WHY ADVANCED TRAINING?
Initial Module Training provided you with the foundations of teaching. Now, transform your state of mind when you teach with Advanced Training.
This recently launched course has been designed to help you find your strengths as an Instructor and discover a whole range of ideas to grow your teaching. You will learn how to fill your classes and have longevity in teaching as the kind of Instructor you want to be. You will learn how to become a Group Fitness leader, how to be grounded in the essence of your program, and how to enhance the workout experience for your participants. And, most importantly, you will have a renewed sense of pleasure and satisfaction from teaching.
Kylie Gates,
Creative Director
“Advanced Training will provide you with the tools to keep on growing as an Instructor. And when you can provide an amazing experience for your participants, that’s when you will fill your classes.”
WHAT’S INVOLVED?
Advanced Training is a two-day workshop and is available in both online and live event formats.
This course is all about you! There is no “right or wrong” on this training – it’s not about being assessed. Rather, the focus is on you and your personal journey as an Instructor. On this course – YOU set the standard. The secret to finding your next level is within you – and your Trainer will assist and guide your development.
You will have lots of time for reflection and self-assessment. You will present tracks, reflect, develop, watch videos, and gain incredible insights into how to deliver the experience in your classes. At the end of the training, you will be given a development plan, to achieve your personal goals.
Instructors are allocated a track prior to the training, which they either present live at the beginning of the face-to-face training or pre-film before the start of the online training. They work with this track over the course of Day 1 to identify how they can integrate the concepts discussed into their teaching.
DAY 1
- Welcome and course overview
- We discuss the concept of leadership and explore:
- What your “why” is for teaching
- What your values are as an Instructor and how you can stay true to these values when you teach
- What are your “empowering beliefs” that enable you to deliver your best class, and what are your “limiting beliefs” that may hold you back
- We explore the program essence and show enjoyment:
- What’s your enjoyment, and how do you show it when you teach?
Prior to the end of Day 1, Instructors in the online training re-film their allocated track, implementing their Day1 learnings and submit it to their trainer for guidance on their development. Instructors in the live training present their allocated at the beginning of Day 2. Instructors use this track over the course of Day 2 to identify how they can integrate the concepts discussed into their teaching
DAY 2
- Welcome
- We explore enhancing the experience and connection:
- Being present in the class and how to respond to the people in front of you
- How do you connect with people?
- We explore how to motivate and educate:
- The 4 key ways to motivate
- How to use intrinsic motivation
- Team teaching with the music
- Teaching with contrast
- How to use external objectives
- How you educate in class
- Blending the dimensions:
- Find out what your natural strength is
- Understand how you blend the different dimensions in your class
- Wrap up
Instructors in the Live training present their track for final trainer guidance on their development. Instructors in the online training film track post-training and submit to their trainer within a specified time frame.
Whether you’ve been teaching for six months or 25 years, Advanced Training is the key to breaking through to your next stage in Instructor excellence. You will not only improve your teaching but also gain skills that will positively impact your life outside of fitness.
For questions on this new course, please see our FAQ.
To read more about the evolution of this course, click here.
Becoming a Leader with Kylie Gates
FIND THE FORMAT THAT’S RIGHT FOR YOU
Whether you attend a live event or book one of the online learning program options, you will have access to the same great content!
2-DAY LIVE COURSE
For those of you who love the energy and interaction of a live event, you may prefer to attend the two-day training, where you will be completely immersed in the content and have the benefit of completing the course over a weekend – with the advantage of face to face interactions with a world-class Trainer.
2-DAY ONLINE COURSE
The same content as the two day live event, the only difference is it’s from the comfort of your own home.
Nikki Snow,
US Trainer
“The Advanced Training Course has made me feel more fulfilled as an Instructor. It helped me not only work on my Les Mills teaching, but has also made an impact in my personal life.”
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
All you need to know about Advanced Training
What is Advanced Training?
This course has been designed to help you find your strengths as an Instructor and discover a whole range of ideas to grow your teaching. You will learn how to fill your classes and have longevity in teaching as the kind of Instructor you want to be. You will learn how to become a Group Fitness leader, how to be grounded in the essence of your program, and how to enhance the workout experience for your participants.
Initial Module Training equipped you with the foundations to teach and Advanced Training is your next step in developing yourself further as an Instructor.
Why Advanced Training?
Initial Module Training provided you with the foundations of teaching. Now transform your state of mind when you teach with Advanced Training.
The Advanced Training course is a 2 day module that has a strong focus on self-development as it explores your fitness leadership, values and beliefs. There is an emphasis on bringing your natural talents to the forefront – allowing you to teach from a place that is completely authentic. You will feel more fulfilled as an Instructor and derive more enjoyment from teaching classes.
Advanced Training is currently a two-day online and live workshop.
Whether you have been teaching for six months or 25 years, Advanced Training is the key to breaking through to your next stage in instructor excellence. You will not only improve your teaching but also gain skills that will positively impact your life outside of fitness.
If I do Advanced Training for a certain program am I Advanced in everything?
The certification for the program in which you are presenting will be at the Advanced status once you successfully complete the course. Your status as an Instructor will also be Advanced but your other certifications will stay at their current stage.
What is the difference between the live and the online training?
The content is exactly the same.
The 2-day live workshop is great if you enjoy face to face interactions and can easily travel to a training location. The 2-day online course is great if you need more flexibility around your lifestyle.
How long after my Initial Module Training should I book onto Advanced Training?
We’d encourage all Instructors to attend Advanced Training as soon as possible and we’d recommend completing it within the year after certification. As soon as you feel that you have mastered the foundations of teaching, it’s time to take the next step in your development and book onto Advanced Training.
How do I book onto Advanced Training?
You can book through Les Mills Connect here.
Can I do Advanced Training in more than one program?
Yes, we encourage you to undertake Advanced Training in your different programs.
What if I am an Elite Instructor?
You will remain an Elite Instructor in that program.
Can I get Elite status from the new Advanced Training?
The new Advanced Training will not have Elite assessments linked to the course. This is because the content focuses on you as an individual and giving you the tools to develop over time to become the best instructor you can. If you have achieved Elite status previously you will remain Elite in that program.
How long after my Initial Module Training should I book onto Advanced Training?
We’d encourage all Instructors to attend Advanced Training as soon as possible but within a year of certification. As soon as you feel that you have mastered the foundations of teaching, it’s time to take the next step in your development and book onto Advanced Training.
How do I now become an Instructor Coach?
After completing Advanced Training you will need to contact Les Mills to apply. There will then be an interview process to determine suitable candidates.
What if I am already an Instructor Coach?
You will remain an Instructor Coach.
What is difference between the live and the online training?
- Both courses cover the same content over 2 days. There are some differences in track presentations.
- Prior to the end of Day 1, Instructors in the online training re-film their allocated track, implementing their Day1 learnings and submit it to their trainer for guidance on their development. Instructors in the live training present their allocated at the beginning of Day 2. Instructors use this track over the course of Day 2 to identify how they can integrate the concepts discussed into their teaching
- Instructors in the Live training present their track for final trainer guidance on their development. Instructors in the online training film their track post-training and submit to their trainer within a specified time frame