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Would you like to tailor fitness programmes to support those with chronic physical conditions or illnesses?
Then enrol onto our Active IQ Level 3 Exercise referral qualification.
This course is also REPs, and CIMPSA approved, enabling you to gain employment or self-employment as an exercise referral instructor anywhere in the UK. Alternatively, combine this course with our level 3 Bulletproof Business Course and build your own fitness business along with a successful exercise referral scheme.
This package includes
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE FOR EXERCISE REFERRAL INSTRUCTORS
UNDERSTANDING MEDICAL CONDITIONS FOR EXERCISE REFERRAL
PLANNING EXERCISE REFERRAL PROGRAMMES WITH PATIENTS
INSTRUCTING EXERCISE REFERRAL PROGRAMMES WITH PATIENTS
Location: Online
We have been helping fitness enthusiasts become fitness professionals for over 17 years.
If you want to make your passion your profession, then get in touch today and join our Academy.
This package includes
Internationally recognised qualifications
CIMSPA approved qualifications
Personal tutor
A community of like-minded fitness professionals
Career support
Location: Online
This online course guides you step by step on how to build your very own fitness business.
Enrol today if you would like to…..
- Make good money doing what you love
- Live a fantastic lifestyle
- Provide an excellent service that changes people’s lives
This package includes
Module 1 – Build a Bespoke Business
This module will take you through how to build a business that utilises your unique skills, knowledge and passions.
Module 2 – Design Avatar
This module will take you through how to identify your ideal customer and what their needs are.
Module 3 – Supercharge your Sales
This module will guide you through how to build your sales funnel
Module 4 – Supercharge your Sales
This module will help you build some time-saving systems so you can scale your business.
Module 5- Create a 5 Star Service
This module will teach you to build a 5-star service that gives you excellent retention, repeat sales and referrals.
Location: Online
The purpose of this qualification is to provide you with an understanding and awareness of mental health, common mental health disorders and issues, help reduce stigma and discrimination and encourage people to talk about mental health.
Furthermore, the qualification should provide you with the ability to apply your knowledge of mental health through recognising and responding to the signs of mental ill-health in yourself and others and be able to offer mental health first aid to people experiencing mental ill-health.
This package includes
Module 1 – Mental Health Awareness
- Understand mental health
- Understand mental health disorders
- Understand the support and advice available for mental ill-health
Module 1 – Mental Health Awareness
- Recognise and respond to the signs of mental ill-health in yourself and others
Bonus Module – Exercise and Mental Health
- Understand the link between exercise and mental health
- Recommend exercise that promotes positive mental well-being
Location: Online
If you are a personal trainer looking for a new challenge and want to work with athletes, or would like to train your PT clients like athletes then this nationally accredited qualification is for you. Our level 4 certificate in strength and conditioning training course gives you the skills and confidence to work as a Strength and Conditioning Coach.
This package includes
Role of an S&C Coach
Needs analysis of an athlete
Periodisation, planning the macrocycle, mesocycle, and microcycle
Planning for endurance and speed
Planning for strength, hypertrophy, power
Movement screening
Warming-up for strength and power
Squatting
Olympic lifting (Clean & Jerk/Snatch)
Plyometric training
Location: Online
Become qualified to work as a gym instructor or a personal trainer with this course bundle. Plus guaranteed job interviews once qualified.
This package includes
Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instruction
Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training
Level 4 Certificate in Strength and Conditioning
Guaranteed interviews with David Lloyd and Fitness First
Unlimited Graduate Support
Location: Online
This Elite package is by far the best on the market. It includes our level 4 Certificate in Strength and Conditioning. Helping you become an authority in the fitness industry and saving you a gigantic £1000!
This package includes
Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instruction
Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training
Level 4 Certificate in Strength and Conditioning
Online CPD Courses x 20
- Plant-based nutrition
- Kettlebell training
- Padwork
- Suspension training
- Obesity myths
- Fuelling exercise and physical activity
- Mental health awareness
and many more…
Guaranteed interviews with David Lloyd and Fitness First
Unlimited Graduate Support
Bulletproof Business Course
Location: Online
Do you want to fast-track your success? Our advanced package includes everything our standard pathway has, plus 20 x online CPD courses, and our fantastic Bulletproof Business course With a whopping £700 saving!
