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Hybrid Fitness Coach

YMCAfit Hybrid Fitness Coach CPD

From £340

  • 2 weeks

  • RQF accredited through YMCA Awards & CIMSPA Endorsed

  • Online blended learning

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Recognised and Credible

Our CPD’s are mapped to CIMSPA professional standards and valued by employers throughout the fitness industry.

Learning your way

Our CPD courses combine self paced online study and live tutor-led teaching in either F2F on webinar format.

Developed by Experts

This CPD has been created by a team of experienced and well-qualified team who are experts within their field and meets industry best practice. 

Hybrid Fitness: The Next Generation of Coaching

Support your clients in reaching their peak performance in the world of functional fitness competitions. This qualification provides personal trainers with the skills and knowledge to coach athletes for events such as HYROX, ATHX, and OCR. You’ll learn how to effectively guide clients through erg-based movements like rowing, Ski Erg, and Bike Erg, while also developing techniques to enhance running efficiency and master core competition exercises including wall balls, burpees, rope climbs, sled work, farmers carries, and box jumps.   
Beyond movement coaching, this course empowers you to design structured, goal-driven training programs tailored to the demands of competitive functional fitness. You will also build essential competencies in athlete preparation, tapering, nutrition, and recovery—equipping you to confidently support clients through every stage of their competitive journey. 

Course Overview

Upgrade Your Skills. Unlock Your Future

Technical Skills

Designed specifically for functional fitness racing. Add functional fitness training techniques to your existing training plans

Career progression

Increases your earning potential and employability. Broaden your client base and help boost your earnings. Learn the skills and knowledge to build a longstanding career. Develop a specialism that is high in demand.

Support & confidence

High tutor contact time with ongoing support and personalised feedback throughout. CPD accredited and aligned with current industry standards

Fully accredited

Our courses are internationally-recognised, Ofqual regulated and endorsed by CIMSPA, and their legitimacy will never be questioned.

Entry Requirements

Course Format

Study wherever you can, whenever you can

Part-time

1 live tutor-led online session delivered by well-qualified, experienced industry professionals
1 face-to-face tutor-led practical days
Pre-recorded webinars

YMCAfit Achieves Enhancing Status Across All CIMSPA-Endorsed CPDs

Enhancing Status recognises training that goes beyond professional standards, developing key skills such as communication, professionalism, adaptability, and client-centred practice. Achieving this status across our CPD portfolio reflects YMCAfit’s commitment to not just meeting industry expectations—but exceeding them.

Course Overview

What you will learn

  • How to effectively coach clients for functional fitness competitions
  • Demonstrate and coach correct form and techniques
  • Develop practical skills in coaching erg-based movements
  • Improve coaching skill in running technique and programming for competition scenarios
  • Design comprehensive, progressive, and effective training programs specifically tailored for functional fitness competitions
  • Provide knowledge and strategies for optimal athlete preparation.
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Assessment

  • Formative practical assessment on course
  • Worksheet
  • Questions
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Qualification

  • YMCAfit Hybrid Fitness Coach CPD
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Entry requirements

  • You must be over 16.
  • A Level 3 Personal Training qualification or equivalent is required.
  • Previous experience in functional training environments is recommended.
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Take your fitness career to the next level! 

Secure your place on the next YMCAfit Hybrid Fitness Coach CPD course today — get in touch now and start your journey with industry-leading tutors.

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PT Courses Near You

We deliver our face-to-face courses from state-of-the-art venues across England. This course is currently running from:

London, Manchester

To find the best date and location for you, speak to one of our experienced course advisors.

Upcoming Dates

London

Manchester

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Frequently asked questions

What is the format of the course?

Our hybrid fitness coach course is delivered through a combination of live online tutor led sessions, tutor-led practical workshops and independent study. You must have access to a laptop/desktop/ipad and reliable WiFi.  

How many hours of study are expected per week?

On average, learners will need to complete 3-4 hours of independent study per week which includes online learning and completion of assessment activities. 

What course resources will I be provided with?

Every learner will have access to a digital manual. Your tutor will also provide you with further recommended reading

What do I need to bring with me to the in-person attendance days?

The in-person tutor led workshops will be practical in the nature so you will need to wear appropriate gym clothing/shoes. You should also bring your laptop/tablet as you will be required to access the digital resources. 

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