also be capable of completing the original programme.

If you have had a last minute drop out due to COVID, injury or work commitments, you can bring a substitute participant. They must have a clear Par-Q, which will also need to be included in the portfolio, and have signed an Informed Consent form, also required in portfolio. They must also be capable of completing the original programme.

It depends on the equipment you have available, or whether the client has their own equipment. Due to social distancing regulations, you will not be able to perform the test. However, you can instruct the client to self-apply the test. The issue comes with regard to the material the cuff is made from on the BP tester. If it is material, it cannot be used unless it is the client's own as you cannot effectively clean it after use. If the cuff is made from vinyl, they can use it as it can be effectively cleaned after use.

We are not responsible for providing, or arranging, accommodation if you are travelling to our courses. We recommend that if you're travelling a significant distance to your course, to review your relevant Government Guidance for clarity on how the restrictions may affect you. England: https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus Wales: https://gov.wales/coronavirus Scotland: https://www.gov.scot/collections/coronavirus-covid...

Due to social distancing guidelines you will not be able to take skinfold measurements or circumference measurements at the moment. However, you can teach the client to take circumference measurements themselves. You cannot self-test calliper skinfolds. The only other option would be to use Body Fat Analyser scales.

Due to social distancing guidelines you will not be able to take circumference measurements at the moment. However, you can teach the client to take circumference measurements themselves. The only other option would be to use Body Fat Analyser scales.

This is a CPD course that aims to raise awareness of the condition and provide you with information that will assist you in supporting people during their COVID-19 journey. The course content is sufficiently mapped to the CIMSPA Working with People with Long Term Conditions standard to obtain 3 CPD points.

The content is based on current guidance and research, and previous qualifications that cover associated side effects and considerations, such as working with people with various respiratory conditions.

The content included is validated within its own field. Any content that is specific to COVID-19 alone has been evidenced from peer-reviewed journals as it emerges. Additionally, the course has been reviewed by various senior health and exercise professionals, all of whom are qualified in their respective fields.

As with any emerging conditions or disease, research must be undertaken, and then best practice is designed. Current research is observed within this training and updates to content will be made when available.

There are no hidden monthly or extra fees for this course. Once you've paid, the course is yours and you can re-access it as often as you like.

We will be continually reviewing the research and updating the course accordingly, you can continue to access your training and re-do it when any updates occur all included with your one off payment.

The novel nature of COVID-19 means that research is obviously limited and still evolving. However, the course has a small volume of information about the potential considerations for those suffering from Long COVID based on the currently available literature.

This CPD course uses current literature and existing best practice to provide you with an outline of the basic skills that will be useful and should be considered when working with people who have had COVID-19. Rather than focusing on what you should do as regards rehabilitating COVID-19 patients, this course addresses the known factors that need to be taken into consideration when looking to advise those people about physical activity and exercise. Such factors will not apply to everyone, but are outlined in similar, accredited, and registered qualifications and professional standards within the industry such as CIMSPA Working with People with Long Term Conditions standard and previous Level 4 courses such as Cardiac Rehabilitation and Pulmonary Rehabilitation. The specific knowledge and skills required are not taught or explained during standard Level 3 Personal Trainer qualifications, yet there is a large expectancy that the fitness industry will be able to support local clinical teams in the rehabilitation process, or that fitness professionals will come into contact with individuals who have largely recovered from COVID-19, but may be experiencing some ongoing effects. As such, fundamentals like breathing techniques, fatigue management, functional assessments and basic exercise prescription is covered to upskill those expected to be working with these people to raise awareness of the issues they may encounter.