This package includes
Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instruction
Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training
Level 4 Certificate in Strength and Conditioning
Online CPD Courses x 20
- Plant-based nutrition
- Kettlebell training
- Padwork
- Suspension training
- Obesity myths
- Fuelling exercise and physical activity
- Mental health awareness
and many more…
Guaranteed interviews with David Lloyd and Fitness First
Unlimited Graduate Support
Bulletproof Business Course
Location: Online
This intensive course will provide you with all the necessary up-to-date skills needed to deliver your own circuit training classes.
Workshop time
- 10 am to 4 pm.
Do I get a certificate?
You will receive an e-certificate after completion of the workshop, this e-certificate can be forwarded to employers, as evidence of CPD or you can print the certificate for your certificate portfolio.
How to Book?
You can book onto any of CPD events, workshops and seminars via our booking page HERE.
This package includes
The history of circuit training
The benefits of circuit training for the instructor and client
Circuit training warm-up’s
Circuit training layouts
Circuit training games/drills
Group fitness testing
Circuit training cool down’s
Instructing circuit training classes
Progression, repgressions, adaptations
Circuit training for special populations
Location: South Coast Gym, Lancing
This intensive one day workshop will provide you with all the necessary up-to-date skills needed to teach your own functional fitness classes.
Workshop time
- 10 am to 4 pm.
Do I get a certificate?
You will receive an e-certificate after completion of the workshop, this e-certificate can be forwarded to employers, as evidence of CPD or you can print the certificate for your certificate portfolio.
How to Book?
You can book onto any of CPD events, workshops and seminars via our booking page HERE.
This package includes
The benefits of functional training
Mobility assessment
Movement patterns
Movement planes
Kettlebell training
Boxing and pad work training
Suspension training
Planning functional fitness sessions
Delivering functional fitness sessions
Location: Southcoast Gym, Lancing
If you are a gym instructor looking for a new challenge and want to earn a lot more money as a personal trainer, then this nationally accredited qualification is for you. Our level 3 diploma in personal training course gives you the skills and confidence to plan and deliver one to one training sessions.
This course is also REPs and CIMPSA approved enabling you to gain employment or self-employment as a personal trainer anywhere in the UK.
This package includes
Anatomy and physiology applicable to personal training
Nutrition for exercise, health and fitness
Lifestyle and medical factors that affect wellbeing
Effective communication skills for client consultations
Skills to plan and conduct physical activity sessions with different types of clients and environments
Legal and professional requirements for personal training
How to set up and manage a personal training business on a self-employed basis
Location: Online
This nationally accredited qualification is for anyone looking to seek employment in a gym environment.
The course will provide you with the knowledge and skills to be able to plan, deliver and supervise safe and effective exercise programmes within a gym or health club environment.
This package includes
Anatomy, physiology and nutrition and how they relate to exercise and fitness
Health and safety in the fitness environment
The skills to conduct client and group inductions in a gym-based environment and support exercise adherence and a healthy lifestyle
The skills to plan, instruct and supervise safe and effective exercise and physical activity session
Professionalism for fitness instructing
Personal and professional development
Delivering exceptional customer service
Location: Online
We have been helping fitness enthusiasts become fitness professionals for over 17 years.
If you want to make your passion your profession, then get in touch today and join our Academy.
This package includes
Internationally recognised qualifications
CIMSPA approved qualifications
Personal tutor
A community of like-minded fitness professionals
Career support
Location: Online
Become qualified to work as a gym instructor or a personal trainer with this course bundle. Plus guaranteed job interviews once qualified.
This package includes
Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instruction
Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training
Level 4 Certificate in Strength and Conditioning
Guaranteed interviews with David Lloyd and Fitness First
Unlimited Graduate Support
Location: Online
This Elite package is by far the best on the market. It includes our level 4 Certificate in Strength and Conditioning. Helping you become an authority in the fitness industry and saving you a gigantic £1000!
