Fitness, bodybuilding, gym instructor

Why are there no specialized universities in Russia?

Not a single university in Russia currently issues fitness instructor diplomas or conducts fitness training. There is a Russian State University of Physical Culture, Sports, Youth and Tourism , but there is only an introductory course, nothing more. The fitness sector is developing very dynamically; teaching methods are constantly and sometimes radically changing. In addition, if large fitness clubs prefer to hire people with higher education in the field of sports, medicine, and former athletes, then small studios employ people without special training. But you don’t want to be an amateur?)

Is it possible to become a fitness instructor after 30, 40, 50

Of course yes. You can become a fitness instructor even at 40 years old if you are confident and ready to start from scratch. Don't be afraid to change your profession if your old job doesn't suit you. You will find your audience.

Statistics on the distribution of fitness club visitors by age:

• 16-24 years old - 22%
• 25-34 years old - 29%
• 35-44 years old - 18%
• 45-54 years old - 14%
• 55-64 years old - 12%
• over 65 years old - 6%

Young people will see you as an experienced mentor they can trust. Peers and older people will feel comfortable working with a person close in age.

Advantages of a coach over 30 years of age:

• Experience. Even if you have never worked in a fitness club, you already have life experience. It helps you organize your work schedule more efficiently and act more competently in unusual situations. You understand that you won’t be able to become a good fitness trainer without education, so study with greater dedication.
• Responsibility. The instructor is responsible for the life and health of clients, whether individual or group training. With age, a person begins to pay more attention to little things. You will more quickly recognize the first signs of a client's deteriorating condition (eg, hypoglycemia) and help avoid loss of consciousness and injury.
• Ability to communicate. You understand others better, anticipate people's reactions to specific statements, and easily maintain a conversation on various topics. Comfortable interaction with clients is a guarantee that the trainer’s schedule will be filled to capacity.

Changing a profession at 30-40 years old, on the one hand, is difficult because you need to maintain your income level. On the other hand, it is much easier than choosing a specialty at 16-18 years old, since there is already a clear understanding of the goal. Anyone who consciously wants to become a fitness instructor studies, gets a job in a prestigious club and quickly raises the earnings bar.

College of Fitness and Bodybuilding named after. Ben Vader

Ben Weider is the President of the International Federation of Bodybuilding (IFBB). This is the most authoritative institution in the field of fitness education, which appeared in 1992. Since its foundation, the rector of this college has been Candidate of Medical Sciences Ryabinkova E.K. College graduates work in more than 1,500 fitness clubs in Russia. Studying at the college is possible in 30 different disciplines, including: theory and methods of physical education, anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, biomechanics, nutrition, sports medicine, computer science, psychology, pedagogy, ethics and aesthetics, philosophy, economics, management, choreography and etc.

Distance learning

At the Ben Weider College of Bodybuilding and Fitness, the profession of a fitness instructor, bodybuilding, gym or personal trainer can be obtained remotely through a distance program or webinars. A distance program is a full course in one of the disciplines or a set of disciplines. With its help, you can get a “crust” as a trainer even without having a specialized education. Webinars are held on a special server, where participants communicate, watch presentations, and participate in discussions. Webinars are designed to improve the skills of trainers.

When completing a distance course (3-7 weeks), you will receive a fitness assistant certificate.

When completing the course in person in Moscow or St. Petersburg (2 weeks), you will receive a certificate as a Fitness Instructor, Gym.

Full-time education

You can choose a training plan depending on what specific competency you want to achieve:

Select your training program:

Contacts

Email

1. Moscow: (495) 411 1240, (499) 346 8933, st. Baltiyskaya, 9, 3rd floor, st. m. "Falcon". The office is open Monday to Friday from 10-00 to 18-00.
2. St. Petersburg: (812) 295 8933, (812) 424 7921, st. Kantemirovskaya, 7, office 1208, st. m. "Lesnaya". The office is open Monday to Friday from 10-00 to 18-00

What does it take to become a fitness trainer?

A coach will only be successful in the profession if he has the following basic qualities:

