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What We Offer
Certifications & Workshops

Group Fitness Instructor Certification Courses

Group X Academy delivers comprehensive Group Exercise Instructor Certification programs designed to prepare instructors for real class environments.

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Our certification courses focus on:

  • Movement-based anatomy and safety

  • Effective cueing and coaching

  • Class structure and programming

  • Professional boundaries and scope of practice

  • Inclusive, participant-centered instruction
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Participants leave with the knowledge, confidence, and practical skills needed to step onto the fitness floor and teach responsibly.

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Two fitness instructors

Specialized Format Training

We offer format-specific training and certifications that allow instructors to teach across a variety of group exercise styles, including:

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  • Pilates

  • Indoor Cycling

  • Strength and conditioning formats

  • Other specialty group fitness modalities​
     

Each training is designed to deepen instructors’ understanding of movement, technique, and class delivery specific to that format while maintaining a strong foundation in safety and professionalism.

Elevate Workshop: Continuing Education for Fitness Professionals

Each year, Group X Academy hosts Elevate, a professional development workshop created for fitness professionals seeking continuing education credits (CECs).

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Elevate is more than a workshop  it’s an opportunity to:

  • Earn recognized CECs

  • Learn from experienced and respected fitness professionals

  • Explore current industry topics and best practices

  • Connect and network with peers across the fitness industry
     

Elevate is designed to support lifelong learning, professional growth,
and meaningful connection within the fitness community.

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Group Exercise

Instructor Certification

FOUR DAY COURSE

Dates: Feb 21st, 22nd, 28th and March 1st 

Total: 40 hour certification 

Time: 9am - 5pm 

Location: Humber College North Campus
205 Humber College Blvd.

Cost: $1,200 CAD

CPR A & AED CERT & RENEWAL 

Saturday March 7th 12:30pm - 3:30pm
LOCATION: 78 signet drive 
COST: $60.00
COURSE INSTRUCTOR: Maureen Mcvlleen

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Mat Pilates Certification
TWO DAY COURSE 

May 23, 2026, 12:00 p.m. – 8:00pm 

May 24, 2026 10:00am - 8:00 p.m

LOCATION: JUNGLE TO,501 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M5V 2B4, Canada

COST: $799

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Participants must hold a valid FIS or PTS cert before enrolling 

Elevate 2026 Workshop 

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Join us for a full-day workshop featuring top-tier presenters in an intimate setting. Earn CECs and elevate your fitness business to the next level.

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Date: Sunday April 12th 2026

Time: 12:30 - 8pm 

Location:
Ferris360

1910 Yonge Street Toronto, Ontario M4S 3B2 

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