This package includes
Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instruction
Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training
Level 4 Certificate in Strength and Conditioning
Online CPD Courses x 20
- Plant-based nutrition
- Kettlebell training
- Padwork
- Suspension training
- Obesity myths
- Fuelling exercise and physical activity
- Mental health awareness
and many more…
Guaranteed interviews with David Lloyd and Fitness First
Unlimited Graduate Support
Bulletproof Business Course
Location: Online
Do you want to fast-track your success? Our advanced package includes everything our standard pathway has, plus 20 x online CPD courses, and our fantastic Bulletproof Business course With a whopping £700 saving!
This package includes
Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instruction
Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training
Level 4 Certificate in Strength and Conditioning
Online CPD Courses x 20
- Plant-based nutrition
- Kettlebell training
- Padwork
- Suspension training
- Obesity myths
- Fuelling exercise and physical activity
- Mental health awareness
and many more…
Guaranteed interviews with David Lloyd and Fitness First
Unlimited Graduate Support
Bulletproof Business Course
Location: Online
This intensive course will provide you with all the necessary up-to-date skills needed to deliver your own circuit training classes.
Workshop time
- 10 am to 4 pm.
Do I get a certificate?
You will receive an e-certificate after completion of the workshop, this e-certificate can be forwarded to employers, as evidence of CPD or you can print the certificate for your certificate portfolio.
How to Book?
You can book onto any of CPD events, workshops and seminars via our booking page HERE.
This package includes
The history of circuit training
The benefits of circuit training for the instructor and client
Circuit training warm-up’s
Circuit training layouts
Circuit training games/drills
Group fitness testing
Circuit training cool down’s
Instructing circuit training classes
Progression, repgressions, adaptations
Circuit training for special populations
Location: South Coast Gym, Lancing
This intensive one day workshop will provide you with all the necessary up-to-date skills needed to teach your own functional fitness classes.
Workshop time
- 10 am to 4 pm.
Do I get a certificate?
You will receive an e-certificate after completion of the workshop, this e-certificate can be forwarded to employers, as evidence of CPD or you can print the certificate for your certificate portfolio.
How to Book?
You can book onto any of CPD events, workshops and seminars via our booking page HERE.
This package includes
The benefits of functional training
Mobility assessment
Movement patterns
Movement planes
Kettlebell training
Boxing and pad work training
Suspension training
Planning functional fitness sessions
Delivering functional fitness sessions
Location: Southcoast Gym, Lancing
The purpose of this qualification is to provide you with an understanding and awareness of mental health, common mental health disorders and issues, help reduce stigma and discrimination and encourage people to talk about mental health.
Furthermore, the qualification should provide you with the ability to apply your knowledge of mental health through recognising and responding to the signs of mental ill-health in yourself and others and be able to offer mental health first aid to people experiencing mental ill-health.
This package includes
Module 1 – Mental Health Awareness
- Understand mental health
- Understand mental health disorders
- Understand the support and advice available for mental ill-health
Module 1 – Mental Health Awareness
- Recognise and respond to the signs of mental ill-health in yourself and others
Bonus Module – Exercise and Mental Health
- Understand the link between exercise and mental health
- Recommend exercise that promotes positive mental well-being
Location: Online
This nationally accredited qualification is for anyone looking to seek employment in a gym environment.
The course will provide you with the knowledge and skills to be able to plan, deliver and supervise safe and effective exercise programmes within a gym or health club environment.
This package includes
Anatomy, physiology and nutrition and how they relate to exercise and fitness
Health and safety in the fitness environment
The skills to conduct client and group inductions in a gym-based environment and support exercise adherence and a healthy lifestyle
The skills to plan, instruct and supervise safe and effective exercise and physical activity session
Professionalism for fitness instructing
Personal and professional development
Delivering exceptional customer service
Location: Online
Would you like to tailor fitness programmes to support those with chronic physical conditions or illnesses?
Then enrol onto our Active IQ Level 3 Exercise referral qualification.