• Love of sports and determination. If you want to become a fitness instructor from scratch and grow to the level where clients are lining up, be prepared to constantly study. Attend thematic seminars, improve your skills, follow the news in the world of fitness.
• Good health and physical characteristics. Endurance is necessary to carry out several consecutive workouts. The more clients, the more resilient the trainer should be. There are medical contraindications for working as a fitness instructor: alcohol and drug addiction, hearing impairment, vestibular disorders, speech disorders, and others. You will need to obtain a doctor's certificate.
• Attractive appearance. We are talking about a beautiful, toned body with a well-developed muscle frame. The instructor is a role model. It should look so that the players strive for the same result.
• Attention to clients. Each client has an individual task.
  Don’t talk about losing weight to a woman who came to pump up the “long muscles” of her back and stabilize her spine. Try to help each client achieve the desired result: correcting posture, losing weight, increasing flexibility. The people who come to the gym are very different. One likes to attract attention to himself, the other feels insecure in a full room, the third will pedantically follow the coach’s recommendations, the fourth will argue on any occasion. You need to find an approach to everyone, be friendly and ethical with everyone.
• Professionalism. Just a few years ago in fitness rooms you could see instructors who did not have a higher sports education or any certificate.
  Today, when applying for a job, an applicant will be asked where he was trained. That is why it is so important to choose the right educational institution that provides not only theoretical, but also practical knowledge. A good school means gaining experience during your studies, guaranteed employment in high-level clubs and an excellent springboard for a career. Especially in cases where a student simultaneously masters related specialties (dietology, physiology, sports medicine) along with the basic fundamentals.

The complex of the above competencies is what a girl or guy needs to become a fitness instructor from scratch. If you have everything except knowledge, study, gain experience, and you will get the job you dreamed of.

Moscow Higher School of Fitness

The Higher School of Fitness and Sports appeared with the support of the Sports and Health of the Nation Foundation. Areas of training: gym instructor; group program instructor; water aerobics instructor; dance instructor; yoga instructor.

This is important to know: the Moscow Higher School of Fitness offers a variety of discount programs. Those who complete one training receive a discount on the next one in the amount of 10 to 20%. Students (day, evening, distance learning) are given a 10% discount. For mothers with many children there is a 15% discount. When registering for courses together, there is a 10% discount.

Courses and seminars are also conducted in the following areas:

• aqua aerobics instructor,
• step aerobics,
• functional training,
• power training,
• Body Stretch,
• "Cycle"
• Pilates,
• dance programs.

Contacts:

Office address: VDNH metro station, Raketny Boulevard st., 16, business building, office 304, just 10 minutes walk from the metro station. Phones: +7 +7 +7 Email for contact: [email protected]

Issued documents

Complete secondary education (11 grades) and above

General secondary education (9 grades)

After successful completion of the course you will be able to:

• Professionally create basic training programs for yourself and clients - from warm-up to cool-down.
• Select exercises depending on your goals - gaining or losing body weight, improving your health, maintaining and increasing your performance.

• Build your diet accurately based on the client’s goals and training intensity. Identify and correct common power errors.
• Keep detailed diaries of nutrition, exercise and health. Monitor changes in functional state during fitness and bodybuilding activities.
• Teach clients the correct technique for performing exercises on machines and with free weights for major muscle groups. Make every workout safe.
• Help the client stretch during strength and aerobic exercises without injuring muscles and ligaments.
• Conduct anthropometric measurements and functional testing. Evaluate the results obtained, correctly dose physical activity and determine the effectiveness of the training process.
• Provide emergency first aid for injuries and cardiopulmonary failure.
• Identify and prevent pathological conditions due to irrational sports activities - overtraining, overfatigue, chronic physical overexertion.

Federation of Fitness Aerobics of Russia

The all-Russian public organization “Federation of Fitness Aerobics of Russia” (FFAR) is a branched system. FFAR members are 55 regional branches and representative offices throughout the country. The Federation trains fitness instructors and aerobics trainers.

The Federation was founded in 1991. Initially it was called the “Russian Aerobics Federation”, the first president of which was Larisa Valentinovna Sidneva. In 2007, it was renamed the Federation of Fitness Aerobics of Russia.

The President of the FFAR is Olga Sergeevna Slutsker.

FFAR is the official representative of the International Federation of Sports, Aerobics and Fitness (FISAF international) in Russia.

The Federation conducts fitness seminars, Pilates and fitness tours.

Seminar directions:

• Group programs
• Gym / Personal trainer
• Water programs
• Children's fitness
• Mind Body Programs
• Training

Directions of Pilates seminars:

• Mathwork I level, basic
• Matwork II level, advanced + small equipment
• Pilates on large equipment, FBS
• Pilates ILM – Ilze Liepa Method

Advantages of studying at the Federation of Fitness Aerobics of Russia

• international certificate FISAF International.
• qualified, recognized in Russia and the world, teachers - practicing trainers of leading fitness clubs;
• the opportunity to acquire a second profession or improve your professional level;
• employment opportunities in the best clubs in the country.

Contacts of the Department of Education of the Federation of Fitness Aerobics of Russia:

Moscow 129090, Olympiysky Prospekt, 16, building 1, Sports Complex "Olympiysky"

Tel/fax,

Email

Educational

Fitness Academy is engaged in educational activities, training and advanced training of fitness professionals, providing training in a wide range of disciplines. Fitness Academy was founded in 1999. In less than 10 years of its existence, the Fitness Academy has achieved the following results:

1. a scientific and methodological base capable of constant updating and modernization was formed;
2. a system for training and advanced training of specialists has been developed (courses for fitness instructors, certification of instructors);
3. the concept and policy of the company was created;
4. a unique team of true enthusiasts of their craft has been selected, capable of captivating and infecting with their energy all those who have decided to acquire a new profession related to the world of fitness.

