It is important to not only select the right trainer for your
specific needs and goals but also to ensure that the trainer you
select has the right level of knowledge, skills and experience.
The National Trainer Register offers 4 grades of trainer and each
trainer will classify themselves according to the following criteria:
Back to Top Physical Specialist Grade 5 Trainer
The Physical Specialist is a 'specialist in Physical Training' and is a
trainer who excels in the field of corrective exercise, rehabilitation
and performance training. Physical Specialists offer more detailed and
prescriptive exercise coaching and are for those who are dedicated to
achieving the very best results or those with injuries / special
considerations.
Using the most advanced postural and movement based screening and
assessments, a Physical Specialist will identify their clients' dysfunction
or injury and will coach them through every step on the road to top-level
performance or simply back to full fitness.
Required Qualifications
REPS (Register of Exercise Professionals) level 3 or equivalent plus
a high level corrective, rehabilitative, or performance enhancement
qualification. (e.g. CHEK Practitioner Level 1, NASM Corrective Exercise
Specialist, FASTER Diploma in Functional Training)
Back to Top Exercise Coach Grade 4 Trainer
Exercise Coaches provide outstanding results by focussing on movement
and exercise technique. They help improve muscle tone and recruitment,
posture, balance, core strength and produce a more efficient, functional
and conditioned body.
Exercise Coaches offer a balanced approach to exercise training with
detailed and functional training programmes. Their programmes are based
on the results of a postural and movement based assessment which highlights
muscular imbalances present within the body. Once corrected, the client
should expect to see a much higher level of results from their training
programmes.
Required Qualifications
REPS (Register of Exercise Professionals) level 3 or equivalent plus an
approved advanced PT qualification. (e.g. Premier Masters in Personal
Training, CHEK Exercise Coach, NASM Certified Personal Trainer, NASM
Performance Enhancement Specialist, FASTER Certificate in Functional Training)
Back to Top Personal Trainer Grade 3 Trainer
Personal Trainers provide training in all areas of general fitness and
will provide clients with all the motivation and support they need to
achieve their desired goals, both short and long term.
They use progressive, periodised training programmes, specific and
personal to each client. They select the best loads, reps, sets and
order of exercises to overload the body and deliver results
significantly better than by training alone. They provide hard AND
fun workouts and educate clients on the best exercises to perform
and the best intensities to work at.
Required Qualifications
All Personal Trainers hold a REPS (Register of Exercise
Professionals) level 3 qualification or equivalent – the required
national standard.
Back to Top Fitness Trainer Grade 2 Trainer
A Fitness Trainer is a REPS level 2 trainer who can teach
clients a variety of exercises and provide ongoing care and support.
Most Fitness Trainers work in health clubs providing introductory
programmes for new members and group exercise training.
Required Qualifications
All Fitness Trainers hold a REPS (Register of Exercise Professionals)
level 2 qualification.
Back to Top Group Exercise Trainer
A Group Exercise Trainer is a fully qualified Studio Professional
who can teach groups of clients in a studio based setting. They teach
specific fitness, exercise and wellness classes including well known,
high quality classes such as BODYPUMP™, BODYBALANCE™,
BODYSTEP™, BODYATTACK™, BODYJAM™ and RPM™
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