This course is also REPs, and CIMPSA approved, enabling you to gain employment or self-employment as an exercise referral instructor anywhere in the UK. Alternatively, combine this course with our level 3 Bulletproof Business Course and build your own fitness business along with a successful exercise referral scheme.
This package includes
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE FOR EXERCISE REFERRAL INSTRUCTORS
UNDERSTANDING MEDICAL CONDITIONS FOR EXERCISE REFERRAL
PLANNING EXERCISE REFERRAL PROGRAMMES WITH PATIENTS
INSTRUCTING EXERCISE REFERRAL PROGRAMMES WITH PATIENTS
Location: Online
This online course guides you step by step on how to build your very own fitness business.
Enrol today if you would like to…..
- Make good money doing what you love
- Live a fantastic lifestyle
- Provide an excellent service that changes people’s lives
This package includes
Module 1 – Build a Bespoke Business
This module will take you through how to build a business that utilises your unique skills, knowledge and passions.
Module 2 – Design Avatar
This module will take you through how to identify your ideal customer and what their needs are.
Module 3 – Supercharge your Sales
This module will guide you through how to build your sales funnel
Module 4 – Supercharge your Sales
This module will help you build some time-saving systems so you can scale your business.
Module 5- Create a 5 Star Service
This module will teach you to build a 5-star service that gives you excellent retention, repeat sales and referrals.
Location: Online
If you are a gym instructor looking for a new challenge and want to earn a lot more money as a personal trainer, then this nationally accredited qualification is for you. Our level 3 diploma in personal training course gives you the skills and confidence to plan and deliver one to one training sessions.
This course is also REPs and CIMPSA approved enabling you to gain employment or self-employment as a personal trainer anywhere in the UK.
This package includes
Anatomy and physiology applicable to personal training
Nutrition for exercise, health and fitness
Lifestyle and medical factors that affect wellbeing
Effective communication skills for client consultations
Skills to plan and conduct physical activity sessions with different types of clients and environments
Legal and professional requirements for personal training
How to set up and manage a personal training business on a self-employed basis
Location: Online
If you are a personal trainer looking for a new challenge and want to work with athletes, or would like to train your PT clients like athletes then this nationally accredited qualification is for you. Our level 4 certificate in strength and conditioning training course gives you the skills and confidence to work as a Strength and Conditioning Coach.
This package includes
Role of an S&C Coach
Needs analysis of an athlete
Periodisation, planning the macrocycle, mesocycle, and microcycle
Planning for endurance and speed
Planning for strength, hypertrophy, power
Movement screening
Warming-up for strength and power
Squatting
Olympic lifting (Clean & Jerk/Snatch)
Plyometric training
Location: Online
As the Premier Training Provider in Brighton and Sussex, and Online, we offer Nationally Accredited, CIMSPA-approved Fitness Qualifications to ensure that you meet the UK’s required standard to work in the fitness industry. We also offer all of our training courses Online to offer maximum ease and flexibility.
If you are unsure which course is best for you then get in touch or take a look at our FAQs below. We offer free advice to anyone considering a career in the fitness industry and will advise you on exactly what the best pathway is for you, whether you are just starting out or whether you are an experienced trainer hoping to develop your career further.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- I am confused with all the options, where do you recommend I start?
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- If you do not have any fitness qualifications and you want to work as a personal trainer then purchase our standard package. That will qualify you as a level 2 gym instructor and a level 3 personal trainer. It’s the quickest and easiest pathway to a career you’ll love.
- If you plan on building your own fitness business and want to maximise your income, then definitely choose our Advanced package. It has everything our standard package plus our very popular fitness business course.
- If you want to stand out from the crowd, learn as much as possible and be the best trainer you can be, then purchase our Elite package. It includes everything in the advanced package plus our level 4 strength and conditioning course.
- Which qualifications will I get?
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With each of the Personal Training packages we offer, the minimum qualifications you will receive are a Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instruction and a Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training. The Level 2 Certificate enables you to work as a fitness instructor, while the Level 3 Diploma is the qualification required to become a personal trainer.
- Are the qualifications recognised internationally?