There are 2 levels in teaching at the Fitness Academy:

• basic instructor training
• advanced training of existing professionals.

Forms of training at the Fitness Academy

Fitness Academy tuition fees

What documents must be submitted for training?

1. Copy of passport (2nd page)
2. A copy of the certificate of complete secondary or secondary specialized education
3. Copy of higher education diploma

Fitness Academy training programs

Group programs:

• Instructor of group programs basic training (classical, step aerobics, strength training)
• Instructor of group advanced training programs (dance aerobics, step aerobics level II, functional training)
• Tai-bo
• Cycling program
• Stretching
• Fitball
• Methodology for conducting group classes for pregnant women
• Methodology for conducting group classes for middle-aged and older people
• Postisometric relaxation

Dance programs:

• Belly dance
• Jazz Modern
• Latina
• Strip Dance
• Fashion show

Aqua programs:

• Aqua aerobics instructor
• Methodology for conducting aqua aerobics classes with elements of striking techniques of martial arts (Aqua-thai)
• Methodology for conducting aqua aerobics classes for pregnant women (Aqua Mama)
• Methods of conducting aqua aerobics classes with Pilates elements (Aqua Pilates)
• Methodology for conducting classes using a water step platform (Aqua-step)
• Aqua fitness instructor/swimming instructor
• Methodology for conducting classes in the pool with children from 3 months to 1.5 years (infant swimming)
• Methodology for conducting classes in the pool with children from 1.5 years to 6
• Methodology for conducting classes in the pool with children from 7 to 16 years old
• Methodology for conducting rehabilitation training in the pool

Gym:

• Gym instructor
• Personal fitness trainer
• Functional training in the gym
• Postisometric relaxation

Pilates:

• Pilates level 1
• Pilates level 2
• Pilates for posture problems
• Pilates using fitball
• Pilates using a toning ball
• Pilates using a roller

Children's fitness:

• Children's fitness (preschool age)
• Children's fitness (school age)
• Yoga for children and teenagers
• Balance training to correct poor posture in children and adolescents

Fitness management:

• Fitness club manager: work technology
• Club fitness manager: work technology
• Organization of the sales department of a fitness club
• Organization of the reception of a fitness club

Contacts

City Moscow Address: st. Pravdy, 21, building 2, S/K "Planet Fitness" (Savelovskaya metro station) Tel. (926) 522-09-91 (926) 529-23-22 E-mail Opening hours: from 10.00 to 17.00 Website: www.fitness-academy.ru

Benefits of studying at the College of Fitness

How do you become a fitness trainer? Only after quality training will you be able to effectively and without harm to the health of your students teach them a healthy lifestyle and designing their own body. The Pedagogical College of Fitness offers its services in the field of education of future fitness instructors. We know how to become a fitness trainer from scratch! With us, everyone can find the area of ​​fitness in which they would like to undergo training: Pilates, yoga, step, aerobics, etc. The course for future fitness instructors consists of theoretical and practical courses. Within the walls of our college, in a short time, you will receive all the necessary information regarding your future profession.

Studying with us has many advantages:

• small groups where attention is paid to everyone, which guarantees high quality education,
• many forms of training: full-time, correspondence, distance learning, external studies, individual - classes can be combined with another university or permanent job,
• based on the results of training, a licensed certificate is issued with the qualification of an international fitness instructor,
• individual training program compiled for a specific student,
• certificate of the world famous European fitness association EuropeActive.

Fitness Profi Educational Center

FitPRO is training and advanced training for specialists of all levels in the field of fitness, as well as the sale of proprietary fitness programs. FitPRO Educational Center is a subsidiary of Fitness Holding. The FitPRO team provides services throughout Russia in the following areas:

• sales, management, service, fitness programs,
• consulting, opening and maintenance of clubs,
• service quality audit (Secret Client program).

Fitness Profi also organizes sporting events, for example, the Big Races 2011, DANCE CUP 2011 and 2012.

Contacts

Tel./fax E-mail Moscow, 65th km of the MKAD, residential complex "Rublevo" (metro station Shchukinskaya). Directions by car: External side of the Moscow Ring Road, after CROCUS CITY, before the BP gas station, exit to the right. Travel by public transport: “Schukinskaya”, “Tushinskaya” or “Strogino” metro stations, then a minibus or bus to the “Auchan” store. Fitness Holding's office is located in the building of the Janinn Fitness fitness center.

