The Fitness Group

The Fitness Group: accredited health and fitness training

The Fitness Group is a training provider specialising in education for the fitness and health sector. Its catalogue ranges from introductory courses to Level 4 qualifications, with online, full-time, part-time and in-person study options at locations in the United Kingdom and the United Arab Emirates. The company presents itself as a leader in fitness training in the UK and also operates in Europe, the Middle East and Asia.

Training areas

The training offer is organised into several main areas:

• Personal training: Level 2 Gym Instructor course, Level 3 Personal Trainer course, Level 4 courses, Level 4 Strength & Conditioning course, and a personal training bundle that includes women's health.
• Pilates: Level 3 Diploma in Mat Pilates, Level 3 Reformer Pilates course, combined Mat & Reformer bundle, Level 3 Specialist bundle, Level 4 Master bundle and Level 4 Advanced Mat Pilates course.
• Nutrition: Level 3 and 4 courses, Level 4 RSPH Nutrition course, Nutrition for Sport, Eating Disorders and Body Image course, and a women's health specialist bundle.
• Sports massage: Level 3 and 4 courses, and training to become a sports massage therapist.
• Complementary training and CPD: Level 2 Indoor Cycling, Level 2 Instructing Kettlebells, Level 2 Mental Health Awareness, Level 3 Exercise Referral, Lower Back Pain Specialist, Strength & Conditioning, Obesity & Diabetes, Hyperice courses (The Science of Recovery, The Menstrual Cycle and Exercise, Gut Microbiome, Cultural and Ethnic Diversity in Sport, Menopause), Emergency First Aid at Work, Leading Physical Activity for Adolescents, Boxercise Instructor, TRX qualifications, Level 3 Fitness Education & Training, Studio Cycling, Level 2 Certificate in Group Training and Level 3 Outdoor Fitness.

Accreditations and recognition

Level 2 and Level 3 qualifications are certified by Active IQ, an awarding body in the United Kingdom and the United Arab Emirates. Level 4 qualifications are accredited by Active IQ, S&C Education and the Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) for nutrition training. All courses are internationally recognised and endorsed by CIMSPA and UAE REPs. The company is a CIMSPA Enhancing Educational Partner, a recognised REPs UAE partner and a training provider accredited by EuropeActive. It has also been recognised as Best Education Provider 2025.

Methodology and study modes

Training is delivered through an online learning platform accessible from any device and at any time, with access to daily tutor support. In the United Kingdom, learners can choose to attend in-person workshops with tutors or record their assessment on video from their own gym. In the United Arab Emirates, attendance at one of the in-person workshops is required for practical assessment. The company offers full-time, part-time and online study options with support.

Finance and pricing

The website states that there are interest-free monthly payment plans (0% APR) of up to 36 months, with no hidden charges and no cost for resitting exams. A summer offer with 35% off and the option to download a price guide are also advertised.

Partnerships and career outcomes

The Fitness Group works with organisations such as the Ministry of Defence Police UK, The PFA and ELCAS to train their teams. It also works with UK gym chains such as JD Gyms, PureGym, David Lloyd and Virgin Active, and offers guaranteed interviews through its global gym recruitment network. The company has a rating of 4.9/5 on Trustpilot based on more than 5,000 reviews.