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Yes, they are. Each of the qualifications are approved by the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs), and they are also recognised by the overarching international institution ICREPS (The International Confederation of Registers for Exercise Professionals). So, the qualifications you gain from our courses mean you will be able to use them in any country that has an exercise registration body with an ICREPS affiliation. These countries currently include: The UK, The Republic of Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, The United Arab Emirates, Canada and all countries in Europe.
- Will I need to have previous experience to go on a course?
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Not necessarily, but having previous experience does definitely help in terms of which course you will need. In order to become a personal trainer, you typically need to have a Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instruction, which you will obtain on each of our courses. If you’ve already gained this qualification and have previous experience working as a fitness instructor, you will only need to complete the Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training to become a personal trainer. You can learn more about this qualification by clicking here.
- How long does it take to get qualified?
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Whichever course bundle you choose to enrol on, we qualify you at every stage. So even if you are enrolled in our elite course, you can start applying for jobs as soon as you pass your Level 2 gym instruction course. The following will give you a better guide as to how long each course typically takes our academy students:
Qualification Time frame Level 2 Gym Instruction 6 weeks Level 3 Personal Training 6 weeks Level 4 Strength and Conditioning 12 weeks - How much can I earn as a personal trainer?
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How much you earn as a Personal Trainer really depends on you. Once you are Level 3 qualified, the average salary can be anywhere between £25,000 and £60,000, depending on where you are based in the UK. This is significantly higher than you can expect to earn as a Level 2 Fitness Instructor, where the average starting salary is just over £19,000.
What’s more, with the demand for online personal training, many online trainers are earning salaries between £100,000 to £250,000 per year.
Our Level 3 Bulletproof Business Course teaches you how to create a six-figure income doing what you love, live a fantastic lifestyle and provide an excellent service that changes people’s lives. If you are serious about making a career in the industry, make sure you purchase our Advanced or Elite package. We have included Bulletproof Business in those packages with a 50% discount.
- Are the courses accredited?
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Yes – each of the courses and qualifications we offer are nationally accredited by Active iQ, approved by the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPS) and endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMPSA).
- What career paths can I take once I qualify?
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- When you complete your level 2 gym instruction qualification in as little as six weeks, you can apply for a gym instructor job in a gym.
- When you complete your level 3 personal training qualification in as little as six weeks, you can apply for a personal trainer job in a gym or set up your fitness business training clients outdoors, online, in homes or in a studio.
- When you complete your level 4 strength and conditioning qualification in 12 weeks, you can promote yourself as a level 4 strength and conditioning coach, demanding a higher premium for your services.
- Do I need to be really fit?
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No, you are learning to coach others. It is all about helping your clients achieve their goals. Being a good trainer does not require you to have washboard abs! Just a passion for health and fitness and helping others.
- Are you tutors available for one to one support?
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Yes, they are. Although all of our qualifications can be completed easily online, you can book one of our tutors if you want to benefit from some one-to-one time. These sessions can be carried out online via Zoom or face-to-face at our local gym in West Sussex. The sessions can cover everything from developing your coaching skills in the gym to building your fitness business. Whatever you need, we are here for you.
- Do your courses include nutrition?
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Yes, they do. Our level 3 personal training qualification includes a module in nutrition and qualifies you in the science of nutrition, food diary analysis and nutritional goal setting.
- Can I complete my course whilst working?
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Yes, the courses are flexible and designed to meet your needs.
- I keep hearing that my qualification must be REPs and CIMSPA-approved, what does that mean?
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The register of exercise professionals (REPS) and The Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) is a little like the Checkatrade of the fitness industry.
Both regulatory bodies have now merged, so REPs is now CIMSPA.
Fitness employers and insurance companies want to be confident that you have nationally accredited qualifications that meet a certain standard.
If CIMSPA approves a qualification, it meets that standard.
Therefore, you must enrol on qualifications that are CIMSPA approved if you want to work in the UK fitness industry.
All of our qualifications at Storm Fitness Academy are CIMSPA approved.
- How do I start?
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It’s super simple. You can do it all online in three steps!
Step 1
Choose your course or course bundle from our courses page. Click buy now to pay via Credit/debit card.
