
Chloe Reynolds
How to become a group fitness instructor
The fitness industry is constantly developing and growing, with new career options appearing all the time. To create a fantastic new career, you need to select a job (or combination of roles!) that suits your skills set, personality, financial goals, current lifestyle and position, as well as looking at your career path. This post is the first in a series taking a deep dive into each career choice so you can choose the best path for you. I'll be sharing honest information on the benefits and drawbacks of each career choice, your expected pay, training and start up costs and whether your personality fits the job role. For an even more in depth guide, download my free e-book "how to become a group fitness instructor"

Minimum qualification needed
- Level 2 Gym Instructor
- Level 2 Exercise to Music
- Certificate in the specific class you want to teach (Zumba, BodyPump, Group Cycling)
Necessary start up costs
- Qualification: between £550 and £750
- Public Liability Insurance: between £50 and £80
- Membership to REPS or CIMPSA: £30 per year
Average pay per hour
- Between £30-40 per hour in London
- Between £20 - £25 outside of London
Day to day running costs
- Potential monthly/quarterly music subscriptions (depending on what you choose to teach), such as Zumba or Les Mills
- Batteries for microphones: ~£10 a month
- Petrol/ Transport to gyms: up to £400 a month
- Microphone windshields: £3-5 whenever replacements are needed
- Aux cables: £3-5 whenever replacements are needed
- Microphone belt: £18-£30 whenever replacements are needed
- Personal microphone system (if required): between £80-£200
- Hall hire costs if you choose to run classes in a village/church hall: between £100-300 a month