FPA Training Center

FPA Training Center (Fitness Professionals Association) is an association of fitness industry experts specializing in fitness training, certification, personnel and fitness consulting. The scope of the association's activities includes organizing training courses, seminars, developing educational programs, methods and technologies; testing and certification of personnel, assistance in employment and selection of employees, consulting services for the design, organization and management of a fitness club. Since 2001, more than 4,000 specialists have been certified by FPA. Graduates of the Association work in more than 500 clubs in Moscow, Russia and foreign countries.

FPA training

A basic level of

• Gym instructor (2-2.5 months, 72 hours, several times a week, RUB 34,500).
• Personal trainer for bodybuilding and fitness (4-4.5 months, 156 training hours, several times a week, RUB 38,500)
• Instructor of group programs (2-2.5 months, 107 hours, 39,500 rub.)

Advanced level

• Internship (1-3 months by agreement with the student, 60 hours in total, approximately 3 hours a day for 4 weeks, 15,000 rubles)
• Master Trainer
• Elite Trainer

Advanced training seminars

• Group programs
• Gym
• Personal training
• Therapeutic exercise and rehabilitation
• Nutrition, weight correction, healthy lifestyle
• Step
• Pregnancy
• Stretching
• Water programs

Contacts

ADDRESS

129110, Moscow, Olimpiysky Prospekt, 16, building 2, office 65 (in the building of the Olimpiysky swimming pool, entrance to the swimming pool administration)

METRO

"Peace Avenue"

PHONES

Tel.

E-MAIL:

[email protected] FPA group pages on social networks: https://vk.com/fpafpa https://www.facebook.com/proffitness

PERSONNEL CENTER

Tel. Call from Monday to Saturday from 10 to 20 hours only for questions of personnel selection or employment, the specialist does NOT have information about the schedule and other current issues of the Training Center.

OPERATING MODE

The office is open Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday are days off.

START FIT

The StartFit training and methodological center trains gym instructors, personal trainers, group program instructors, as well as conducts highly effective training, master classes and seminars to improve the skills of existing specialists in all areas of the fitness industry.

Training at Start Fit

Courses

Contacts

Office address: Moscow, st. Shosse Entuziastov, 56, building 44, floor 10

tel.

m. Highway Entuziastov

Working hours:

Mon-Fri: 10.00 – 18.00 Sat-Sun: closed

Training address:

Theoretical part - Moscow, metro Shosse Entuziastov, st. Shosse Entuziastov, 56, building 44, floor 10

Practical part – Fitness club “Zebra”, Moscow, metro station Babushkinskaya, st. Letchika Babushkina, 32, building 3

Alumni reviews

Duration of training - 144 hours

Fitness instructor level 3
During this time:

• Study the basic disciplines - anatomy, biochemistry, bodybuilding, fitness, nutrition, sports medicine, physiology, principles of physical education and emergency care.
• You will practice exercise techniques for bodybuilding and fitness, reviewing the main mistakes and safety rules.
• Pass intermediate and final tests in all disciplines included in the curriculum and receive a Diploma.

International educational fitness center TOPEurofit

TOP Eurofit is an international fitness educational center. In 1996, the Netherlands Fitness Academy (www.aalo.nl) was founded, which today is the most successful fitness training institution in Europe, training highly qualified specialists. In 2007, a representative office of AALO was opened in Russia, which since 2013 has been called TOP Eurofit.

Areas of study at TOPEurofit

• Pilates
• Yoga
• Cycle
• Group programs
• Gym

Do you want to get a fitness education as a gym instructor?

Lesson topics

• Movement technique
• Strength training equipment
• Cardio equipment
• Various target groups
• Setting training goals
• Training scheme based on goal and target group
• Anatomy and Physiology – A Practical Approach
• Building a warming up workout
• Introductory conversation, analysis of the client’s goals and needs
• Management: Characteristics of a fitness business that are required to support optimal club operations
• The Art of Hospitality
  Duration of training: 5 full days, from 10:00 to 17:00.

  Venue: Moscow.

  Cost: 14,000 rubles, with prepayment 2 weeks before the start of training - 12,500 rubles. Prepayment is required.

Contacts

Phones:

+7

+7

Moscow

e-mail:

Distance fitness education: BestBody

Bestbody.ru is the official representative of the international Association of Professional Trainers and Human Health Specialists.

BESTBODY offers training in the following fitness courses:

• personal trainer for fitness and bodybuilding;
• personal trainer for bodybuilding and fitness (in-depth study);
• master trainer in fitness and bodybuilding;
• sports nutritionist-nutritionist (specialist in sports and dietary nutrition);
• trainer in the Pilates system with a nutritional focus;
• personal trainer and aerobics trainer for group programs with a nutritional focus.