Or click on the apply for 0% interest-free finance button, paying just a 10% deposit to start, spreading the rest over ten months interest-free. You will then be redirected to a short form to finish your enrolment.
Step 2
You will immediately receive your login details for our learning platform and a welcome video from your tutor, so you can start immediately. The platform guides you through everything you need to do to complete your course, and you can reach out to your tutor anytime if you have questions or want to sound out ideas. You can also attend LIVE webinars each month hosted by your tutor.
Step 3
Once you have passed all the assessments on the learning platform, we will send you your certificate immediately so you can start applying for jobs or building your fitness business. We can help you with both of those too!
Customer Reviews
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I've completed my level 2 fitness instructor qualification with Jon and his team and almost finished level 3 PT qualification. I found the practical workshops really enjoyable, I was very nervous but everyone puts you at ease making it a fun and friendly atmosphere. I've also found the online webinars extremely helpful and Jon definitely goes the extra mile to help by giving you as much information as you want. Lots of extra really helpful and informative stuff through the group Jon has set up - (Q & A and short webinars on different subjects) I've also been to a functional fitness workshop, it was really helpful in giving me more confidence to use the things I've learnt. Looking forward to the circuit training instruction workshop that I've booked next. I would definitely recommend Storm fitness for your fitness qualifications.
Lynn Jones
28th September 2021 -
I’ve gained 3 diplomas with Storm now & cannot recommend them highly enough. Jon & the team operate at the absolute highest on every level. They are consistently organised, professional, inspiring, informative, positive & supportive - going above & beyond in every single way. This service doesn’t stop once you are qualified either. The guidance continues! They are approachable, share their invaluable experiences & I cannot wait for the next thing I can sign up to as I never want the learning with them to end! So grateful.
Jo Bayles
28th August 2021 -
Positive: Professionalism , Quality Jon and the team are professional and great teachers, they give good guidance and help on anything you need, helped me from day one to smash through my course and achieve my goals
Mitchell Hodder
28th August 2021 -
Positive: Communication , Professionalism , Quality , Value Absolutely fantastic experience with Jon and the team. The amount of information they deliver is incredible without ever being overwhelming. Truly feel like I've been set up for success in my new profession! The online seminars and additional information they produce is top class!
Alexander Butt
28th July 2021 -
I would highly recommend Storm Fitness Academy for any course whatsoever! Jon and his team are all very knowledgeable and super helpful. The level of support I was provided with throughout my level 3 PT course was second to none and Jon was always willing to answer any questions I had and help me any way he could. Easily deserving of 5 stars.
Nat Smith
28th July 2021 -
I went to Storm Fitness Academy after a friend recommended them to me and I wasn’t disappointed. Jon has all the knowledge, experience and qualifications to help me as a fitness enthusiast take the next step to becoming a fitness professional like him. Thank you for all the advice and support you gave me Jon and the fact it was also fun to learn was just an added bonus!
Tom Bird
28th July 2021 -
Positive: Communication , Professionalism , Quality , Value
The UKLC
28th June 2021 -
An incredible learning experience lead by great staff who are ready and willing to support throughout the experience, they go above and beyond to make sure that not only are you provided with the best learning material but also supported when it comes to the studying element itself. A lot of us struggle with the swotting up aspect but these guys will help you with every hard step there is to take. I couldn't recommend this more.
Josh Riley
28th June 2021 -
I had the pleasure of taking this course with Jon & all his staff they made it easy from day one and helped me improve on all aspects on the course, from key areas like communication skills and technique of exercises to minor aspects like positioning when training a client. The online work is very easy to access and any help you need they are always on hand to help. I recommend this course to anyone contemplating the next step on the journey. Regards Ted
teddy bloor
28th June 2021 -
Positive: Professionalism I did my training with Storm Fitness in 2018 and I can’t recommend them enough. They were so helpful throughout the whole process and gave me all the support I needed in both the practical and theory side of the course. 10/10 🙂
Georgia Linfield
28th May 2021
Rated 5/5 based on 113 Google reviews.
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